THE PENDLE HERITAGE
CENTRE, PARK HILL, COLNE ROAD, BARROWFORD, NR. BURNLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB9 6JQ
SATURDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER, 11 - 5 PM, ENTRANCE £5
THE EVENT
The team behind the cult magazine Selvedge bring a curated collection of merchants and makers to Pendle. The fair offers an opportunity to meet makers, catch up with friends and find that special something. Take part in one of the complimentary workshops, details below. It is part of Fabrications, a festival celebrating textiles in contemporary art. It will feature large-scale installations, exhibitions, residencies and a symposium. www.superslowway.org.uk
The team behind the cult magazine Selvedge bring a curated collection of merchants and makers to Pendle. The fair offers an opportunity to meet makers, catch up with friends and find that special something. Take part in one of the complimentary workshops, details below. It is part of Fabrications, a festival celebrating textiles in contemporary art. It will feature large-scale installations, exhibitions, residencies and a symposium. www.superslowway.org.uk
Memory and meaning with Kate Whitehead
Spoon sculpting with Priscilla Jones
THE VENUE
The fair will take place in the seventeenth century Park Hill Barn at the Pendle Heritage Centre. Set within the Pendle Forest the centre is part of an ancient textile settlement dating back to the thirteenth century. The vernacular buildings of Pendle Forest have been conserved by the heritage centre and form one of the Heritage Trust for the North West's flagship projects.
The fair will take place in the seventeenth century Park Hill Barn at the Pendle Heritage Centre. Set within the Pendle Forest the centre is part of an ancient textile settlement dating back to the thirteenth century. The vernacular buildings of Pendle Forest have been conserved by the heritage centre and form one of the Heritage Trust for the North West's flagship projects.
MAKE A DAY OF IT
See The Centre’s museum, telling the story of the former residents. Relax with a cup of tea or delicious lunch at the centre’s tea room. Enjoy a trip to nearby Gawthorpe Hall to see the Shuttleworth Collection (featured in Selvedge 59). Wander through the 18th century walled garden or follow in the footsteps of the Lancashire Witches on their four mile walk to Lancaster castle.
See The Centre’s museum, telling the story of the former residents. Relax with a cup of tea or delicious lunch at the centre’s tea room. Enjoy a trip to nearby Gawthorpe Hall to see the Shuttleworth Collection (featured in Selvedge 59). Wander through the 18th century walled garden or follow in the footsteps of the Lancashire Witches on their four mile walk to Lancaster castle.
GETTING THERE
Pendle Heritage Centre is situated a mile from Junction 12 of the M65; follow the brown signs. Parking is available on Colne Road, opposite the main entrance.
Pendle Heritage Centre is situated a mile from Junction 12 of the M65; follow the brown signs. Parking is available on Colne Road, opposite the main entrance.
Please note we will not be sending physical tickets. To gain entry to the event, please bring along the printed order confirmation or present it on a smart phone.
