GlosStitch Art Embroidery Exhibition

GlosStitch Collective are bringing their fine art embroidery to 21 Westgate Street in central Gloucester, with the exhibition running from Monday 10 November to Sunday 22 November. It's a group show, so you'll see work from several different makers rather than just one person, all under the same roof for the full twelve days.

If you've only ever thought of embroidery as something for doilies or floral borders, this is a good place to change your mind. The collective describes their work as pushing the boundaries of traditional stitching into the realm of contemporary art, and that's exactly what you'll find on the walls. These aren't your usual craft projects; they're pieces of fine art that happen to be made with needle and thread, taking a familiar domestic skill and using it to make something that sits more comfortably in a gallery than a sewing basket.

Because it's a collective, the show brings together a range of voices and styles rather than a single perspective. You'll see how different makers approach the same medium, each pulling the thread in their own direction. It's the kind of exhibition that works best when you take your time with it, moving from one piece to the next and noticing the small details that only come through when you're standing right in front of them.

The show runs daily from 10:00 to 16:00, so you can drop in whenever suits you best during the day, whether it's a quick look on your lunch break or a slower wander on a weekend. It's free to enter, and 21 Westgate Street is right in the centre of town, so it's easy to fit in around other things you're doing in Gloucester. The exhibition closes on Sunday 22 November, so you've nearly two full weeks to get there.