Stitches in Time Exhibition at the Art Pavilion 21st-26th July, 11-7PM
This week the Art Pavilion in Mile End Park hosts an exhibition celebrating the life and work of Diana England, whose work in the East End of London has made an immeasurable impact on so many.
Starting in 1993, artist Diana England united over 3,000 people in the creation of The Millennium Tapestries. This project brought together Tower Hamlets residents to make 50 large textile art pieces, each hanging richly illustrating East London's social history. Over seven years, a mixture of ages, cultures and religions met at community locations to embroider, silk paint, screen print, dye and embellish. With titles like River Traffic Today, Rocque Map & Jewish Wedding, these pieces combine local history, textiles and community arts at its highest quality.
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
Twitter- @Stitchesintime_
Facebook- StitchesinTimeLondon
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
Twitter- @Stitchesintime_
Facebook- StitchesinTimeLondon