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Thread the Loom | Birmingham City Council
Events

Thread the Loom

  • Date: 25th June 2025 - 7th September 2025
  • Every day
  • Location: Ikon Gallery , 1 Oozells Square
    Brindleyplace
    Birmingham B1 2HS
  • Time: 11:00 - 17:00
  • Cost: Free entry, donations welcome.

Ikon presents a group exhibition celebrating the art of weaving.

The Ikon gallery will host an AVL Studio Dobby loom, in partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU).

Micro-residencies

The loom will be activated through a series of micro-residencies with West Midlands weavers and artists:

Theo Wright

  • Tuesday 22 to Sunday 27 July

Andrée Walker

  • Wednesday 30 to Thursday 31 July
  • Saturday 2 August
  • Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 August

Mahawa Keita

  • Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 August
  • Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 August

More information

The Ikon Gallery is open on Tuesdays to Sundays and bank holiday Mondays, from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

For more information, visit Thread the loom on the Ikon gallery's website.

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