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SUMMARY:WOVEN at UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Display
DESCRIPTION:The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Display is coming to Wakefield this June and WOVEN is proud to be hosting a weekend of stitch activities alongside the exhibition. Note all events with be hosted in The Factory at Wakefield Exchange. \nSew Queer – On Tour\nSat 6 June 4-6pm\nLed by Thread Republic and Crafty Octopus \n\nSew Queer is a monthly stitch social for LGBTQIA+ folks usually in Huddersfield but for one night only\, is coming to Wakefield. This is a non-taught session for you to bring your own project and craft alongside others. Hosted by Crafty Octopus – Frances Ayres\, who is passionate about creating safe spaces for queer folks that are social and don’t just revolve around bar culture! \n(Please note: this is for 18+ only) \n\nAcross the weekend\nSat 6 – Sun 7 June:\nMy Stitch to You! \n\nJoin Andi Walker\, multidisciplinary artist based in Leeds\, specialising in Constructed Textiles as they take you through a drop in stitch story session.  \nWorking with the stories from the UK Aids Memorial Quilt\, Andi will help you make a personal response to one or more panels. Immerse yourself into the people remembered in the quilts by making your own creative response. Note this may be an emotional activity as you will get to know someone’s story. \nQuilted Postcards \nMeet activist quilt maker\, Chris English\, based in Huddersfield\, as he shares ways to make quilted postcards that you can take home or send to someone special. We would love to know where your postcards end up\, so if you do send them\, don’t forget to send us an image of them being received via social media. \nChris uses mainly recycled materials and makes quilts with a message!  \n\nQuilt pockets of love and remembrance\nWith multi-disciplined Artist\, Maker\, and Facilitator Karen Stansfield\, exploring the art of creative stitch to fashion quilted patch pockets. \nCare\, Compassion and Quilts\nQuilts for Care Leavers (Q4CL) is a national charity that provides handmade quilt ‘hugs’ for young people aged between 18 and 24 who are living independently after their time in care of the Local Authority has come to an end. The quilts are made to promote wellbeing and show these young people they are supported and that someone cares. The quilts are designed to be easily draped around the body\, thereby providing a hug. \nMeltham Quilters will be bringing some of these special quilts for you to see\, touch and “try on”. Quilts are a wonderful comfort for many\, they are handmade with care\, they can be wrapped around us like a hug or on our lap for warmth. \nYou can also join Meltham Quilters for a friendly sewing circle throughout the weekend. Whether you already have a sewing or quilting project on the go and would enjoy some company while you work\, or you’re a complete beginner looking for inspiration and encouragement\, everyone is welcome to come along\, chat\, sew\, and be part of the circle. \nFor more details on the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Display\, including exhibition opening hours please visit their website here
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/woven-at-uk-aids-memorial-quilt-display/
LOCATION:Wakefield Exchange\, Union Street\, Wakefield\, WF1 3AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Exhibition
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