COTTON | Events
COTTON: Global Threads - Events Programme
Unchosen Film Festival
Monday 26 March to Sunday 1 April, free
A week of film screenings for young people about children employed in the world’s textile industries.
Unchosen Film Festival: Student Screening
Wednesday 28 March, 6 - 7:30pm, Free, All students welcome
I Am Slave is directed by Gabriel Range and has been chosen by students to be screened for Unchosen Film Festival. The film tells the story of one woman's fight for freedom from modern-day slavery.
Action Weaving
Wednesday 18 - Saturday 21 April, 11am - 4.30pm, free, drop-in
Sunday 22 April, 12 - 4pm, free, drop-in
Learn to weave and participate in a weaving ‘race’, supervised by Travis Meinolf, Action Weaver.
COTTON: Global Threads, Tour
Saturday 21 April, 1.15pm, free
Take a look around the exhibition COTTON: Global Threads with curator Jennifer Harris. Examining India’s extensive global trade networks with exhibits that range from the late Middle Ages to the present day, this exhibition takes a provocative look at cotton's 'dirty secrets' - its human and environmental impact, and engages in a dialogue about these themes through the work of seven contemporary artists.
Talk: Anna Arabindan-Kesson
Thursday 26 April, 6 - 7pm, free, drop-in
Networks of Labour: Representing Cotton in 19th-Century America
Anna Arabindan-Kesson will examine some of the ways that representations of cotton in 19th-century American art were shaped by the creation of labour networks between different spaces, such as the relationship between the plantation and the factory.
Anna is a PhD candidate in History of Art and African-American Studies at Yale University, USA.
Artist Talk: Liz Rideal
Thursday 10 May, 6 – 7pm, Free, drop-in
Artist Liz Rideal will discuss her practice including her work in the exhibition COTTON: Global Threads.
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COTTON: Adult Programme
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Crafternoon Tea
On Wednesday 18 April
& Saturday 21 April
1 – 3pm, £5
Monthly social art and craft workshops. Enjoy a cuppa whilst trying your hand at some new, unusual techniques in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
After Hours
Saturday 21 April 7.30 – 10.30pm, free
Taking inspiration from action weaver Travis Meinolf, join us for an evening of interesting and unique performances that intertwine themselves into our exhibitions and spaces.
Crafternoon Tea Party
Saturday 12 May, 1 – 4pm, Free
Join us as Manchester Craft & Design Centre takeover our popular Crafternoon Tea workshops with this special event. Drop in to the Whitworth for a cup of tea, slice of cake and some crafty activities in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided but feel free to get baking and share some treats with the group. To book your place call 0161 275 7450
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COTTON: Family Events
Free Artist Led Workshops
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For babies and their grown-ups
Treasure Baskets
Fridays 30 March, 10.30 – 11.30am & 1.30 – 2.30pm
Fridays 13 & 27 April, 10.30 – 11.30am & 1.30 – 2.30pm
Explore and play with baskets of everyday, natural and sensory, objects.
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For children of all ages, their families and carers
Creative Customising
Sundays 1 & 15 April
1.30 – 3.30pm
Bring your old cotton t-shirt, top or bag and customise them so they become your favourite fashion items.
Cotton Capers
Tuesdays 3 & 10 April
Thursdays 5 & 12 April
1.30 – 3.30pm
Bring your family and try a variety of fun creative activities to re-use, re-cycle and up-cycle cotton into new and exciting things, from super hero costumes, to weaving and floor art.
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