Haus of fibre, the full programme
Haus of fibre – so much to do!
During Haus of fibre, we organise a series of events in co-creation with (local) queer collectives. Below you will find an overview of all events.
Festive opening 11 October
The Haus of fibre exhibition opens on 11 October during National Coming Out Day. The museum is free to visit during this festive opening day. All kinds of fun activities are planned. Co-hosting the opening is Tilburg collective Second Haus of Whom (S.H.O.W.). You do not need to register for the opening. Find the full programme below.
Photo door Josefina Eikenaar
Tours: every saturday
Every Saturday, starting 18 October, we offer an entry-level tour. You do not need to book for the tour. A maximum of 15 people can join each time. The tours take place on Saturdays from 13:00 to 14:00 and from 14:30 to 15:30. The tour costs 5,- a ticket can be booked at the box office upon entry. The guided tour is a low-threshold way to get to know the museum and the exhibition!
Photo door Daily Catch
Masterclass Creative Quilting with Yamuna Forzani, 7 November
On 7 November, Yamuna Forzani - who is part of Haus of fibre's co-creation group will give a master class. During this master class, artist Yamuna will take you into the wonderful world of quilting. In the process, she will also make the link between textiles and identity. More information here.
Photo by Tommy van de Lange i.o.v. TextielMuseum
Museumgasten x Qult Tilburg, 16 November
Together with Qult Tilburg - a queer collective dedicated to all kinds of queer communities, makers and people in Tilburg - we are organising a special edition of Museum Guests on Sunday 16 November. This edition falls during Transgender Remembrance week and that is no coincidence. During Museumgasten, Qult's hosts, together with curator Adelheid Smit and several guests, will reflect on the overlapping themes of Haus of fibre and Transgender Remembrance week. Read more about the speakers, the programme and tickets here.
Queer City Walk #1 on 22 January and 26 February
After 38 successful editions, the Queer City Walk is now a household name in Tilburg. With enthusiastic guide Martin Luttikholt, you walk past all kinds of points in the city in 1.5 hours that offer historical context as well as highlight contemporary LGBTQ+ spots. Martin's stories and rich anecdotes are not only fun but also of great value in learning more about Tilburg as a pink city of distinction. Two city walks will be organised especially for Haus of fibre, starting at the museum with a short introduction to the exhibition by curator Adelheid Smit and presentation of archive material from the Tilburg Regional Archives. Please note! The walk ends elsewhere in the city. Participation is free, registration required, there is space for 15 people per tour. Registration is possible from mid-November via the Tilburg Regional Archives website. Part of this special Haus of fibre x Queer City Walk edition is a drink at the museum at the start! Will you walk with us?
Learn more and book your spot here! (Guided tour is in Dutch)
Museumgasten: inside TextielLab, 12 February
On 12 February, we will dive into the TextielLab together. During this professional edition of Museumgasten, artists, product developers and material experts come together to share their creative process, material choices and technical innovations.
Led by curator Adelheid Smit, you will explore the creative decisions and technical innovations that shape the works in the exhibition. With samples, material demonstrations and opportunities for in-depth discussion, this is the perfect chance to gain inspiration and connect with fellow professionals.
Learn more and book your spot here!
Museumgasten finissage, 15 March
To close Haus of fibre, we are organising a closing edition of Museumgasten in collaboration with Studio Paul & Haiko – an artist duo from Eindhoven whose practice focuses on repair and queering of both personal and collective history. It is no coincidence that this edition of Museumgasten falls within Queer History Month. Together with various guests, Studio Paul & Haiko will reflect on the overlapping themes of the exhibition Haus of fibre and Queer History Month during Museumgasten.
Learn more and book your spot here!
