What's On
Join us for a summer of Heritage Crafts, film and fun....
New Mills Art Trail: Every Little Sparrow
Work by members of Fields to Fabric, celebrating diversity, inclusion and the joy of textiles and photography.
The window of Mind, Market Street, New Mills
September 12th - 28th
Celebrating five years of the Zoom Weavers. A five-colour spectacular, showcasing handweavers from across the UK.
Millers Refillers, Market Street, New Mills, SK22 4AA
September 12th - 27th | Tuesday - Saturday | 9 - 5
Fields to Fabric in association with Wild Horizons Photography. Hands that create seen through the lens of a portrait photographer.
Bele Brownies, Market Street, New Mills, SK22 4AA
September 12th - 28th | During cafe opening hours
Exhibition: Hands That...
Zoom Weavers: Take Five
Workshop: Slow Stitching
Create a pouch using slow stitch techniques. All materials provided. Beginners and up (basic sewing knowledge useful). Refreshments included. Please let us know when booking if you have an dietary requirements or additional needs. All Fields to Fabric workshops are safe spaces.
Thursday 18th September | Rock Mill Centre | 7 - 9 | £5
Workshop: Brassington Buttons
Using heritage techniques create a Brassington Button. Inspired by the tradition Dorset Buttons, the Brassington Button offers a contemporary, Derbyshire twist on a classic. All materials provided. Advanced beginners and up, includes buttonhole stitch and French knots. Refreshments included. Please let us know when booking if you have an dietary requirements or additional needs. All Fields to Fabric workshops are safe spaces.
Thursday 25th September | Rock Mill Centre | 7 - 9 | £5
TEXTILE ARTIST ALLAN BROWN SPENDS SEVEN YEARS MAKING A DRESS BY HAND
JUST FROM THE FIBRE OF LOCALLY FORAGED STINGING NETTLES.
A MODERN-DAY FAIRYTALE AND HYMN TO THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE AND SLOW CRAFT.
Screened by Fields To Fabric as part of New Mills Festival Big Weekend.
Trigger warnings: grief and death.
Friday 26th September | Springbank Arts | 7:30 | £7.50 - £10
Film Night: The Nettle Dress
Wool, Willow & Weave
WWW Festival is back! Celebrating heritage crafts and local creatives. There'll be demonstrations, stalls to shop at and lots and lots of fun to be had...
Part of New Mills Festival Big Weekend
Saturday 27th | Rock Mill Lane | 11 - 4 | Donation Entry
All entry donations will go to Medical Aid For Palestine.
Film Afternoon: Woman Grows Jeans
The screening will be followed by a panel and Q & A with Justine, the creator of the film.
In the industrial heartland of British textiles, a community sets out to do something unprecedented - grow jeans from scratch. With hopes of helping regenerate harmful fashion systems, they begin planting flax and indigo, spinning yarn, and weaving cloth. When the dream of bringing them to market falters, the challenge of creating a prototype is taken on by Justine Aldersey-Williams, transforming the experiment into a personal rite of passage.
This is a family friendly event. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Screened by Fields To Fabric as part of New Mills Festival Big Weekend
Sunday 28th | Springbank | 3pm | £7.50 - £10
Join our Community
We promote the use of natural fibres and fabrics, and support the use of heritage crafts.
Our activities are open to all and are offered in a Safe Space. We welcome all abilities, including those who want to learn a craft.
We ask for a donation for most activities to help cover costs.
Drop in to MEET & MAKE with your creative project. Evert Wednesday at On The Bridge cafe and every Sunday at Torr Vale Tap cafe/bar. Both are 2.00 ~ 4.00 pm. There is no charge. Refreshments can be purchased in both places.
SPINNERS. Every Monday from 2.00 ~ 4.00 pm. £5 includes refreshments. Alternate weeks at Spring Bank Arts Centre or Rock Mill Centre.
TWISTED EMBROIDERERS. Every Thursday from 7.00 to 9.00 pm. £5 includes refreshments. Alternate weeks at Rock Mill Centre or the Co-Working Space in Whaley Bridge.
WARPED WEAVERS. The Fourth Sunday in the month. From 11.00am to 2.00 pm. £5 includes refreshments. At Spring Bank Arts Centre
THE WILD FLAXEN HEART PROJECT. Growing and processing flax in the Community to produce linen fibre and fabric. Happens at various times, on various dates and at various venues.
We only close for the Christmas ~ New Year period and, occasionally, on Bank Holiday Mondays