# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Merton Story Heritage Textile Workshop (An LGBTQ+ History Month Event) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join our hands-on workshop to explore Merton's queer heritage and share how your story and experience contribute.About this EventWe warmly invite you to a creative textile workshop with artist collective Made in Merton, delivered by the Merton Council Heritage Team. The Merton Story workshop series forms part of Merton United, a new initiative celebrating the diverse cultures and heritage that shape our borough and supporting Merton’s Cultural Impact Award programme.In this session, we mark LGBTQ+ History Month by recognising the experiences and contributions of Merton’s LGBTQ+ community. The Merton Story is committed to ensuring our local history reflects every voice, and we welcome you to help tell a fuller, more inclusive story of Merton.This free, hands-on workshop is open to all abilities, all ages, and all allies. Explore block printing and storytelling techniques while also enjoying a heritage talk that highlights Merton’s rich history.Participants are invited (but not required) to bring photos or meaningful objects or materials—such as textiles or food packaging—that may inspire discussion and, with your consent, inform the artwork created.No prior experience is needed. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Children must be accompanied by an adult. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7cfbc9c0-e237-11f0-b1e5-fb8d04c0193d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc484945-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merton/the-merton-story-heritage-textile-workshop-an-lgbtq-history-month-event/100001975767598072 - **Event Categories**: workshops, lgbt-pride, art, crafts, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Merton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Lantern Arts Centre - **lat**: 51.4118233 - **long**: -0.2298851 - **full address**: Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Road, Merton, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Merton Story Heritage Textile Workshop (An LGBTQ+ History Month Event) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6165daf25c452ec26bba835aca65bcd9ac437eb59b82ef75ddde6d952022d8b7-rimg-w1200-h600-dce1d7d5-gmir.jpg?v=1766738843 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Merton Story Heritage Textile Workshop (An LGBTQ+ History Month Event) being held? - **A:** The Merton Story Heritage Textile Workshop (An LGBTQ+ History Month Event) takes place on Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Road, Merton, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Merton Story Heritage Textile Workshop (An LGBTQ+ History Month Event)? - **A:** The Merton Story Heritage Textile Workshop (An LGBTQ+ History Month Event) is organized by MertonPlus. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Merton Story Heritage Textile Workshop (An LGBTQ+ History Month Event) is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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 Merton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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