Stitching Time: The London Archives

Stitching Time: The London Archives

Thursday 12th October 2026, 2pm to 3.30pm

Join RIBA Learning for an afternoon of sewing and chat, drawing on inspiration from the collections and displays at The London Archives. Come along to meet new people or with old friends and stitch shapes, words, patterns or draw with thread. The fabric will evolve to represent the contributors and the conversations that unfold.

This is a travelling piece that will go to many venues over a 3-year period during the refurbishment of the RIBA’s HQ building. ‘Take the sew on the road’ and engage with public at different venues to build a community of stitchers and develop the piece.

About the workshop facilitators

The workshop is led by Lil Adams and Edie Parfitt from RIBA Learning. Lil is an artist, jeweller and educator, her sewing has been exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition multiple times and as part of immersive exhibitions with TRACES. Edie is an architectural designer and maker, with an interest in sustainability, materiality and collaborative learning. The RIBA Learning programme provides exciting opportunities for everyone to explore, question and celebrate architecture.

1000 Years of London's History. The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London from 1067 to the present day. Visit us to explore millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books and films or enjoy our exhibitions, events and workshops. Entrance is free and everyone is welcome.

Accessibility

The London Archives has a step-free entrance, and all floors are accessible by lift. There is an accessible toilet located on the first floor. Assistance dogs are welcome at The London Archives.

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