Join us for the private view of Lucy Orta Traces: Stories of Migration – an insight into the migration histories woven into the landscape of east London.
Lots of cultures use textiles and clothing to document important memories and pass on stories. At this year's BowFest: Open Studios, come along and design your own mini clothing templates and textile experiments, using fabric paint and markers to decorate your designs and show off the memories and things that matter to you.
Come along to a tour of Traces: Stories of Migration with professor and lead artist Lucy Orta, to discover the diverse migration histories and stories woven into the landscape of east London through textile-related practices. There will be three tours taking place across the whole day from 11am-12pm, 2-3pm, and 5.30-6.30pm.
Common Distributions is an installation inside an empty retail space at Pump House Square welcoming our local community to explore ways to transform Royal Albert Wharf.
To mark Refugee Week, the Decolonising Fashion and Textiles team from London College of Fashion (LCF) are taking over our Bow Road site with a dazzling showcase of textile autobiographies hand-stitched by London-based refugees and a selection of drop-in activities, exploring storytelling, community mapping, and imagining a more compassionate future. Open to children, families, and visitors of all ages!
Get inspired with Art in the Docks and join us for a fun-filled day of pavement drawing and imaginative activities.
Whether it’s moving to a different place, travelling in our local area, or making our way to school, the things we bring with us on our journeys represent who we are and what matters to us. Join us as we stitch our personal stories and memories onto small 2D fabric bags to bring along to your next adventure. Open to children and families of all ages - all materials provided.