Back in November 2024, we ran an event called Make Zoo and Mend, exploring ways to have a more sustainable wardrobe. During this event, we launched a project with textiles artist Stephanie Norwood – to create a new piece of collaborative textile art for the Museum’s learning lab, while at the same time learning techniques such as applique, embroidery and embellishment that can be used to give your clothes a new lease of life. We are extending this project with a new workshop.

Join us in the Museum on Saturday 8 February for a special workshop with Stephanie, where she will demonstrate and guide you in these techniques, creating a patch from broken fabrics to contribute to our artwork, and another for you to take home with you. The results of this work are really beautiful, and this is a wonderful opportunity to learn from an expert.

Tickets are £20 for adults, £15 for students. Alongside the expert tuitution in a small group, all materials and equipment are included in this cost, as well as refreshments during the afternoon. The workshop begins at 1pm, and lasts until 4pm. It is suitable for adults and students over 16.