Fashion and textiles students present Weave and Wear exhibition at National Wool Museum

Carmarthen School of Art at Coleg Sir Gâr is showcasing the work of BA fashion design and textiles students in collaboration with the National Wool Museum, on Saturday, May 3. 

With a mix of intricate textile designs and cutting-edge fashion pieces, the exhibition celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and the power of design. 

The exhibition is a great opportunity to gain an insight into the creative process, technical skills and design concepts that bring the creative works to life.

Live demonstrations will be given by students during the day, allowing an opportunity for the public to engage in hands-on workshops and learn more about studying at Carmarthen School of Art. 

Interactive activities for all ages include: 

• Hand embroidery for adults using traditional embroidery techniques to create decorative stitches on fabric. 
• Hand weaving on a table-top loom - hand weaving on a compact loom, discovering how intricate patterns are created. 
• Tote bag decoration with stencils - customising a tote bag using stencil designs and fabric paints. 
• Pompom Making - a fun and simple craft for all ages, creating colourful pom-poms to take home or use in textile projects. 
• Children’s hand sewing activity - a hands-on introduction to sewing for little ones using pre-cut leather shapes with punched holes, large plastic needles, and colourful thread or wool for keyrings and keepsakes. 
• Hand weaving on small wooden frames - Experiment with weaving on a smaller scale, perfect for beginners wanting to explore the art of textiles.
• Fashion illustration book - Using a collection of fashion illustrations created by students, illustrate your own fashion designs. 
• Live demonstrations - fabric manipulation, sewing and construction 

Weave and Wear is a free event open to the general public taking place at National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre from 10am to 3pm. 

Angharad Griffiths, BA fashion design programme director at Carmarthen School of Art said: “I am delighted to see our second-year fashion and textiles students come together for this exciting collaborative event at the National Wool Museum. 

“This exhibition and interactive live event will celebrate their creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication, providing a unique platform to engage with the community while showcasing their skills.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to highlight the innovation within our degree courses and inspire visitors of all ages and I have no doubt that their work will leave a lasting impression, demonstrating the talent and passion that define our students.”