How can sewing bring people together? The beautiful, glass fronted Art Pavilion in Mile End hosts an exhibition which showcases the unique work of local charity Stitches in Time. The Millennium Tapestries are historic and richly embellished wall-hangings created between 1993 and 2000 with a distinct sense of place, London’s east end, as a means to weave together communities. Over 3000 participants from all ages and backgrounds were involved, and the final pieces represent a meaningful and high quality combination of local history, textiles and community arts. It is also a celebration of life and work of the artist Diana England, who founded both the charity and the project. The exhibition runs from Friday July 21 - Wednesday July 26, 11am – 7pm. More info here - www.towerhamletsarts.org.uk

As part of the exhibition, there will be a series of free, creative workshops which are open to all.


Friday 21 July, 10am – 12.30pm - Sewing Social
English for Sewing has been part of Stitches in Time’s core community outreach programme for over 15 years. Join us to learn English in a friendly and inspiring environment, and take part in sewing activities.

Saturday 22 July, 11am – 2pm – Mapping Stepney
Families are invited to take part in the current project by adding to Stitches in Time’s newest tapestry, The Mercers’ Map of Stepney. This is supported by ‘The Mercers Company’ and involves superimposing contemporary Stepney onto a historical map of the area.

Sunday 23 July, 11am – 2pm – Animate and Create
This stop-frame animation workshop for kids will help them bring the Mercers’ Map to life in a hands-on activity session using various materials. Booking required, ages 8+

Tuesday 25 July, 11am – 1pm – Mapping Stepney
Something old, something new! Adults are welcome to drop in and add to the historically layered Mercers’ Map of Stepney.

Tuesday 25 July, 5 – 7pm – Mercers for Workers
Ease those work-day blues! Come along and de-stress with some therapeutic embroidery.

Wednesday 26 July, 11am – 1pm – Mapping Stepney
Something old, something new! Adults are welcome to drop in and add to the historically layered Mercers’ Map of Stepney.

Wednesday 26 July, 5 – 7pm – Mercers for Workers
Ease those work-day blues! Come along and de-stress with some therapeutic embroidery.

Contact for booking: paul@stitchesintime.org.uk or tel: 0207 987 6164

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