Welcome to the November issue of Members’ News!

This month, you can visit our Out of the Box exhibition at Harrogate Convention Centre as part of the Knit + Stitch show.

Many members are also busy exhibiting individually and in smaller groups, giving talks, leading workshops and sharing their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. There is plenty happening across our creative community, and we look forward to welcoming you at one of our events.

Exhibitions & Events

Out of the Box: PRISM Heads to Harrogate!

Following its successful appearance at Alexandra Palace in London last month, PRISM's exhibition Out of the Box is travelling north to the Knit + Stitch Show in Harrogate this November.

What happens when artists are asked to think inside the box? This exhibition brings together textile artists responding to a shared creative challenge: to make work that fits within a box while allowing their ideas to reach far beyond it. Through stitch, weave, print, dyeing and mixed media, the artists explore themes of memory, personal experience, place, landscape and the stories held within objects and materials. The results demonstrate just how much imagination, experimentation and individuality can be contained within a seemingly simple format.

If you missed the exhibition in London, here's another opportunity to discover the work and see how PRISM members have interpreted the challenge.

Exhibition details

Knit + Stitch Show
Harrogate Convention Centre
19–22 November 2026

Thursday-Saturday: 10am–5.30pm
Sunday: 10am–4pm

Find out more: Knit + Stitch Show – Harrogate

Mycelium: Sue Gascoyne at Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre

New member Sue Gascoyne’s Mycelium explores the threads that connect us to one another, the things we consume, the waste we produce and the planet we must cherish. Created from fruit and vegetable net bags collected by Sue’s local community, the soft sculptures are connected by veins of macramé that reach out to the historic building’s structure.

The work offers a thoughtful reflection on community, connection and our relationship with the environment.

Exhibition details

Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre, Main Road, Harwich CO12 4AJ

October–November 2026

Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm; free entry; no booking required.

Find out more: https://www.harwichfestival.com

Instagram: @hahc_ @officialharwichfestival @sue.gascoyne

Gutted and MEAT: Sue Gascoyne at the Museum of the Environment - with artist’s talk

Sue Gascoyne also presents two thought-provoking installations, Gutted and MEAT, at the Museum of the Environment in Ipswich.

Gutted transforms waste packaging, recycled textiles, ceramics and biomaterials into a dystopian fish shop. With an abstract and playful approach, the work explores the impacts of our extractive culture and climate change, inviting us to look differently at waste, consumption and our relationship with the environment.

In MEAT, Sue uses recycled textiles, ceramics and butcher’s shop paraphernalia to examine our relationship with food. Playfully presented, the work invites reflection on extraction, commodification and our disconnection from our bodies and the food we eat.

Exhibition details

Museum of the Environment, 13 Museum Street, Ipswich IP1 1HE

Until February 2027

Wednesday–Saturday, 11am–4pm; free entry; no booking required.

Artist talk: Saturday 31 October, 1–3pm

Find out more: https://mote-uk.org | https://www.suegascoyneart.co.uk

Instagram: @museumoftheenvironment @sue.gascoyne

Celebrating Creative Diversity: Rob Howell at The Whitaker Open

New member Rob Howell is among the artists exhibiting in The Whitaker Open, a vibrant showcase of creative talent at The Whitaker in Rawtenstall, Lancashire.

Selected through an open call, the exhibition brings together a diverse collection of artworks by artists from across the North West of England. With an exciting mix of practices, perspectives and mediums, it promises a fascinating snapshot of contemporary creativity and the breadth of artistic expression in the region.

Exhibition details

The Whitaker, Rawtenstall, Lancashire
17 October–13 December 2026
Wednesday–Sunday

Discover more: The Whitaker Open

Instagram: @whitakermuseum

UNLEASHED: Sue Gascoyne at The Atrium Gallery

In this debut exhibition, new member Sue Gascoyne brings wearable art to The Atrium Gallery in Colchester. UNLEASHED features unique, one-off ties created from pre-loved textiles. Each tie is transformed into an individual work of art, giving discarded materials a new life.

Perhaps you’ll find an unusual gift – or a rather distinctive addition to your own wardrobe!

Exhibition details

The Atrium Gallery, Patch, 24 Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN

2–29 November 2026

Monday–Saturday, 10am–4pm; Sunday, 10am–3pm, free entry; no booking required.

Find out more: https://www.suegascoyneart.co.uk

Instagram: @unleashed.ties @sue.gascoyne @patchcolchester

Uncommon Ground: Celebrating the Art of Making

New members Margaret Jones and Fiona Wyse are exhibiting as part of Uncommon Ground, a major showcase by the Society of Designer Craftsmen at London's iconic OXO Tower.

