WOVEN is excited to launch the Yorkshire Calico Dress, a new community embroidery project inspired by the success
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There were many great projects happening in Kirklees this June inspired by WOVEN. One we loved was the
WOVEN is a biennial festival that began in 2019, the last festival took place in summer 2025.
It is initiated by Kirklees Council, but is owned by everyone, including community groups, textile businesses, cultural and educational organisations, artists and heritage sites across the district.
WOVEN’s theme is generations of innovators, connecting a strong heritage with today’s innovative developments in industry, university research, a strong arts and crafts scene and the creative expression of the district’s rich and diverse communities.
Whilst a big festival event will happen in June every other year, there will also be long term projects and smaller events happening in between.
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Many of the projects and events that happen through WOVEN create talks, workshops/demonstrations, films, and information resources.
You can find them all in the Resources Section of the website
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