London College of Fashion, UAL Gallery takeover and late

A week-long pop-up open studio and a special late opening on 8 October 2025 with artist Darcey Fleming presenting a series of woven ‘wearable’ sculptures made from discarded baling twine.

Open Studio

From 7th to 11th October 2025, Darcey Fleming will take over the Main Gallery at London College of Fashion as a pop-up studio to present a series of ‘wearable’ sculptures, and ‘squares’ made from discarded baling twine donated to her by local farmers. During the takeover, she will be weaving from a large mound of twine in the space and welcomes visitors to come in, experience her work, and chat with her.

Through her own take on the traditional weaving technique, she transforms these discarded twines into something other-worldly. In some ways, Darcey’s works are conversational tools. These works pull people in, allowing them to come together through feelings of mutual fascination and intrigue.

On 8th October 2025, Darcey will host a special late opening from 5pm-8:30pm at her pop-up studio space.

Darcey’s studio is available to visit Tuesday-Saturday, 10am – 5pm between 7 – 11 October 2025 in the Main Gallery, London College of Fashion, UAL, 105 Carpenters Road London E20 2AQ. FREE - drop in, no booking required.

Please note that the live performance 'Waluigi’s Purgatory' (2024) by artist duo dmstfctn is postponed to a later date - details to announced.

There will be photography taken at this event for Bow Arts and London College of Fashion, UAL’s internal reporting and for sharing in print and social media.

This event is co-curated by Wan Yi Sandra Lam, Curator: Programmes & Engagement at Bow Arts and Lindsay Pentelow, Head of Cultural Programmes, and Mirren Kessling, Cultural Producer at London College of Fashion, UAL.

Free Tickets must be booked to guarantee your place!