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Sewing Symbols of Resistance: Banner Making Workshop with Alice Gabb

Explore the visual culture of social movements and resistance in this banner making workshop with artist and activist Alice Gabb.

Date

Thursday 25 September

Time

6pm-8.30pm

Price

£100.00

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About

Join artist and activist Alice Gabb for a workshop exploring the radical history of banner making. From peace campaigning to trade unions, Alice will provide examples that have inspired and shaped her own practice, exploring the visual culture of social movements and resistance. 

Alice will guide you through banner construction and how to choose appropriate materials as you create your own banner. Through hand stitching and techniques such as applique and embroidery, you’ll sew a symbol that speaks to us about freedom, peace, liberation and resistance. 

30 cm x 40cm long banners will be provided. Basic hand sewing skills are helpful but not required. 

About Alice Gabb

Alice Gabb is a Lettering Artist, Banner Maker and activist based in Cornwall. Her work is rooted in histories of banner makers’ past, of community organising and resistance, and has been featured in The Times, House & Garden, Stylist and more. Alice holds workshops and classes in banner making and modern calligraphy, as well as private lessons.

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