Stitching Time: British Library

Stitching Time: British Library

Tuesday 9th December 2025, 2pm to 3:30pm 

Learning Centre, British Library 

Free, please book a place. 

Join RIBA Learning as we return to the British Library for another afternoon 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 shapes, words, patterns or drawings with thread. Contribute to an ever-evolving tapestry representing the people, places and the conversations that unfold throughout the workshop.  

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 Learning Centre on the lower ground floor. 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.