Heritage Open Days – 2024
September 8, 2024
The Journey of Woven Woollen Cloth from the Welsh Valleys to the World A review of some aspects of the story of how hand-woven woollen
Today the Guild is a modern, volunteer-led organisation dedicated to community services. As well as continuing to develop and run almshouses for the benefit of our residents, we preserve and maintain a historical guildhall and continue the Drapers’ traditions. We encourage textile design and education with an annual textile design competition for both adults and students.
There are approximately 75 members or Freemen, of whom about 50 are actively engaged in volunteering for the company. Freemen are invited to join on the basis of their willingness and ability to volunteer. Most are local and come from all walks of life…
Almshouses are safe, comfortable and affordable homes for people in their later years. There are 51 Almshouses spread over 4 sites in Shrewsbury, Drapers Place, Fairford Place, St Giles and Holy Cross, and another site in Newport.
An annual textile competition is held to encourage education of the craft in schools and for adults. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive latest news…
The guildhall, built in 1585; a typical Shrewsbury half-timbered building, is run as a restaurant and boutique hotel. Visit RHUBARB at Drapers Hall
The Shrewsbury Drapers Company has held a Textile Design Competition for over 25 years.
Over the years our Textile Design Competition has gained national recognition through our contacts and links with other Guilds throughout the country. We are particularly grateful to our sponsors the London Drapers, The Worshipful Company of Woolmen and Tweedmill Textiles for their very generous support for our competition.
The competition is for a piece of Textile work which preferably will include some wool, although not essential. It can include other materials, decorative needlework, collage etc. The use of wool will be
recognised in the judging process.
The Journey of Woven Woollen Cloth from the Welsh Valleys to the World A review of some aspects of the story of how hand-woven woollen
March 21st was a big night in the Shrewsbury Drapers Company’s Calendar as it was their Charter Night. This means that the current Master is
On the 27th June the Shrewsbury Drapers and residents of the Drapers Almshouses enjoyed some extremely delicious cakes and scones (purchased from the Refresh cafe
Very pleased to announce some future Shrewsbury Drapers events open to everyone -
SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2PM
BRIDGE DRIVE AND TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA
Cound Hall
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Details and links for the following will be sent in ample time before the event:
WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL 7 PM
ANTIQUES QUIZ with Jerrard Nares of Mytton Antiques
Cound Hall
TUESDAY 29 APRIL 2 PM
AFTERNOON TEA AND TALK with Mary Rose Bone on Captain Coram and the Foundling Hospital
The Wroxeter Hotel
We also anticipate hosting Paul Jagger speaking on the Pageantry of the Livery Companies of London in May and a Volunteer Drinks Garden party in June, both dates to be confirmed shortly. ... See MoreSee Less
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Just 2 more days to go for the Shrewsbury Drapers textile exhibition! It is well worth a visit and it’s FREE!
Here are some pictures of our Junior winners being presented with their certificates and prizes by Robert Boutflower (Master of the Woolman Company) and Trevor Hunt, Master of the Drapers Company.
Also a picture of our current Master, Trevor Hunt (he’s the one in the blue robe with the fur)The High Sheriff of Shropshire Brian Welti, the Mayor of Shrewsbury, David Vasmer and the mayor of Wem, David Parry, all of whom were kind enough to come and support the exhibition. ... See MoreSee Less
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Not only does the Shrewsbury Drapers Textile Exhibition display all the talented creations entered into the competition, there is also a stunning example of creativity by Lucia Duffin, a past winner of this competition. She has just won 2nd prize for embroidery in the Hand & Lock Contest. Her work is absolutely outstanding especially as she is battling cancer. It is well worth coming to have a look at it. ... See MoreSee Less
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Totally stunning what a talented lady
Shrewsbury Drapers Textile Exhibition is now open.
It is FREE to look around in the lovely Shrewsbury Library.
From Wednesday 13th November – Saturday 23rd November
The Library is open - 9:30 – 5:00
Tuesday 9:30 - 7:00,
Saturday 9:30 – 4:00
Sunday Closed
Come and see for yourselves the amazing array of creative talent on display. ... See MoreSee Less
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Absolutely stunning. A must see exhibition.
And so it begins……this years Textile Competition. Judging today then the exhibition opens tomorrow at Shrewsbury Library. So many fabulous entries, the creativity never fails to amaze me.
Everyone is welcome to come and view and it is free! Here is a small sample to whet your appetite.
The theme for adults and students this year is The Four Seasons. ... See MoreSee Less
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
The theme for adult and student (16-22) entries in
Shrewsbury Drapers Textile Competition 2025 is -
‘OUT OF AFRICA’
🦓🦁🐒🦧🦍🐪🦒🦜🐘🐊🕷️🦎🦂🐸 ... See MoreSee Less
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