Welcome to
Stroud International Textiles

S I T aims to encourage debate and discussion around contemporary textiles and the crafts, encourage new ways of looking at and exploring textile design and textile art through events, exhibitions, talks, workshops, and debate while broadening it out to connect to other art disciplines.

We organise an annual festival that takes place every May ( 2011 dates are 30 April to 21 May 2011) The festival has built a reputation for delivering high quality, world class work and a stimulating programme. The International Festival and year round programme supports the cultural regeneration of Gloucestershire and is now a strong part of the creative industries for the county.

SIT profiles the work and views of world class designer makers and artists as well as emerging talent and encourages exploration and enquiry into the world of textiles and contemporary crafts, making it enjoyable and stimulating to as wide an audience as possible.

We are currently planning the 2011 festival and it promises to offer stimulating and challenging talent. There will be an expansion of the Student Collective where graduates from 2010 will exhibit work and new work will be created by Somerset University of Art & Design mixed media students. Details will be posted on the website as soon as they emerge alongside the Autumn Winter programme.

Chris Humphrey, South West Executive Director, Arts Council England said,

“We are delighted to fund Stroud International Textiles' learning and skills development programme. Stroud International Textiles is an important local resource supporting innovation and its programme aims to enable more people to get involved by offering work experience opportunities, skills training and artist residencies.”

To view our Maker of the Month click here July Maker is textile artist Matthew Harris

In order to continue our work SIT needs to raise £35,000 urgently.
If you have already made a contribution, many thanks for your support. It is truly appreciated. If you are considering making a donation or becoming a Friend but haven’t had an opportunity to do so, please do so now – any contribution at this point, can make all the difference between success and failure!Please read our LETTER CASE FOR SUPPORT here in PDF format giving SIT’s background, aims and urgent appeal. Thank you.

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