Join us for an insightful panel discussion with the exhibition curators and contributors behind Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell.

This special event offers a rare opportunity to step inside the vibrant world of pioneering designers, sisters Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell, whose exuberant painterly patterns transformed British printed textiles bringing bold colour and imaginative perspectives to homes and interiors around the globe.

Alongside Sarah Campbell, the curators will share how they selected a dynamic array of material from the Collier Campbell Archive to shape a joyful journey through colour, pattern, and process. For over 50 years, the sisters worked side by side, developing distinctive designs and collaborating with iconic brands including Liberty, Heals, Jaeger M&S, Habitat, Pkaufman, Martex, work which Sarah continues to develop and share today.

Designed to illuminate the sisters’ creative evolution — from the first sweep of the paintbrush to finished textile, fashion, and homeware pieces — the exhibition celebrates their legacy as innovators and storytellers in pattern design. This discussion will delve into the exhibition-making process, offering behind-the-scenes insights into curatorial choices, archival discoveries, and the enduring impact of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell’s work.