Have a Go at Weaving workshop

Have a Go at Weaving workshop

Come try your hand at weaving in this fun workshop - no experience necessary, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!

By Women's Museum

Date and time

Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00 - 14:30 GMT+1

Location

Women's Museum

Barking Wharf Square Barking IG11 7BB United Kingdom

About this event

Join artist Yemi Awosile for an afternoon of making. Explore new and experimental ways of weaving using colourful fabric, lace and thread. Inspired by the weaving that happened at Barking Abbey between 666 - 1500AD, explore local textiles and the historical connections to woven textiles crafted in Barking.


Materials provided. Tea and biscuits included.


This is a free workshop for all children and adults. No previous experience or hidden talents needed!

Frequently asked questions

Is there any parking on site?

Unfortunately there isn't any parking on site. We suggest parking at nearby multi-storey parking lots which you can find information about here: https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/parking/parking-area/where-you-can-park

What are the transport links?

The nearest station is Barking Station which is served by the Overground, c2c, District and Hammersmith lines. The station is around 12-15 mins walk away. The are also many local buses and also several Superloop buses.

Is the space accessible for those with mobility issues?

There is step free access to the building and a disabled toilet on site.

Organised by

The Women’s Museum is a social, cultural space for everyone, platforming ideas, issues and histories relating to women, girls, trans and nonbinary communities through art and culture.

A broad and lively programme of exhibitions and public events will happen in the Museum - a generative, conversational space to support activity informed by voices from across communities of London.

It is a safe space for local people. The Museum will host residencies in 2024-25 with Arc Theatre’s Raised Voices, LBBD Children’s Care and Support Service’s Women’s and Girls Group and the Excel Women’s Group.

The Women’s Museum will keep evolving and changing and so that our identity is shaped by the communities who use it.

The Museum's programme will be led by New Town Culture in the LBBD Culture and Heritage Team, building on their deep, robust networks with communities, services and local infrastructure in LBBD. We will work with artists local and internationally to reflect on the experiences of women, girls, trans and nonbinary communities in East London.

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