The Social Sofa Project - Crochet and Knitting Workshop

The Social Sofa Project is holding a crochet and knitting workshop in Gloucester on Tuesday 24 November, and it's one of those things that's a bit more than just a craft session. The workshop is part of a new public art piece by local artist LJ Ellam, which she describes as a celebration of the people of Gloucester and the city's community.

The idea is to gather illustrations, embroidered patches, and knitted or crocheted pieces and attach them to furniture, which will then be exhibited in specific locations across Gloucester and on loan to the places that helped create it. So, whatever you make doesn't just sit on a shelf — it becomes part of a larger piece of art that'll be seen around the city.

During the session, you'll print onto fabric to make a collage patch built around your own experiences of Gloucester and your feelings about the community. It's a relaxed, drop-in format, and the social gathering encourages sharing memories as you work, so it's as much about the chat as it is about the making. No experience is needed, all materials are provided, and it suits ages 5 and up, with an adult present if a child is attending. Admission is free.