Whether they’re discovering Kidderminster’s fascinating industrial history or getting crafty with hands-on workshops and making sessions, visitors are guaranteed to have fun and learn something along the way at the Museum of Carpet this March and April.  

Programme highlights include:

David Oakey: Pioneer of Sustainable Design - Wed 12 March 2025 (2.30pm-4.00pm), £15 per ticket

The Museum of Carpet is delighted to host a talk by David Oakey, pioneer of sustainable design, award-winning entrepreneur and textile industry disruptor.

Across a stellar career that has taken him from the streets of Kidderminster to the boardrooms of some of the world’s biggest companies, David Oakey has blazed a trail in the practice of ‘biomimicry’ – finding solutions to textile design, manufacturing and business problems in partnership with nature.

David will take his audience on a tour from his early days as a student of carpet design in Kidderminster, to his ground-breaking work with global companies who are increasing their investment in the circular economy.  Alongside insights about his design practice, David will provide inspiration on how we can all live, work and consume more sustainably.

This talk is a must for anyone with an interest in textiles, art, design and sustainability.

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners - Sat 22 March 10am, £40 per person

Interested in learning how to use a dip pen to create lovely hand lettering? This is a beginner's workshop covering an introduction to modern calligraphy where participants can learn the basic techniques and have fun experimenting with their new skills. All kit is included, and can be taken home at the end of the session.

Draw the Line: beginner's drawing workshop - Sat 22 March 10am, £40 per person

This is a beginner's workshop for anyone who would like to have a go at drawing or start keeping sketchbooks. Alice is rarely without her sketchbooks and does a drawing a day. This workshop is an introduction to documenting things through the drawn line through a series of fun exercises. No experience necessary. All kit is included, and yours to keep.

Kidderminster 1912: A Year of Struggle - Sat 29 March, 12pm

Join author and local historian Fenella Flack for a talk at the Museum of Carpet, Kidderminster 1912: A Year of Struggle. Saturday 29th March, 12pm.

Tickets are £5 for the talk, or £7 including a visit to the Museum.  Refreshments included.

Easter Crafts for Children - Easter Half Term, Tues 15 - Sat 26 April

Come and try some Easter Crafts at the Museum of Carpet, free entry for children and a range of different crafts for families to try!

All tickets can be booked online or by calling the Museum on 01562 69028