Freddie Robins will be presenting at the Dr Brenda M King Research Symposium – The Textile Society: Future Advocacy and Activism.
Saturday 10 October 2026
11.00am to 4.30pm
(Registration from 10.15am)
The Art Workers’ Guild
6 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AT

To ensure that the Textile Society continues to promote the study of textile disciplines, both traditional and contemporary, this research symposium highlights Advocacy and Activism as a key focus for the future. The schedule introduces a programme of diverse position papers with time for members to discuss the ideas presented.

Presenters: Dr Beverly Ayling Smith, Eleanor Burkett, Jan Connett, Portia Dadley, Dr Elizabeth Gaston, Lucie Hernandez, Dr Ruth Lloyd, Hester Mauduit, Mabel Okuta, Sarah Pardoe, Seam Collective, Ruth Singer, Louise Surowiec, Dr Angharad Thomas, Professor Freddie Robins, Meredith Wood

Moderators: Dr Linda Brassington (Chair), Professor Emerita Lesley Millar MBE,
Dr Joanne Horton (Vice Chair)

For more information, to become a member and purchase tickets