The festival exhibitions are listed here
Susie Hetherington Exhibition in the Setting Gallery at Three Storeys
At Three Storeys, GL6 0JE (entrance in Town Hall car park),
Free
Weekdays 8:30am-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Printmaker and pattern designer Susie Hetherington will be exhibiting recent work. The gallery will be filled with patterns, all inspired by the natural world around us here in Gloucestershire, displayed in the form of textiles and lino prints. The works will also include pieces inspired by local history and architecture, and sketchbooks will be on display to demonstrate Susie’s process towards her intricate patterns.
“Nailsworth — an oral history: photographs and memories”
At Three Storeys, GL6 0JE (entrance in Town Hall car park),
www.threestoreys.co.uk/whats-on
Free
Tues-Fri 8.30am-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-3pm.
An exhibition of photographs and memories of older Nailsworth residents showing how life used to be in the town. From shops to institutions; from war-time recollections to school years; step back in time to discover a different life in a very familiar location.
Visit Gigg and Dunkirk Mills
Gigg Mill opens on Saturday 20th and 27th, 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm.
Dunkirk Mill opens on Saturday 20th and 27th and Sunday 21st and 28th 2pm to 4pm.
As part of your Festival Experience visit Gigg and Dunkirk Mills and learn about the history of the cloth industry in the Stroud Valleys. Try your hand at weaving at Gigg and see the mighty Water Wheel turning at Dunkirk. These events are presented in collaboration with the Stroudwater Textile Trust.
Meet the Artist at Three Storeys
10am until 4pm
At Three Storeys, GL6 0JE (entrance in Town Hall car park),
Free
Susie Hetherington will be on hand with demonstrations of her linocut intricate patterns. Visitors may get a chance to ink up a lino block especially inspired by Nailsworth. More information at www.threestoreys.co.uk
Also on 27th May.
“Images of the Invisible” — Art Exhibition
10am until 4pm
At Christ Church and Christ Church Rooms, GL6 0DQ
Free
Christ Church is exhibiting ‘Images of the Invisible’ — a collective of gospel art to include paintings, photography, calligraphy and textiles. Also, in Christ Church Rooms, an art and craft exhibition by groups ‘Renew’ and ‘Bee Creative’.
The Exhibition continues on 22nd May until Saturday 27th May. There is an afternoon art/craft activity for children on Sat 27th (time to be confirmed).
Admission and activities free. Refreshments are available.
“Images of the Invisible” — Art Exhibition
At Christ Church and Christ Church Rooms, GL6 0DQ
Free
Mon 22nd - Fri 26th 10am – 12pm; Fri 26th 2pm – 4pm; Sat 27th 12pm – 4pm
Christ Church is exhibiting ‘Images of the Invisible’ — a collective of gospel art to include paintings, photography, calligraphy and textiles. Also, in Christ Church Rooms, an art and craft exhibition by groups ‘Renew’ and ‘Bee Creative’.
The Exhibition is also open on 20th May. There is an afternoon art/craft activity for children on Sat 27th (time to be confirmed).
Admission and activities free. Refreshments are available.
Visit Gigg and Dunkirk Mills
Gigg Mill opens on Saturday 20th and 27th, 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm.
Dunkirk Mill opens on Saturday 20th and 27th and Sunday 21st and 28th 2pm to 4pm.
As part of your Festival Experience visit Gigg and Dunkirk Mills and learn about the history of the cloth industry in the Stroud Valleys. Try your hand at weaving at Gigg and see the mighty Water Wheel turning at Dunkirk. These events are presented in collaboration with the Stroudwater Textile Trust.
A quilt show with musical interlude
10.00am until 4.30pm
At The Arkell Centre, GL6 0ET
£3 at the door
Also on 28th May
Five Valleys Quilters are holding an exhibition of quilts, group raffle quilt “Lockdown Love Hearts”, bag raffle, sales table, refreshments, activity table. Choral performances by: Severnside Singers 27th May and Nailsworth Voices 28th May.
The show is supporting The Grace Network and the Independence Trust charities. 5VQ@gmail.com / fivevalleysquilters.weebly.com
Meet the Artist at Three Storeys
10am until 4pm
At Three Storeys, GL6 0JE (entrance in Town Hall car park),
Free
Susie Hetherington will be on hand with demonstrations of her linocut intricate patterns. Visitors may get a chance to ink up a lino block especially inspired by Nailsworth. More information at www.threestoreys.co.uk
Also on 20th May.
A quilt show with musical interlude
10.00am until 4.30pm
At The Arkell Centre, GL6 0ET
£3 at the door
Also on 27th May
Five Valleys Quilters are holding an exhibition of quilts, group raffle quilt “Lockdown Love Hearts”, bag raffle, sales table, refreshments, activity table. Choral performances by: Severnside Singers 27th May and Nailsworth Voices 28th May.
The show is supporting The Grace Network and the Independence Trust charities. 5VQ@gmail.com / fivevalleysquilters.weebly.com