Re-Imagining BTQ
Behind the scenes, we have been having many conversations with members of our textile community on how we shape our unique co-working makers space to future proof Bristol Textile Quarter […]
December 3, 2024
News
Cowgrl joins Studio
Central Saint Martins graduate Maisy Crawford, aka Cowgrl has joined BTQ as our latest member. Maisy specialises in crochet and her vibrant and crazy handmade pieces are inspired by joy […]
November 29, 2024
New Graduate Placement for 2024!
We are incredibly proud to be working once again with Bath Spa University in offering one of their Fashion & Textiles graduates a fully funded 8 month placement at Bristol […]
November 19, 2024
BTQ Open Studios
Bristol Textile Quarter is very excited to be throwing open the doors once again for Open Studios!…read on
November 8, 2024
Studio News
As Bristol Textile Quarter goes into its 10th year (!), there is much planning and plotting behind the scenes to future proof our unique textiles studios in the heart of […]
September 17, 2024
New Cohort in Studio
Thrilled to have new residents join us at BTQ over the last couple of months. Its exciting to welcome new practices into the studio and we cannot wait to see […]
May 10, 2024
Artist & Maker joins BTQ
Sophie Bowen has joined BTQ as one of our latest members. Sophie is an artist and maker who works with natural dyes, print and hand embroidery techniques to connect to […]
April 30, 2024
Upcoming Workshops
Dates for your diary …Read on
April 5, 2024
Natra Studios join BTQ!
Natra Studios is a new label by Apparel and Footwear designer Rebecca Miller. Mixing casual wear and sportswear from material selection to cut lines. All fabrics and trims have been […]
March 15, 2024
BTQ Member Exhibition!
Stitch Field : Alice-Marie Archer’s Agritextiles February 14 – June 9, 2024 at the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College, California. Alice crafts living architectural-textile creations that invite us to […]
February 14, 2024
MEET MAKE MEND returns for 2024
We had a fantastic first MMM of the year with so many repairs tackled whilst a gentle flow of conversation and knowledge exchange filled the studio – One of the […]
February 12, 2024
BTQ Graduate Placement
Our 2023/24 Graduate placement in collaboration with Bath Spa is knitwear designer Rhianna Davenport, aka @studioohaf. Rhianna joined us in November, having graduated in Knitwear, specialising after studying BA (Hons) […]
January 23, 2024
La Folle!
Introducing Fi Stewart as our newest member of BTQ! Fi Has created La Folle – a contemporary alfresco accessories range consisting of bags, berets and fans! La Folle is inspired […]
December 1, 2023
New Workshop for New Year!
Experienced pattern cutter and seamstress Justine DK will help you make a kimono, step by step, from cutting the fabric to sewing to wearing! Saturday 27th January 2024, save the date! […]
November 21, 2023
When Scout and Rae came to Visit…
Hannah Kirkham of Scout and Rae popped into the studio earlier in the year for a cuppa and a chat; ‘Back in March, I found myself a short walk from […]
November 10, 2023
New Weaver in the Studio!
Georgina Harper has joined BTQ as our latest weaving resident. Having graduated from Falmouth University, Gina is a Woven Textile Designer with proficiency in hand and jacquard weaving. Specialising in […]
October 27, 2023
Introducing: Ti Green
Article Green has moved into our studio! Ti Green primarily designs for performance, creating costumes and sets for theatre productions. Ti is passionate about sustainable Fashion and has launched her […]
October 20, 2023
New BTQ Member: Alice-Marie Archer
Alice-Marie Archer is one of the new cohort of members to join BTQ. Alice-Marie is a multidisciplinary practitioner with circa 10 years experience bridging science, technology and art. ‘Alice works […]
October 10, 2023
SAVE THE DATE Bristol Textile Quarter – Open Studios! Sat, 30th September
We are very excited to be planning an Open studios at Bristol Textile Quarter this coming September! We are hoping to open up the whole building that we share with […]
August 4, 2023
Threads: Breathing Stories into Materials – 29th July – Sun, 1st Oct
Threads, a major exhibition at Arnolfini – features 21 contemporary international artists and makers, who use textiles as their chosen medium. Celebrating material and making, these artists use the storytelling […]
July 29, 2023
BTQ Sewing Bee!
We could not be more proud of BTQ member Lizzie, aka @thebettysilk who has been a contestant on this years Great British Sewing Bee! It has been a total joy […]
July 18, 2023
Bath Spa Graduate Placement 23/24
BTQ is delighted to continue its collaboration with Bath Spa University to offer a funded Graduate Placement studio membership for Bath Uni graduates (from 2023 or who have graduated up […]
July 14, 2023
Amber Hards New Book!
BTQ member Amber Hards has written a book called ‘Machine Knitting Techniques: Textures and 3D effects’. Amber has been working on this project for the last two years, during which […]
July 8, 2023
SPARKS Bristol!
Sparks Bristol is a department store with a difference, co-created by Global Goals Centre and Artspace Lifespace. From fashion and food to nature and energy, each department is designed to support people in […]
May 13, 2023
Rebel Patch Launches!
Lisa Matzi has launched Rebel Patch! Limited edition art patches to reinvent the iron on patch and give clothes a second lease of life…
April 28, 2023
Bristol Textile Quarter Newsletter Feb 2023
It isn’t until you look back on the last year that you realise how much has changed and evolved and it is very exciting to share with you our progress… […]
February 10, 2023
Shutters!
Exciting times at BTQ as our shutters are having a makeover! Getting ourselves on the map with a specially commissioned artwork from @mernywernz and @billycolours to brighten up the shutters […]
January 31, 2023
New Year, New Spaces!
We have spaces available! New desk spaces are available – not only do you get a private desk space but a large communal working space where makers can spread out […]
January 24, 2023
BTQ renovations continue
This last year has been exciting for Bristol Textile Quarter. Since the building was bought at the end of 2021, there has been much investment to improve and update the […]
December 13, 2022
New Photostudio at BTQ!
The Photostudio set up is up and running in the studio. Through grant funding, we have invested in equipment for members so that they can shoot lifestyle and product shots […]
November 11, 2022