Darning Newham is project created by Newham-based textile artists Katie May Anderson and Memunatu Barrie.The project seeks to translate the borough’s heritage through textiles to shed light on untold stories, especially those of women. Darning Newham provides textile resources and runs creative workshops, as well as collaborating with the NewVIc Art and Design department.
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Darning Newham were given the opportunity by Newham Archive and Local Studies to view clothing from Newham’s factories worn by female workers in the early 20th century. Newham Collections Service...
Darning Newham, a project created by local textile artists Katie May Anderson and Memunatu Barrie, explores and celebrates how women have contributed to Newham. In alignment with the overarching theme...
Darning Newham, a project created by local textile artists Katie May Anderson and Memunatu Barrie, explores and celebrates how women have contributed to Newham. In alignment with the overarching theme...
Darning Newham collaborated with NewVIc art and design students to create a textile print for Newham Heritage Month 2021. Students were asked to research, collage and finalise a textile design...
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