Love the lavish intricacy of early modern embroidery with its rich colors, serpentine patterns and novel details? Join us for a weekend of immersion and try it for yourself! Over two days, we will design and execute an embroidered wall hanging using 17th-century motifs and techniques.

The Gathering will also explore other aspects of textile decoration. Create a thread-wrapped button that was both decorative and functional on a period garment. Make glittering, period metal spangles with our master blacksmith, view a lacemaking demonstration and spend time with a Native craftsperson to learn about adorning traditional Wampanoag clothing. Go behind-the-scenes in our 17th-century reproduction wardrobe collection, and peek at some of the garments that been worn on our living history sites over the past seven decades while enjoying the company of fellow craftspeople and enthusiasts.

And of course, don’t miss a chance to experience The Plimoth Jacket (TM), a reproduction embroidered jacket based on two pieces in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The jacket was completed in 2009 with the diligent work of volunteer hand-embroiders, but has only been on display selectively.

Whether you are an embroidery enthusiast, a hobbyist looking to improve your skills or expand your time period, or simply interested in the glitz and glamour of an era that often seems anything but, join us for this exciting weekend!

Complete schedule below! For questions, or to purchase tickets over the phone, please contact Sarah Dery at (508)746-1622 ext 8359.



