Our UK Textile Events
Upcoming textile shows, World Textile Days and markets.
Events, markets and talks have always been a big part of the Textile Traders offering. Now that Jim and Di are slowly trying to retire, their son Sean has taken on the travelling shop. You can find him regularly at events, shows and World Textile Days around the country.
2025
Shop open days: January & February
If you'd prefer to shop in person, our Bishop's Castle shop will be open every Saturday from 10am - 4pm until the end of February, and on some other days too (contact us ahead of your visit to check if we'll be open).
We're also delighted to be opening for the entirety of the Bishop's Castle Arts Festival, from Wednesday 19th - Sunday 23rd February inclusive. Find out more about the festival here.
We look forward to seeing you in person!
Please note that the stock we hold in the shop may differ from the website.
22nd February: Talk - Batiks of Asia
5pm, Bishop's Castle Town Hall, Shropshire.
Tickets £3.50 in advance from the Town Hall or ticketsource, or on the door.
As party of Bishop's Castle Arts Festival, Diane Gaffney will be giving a talk on The Batiks of Asia - with lots of lovely images and batik textiles from China, Thailand and Indonesia to drool over.
More info about all the numerous events, talks, workshops and open studios happening is here.
3rd-9th March - Indigo Exhibition and Sale
10am-4pm every day. Stars Popup Shop, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire.
Curated by Diane and Sean, this wonderful celebration of all things indigo promises to be a real treat for textiles enthusiasts, with an exhibition and indigo textiles for sale.
Find us at the Stars community pop-up shop, opposite Co-op, every day from 10am-4pm.
10th April: Talk - Batiks of Asia
6pm, The Nomad's Tent 21-23 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH (More info here).
Ahead of a 3 week exhibition of Batik at The Nomad's Tent in Edinburgh, Diane and Jim will be giving a talk on Batiks of Asia on Thursday 10th April at 6pm.
For more information on the exhibition, please see below.
11th April - 4th May: Batik Exhibition
The Nomad's Tent 21-23 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH (More info here)
Dates from Friday 11th April to Sunday 4th May (inclusive)
Wednesdays - Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays 12 noon - 4 pm
Batiks of Asia - from the mountains of China to the islands of Indonesia.
An exhibition and sale of batik textiles, fabrics, clothes and tools from the collections of Diane and Jim Gaffney of Textile Traders and Fiona Kerlogue (formerly of the Horniman Museum).
Diane and Jim will be giving a talk on Batiks of Asia on Thursday evening 10th April at 6pm.
The Preview evening will be on Friday 11th from 6 - 7.30 pm
12th April: World Textile Day South East
East Horsley Village Hall
Kingston Avenue
East Horsley, Surrey
KT24 6QT
A day of talks, exhibitions and fair trade textiles from around the world. Further details TBC.
26th & 27th April: Wonderwool
The Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells.
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm, Sunday 10am - 4:30pm
We will have our usual stand at this fascinating and fabulous show - a must for everyone interested in yarns, wools, textiles, dyeing, rare breed sheep, and jolly good food! Find out more about Wonderwool 2025 HERE.
10th May: World Textile Day East
Mundford Village Hall,
St Leonards St,
Mundford, near Thetford,
IP26 5DW
A day of talks, exhibitions and fair trade textiles from around the world. Further details TBC.
24th May: Sashikofest
10am - 4pm. Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7QN
We will be taking a stand at this one day event for all lovers of indigo, sashiko, shibori and other Japanese textile techniques. We will have a wonderful selection of indigo dyed, fabrics, textiles and garments.
Stay tuned for information on the talks and workshops - more details as we get them.
31st May: World Textile Day Scotland
Bridge of Allan Parish Church of Scotland,
12 Keir St,
Bridge of Allan, Stirling
FK9 4NW
A day of talks, exhibitions and fair trade textiles from around the world. Further details TBC.
21st June: World Textile Day Central
King's Sutton Memorial Hall
Astrop Rd,
King's Sutton,
Banbury
OX17 3PG
A day of talks, exhibitions and fair trade textiles from around the world. Further details TBC.
4th October: World Textile Day West
Saltford Hall,
Wedmore Rd,
Saltford, Bristol,
BS31 3BY
A day of talks, exhibitions and fair trade textiles from around the world. Further details TBC.