Refugee Week 2025
We are running two free events!
We will run two special events as part of Refugee Week 2025 at Stanley Picker Gallery and Dorich House Museum.
Kantha’s of Friendship
Tuesday 17 June 12-3pm, Stanley Picker Gallery
Kanthas of Friendship - Refugee Week
Participants will work on one large Kantha together. The embroidery technique used is a simple running stitch that anyone can learn. We will additionally explore traditional Indian block printing, appliqué and mirror-work. The final textile will be included in our public exhibition in September celebrating multicultural heritage of the Borough. This project promotes inclusion, integration and social interaction.
A-Cross: Participatory Needlework
Friday 20 June 11am-2pm, Dorich House Museum
This will be an outdoor embroidery session in the garden of Dorich House, the former studio home of sculptor Dora Gordine.
“Blue Cornflowers” is a tapestry which began life as a participatory needlework for local Ukrainian women in Kingston on 23 May 2022. What started as a regular activity during Ariadne’s Thread Group’s weekly meetings very quickly developed into a broader collaboration with refugees stitching smaller pieces from across Europe. This is an ongoing project and so far over 180 people from different backgrounds, ages and abilities have contributed to this cross-stitching effort. Anyone is welcome to join in.
A-CROSS
Participatory Needlework sessions at ALL SAINTS Church every other Thursday!
We are delighted to announce that "Blue Cornflowers" are moving to ALL SAINTS Church!
We will be stitching every other Thursday starting from 6th March.
*Please note, there will be no session on 29th May due to half-term. We will be back for our next session on 12th June!
10:30 am - 1pm.
Please check the EVENTS page here for current dates:
Our large embroidery frame will be set up in the café area for the group to work on the tapestry together. New participants are welcome to join in. No experience is necessary; we will provide all needles and threads and teach the cross-stitch technique. Just turn up!
Kingston 2025
Kanthas of Friendship workshops continue at Stanley Picker
Our Kanthas of Friendship project continues.
Upcoming Workshops at Stanley Picker Gallery:
Tuesdays 12.30-2pm on 13 & 27 May and 3 & 24 June.
May sessions will be run by our expert in Traditional Crafts & Wellbeing, Kavya Sharma.
Final Celebration Event for Kingston 2025:
Kingston Market Place, Saturday 19 July 12:30 -1:30pm.
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