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Great to be part of the ‘Linen Lampshade’ exhibition @twilight_contemporary @interiors_twilight with many other talented artists. So nice to imagine my embrodiery in another interior context. PV was lots of fun last week and has been great to discover a new gallery! taken in Twilight Contemporary by @hannahrefaat

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More action shots from the @toast x @vinterior collaboration.

Cover image taken from The Curious Mind event put on by @toast exploring the spirit of curiosity, contemplation and a lifetime of learning.

If you’d like to learn some of these techniques (and more!), I’m running a workshop for London Textile Month with Selvedge. We’ll be exploring decorative hand-embroidery to help you breathe life into your worn clothes.
✨ More spaces available for 26th September – link in bio or story to book. Would love to see you there!

@selvedgemagazine

Film by @milojackparis taken in London, United Kingdom by @hannahrefaat

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This September as part of London Textile Month, we are celebrating the art of reuse and repair. Earlier this month, TOAST collaborated with @vinterior and textile artist @hannahrefaat to reimagine a mid-century oak armchair, rescued from Vinterior’s catalogue of over 130,000 pre-loved pieces.

Using fabrics from the @toast archive, Hannah employed traditional Japanese techniques of boro patchwork and sashiko stitching, bringing new life to the chair while keeping its history visible. It is a piece that embodies the spirit of Secondhand September – repair as creativity, preservation as design.

Now you can learn directly from Hannah herself. On Friday 19 September, she will be leading Revive and Renew, a full-day workshop at @cockpitstudios Bloomsbury. This practical, hands-on session invites you to explore the joy of mending and discover inventive ways to revive worn textiles. From visible mending and patchwork to thoughtful embroidery, Hannah will guide you through sustainable techniques that extend the life of your garments while celebrating their stories.

All materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own items in need of repair. No prior experience is required – just curiosity and a willingness to experiment. You will leave not only with new skills but also with a renewed appreciation of what repair can mean.

Details:
Revive and Renew with Hannah Refaat
Friday 19 September, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cockpit Bloomsbury, London

Last remaining tickets for this date are available from selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month. Or tap on our Textile Month link in bio.

Image Credits:
Hannah Refaat for TOAST.
Images: Milo Hutchings @milojackparis

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#LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #SelvedgeMagazine

#SecondhandSeptember #VisibleMending #Sashiko #Boro #SlowTextiles #SustainableStyle #CreativeRepair #CraftAndDesign #TOAST #CockpitStudios by @hannahrefaat

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LONDON TEXTILE MONTH: SHOUT OUT! One of the events I’m most looking forward to is the London premiere of HANDMADE FUTURE, a film created by @artist.and.nomad, followed by a Q&A with @celiabirchall.studio.

The documentary explores the beauty and importance of traditional crafts, while asking a powerful question: can artisans help save the world? This is a topic I often reflect on within my own practice and when I work with others.

Dually produced in the UK and USA, HANDMADE FUTURE follows artisans across six countries as they preserve cultural heritage, navigate the complex role of middlemen, and work towards more responsible and sustainable trade.
At a time dominated by fast, cheap production, the film offers a quieter alternative, one rooted in craftsmanship, beauty, human connection, and the value of making things by hand.

I’m very much looking forward to seeing this and hearing more from the people behind it.

If you don’t yet have your ticket, head to the Selvedge link in bio or visit selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month to book your place

@selvedgemagazine

#SelvedgeLondonTextileMonth #LTM2026 taken in London, United Kingdom by @hannahrefaat

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LONDON TEXTILE MONTH SHOUT-OUT!
Two more events that look particularly exciting to me are:
🤎Woven Structures & Mark-Making Using Paper Thread with @suelawty and @_kendallclarke exploring Japanese techniques of transforming paper into thread.
🤎Talk & Walkthrough: The Story of Tasar with @obeeteecraftstudio an intimate, research-led exploration of wild silk tasar textiles from Eastern India, tracing their material journeys through community, ecology and tradition.

What I love about both is their connection to traditional techniques, materials and ways of making, while exploring how these practices continue to evolve within contemporary textile art and design.

So much of London Textile Month is about slowing down, working with our hands and reconnecting with the sensory experience of making. It’s an opportunity to understand where beautiful things come from, learn from traditional craft practices, and consider how we can bring these techniques into the present. Honouring traditional making, while keeping it contemporary.

If you don’t yet have your ticket, head to the Selvedge link in bio or visit selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month to book your place

@selvedgemagazine

#SelvedgeLondonTextileMonth #LTM2026 #LondonTextileMonth #SlowMaking #TraditionalCraft taken in London, United Kingdom by @hannahrefaat

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LONDON TEXTILE MONTH: SHOUT OUT!
There are so many inspiring makers taking part in LTM 2026. Here’s a little shout-out to three of them: 1-3: @cuttsandsons, 4-7: @cwellesleysmith and 8-10: @grahamhollick. And there are many more to come, which I’ll be sharing with you soon!

Consider this a little teaser of what you can be part of this year. It’s rare to see such a diverse mix of events, workshops, talks and studio tours brought together over one month, and it’s going to be such a fun and memorable experience to be part of.
More to come…!

If you don’t yet have your ticket, head to the Selvedge link in bio or visit selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month to book your place

@selvedgemagazine

#SelvedgeLondonTextileMonth #LTM2026 taken in London, United Kingdom by @hannahrefaat

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A little bit more about me and my studio! I’ve had a studio at E14 @cockpitstudios since 2018, where I share a space with the lovely @kimsutherlandstudio while @joannelambstudio is just a few doors away.

