Didn't 2024 disappear quickly? Highlights for me included Medusae Miscellanea (below) being selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and my first appearance as a vendor at the huge Knitting and Stitching Show in Harrogate - add in all the other shows as well as the behind the scenes preparation and I was exhausted by Christmas!
Over the New Year, I added my Coppice Collection needle-felting pieces to the website so do check them out if you've not seen them yet.
This year looks like it's going to be equally hectic and extremely exciting so I'll keep this post up to date with all the latest events, workshops and talks. At the time of writing, I'm waiting for confirmation for.events later in the year so do check back frequently or keep an eye on my social media pages for the latest updates.
If you'd like me to join your group/event to speak, run a workshop or as a vendor, drop me an email (bethany@bluecoppice.com) or message me through the webchat and let me know your thoughts.
| Date | Event | Venue |
| 15-16 February | Textiles East - Spring Fair |
The Burgess Hall One Leisure, Westwood Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 6WU |
| 5 April |
Needle-felt decorative Easter eggs workshop x 2 (one session in morning, one session in afternoon) |
Alexandra Arts 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL |
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21-22 June 26-29 June 3-6 July |
Warwickshire Open Studios Summer Art Weeks |
Alexandra Arts 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL |
| 25 August | Ikon Textile Fair |
Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace My first time exhibiting here, and the first textile fair at this lovely gallery in Birmingham city centre, known for showcasing exciting modern artists. |
| 18-19 October | Fall into Textiles East Fair |
Rowley Mile Racecourse Cambridge Road, Newmarket CB8 0TF A well-established textile fair for the East of England - it's a new venue for me so I can't wait! (Disabled access friendly) |
| 7-9 November | The Textile Fair |
Compton Verney Warwickshire CV35 9HZ My third year at this prestigious event held inside a beautiful Georgian stately home, surrounded by grounds designed by Capability Brown (Disabled access friendly) |
| 20-23 November | Knit + Stitch Show (previously 'The Knitting and Stitching Show') |
Harrogate Convention Centre 48-72 King's Road, Harrogate HG1 5LA After the success of last year, I'm back this year! I always loved attending this one as a customer so it's very exciting to be exhibiting again. (Disabled access friendly) |
| 6 December | Beehive Pin Drum Workshop (full day) |
Oakley Park, Station Road, Oakly, Bedfordshire MK43 7RB A chance to stitch/construct one of my most popular designs - book direct through Tudor Rose Patchwork (workshop only or workshop + materials) |
| 17 January 2026 | Talk |
Coventry Phoenix Stitchers (For details, contact the group via Facebook) |
| 31 January - 1 February 2026 | Floss Friends Retreat |
Holiday Inn M1 Jct 33 West Bawtry Road, Moorgate, Whiston, Rotherham S60 2XL Contact @littleloopsstitching on Instagram for details |
| 21-22 February 2026 |
Spring into Textiles East Fair |
Rowley Mile Racecourse Cambridge Road, Newmarket CB8 0TF A well-established textile fair for the East of England. (Disabled access friendly) |
| 14-15 March 2026 |
TexStyle |
Manchester Central Petersfield, Manchester M2 3GX A new fibre and textile show for the North covering all the fibre crafts you can think of! (Disabled access friendly) |
| 9-17 May 2026 |
North Oxfordshire Art Week |
Wise Investments The Great Barn, Chalford Park Barns, Oxford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5QR |
| 27-28 June 2026 |
Big Stitch UK (including exclusive Blue Coppice design!) |
Magna Science Adventure Centre Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham S60 1DX Contact @bigstitchuk2026 on Instagram for details |
| 1 September 2026 |
Talk |
Solihull Creative Textiles |
| 17 October 2026 |
Miniature Motifs Workshop (full-day) |
Solihull Creative Textiles |
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