James Leman's textile design album
The album contains ninety-seven designs for woven silk, painted in watercolour. Most date from 1706-1716, but a few…
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Embroidery pattern books 1523-1700
The Word and Image Department of the V&A holds 60 original embroidery books including the only extant copy of Richa…
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Study Room resource: Pattern
This study room resource examines designs for wallpaper and texiles by designers from 1868 to 1978. Also available …
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Japanese art & design: line
Line is used to make all-over decorative pattern and for borders. Objects display a striking variety of patterns made up of straight lines.
A-Z of Ceramics - T is for Transfer Printing
Transfer printing is a way of reproducing two-dimensional designs on ceramics. At its best it results in high-quality decoration at a low cost per unit.
Knit a work of art from a free pattern
Knit a pair of Freddie Robins's 'Conrad' gloves from her subversive knitting series of gloves.
Silver in the Archive of Art & Design
Holdings relating to silver design and production are among the earliest records in the Archive of Art and Design. As well as pattern books, order books and ledgers, there are also designs, sketches, photographs and correspondence documenting the histories of several well known firms and individuals.
A simple solution?
A pattern book of the Leeds firm of Potters, Messrs Hartley, Greens & Co. was requested for loan to Sheffield Galleries & Museums Trust for their exhibition 'The Biggest Draw'
British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age
31 March–12 August 2012
Showcasing over 300 British design objects, this exhibition celebrates the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games' to the summer of 2012.
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Event - Fashion in Focus: The A Line Skirt
Fri 06 July 2012 10:30
3 DAY PRACTICAL WORKSHOP: Make your own stylish A line skirt.
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