# Event Details - **Event Name**: Connecting Threads 2: an artist's tour & study visit - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: An exclusive Textile Society event at Gallery Oldham, guided by textile artist Lynn Setterington.About this EventGallery Oldham Connecting Threads 2: Textile Society artist's tour and study visitWednesday 11th Feb 1.30pm - 4.00pmGallery Oldham, Greaves StreetOldham OL1 1ALTextile Society Members: £10 (including refreshments)Non-members: £15 (including refreshments.Discover more about contemporary and historic hand stitched textiles in this visit to Gallery Oldham. The afternoon includes a tour of the Connecting Threads 2 exhibition by Lynn Setterington which features five quilts on loan from museum collections and not seen in public before. There will also be a talk by Karen Heatley, social history curator at Gallery Oldham, who will share examples of 19th C samplers and hand made textiles. You can also visit Oldham Stories, the new public galleries which feature objects and information about cotton production in the town.The gallery is 20 minutes by tram from central Manchester.If you have any queries please get in touch Dr Lynn Setterington hub@textilesociety.org.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2ca51610-df36-11f0-91ad-252c3bcf1605-rimg-w1200-h486-dca9a7a5-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3332a330-df36-11f0-80e5-950b0147526f-rimg-w1200-h641-dc95928d-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oldham/connecting-threads-2-an-artists-tour-and-study-visit/100001977410273358 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 15, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oldham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Gallery Oldham - **lat**: 53.5402362 - **long**: -2.1092586 - **full address**: Gallery Oldham, 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Connecting Threads 2: an artist's tour & study visit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e744217a90e035c387bfafdff1dff735cb7f8c9622940e3068c0b019e73496f4-rimg-w1200-h486-dca9a7a5-gmir.jpg?v=1766408497 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Connecting Threads 2: an artist's tour & study visit being held? - **A:** Connecting Threads 2: an artist's tour & study visit takes place on Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Gallery Oldham, 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Connecting Threads 2: an artist's tour & study visit? - **A:** Ticket prices for Connecting Threads 2: an artist's tour & study visit range from GBP 10 to GBP 15 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityTextile Society MemberGBP 10AvailableNon MemberGBP 15Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Connecting Threads 2: an artist's tour & study visit? - **A:** Connecting Threads 2: an artist's tour & study visit is organized by The Textile Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Connecting Threads 2: an artist's tour & study visit is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oldham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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