Exhibition: International Women’s Day Textile Art Exhibition, MCR Sew Social

Posted by Helen Nugent | Dec 11, 2024 | Archives

MCR Sew Social is hosting an upcoming online exhibition for women artists and textile makers based in Greater Manchester in celebration of International Women’s Day.

The exhibition will launch online on March 8, 2022 with an opening night Zoom event from 7pm.

MCR Sew Social was established in 2018 and is organised by textile artists Rowan Bridgwood and Louisa Hammond. A monthly gathering of textile and fibre artists who meet in Greater Manchester, MCR Sew Social’s ambition is to create a community of makers, bringing people together to create socially and enhance a sense of wellbeing.

This event has been supported with a grant from Manchester City Council.

Main image: You’ll Come Around by Rowan Bridgwood

You can find MCR Sew Social on Instagram and Twitter.

The exhibition website link will be shared to MCR Sew Social’s social media channels on March 8, 2022. Tickets are free and available via Eventbrite.

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