Rakha Madahar (Art of the Sari)

Rakha Madahar (Art of the Sari)

Wrapped in Memory: The Art of the Sari This 45‑minute talk is a live demonstration and cultural journey into the sari—one of South Asia’s most enduring garments. Blending practical instruction with storytelling, I will show how to drape a sari while sharing the...
Meridith Towne – Dress Historian & Costume Maker

Meridith Towne – Dress Historian & Costume Maker

I have a range of talks all focussing on fashion and social history, the full selection with descriptions are available at meridithtowne.co.uk New for autumn 2025: May Morris & The Glasgow Girls (Arts and Crafts fashion) Romance in the Raj Festive Fifties Sewing...
Jackie Allen/Jackie’s Mobile Boutique

Jackie Allen/Jackie’s Mobile Boutique

I can offer :  Full Fashion Shows Styling Nights Packing the Ultimate Capsule Suitcase Full fashion shows are perfect for groups of 30 and over and your WI members will be the stars of the show as we create a fashion show for the season.  Styling nights are a mini...
Heather Wilson

Heather Wilson

Maker of Mad and Beautiful Things I give two talks – one is about my bespoke artwork and mad hats and the second talk is about my Indian travels & adventures. “Every picture tells a story!” – I bring samples of the watercolour paintings which people commission to...
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