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Material Things XIX 2026

Wendy Dolan and Louise Bell return with their beautiful, handmade quilts and stitched textile designs. For lovers of quilting, applique, embroidery and sewing. From Sat 18 Apr - Tues 2 Jun: 11am - 4pm.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Taking inspiration from William Morris, Wendy and Louise have new pieces to display at their 19th exhibition here at Standen. Don’t miss the opportunity to see, and purchase, some of Wendy and Louise’s pieces.

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Upcoming events

Nature Explorers 

Become a nature explorer at Standen. Create a nature journal of your own with inspiration from the garden and woodlands that surround Standen. Fri 1 May - Sun 28th Jun: 10am - 4.30pm.

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1 Jun to 28 Jun 2026
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A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity 

This new exhibition tells the story of Standen as one of the first country houses to be designed with electricity. See the exhibition in the Servants Hall between Weds 14 Jan & Sun 21 Jun. 11am – 3pm. (4pm in summer).

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3 Jun to 21 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 14 other dates or times

East Grinstead Spinners 

Demonstrations of the traditional craft of spinning, dyeing and handweaving.

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5 Jun to 2 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 4 other dates or times

CraftFest with Sussex Contemporary 

Showcasing the core crafts of the Arts and Crafts movement, Sussex Contemporary join us with demonstrations on Goose Green and a crafts marquee on the croquet lawn. Thurs 2 Jul - Sun 5 Jul: 10am - 4pm.

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2 Jul to 5 Jul 2026
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