‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
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The Bristol Museum & Art Gallery hosts 'Wear your story', an exhibition celebrating Black History Month through the vibrant textile traditions of the Yoruba people. Visitors can join artist Tomi for a hands-on family workshop exploring Adire, a traditional tie-dyeing craft. This free event takes place on 23 October 2026 at Queens Road in Bristol.
AboutCelebrate Black History Month through the colour, creativity and rich textile traditions of the Yoruba people of Nigeria.Join artist Tomi for a fun, hands-on family workshop exploring Adire (tie-dye). This is the traditional Yoruba art of creating beautiful patterned, indigo-dyed cloth. Discover how fabric, pattern and adornment can carry stories of culture, creativity, identity and heritage across generations.Using pieces of Adire fabrics, families will transform textiles into their own wearable creations and accessories. Choose to make fabric bracelets, earrings, brooches, hair accessories, keyrings, bag charms or book covers to take home and enjoy.Celebrate the skill and creativity behind Yoruba textile traditions and their continuing place within contemporary Black art, fashion an
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‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026.
‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is held at Queens Road in Bristol (Queens Road, Clifton, Wapping Rd, Bristol, BS8 1RL).
Entry to ‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is free.
Tickets for ‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery can be booked via greatwestway.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
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The Bristol Museum & Art Gallery hosts 'Wear your story', an exhibition celebrating Black History Month through the vibrant textile traditions of the Yoruba people. Visitors can join artist Tomi for a hands-on family workshop exploring Adire, a traditional tie-dyeing craft. This free event takes place on 23 October 2026 at Queens Road in Bristol.
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AboutCelebrate Black History Month through the colour, creativity and rich textile traditions of the Yoruba people of Nigeria.Join artist Tomi for a fun, hands-on family workshop exploring Adire (tie-dye). This is the traditional Yoruba art of creating beautiful patterned, indigo-dyed cloth. Discover how fabric, pattern and adornment can carry stories of culture, creativity, identity and heritage across generations.Using pieces of Adire fabrics, families will transform textiles into their own wearable creations and accessories. Choose to make fabric bracelets, earrings, brooches, hair accessories, keyrings, bag charms or book covers to take home and enjoy.Celebrate the skill and creativity behind Yoruba textile traditions and their continuing place within contemporary Black art, fashion an
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is ‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery?
‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Where is ‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery taking place?
‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is held at Queens Road in Bristol (Queens Road, Clifton, Wapping Rd, Bristol, BS8 1RL).
How much are tickets for ‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery?
Entry to ‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is free.
How do I get tickets for ‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery?
Tickets for ‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery can be booked via greatwestway.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
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Date
Until Saturday, 24 October 2026
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