Islington, London

Women-owned

We are Silkworm Collective, a women's art cooperative rooted in female labour and love. We run creative workshops across London, and have collaborated with public libraries, schools, private companies and galleries, artist run spaces and community centres. Our events are calm, friendly and meditative, with an emphasis on community building and craft.

We - Heera, Xuan, Cleo, Seb and Ellie - met whilst studying in art school together, and found that we shared a love of textile techniques. We began applying for art opportunities and running events together. After three years of experience, our workshops span not only textile crafts such as weaving and sewing, but also tetrapack printing, aromatherapy candle making, drawing techniques and creative writing. In all of these, we work hard to use recycled or repurposed materials where possible.

Each of us is an experienced teacher and facilitator in our own right, but our events for Silkworm Collective are special: blending craft and transferrable skills with thoughtful prompts, carefully researched concepts, and gentle guidance and inspiration.

We can't wait to welcome you to one of our events!

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