The Tailor’s Tale brings together artistic responses to the famous Wrexham Tailor’s Quilt, created by James Williams between 1842 and 1852. The quilt, now housed permanently at St Fagan’s Museum, is actually a single layer patchwork coverlet made up of 4,525 individual pieces of woolen cloth.

Adam Jones is Wrexham born, London based fashion designer; a contemporary tailor who has been commissioned by Tŷ Pawb to recreate a Wrexham Quilt for 2022. Adam’s quilt is exhibited alongside garments from his own collection.

Painter and printmaker Mark Hearld created a range for Tate Shop inspired by the Quilt, a piece that he has known and loved for many years. The product range is shown here alongside Mark’s original sketchbook and artwork.

Judy Fairless, Anne Gosling, Barbara Harrison and Helen Lloyd are members of the Quilter’s Guild of the British Isles. Exhibited here are their responses to the Wrexham Quilt, created for Llangollen Quiltfest 2017,

Sarah Burton, Creative Director of the fashion house Alexander McQueen, found inspiration for her Autumn/Winter 2020 collection whilst visiting St Fagan’s Museum. Shown here are ‘paper doll’ patterns used within the design process and images from the catwalk show, alongside items from the ready to wear collection.

This exhibition was conceived and realised by the grace and drive of Ruth Caswell, the Award winning costumier and fashion designer, lecturer and enthusiastic supporter of Tŷ Pawb. We dedicate The Tailor’s Tale to Ruth’s memory.

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Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales

Blanket Coverage is an exhibition of contemporary woven blankets curated by Laura Thomas, an award-winning Welsh artist, designer, curator and educator, involving makers from across Wales, the UK and internationally.

Featuring work by: Llio James, Beatrice Larkin, Angie Parker, Eleanor Pritchard, Sioni Rhys Handweavers, Catarina Riccabona, Margo Selby, Maria Sigma, Wallace Sewell, Meghan Spielman, Laura Thomas & Melin Tregwynt.

Their interpretations of the blanket push the boundaries of traditional hand weaving, designing for commercial production as well as addressing issues of sustainability. Traditional skills such as weaving are in danger of being lost as demand for them falls in the digital age. The threat to these skills, which once might have been learnt at home or at school, is having a detrimental effect not only on the creative industries; even medical professionals are reporting that they are seeing a decrease in the physical skills that are vital in surgery.

The makers in this exhibition are ensuring that traditional crafts continue to not only survive but thrive, both celebrating and innovating the rich tradition of woolen blanket production. The skills, traditions and symbolism wrapped up in blankets make them a prized procession in every home, providers of comfort and warmth, which are passed from generation to generation.

Laura’s passion for weaving can be seen in her own work and also in her championing of fellow weavers.

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Join us on Friday 12th August 2022 for an evening of stand-up comedy from some of the UK’s best touring comedians!

Steve Harris

Jordan Ducharme

Kevin Caswell-Jones

Justina Seselskaite

Joanne Sarginson

Tickets £10 – Eventbrite

Doors: 7.30pm

First act: 8.00pm

16+

23/07, 30/07, 11am – 1pm

no session on 6/08

13/08, 20/08, 27/08, 2.30pm – 4pm

As part of our exciting Summer of Fun programme of free activities, our amazing ‘Pop Art!’ creative discos will be making a return during the school holidays. Join a range of artists in the ‘People’s Square’ area of the building to get involved with craft activities inspired by our exhibitions to an upbeat pop soundtrack. Dancing and dressing up are very much encouraged!

This is a drop-in session, and while booking isn’t required, there may be a wait for tables on busy days. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This activity welcomes children of all ages.

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Did you know that Tŷ Pawb family activities can be counted toward your Children’s University passport? Just ask your session leader for the stamp code!

Want to get involved with Children’s University? Sign up to take part via your school, collect stamps by getting involved in extra-curricular activities and celebrate your out-of-school achievements with a children’s graduation ceremony. Visit www.childrensuniversity.co.uk for more information.