threads - weaving stories together

15/03/2026

10/02/2026

05/02/2026

Welsh Quilting & Sewing Show
20 - 21 February
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells
Join Emma Bevan for this rosette-brooch, bookable at the show on a first come, first served basis.
'Celebratory Rosette Brooch'
12.30pm - 1 hour - £12
Join artist Emma Bevan for an enjoyable & relaxed workshop, making a rosette-brooch. Using preloved materials and sewing /embroidery threads, you can make a celebratory rosette - to commemorate something about you, or a special someone in your life. You are welcome to bring a little trinket, piece of fabric or another memento that you’d like to incorporate - this is not compulsory, and I have materials you can use if you prefer! No experience required - minimum age 12 years old.
SAVE MONEY on show tickets by booking by 18th February https://www.grosvenorshows.co.uk/welsh-quilting-sewing.../

05/02/2026

Can anyone help this amazing Happy Dragons Theatre Company/ Theatr Dreigiau Hapus ?

We're looking for a a filmaker!

Happy Dragons Theatre is looking for a filmmaker to collaborate on a short film exploring the experiences of learning disabled and neurodivergent members of People First (a self advocacy group for people with learning disabilities in Wales) The script has been devised by group members and focuses on their personal experiences of living with disability and, in particular, dealing with other people's perceptions of their abilities.

Paid opportunity

Filming will take place in Abergavenny.

Expressions of interest by 05/03/26 by email to [email protected]

06/11/2025

😍Isn't it interesting that when you see something new and beautiful, and then you start seeing it everywhere?

🧶Our curator has spotted the lovely Welsh Ladies fabric on The Community Shawl, currently on display at the National Wool Museum.


🧶Come along to the Community Shawl exhibition and see if you an spot the Welsh Ladies too!

📆On display until 29 November

04/11/2025

📢NEW exhibition opens TODAY!

The Community Shawl Project - connecting the stories of our communities

🧶Artist and community facilitator Emma Bevan founded the Project as a response to working with Kirstie MacLeod and The Red Dress.

The exhibition is part of a series of exhibitions, talks and workshops to highlight the struggles and the narratives of women, and to offer a platform for their voices.

📆The exhibition is open until 29 November!

21/10/2025

🧶Unravel the spellbinding story of the Welsh woollen industry here at the National Wool Museum!

🧵Watch our skilled craftspeople spin their magic on our historic machinery

🐑Discover the journey from fleece to fabric

🎟️ entry

📅Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm