HMT Empire Windrush arrived in Britain on 22 June 1948 with more than 800 passengers from the Caribbean. To mark the 75th anniversary of the day, Pitzhanger is hosting a free, drop-in workshop with textile artist Candice Rodney-Sobers.
Madras fabric is used throughout the Caribbean; in every Caribbean country which uses it within its national dress, the Madras cloth has a unique colour and style. Using strips of discarded fabric, you will create your own fabric sample and learn about the origins of Caribbean Madras fabric: from its beginnings in Chennai, India, influenced by tartan worn by Scottish regiments, to its journey to the Caribbean.
Date and Time
Thursday 22 June 2023 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Venue
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
This is a drop-in workshop from 6.00 – 8.00 pm. Booking does not guarantee access to the workshop and spaces will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
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