Bringing together 60 talented SDC members, the exhibition celebrates the extraordinary breadth of contemporary craft and design. Visitors can explore an inspiring range of disciplines, including ceramics, glass, furniture, mosaics, jewellery, metalwork, printmaking, textiles, paper, weaving and woodcarving. It's a wonderful opportunity to discover the creativity, skill and individuality of designer makers working across so many different disciplines, all under one roof.

Exhibition details

OXO Tower, OXO Tower Wharf
Barge House Street, London SE1 9PH
4–15 November 2026

Monday–Saturday, 11am–6pm
Sunday, 11am–5pm

Find out more: Society of Designer Craftsmen – Uncommon Ground

Exploring the Darker Side: Rob Howell in Noir

Rob Howell is taking part in Noir, an exhibition at Queen Street Gallery in Neath, bringing together artists responding to the intriguing theme of 'Noir'.

Expect an exploration of the darker side of creativity, with artists interpreting the theme through their own perspectives, ideas and artistic practices. It's a great opportunity to see how a single theme can inspire such varied creative responses.

Exhibition details

Queen Street Gallery, Neath
7–28 November 2026
Tuesday–Saturday, 11am–3.30pm

Find out more: Queen Street Gallery

Instagram: @queenstgallery

Celebrating Small Works: Kim Winter at the Discerning Eye Exhibition

Kim Winter is exhibiting at this year’s Discerning Eye exhibition at Mall Galleries in London.

Six independent selectors have reviewed more than 6,800 entries, selecting around 700 works spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and photography. Every work is under 50cm in any direction, and every piece is for sale – offering visitors the opportunity to discover and buy something special.

Exhibition details

Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1

13–21 November 2026

Daily, 10am–5pm

Find out more: https://www.discerningeye.org/exhibition

Instagram: @DiscerningEyeOrg @ParkerHarrisCo @kimwinter_artist

New Fashion Narratives: Ping Chen at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2026

New member Ping Chen will present selected works from his collection Thing in Itself at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2026 in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Part of an exhibition titled Fleshy, slimy, wobbly, curated by Jamal Nxedlana, Karmen Samson, Welmoed Bosch and Agatha Prieto Jeanty, the showcase brings together experimental fashion practices that challenge conventional boundaries between forms, materials and disciplines.

Exploring masculinity through care, tenderness and personal memory, Ping's work combines reversible garments, textile experimentation and transformative construction to question traditional perceptions of menswear.

The festival offers an exciting opportunity to discover innovative approaches to fashion and contemporary textile practice, bringing together artists and designers pushing creative boundaries.

Event details

FASHIONCLASH Festival 2026
Bureau Europa, Boschstraat 9
6211 AS Maastricht, The Netherlands
13–15 November 2026

Find out more: FASHIONCLASH‍ ‍Festival tickets

Instagram: @ppping_c | @fashionclash_festival

Penny Maltby at the Modern Makers Collective Winter Market

Penny Maltby will be exhibiting at the Modern Makers Collective Winter Market in Yattendon, a celebration of contemporary craft, art and design. Bringing together 24 carefully selected craftspeople, designers and artists, the market offers visitors the chance to meet the makers, hear the stories behind their work and discover beautifully made objects to treasure. A great opportunity to support independent makers and find something a little different for Christmas.

Exhibition details

Yattenden Village Hall, RG18 0UE

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026, 10am–4pm

Entry: £3. Tickets can be pre-booked or purchased on the day.

Find out more: https://www.modernmakerscollective.co.uk/event-details/yattendon-winter-market-2026-2026-11-14-10-00

Instagram: @Pennymaltbymaker @modern.makers.uk

Map of Memory : Patti Taylor Exhibits at Guildford House Open

Patti Taylor is exhibiting her paper work Map of Memory in the Guildford House Open, an annual exhibition celebrating outstanding contemporary art across two- and three-dimensional disciplines.

Set in the elegant 17th-century, Grade I listed Guildford House Gallery in the heart of Guildford, the exhibition brings together around 100 selected works by artists working across a wide range of creative practices. Selected by a panel of judges, the exhibition offers a wonderful opportunity to discover the breadth and diversity of contemporary art, while celebrating the talent and imagination of participating artists.

Exhibition details

Guildford House Gallery
155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3AJ

21 November 2026–27 February 2027

Opening times:
Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–4.30pm
(Last entry 4pm)
Closed Sunday and Monday.

Free admission.