For London Textile Month, we’re bringing 3 techniques, 3 makers, all in one space, a chance to come along, get creative and learn something new from each of us.

We’re delighted to be working with @selvedgemagazine for London Textile Month. Come and spend some time making, experimenting and getting hands-on with three different textile techniques. You’ll leave with a whole new set of skills, as well as a few different artworks, whether you choose to combine all three techniques into one piece or keep them as individual works.

🎟️ Tickets are available via the link in bio or in Stories.

Head to the Selvedge link in bio, or visit selvedge.org → Events → Textile Month to explore what’s on and book your place.

We’d love to see you there! 🧵

#SelvedgeLondonTextileMonth #LTM2026 #cockpitstudios taken in London, United Kingdom by @hannahrefaat

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We still have a few tickets left for "Material Conversations – Threads, Marks and Memories" with @selvedgemagazine at @cockpitstudios on 5–6 September, and we cannot wait to welcome you in.

Collaborating with @kimsutherlandstudio and @hannahrefaat has been such a joy. We have been experimenting, pressing, printing and building new artworks together, letting nature lead the way. When three makers bring their techniques into one shared space, the results are layered, surprising and full of energy — and that is exactly what you will be creating too.

Come join us, play with materials, follow the marks, explore colour and texture, and make your own beautiful pieces.

The two day schedule is now live through the booking link.
✨ Link in bio to book

If you have any questions, just ask — we would love to tell you more. taken in Cockpit Bloomsbury by @hannahrefaat

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Here’s a step-by-step look at the techniques you’ll be learning from each of our makers throughout the workshop.

The full schedule is now live on the @selvedgemagazine page, so you can explore the weekend’s structure and see exactly what you’ll be making and learning.

From new skills to hands-on techniques, it’s a weekend packed with inspiration from three incredible makers, all in one place @cockpitstudios

Come along, get creative, and leave with a whole new set of skills. You won’t want to miss it!

Link in bio or:

Head to the Selvedge link in bio or visit selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month to explore what’s on and book your place.

#SelvedgeLondonTextileMonth #LTM2026 taken in Cockpit Bloomsbury by @hannahrefaat

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Want to know what’s happening behind the scenes in our workshops? 👀

Here’s a sneak peek at the weaving, printing, and embroidery techniques you’ll get to explore over the weekend.

Learn from three Royal College of Art–trained makers at the UK’s largest craft-based charity and studio, enjoy a studio tour, and dive into our sample archive for endless inspiration.

This is a one-off workshop with limited spaces, don’t miss your chance to experiment, create, and be inspired. See you there!

Link in bio or:

Head to the Selvedge link in bio or visit selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month to explore what’s on and book your place.

@cockpitstudios @selvedgemagazine

#SelvedgeLondonTextileMonth #LTM2026 taken in Cockpit Bloomsbury by @hannahrefaat

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@kimsutherlandstudio, @joannelambstudioand I have started experimenting and making samples to share with you, so you can see the kind of work we’ll be producing in our workshop for London Textile Month!
We’ve been planning and working on so many different experiments together, and it’s really exciting to try something new. I’ve neverworked with embossing before, and it’s been a long time since I embroidered on paper.
It’s great to create new artworks that can be easily framed and displayed in the home. For this sample, Kim embossed Joanne’s woven piece to create subtle lines, which I then pronounced the lines with embroidery.

Link in bio or:

Head to the Selvedge link in bio or visit selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month to explore what’s on and book your place.

@cockpitstudios @selvedgemagazine

#SelvedgeLondonTextileMonth #LTM2026

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@looplondonloves @artist.and.nomad @celiabirchall.studio @batsfordgallery @cwellesleysmith @catherinemarielongtin @batsfordbooks @deenabeverley
@cuttsandsons @cosproplondonuk @rickard_dearie @huesofbatik @illuminated_arts_peckham @sharon_kearley @alihollowayweaver @ceres_naturaldyesprints @americanmuseumandgardens @warnertextilearchive @sand.and.stars
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@schooloftextiles @sarahcampbelldesigns @williammorrissocietyuk @cabinetbyty @rachnagarodia @neerscreenprints @ruup.and.form @fentonhousent
@uniofbrighton @charlestontrust @royalneedlework @the_woolmen @estbest01 @subrang.arts @vankar_vishram_valji @textilesgold @rubyjhodgson
@nadia_embroidery @the_textile_society @readingmuseum @textileresearchcentre @wimbledonual @the.merl @contemporarywardrobe @fashiontextilemuseum
@threads_unpicked ghailokesh @judyfrater @sufiyankhatri taken in London, United Kingdom by @hannahrefaat

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We're excited to be hosting a workshop for London Textile Month at Cockpit Bloomsbury! ✨️⁠
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Over the weekend of 5-6 September, join Cockpit makers Joanne Lamb, Hannah Refaat & Kim Sutherland to explore how weaving, embroidery, embossing & printed surface techniques can come together through thoughtful, hands-on making.⁠
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This two-day immersive workshop invites visitors into the makers' studios at Cockpit, where you'll have the chance to take learn about different approaches to materials & processes and go behind-the-scenes in the inspiring surroundings of London's last remaining specialist craft studios.⁠
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🎟️ Tickets: £290⁠
🧶 All materials provided⁠
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Head to the link in bio to learn more & book your place.⁠
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@selvedgemagazine #SelvedgeLondonTextileMonth #LTM2026 by @hannahrefaat

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