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Surrey Craft Legacies Launch: Traditional Silk Weaving Demonstration & Have-a-Go

Jul 3, 2026 5:00 PM 7:30 PM

Price: Free

Address: New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham GU9 7PS
Event Details

Watch skilled handloom weavers, Jill Billings & Cas Ponta at work and try weaving silk threads yourself. Learn how warp and weft combine to form patterned fabric and gain insight into traditional weaving techniques passed down through guild practice.

 

 

  • Jul 3, 2026 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Event Location

Address: New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham GU9 7PS

About New Ashgate Gallery Trust

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am-5.00pm.

The New Ashgate Gallery Trust, established in 1959, is dedicated to curating and promoting art and craft. For over six decades, we’ve supported emerging artists and fostered community engagement through free exhibitions, craft workshops, and professional practice seminars.

With 20 annual exhibitions, we showcase the most exciting talents in painting, print, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass, and wood, while actively promoting early-career artists. Explore our free community craft program for inspiration and engagement.

Proud winner of Art Gallery of the Year at the 2024/25 South England Prestige Awards.

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