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Exhibitions Workshops Our collection Hire the Minerva Arts Centre

Every month from March to December we provide a packed programme of exhibitions at our base the Minerva Arts Centre. In our two large galleries we offer antique and contemporary patchwork and quilting, textile arts and Vintage and Christmas Fairs.
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Want to learn more about patchwork and quilting? We provide a range of workshops starting with beginners and leading on to the latest textile arts techniques from well-known practitioners.
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The Quilt Association has in its care a collection of antique quilts, many from the Llanidloes and Mid Wales area, often with accompanying additional information about the makers and the places where they were made.
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When not in use by The Quilt Association, the Centre is made available for hire by other organisations. We are centrally placed in Wales and provide accessible, spacious and bright exhibition areas.
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Exhibitions & events

Find out when we are open, and further details about our programme of exhibitions & events...

Quilt collection

The Quilt Association has in its care a collection of antique quilts.

Workshop programme

About us

A little bit about our charity, our trustees and our history.

News

What's been happening at the Quilt Association lately?

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If you have enjoyed a visit consider joining us as a member or volunteer.

The Quilt Association

The Quilt Association promotes quilting and patchwork from its base at The Minerva Arts Centre in Llanidloes, Mid Wales.

What we do

The Quilt Association is a registered charity, run by volunteers, and focuses on the following activities:

Caring for its collection of antique quilts, many of which are from the local area.
Holding an annual summer exhibition, featuring antique and contemporary quilts.
Providing a programme of related workshops.

The Minerva Arts Centre

The Centre is used for other exhibitions, textile, crafts and arts related throughout the remainder of the year. The facilities can be hired, and are popular with other organisations for workshops, lectures and courses.

The Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales

The Quilt Association is pleased to feature on The Cambrian Mountains Map. You can use the map to discover other visitor attractions and activities in The Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales.