# Event Details - **Event Name**: Art in Motion Workshop: Sustainable Somali Fashion by Jihan Hersi - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Get creative with eco-friendly Somali fashion and learn sustainable methods in this workshop!About this EventJoin Jihan Hersi for a hands-on workshop exploring sustainable Somali fashion through heritage, creativity, and design.Inspired by our Making Home: Art in Motion theme, the session introduces eco-friendly materials, including upcycled fabrics and plant-based dyes, alongside simple pattern-making and stitching techniques rooted in Somali clothing traditions. Participants will experiment with sustainable textile methods and create a small accessory or patch using reclaimed fabric off-cuts.Blending a short talk with interactive activities, the workshop encourages creative thinking around fashion, sustainability, and cultural heritage.Jihan Hersi is a Somali fashion designer whose work explores cultural storytelling and diasporic identity through contemporary fashion. Inspired by Somali heritage, her designs combine modern silhouettes with traditional influences, using clothing as a way to preserve culture and express identity. Jihan has worked for a brand featured at London Fashion Week and has been a long-time volunteer with Kayd Arts, supporting creative projects that celebrate Somali art and community. Through her practice, she aims to create meaningful work that connects fashion, heritage, and representation while encouraging conversations around culture, memory, and belonging within the diaspora.Language: EnglishThis event is supported by Tower Hamlets Council - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/art-in-motion-workshop-sustainable-somali-fashion-by-jihan-hersi/100001993695163904 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fashion, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Oxford House in Bethnal Green - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 11.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Oxford House in Bethnal Green - **lat**: 51.526287 - **long**: -0.06143299999996543 - **full address**: Oxford House in Bethnal Green, Derbyshire Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Art in Motion Workshop: Sustainable Somali Fashion by Jihan Hersi - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5c2273b5cd70e827b46722c6c43024da4ba5c87a27cdada5abb20dc063d8769a-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc3c5c2-gmir.jpg?v=1784931215 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Art in Motion Workshop: Sustainable Somali Fashion by Jihan Hersi being held? - **A:** Art in Motion Workshop: Sustainable Somali Fashion by Jihan Hersi takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Oxford House in Bethnal Green, Derbyshire Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Art in Motion Workshop: Sustainable Somali Fashion by Jihan Hersi? - **A:** Art in Motion Workshop: Sustainable Somali Fashion by Jihan Hersi is organized by Kayd Somali Arts and Culture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Art in Motion Workshop: Sustainable Somali Fashion by Jihan Hersi is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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