Essential Information
| Type | Workshops |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and Times | Tuesday 5 August, 4 November and 2 December | 11am-1pm |
| Prices | Free, drop-in |
Create your own tie-on pocket in this inspiring drop-in workshop exploring the fascinating history of women’s pockets, which are symbolic of autonomy and empowerment throughout English history.
As you stitch and share creative ideas, hear fascinating stories of how these practical garments echo powerful themes of women’s independence.
These sessions are run by Illuminated Arts. Your tutors will be textile-artist-historian Melissa Jo Smith and internationally recognised textile designer Rebecca Cole. They will guide you through each stage of the creation process, ending with a personalised pocket to cherish.
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- Dive into a sumptuous spread of luxurious fabrics, colourful embroidery threads, beads and trimmings
- Enjoy the process of designing your own pocket inspired by colour, history or a personal story
- Explore different decorative textile and stitch techniques
- Complete the decorative embellishments for your pocket
- Build your pocket, with a beautiful waist-tie
- If you don’t have time to finish, then everything is provided for you to complete your pocket at home!
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The workshop is free to all, as part of Illuminated Arts' current project to provide community workshops accessible for people with memory loss, Alzheimer’s and dementia, culminating in a community 'pocket parade' at the Queen's House in Greenwich in 2026.
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Locations
| Tuesday 5 August | Queen's House |
| 4 November | Queen's House |
| 2 December | National Maritime Museum |
For more information, please contact learning@rmg.co.uk.
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