Introduction to the Goldsmiths Textile Collection In-Person
Drop in and discover dress, textiles, magazines and archives from the Goldsmiths Textile Collection
Join us for an informal drop-in session at the Constance Howard Gallery, a centre dedicated to multidisciplinary textiles research and home to the renowned Goldsmiths Textile Collection.
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- Date:
- Wednesday 21 January 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 13:00 - 15:00
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Location:
- Goldsmiths Textile Collection & Constance Howard Gallery, Deptford Town Hall
Visitors will have the rare opportunity to view selected objects from the Collection up close, including examples of textile art, embroidery, dress, and experimental samples from across the globe. The collection curator will be on hand to share insights into the histories, techniques, and stories behind the pieces on display.
Founded in the 1980s by Constance Howard and Audrey Walker, the Collection spans continents and traditions, and is complemented by rich teaching materials and archival holdings. During your visit, you can also explore the Gallery’s specialist reference library, which offers an extensive range of historical, anthropological, and technical resources on textiles, fibre art, materials, and techniques, as well as rare books, exhibition catalogues, and artist publications.
Please be aware that Deptford Town Hall has no step-free access, please let us know if you have accessibility requirements in advance.