An Evening of Textile and Creativity - Celebrating 40 years of The Glory

An Evening of Textile and Creativity - Celebrating 40 years of The Glory

Tickets:  £7.50 (plus £1 booking fee) includes drink and nibbles

Space is limited, so please book early.

The Glory - 40th Anniversary 

An Evening of Textiles and Creativity - Celebrating 40 years of The Glory

Please join us to enjoy an evening of textiles and design as we mark the 40th anniversary of Beryl Dean's celebrated work, The Glory.

In 1986, Beryl Dean designed The Glory, the great silk patchwork that hangs beneath our East Window. Forty years on, it is one of Chelmsford Cathedral’s most treasured works of textile art, and we’re marking the anniversary with an evening to launch our Beryl Dean exhibition in 2027.

Beryl was one of the most important church embroiderers of the twentieth century, best known for her gold thread work, but The Glory was something different. She made it in her mid-seventies with the help of her students, from 2,220 small squares of silk in colours that echo in abstract form the stained glass above.

The evening will include an inspiring talk on historic patchwork from Sophie Jemma, Archivist at the Warner Textile Archive, part of Braintree District Museum Trust, who supported the conservation of The Glory this summer.

Sophie will celebrate the distinctive charm of patchwork and share her knowledge of some of the hidden gems in the Warner collection. These include wonderful quilts from the 1800s, intricate patchwork made from Warner & Sons silks, and original artwork for patchwork textiles.

There will be refreshments available throughout the evening, and a chance to see The Glory up close.

Whether you sew or quilt, or you’re simply interested in design, colour and textiles, you’ll be very welcome.

Event Details

Venue: Chelmsford Cathedral

Times:

5.15pm - 5.45pm   If you would like to join us for our Evening Prayer 

6.15pm                   Reception

6.15pm onwards  Drinks and nibbles will be served

6.45pm                   Welcome and launch of our 2027 Beryl Dean Exhibition

7.00pm - 7.45pm  Sophie Jemma Talk and Q&A

7.45pm onwards Opportunity to see The Glory and enjoy our wonderful Cathedral at night

8.30pm                   Evening ends

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