As part of our new exhibition Gulnur Mukazhanova, The Manifold of Memory join the artist as she explores the possibilities of felt.

Join us for this one off special workshop with artist Gulnur Mukazhanova.

For the artist felt is more than a material: it carries memory and symbolises home, nature and cosmology for the artist. For centuries, felt has sheltered families, wrapped belongings, travelled across landscapes and held cultural knowledge.

Join us as Mukazhanova exploress the nomadic cultures of the Central Asian steppe through textile.

📅 Saturday 21 November 2026

⏰ 14:00pm – 16:00pm

📍the Whitworth

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(Image credit: Frank Sperling, Gulnur Mukazhanova, 2026)

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