THERE’S many a yarn to spin at a textile exhibition in Stratford.
“How Shakespeare Spun a Yarn” is being put on by Stratford Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall until August 31, with support from the Stratford Town Trust.
In Shakespeare’s time, the craft of weaving, spinning and dyeing was deeply intertwined with everyday life, shaping not only clothing but also contributing richly to our language.
This exhibition celebrates 50 years of the Guild’s commitment to maintaining and developing these crafts.
Exhibits on display include a tapestry for Stratford Hospital, cross-gartered yellow stockings in reference to Twelfth Night, and a textile tree representing the Forest of Arden.
There are also hands-on activities like games of tic-tac-toe, cushion weaving, as well as daily fleece spinning demonstrations.
Visit www.shakespearesschoolroom.org/ for more details.
