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The A–Z Supper Cloth with Stitch–School

part of Make! A Season of Contemporary Craft

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Detail of embroidery cloth by Stitch School as part of workshops

Experience the benefits of slow stitching and communal making at The A–Z Supper Cloth with Stitch–School.

As part of Barbican OpenFest, Stitch–School's embroidery experts Aimee Betts and Melanie Bowles invite passers-by to drop in and collaborate stitching a huge piece of printed fabric. Under their guidance, participants work together to create something unique. Download the A–Z stitching guide here.

'The Supper Cloth aims to bring people together offering a chance to get away from mobile devices and embrace the resurgence of hand embroidery. The digital printed linen stretched on the table provides a base to practice and focus stitching as well as encouraging conversation through communal making and slow stitching as an antidote to modern life'

- Stitch–School

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Workshop materials have been kindly provided by DMC.

Opening Hours

Stitch–School's Aimee Betts and Melanie Bowles will be on hand throughout the weekend to help, guide and inspire participants.

They'll also be popping in throughout the week, though you can stitch away in the meantime, just ask our staff for a needle and thread and you're good to go.

 

Stitch–School Timetable

  • Sat 17 Mar: 10am–9pm
  • Sun 18 Mar: 10am–8pm
  • Mon 19 to Fri 23 Mar: 2pm–6pm
  • Sat 24 Mar: 10am–9pm
  • Sun 25 Mar: 12pm–8pm

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Getting Here

The exciting events of Barbican OpenFest will impact access to the centre from 17–18 March. Plan your route here and find out more about accessibility here.

Barbican Shop

Location
The Barbican Shop is located over two levels on Level G at the bottom of the Silk Street entrance ramp, opposite The Curve gallery, or can be accessed from Level -1. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.