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Students of summer school 2009 relaxing in Textile Centre
  Textile Centre of Excellence, Newburgh, Fife
Newburgh Textile Centre of Excellence 3 Clinton Street, Newburgh
It's believed Burgher Chapel was built around 1750 but massively extended in 1850

Before the 2011 renovations

Before the 2011 renovations, the Textile Centre held 3 years of Summer schools. The space was open & inspiring though a little ramshackle. Poor heating & insulation meant only Summer schools were possible in the space.

By the start of the 2011 season works had been completed completely changing the space into a purpose built space for Textile Masterclasses throughout the year from the worlds best textile artists.

Here are some nostalgic images of times gone past & the first few Summerschools & links to previous years.


Peter Beaven from Twist Fibre Craft studio set up a large loom donated to the Centre.
Peter Beaven from Twist Fibre Craft Studio set up a large loom donated to the Centre. The loom takes pride of place near the entrance
High Wide view of the main space from South end

Jeanette & Dave moved into the old church hall in 2007. The space had been previously a drill hall for Polish troops in the Second World War, a potato merchant & then an upholstery workshop.

One of the first jobs Jeanette did was to sand & varnish the thick original timber floor. This lightened the whole space immediately.

High Wide view of the main space from North end
 
Busy workshop scene
Scenes from Summer Schools in 2010 - Felting the Garden & 1940s Felt Hats. The 2011 incarnation of ‘Burgher Chapel' will be lighter, with double height ceilings.
 
Jeanette performing a demonstration
Student rolling felt
 
Jeanette performing a demonstration
Summer schools of up to 12 students were generously accommodated in the old church hall.The Twelve 1940s Felt Hat Summer School studentsWork being admired
 

Below: sustenance is served in the cabin and on these summer schools, films shown in the evenings

Newburgh Textile Centre of Excellence

Textile Centre of Excellence
3 Clinton Street
Newburgh, Fife
Scotland KY14 6DP
email: Jeanette
landline: 01337 841004
Hat Shop: 01738 624213
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