Events Diary
Upcoming textile shows, World Textile Days and markets.
Events, markets and talks have always been a big part of the Textile Traders offering. Now that Jim and Di are slowly trying to retire, their son Sean has taken on the travelling shop. You can find him regularly at events, shows and World Textile Days around the country.
2025
Shop open days: January & February
If you'd prefer to shop in person, our Bishop's Castle shop will be open every Saturday from 10am - 4pm until the end of February, and on some other days too (contact us ahead of your visit to check if we'll be open).
We're also delighted to be opening for the entirety of the Bishop's Castle Arts Festival, from Wednesday 19th - Sunday 23rd February inclusive. Find out more about the festival here.
We look forward to seeing you in person!
Please note that the stock we hold in the shop may differ from the website.
22nd February: Talk - Batiks of Asia
5pm, Bishop's Castle Town Hall, Shropshire.
Tickets £3.50 in advance from the Town Hall or ticketsource, or on the door.
As party of Bishop's Castle Arts Festival, Diane Gaffney will be giving a talk on The Batiks of Asia - with lots of lovely images and batik textiles from China, Thailand and Indonesia to drool over.
More info about all the numerous events, talks, workshops and open studios happening is here.
26th & 27th April: Wonderwool
The Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells.
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm, Sunday 10am - 4:30pm
We will have our usual stand at this fascinating and fabulous show - a must for everyone interested in yarns, wools, textiles, dyeing, rare breed sheep, and jolly good food! Find out more about Wonderwool 2025 HERE.
10th April: Talk - Batiks of Asia
6pm, The Nomad's Tent 21-23 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH (More info here).
Ahead of a 3 week exhibition of Batik at The Nomad's Tent in Edinburgh, Diane and Jim will be giving a talk on Batiks of Asia on Thursday 10th April at 6pm.
For more information on the exhibition, please see below.
11th April - 4th May: Batik Exhibition
The Nomad's Tent 21-23 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH (More info here)
Dates from Friday 11th April to Sunday 4th May (inclusive)
Wednesdays - Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays 12 noon - 4 pm
Batiks of Asia - from the mountains of China to the islands of Indonesia.
An exhibition and sale of batik textiles, fabrics, clothes and tools from the collections of Diane and Jim Gaffney of Textile Traders and Fiona Kerlogue (formerly of the Horniman Museum).
Diane and Jim will be giving a talk on Batiks of Asia on Thursday evening 10th April at 6pm.
The Preview evening will be on Friday 11th from 6 - 7.30 pm
12th April: World Textile Day South East
The Nomad's Tent 21-23 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH (More info here)
Dates from Friday 11th April to Sunday 4th May (inclusive)
Wednesdays - Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays 12 noon - 4 pm
Batiks of Asia - from the mountains of China to the islands of Indonesia.
An exhibition and sale of batik textiles, fabrics, clothes and tools from the collections of Diane and Jim Gaffney of Textile Traders and Fiona Kerlogue (formerly of the Horniman Museum).
Diane and Jim will be giving a talk on Batiks of Asia on Thursday evening 10th April at 6pm.
The Preview evening will be on Friday 11th from 6 - 7.30 pm
10th May: World Textile Day East
The Nomad's Tent 21-23 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH (More info here)
Dates from Friday 11th April to Sunday 4th May (inclusive)
Wednesdays - Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays 12 noon - 4 pm
Batiks of Asia - from the mountains of China to the islands of Indonesia.
An exhibition and sale of batik textiles, fabrics, clothes and tools from the collections of Diane and Jim Gaffney of Textile Traders and Fiona Kerlogue (formerly of the Horniman Museum).
Diane and Jim will be giving a talk on Batiks of Asia on Thursday evening 10th April at 6pm.
The Preview evening will be on Friday 11th from 6 - 7.30 pm
31st May: World Textile Day Scotland
The Nomad's Tent 21-23 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH (More info here)
Dates from Friday 11th April to Sunday 4th May (inclusive)
Wednesdays - Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays 12 noon - 4 pm
Batiks of Asia - from the mountains of China to the islands of Indonesia.
An exhibition and sale of batik textiles, fabrics, clothes and tools from the collections of Diane and Jim Gaffney of Textile Traders and Fiona Kerlogue (formerly of the Horniman Museum).
Diane and Jim will be giving a talk on Batiks of Asia on Thursday evening 10th April at 6pm.
The Preview evening will be on Friday 11th from 6 - 7.30 pm
21st June: World Textile Day Central
The Nomad's Tent 21-23 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH (More info here)
Dates from Friday 11th April to Sunday 4th May (inclusive)
Wednesdays - Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays 12 noon - 4 pm
Batiks of Asia - from the mountains of China to the islands of Indonesia.
An exhibition and sale of batik textiles, fabrics, clothes and tools from the collections of Diane and Jim Gaffney of Textile Traders and Fiona Kerlogue (formerly of the Horniman Museum).
Diane and Jim will be giving a talk on Batiks of Asia on Thursday evening 10th April at 6pm.
The Preview evening will be on Friday 11th from 6 - 7.30 pm
4th October: World Textile Day West
The Nomad's Tent 21-23 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH (More info here)
Dates from Friday 11th April to Sunday 4th May (inclusive)
Wednesdays - Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays 12 noon - 4 pm
Batiks of Asia - from the mountains of China to the islands of Indonesia.
An exhibition and sale of batik textiles, fabrics, clothes and tools from the collections of Diane and Jim Gaffney of Textile Traders and Fiona Kerlogue (formerly of the Horniman Museum).
Diane and Jim will be giving a talk on Batiks of Asia on Thursday evening 10th April at 6pm.
The Preview evening will be on Friday 11th from 6 - 7.30 pm