We are very pleased to announce that local writer, humourist and musician Heather Wastie is our Writer in Residence. Heather approached the Museum in Spring 2013 with… Read more “Weaving Yarns with Heather Wastie”
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Dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Kiddderminster's carpet industry from the 18th century to the present.
Weaving the Town – In the Weaving Shed
A great night was had by all and our new Weaving the Town audio drama documentaries went down a storm. They are now available to borrow when… Read more “Weaving the Town – In the Weaving Shed”
Weaving the Town Launch Thursday 28 November
We are pleased to announce the launch of our audio drama documentaries, Weaving the Town. The project was led by Caroline Jester. Caroline has interviewed a range… Read more “Weaving the Town Launch Thursday 28 November”
Are you ‘Inspired by My Museum’?
Does the Museum of Carpet inspire you? An encounter with a museum can be a life-changing experience, a realisation of the past or an inspiration for the… Read more “Are you ‘Inspired by My Museum’?”
Calling all young people aged 5 to 25!
Do you like art? Do you want to explore your creativity… and get a nationally recognised qualification? You should be thinking about doing an Arts Award! Whatever… Read more “Calling all young people aged 5 to 25!”
Earn an Arts Award whilst having fun
We have exciting news! The Museum team are busy planning to offer a range of Arts Award programmes for children and young people in 2014. Arts Award… Read more “Earn an Arts Award whilst having fun”
Are you ready for some ADVENT-ures?
This Saturday we start our Christmas Activities by making an advent calendar. Come along and you could make a calendar in the shape of jolly bunting, a… Read more “Are you ready for some ADVENT-ures?”
Olympic torch races past the Museum of Carpet
Just after 4.35pm on 24 May 2012, the Olympic torch was carried past the Museum of Carpet as part of the nation-wide relay leading up to the… Read more “Olympic torch races past the Museum of Carpet”
Drawing the money in…
The Biffa Awards scheme provided another source of funding which enabled the Museum of Carpet Trust to move closer to realising the dream of bringing a museum… Read more “Drawing the money in…”
Carpet Museum Trust’s 30th anniversary visit
The Carpet Museum Trust marked its 30th Anniversary on 3rd December 2011 with a site visit to Stour Vale Mill to see how Shaylor’s, the project team,… Read more “Carpet Museum Trust’s 30th anniversary visit”
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