Find out more: Guildford House Open

Subtexture: Six Years of Textile Art by Adrian Smith

New member Adrian Smith presents Subtexture, an exhibition bringing together six years of his textile practice at Dundas Street Gallery in Edinburgh.

The exhibition features three distinct series, each exploring a different aspect of personal experience and perspective. Eternal pays tribute to the women in Adrian’s life, while Wilful Optimism encourages positive and constructive thinking. Orkney – A Selective Memory draws on his upbringing and emotional ties to Orkney, exploring its landscape and culture. Together, the three series offer an intimate insight into the ideas, memories and experiences that have shaped Adrian’s work.

Event details

Dundas Street Gallery
6 Dundas Street
Edinburgh EH3 6HZ

25–30 November 2026
Open daily, 10am–6pm (closing at 1.30pm on 30 November)

Website: www.tideandcroft.com
Instagram: @adriantextiles

A Sparkling Christmas at Project Workshops: Sharon Kearley's Festive Open Studios

Looking for a little creative inspiration and some festive magic? Sharon Kearley invites you to A Sparkling Christmas Open Studios at Project Workshops this November.

Visitors can explore sculpture, ceramics, textiles, glass and painting, with glass and weaving demonstrations offering a glimpse behind the scenes. There will also be music, carols, hot food and drinks, making this a lovely festive outing for all the family.

Entry is free, and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome!

Event details

Project Workshops, Lains Farm
Quarley, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8PX
28–29 November 2026
10am–4pm

Find out more: Project Workshops

Instagram: @sharon_kearley | @projectworkshops

A Festive Trail of Creativity: Annie Taylor at Whitstable Artists & Makers Christmas Trail

Looking for something a little different this Christmas? Annie Taylor is taking part in the Whitstable Artists & Makers Christmas Trail, a free festive open-house event celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of local artists and makers.

Eighteen artists and makers will open the doors of their homes and studios across Whitstable, giving visitors the chance to discover an eclectic range of original work. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet the makers, explore their creative spaces and perhaps find something truly unique for Christmas.

Annie will be welcoming visitors at House No. 6 on the trail map.

Event details

Whitstable, Kent
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026
11am–4pm

Free entry.

Find out more: Whitstable Artists & Makers

Instagram: @whitstabletail | @wamtrail

Penny Maltby at The Walled Garden Christmas Market

Penny Maltby will be exhibiting at The Walled Garden Christmas Market in West Wycombe, a festive event bringing together 50 boutique stalls. Visitors can enjoy a brass band, Christmas carols, festive food and drink, and plenty of seasonal inspiration.

There is also a special VIP evening on Friday, offering an early opportunity to browse the stalls and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Exhibition details

The Walled Garden, Chorley Road, West Wycombe, HP14 3AP

Friday 27 November, 4–8pm (VIP evening, £10 entry)
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, 10.30am–4.30pm (free entry)

Find out more: https://www.westwycombewalledgarden.com/ticketed-events/christmas-market

Instagram: @Pennymaltbymaker

And … it’s not yet December, but don’t miss this one …

Make a Straw Folk Angel and Other Christmas Decorations

Penny Maltby is leading a festive craft workshop at the beautiful Kelmscott Manor in Gloucestershire. Participants will have the opportunity to make a traditional straw folk angel and other Christmas decorations, learning craft skills and creating their own seasonal pieces to take home. A lovely opportunity to enjoy a creative day in the historic surroundings of Kelmscott Manor and make something special for Christmas.

Exhibition details

Kelmscott Manor, Kelmscott, Lechlade, GL7 3HJ

Friday 4 December 2026, 10am–4pm

Workshop fee: £95

Find out more: https://kelmscottmanor.org.uk/explore/events/christmas-craft-make-a-folk-angel-with-penny-maltby/

Book your place: https://shop.kelmscottmanor.org.uk/products/make-a-folk-angel-with-penny-maltby-friday-4th-december-2026-10-00-to-16-00

Instagram: @pennymaltbymaker

Ongoing

INVASION! Ross Belton on the Malton Sculpture Trail

Something unexpected is taking shape in the woodland at Dalby Forest, where Ross Belton is exhibiting his sculpture INVASION as part of the Malton Sculpture Trail. Set within the beautiful surroundings of Dalby Forest, the trail offers visitors the opportunity to discover contemporary sculpture in an outdoor setting, bringing art and the natural environment together in an engaging and often surprising way.

Ross's INVASION is waiting to be discovered among the trees, so why not combine a woodland walk with a little artistic exploration?

Exhibition details

On display until 31 March 2027

Dalby Forest Visitors Centre
Low Dalby, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, YO18 7LT

Opening hours