Workshop held for members of RIBA as part of their Circling The Square exploration. The finished class collaboration is on view at The Royal Institute of British Architects, 76 Portland Place, London.
Exactly 100 years ago, the Representation of the People Act gave the first British women the right to vote, in no small part down to the efforts of Charlotte Despard. To celebrate this Nine Elms in Southbank, the RCA and artist Ruth Ewan commissioned a string of workshops led by Laura Lees. After the workshops Laura fabricated these collaborations into a series of banners culminating in a series of large processions across the UK on the 10th of June.
Laura Lees holds her intimate, enriching, even riotous workshops in the heart of Edinburgh. Participants will be able to create a totally individual piece of textiles. This can take the form of customised clothing, creating embroidered textiles for interiors, cushion covers, wall hangings or designs for upholstery. This will be accomplished with a variety of techniques. Freehand machine embroidery, applique and hand embroidery, all explained in a relaxed, friendly and creative environment.
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Commissioned by Gospel Oak Primary School as an inclusive project involving pupils and staff. Displayed in the entrance as a symbol of the positive, inclusive and diverse nature of the school. Applique, freehand machine embroidery all in Kvadrat fabric.
A message from the Headteacher
Laura worked with our children on an innovative wall hanging that takes pride of place in our school entrance. It beautifully captures the vision and ethos of Gospel Oak school. Parents, children and visitors often remark on the imaginative design and vibrant colours. The children themselves are very proud of having taken part. A wonderful project that we plan to keep on display for many years to come.
John Hayes
Headteacher
Gospel Oak Primary and Nursery School
Photography : Åsa Westerlund
Selection of shots from The Mighty Stitch classes held at The Goodlife Centre 2017-2018.
In June 2016 The Mighty Stitch held corporate wellbeing workshops for Red Magazine / Hurst Publishers. The positive results were published in the special December Issue of Red.
In the second half of 2017 worldwide members of Soho House enjoyed a series of Mighty Stitch workshops at Shoreditch House, London.
