Stitching Time: British Library
Tuesday 12th August 2025, 2pm to 3:30pm
Foyle Suite, British Library
Free, please book a place.
Join RIBA Learning for a morning of sewing and chat inspired by the impressive surroundings and extensive collection of the British Library. Come along to meet new people or chat to an old friend, while you stitch some shapes, words, patterns or draw with thread. The fabric will evolve to represent the contributors and conversations that unfold.
For all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is advised. The session will be held in the British Library’s Foyle Suite. The RIBA Learning team will meet participants at the library entrance at 2pm to lead the way.
Stitching Time is a travelling project that will visit several venues over the 3-year refurbishment of the RIBA’s HQ building. RIBA Learning will ‘take the sew on the road’ to engage with the public and build a community of stitchers and contributors.
About the workshop facilitators
The workshop leaders are Lil Adams and Edie Parfitt from RIBA Learning. Lil is an artist, jeweller and educator, her sewing has been exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition multiple times and as part of immersive exhibitions with TRACES. Edie is an architectural designer with an interest in sustainability and collective learning. The RIBA Learning programme provides exciting opportunities for everyone to explore, question and celebrate architecture.
The British Library is the national library of the UK, holding over 170 million items including centuries-old books, stamps, maps and sound recordings. They have a rich public programme including exhibitions and events.
