Fabric of Culture: Our Black History Month Programme

After our summer recess, we’re excited to be back and to present a line-up of amazing events for Black History Month 2025.

From a buzzing pop-up to hands-on family creativity and two inspiring headwrap sessions that explore textile histories, symbolism and identity. Learn about African and Caribbean fabric traditions, the meanings behind Ashoke and Gele styles, sustainable upcycling techniques, and practical wrap skills you can use every day. 

Across the programme, families can also make upcycled jewellery, design cultural fashion dolls, create flags and masks, enjoy quick colouring activities, and at the pop-up, meet makers, discover literature and accessories, and hear the stories behind their work and more! 

Sat 11 Oct — Celebrating Black History with The Pop-Up Project

10:00–18:00 | The Mall Wood Green (N22 6YQ)

Explore a curated marketplace of art, fashion, literature, accessories and more, with music and entertainment from Ace Of Jacks. Free entry.

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Sat 18 Oct & Sun 19 Oct — The Fabric of Culture: Family Craft Hub

Sat 11:00–16:00 | Sun 12:00–16:00 | City Square, The Mall Wood Green

Drop in for mask-making, upcycled jewellery, cultural fashion dolls, plus colouring & flag-making. All materials provided; friendly facilitators on hand. Free entry & activities.

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Sat 25 Oct — Crown & Creole: Headwrap Workshop & Cultural Talk

10:30–12:30 | Hackney Museum, 1 Reading Lane, London E8 1GQ

With Caribbean Cultural Lead Jennifer Laurent Smart, discover the story of Creole dress and the cultural meaning of head-tying, then learn traditional and contemporary techniques. Free; part of Hackney Council’s Black History Season.

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Sat 25 Oct — Wrap & Roll: Headwrap Workshop with Boni’s Blossoms

2:00–4:00pm | Hackney Museum, 1 Reading Lane, London E8 1GQ

Led by mother-and-daughter duo Ufuoma and Naomi, explore the cultural significance of headwraps, see live demos of Ashoke and Gele styles, and practise with provided fabric. Free; part of Hackney Council’s Black History Season.

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Find dates, details and how to take part on our Events page: https://www.culturalfashion.art/events — hope to see you there!