Black History Month Workshop Series – Quilting for Self-Expression

Join us for Part 1 of our Black History Month Workshop Series at Republic London: Quilting for Self-Expression with award-winning graphic designer and craft educator Jahnavi Inniss.

This hands-on workshop invites you to stitch your story into the fabric of change. Jahnavi’s accessible textile practice celebrates untold stories within Black British history and empowers participants to challenge distorted narratives and create new representations of self and community.

Jahnavi has delivered workshops with Crafts Council, Tate Britain, South London Gallery, and the Fitzwilliam Museum.

What you’ll do:
• Learn: Explore quilting as a tool for storytelling, resistance and representation
• Make: Design and stitch your own quilt block (materials provided)
• Share: Reflect on personal and collective histories through textiles
• Bring: Optional – meaningful scrap textiles or fabric offcuts if you’d like

Who is this for?
Open to students, residents, and the local community. No prior sewing or quilting experience required. All are welcome. No experience needed. All materials provided.

Access:

• Step-free access throughout the venue
• Seated workshop
• Quiet space available on request
• Please let us know about any access needs in advance
• For questions about access contact cmVjZXB0aW9uIHwgcmVwdWJsaWMgISBsb25kb24=
• Event photography may occur; please inform event staff if you’d prefer not to be photographed

Date & Time:
Thursday 23 October 2025
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location:
Import Atrium, Republic Education Campus
2 Clove Crescent
London
E14 2BA

Cost:
Free (funded by Tower Hamlets CVS Community Sparks grants programme)

About the series:
This workshop is Part 1 of a three-part Black History Month series at Republic London, presented by Museum X. Join us for more creative events throughout October.

Find out more:
Follow @museumx_uk and @republic.ldn on Instagram for updates, or visit the Museum X website https://tinyurl.com/ktfemhmh .

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