Worcestershire Welcomes Refugees Quilting Exhibition

From Saturday 13 – Sunday 21 June, the Chapter House will host a vibrant exhibition of quilts as part of Refugee Week (15–21 June). The exhibition is being coordinated by Worcestershire Welcomes Refugees and will showcase work created by Quilts 4 You, a small group dedicated to making quilts for charitable causes.

Quilts 4 You also run a weekly workshop in Evesham, working with refugee women to develop sewing and quilting skills. Pieces created through these workshops will be included in the exhibition, highlighting both creativity and community.

To mark the opening of the exhibition, Worcestershire Welcomes Refugees will be hosting a day of drop-in activities in the Chapter House on Saturday 13 June, from 11am–3pm. All are warmly invited to come along and take part in textile workshops provided by Worcester Craftivists, CWLC Design & Technology Dept, Worcester Arts Collective and poetry on the hour by Worcestershire LitFest and Fringe.

The Very Revd Dr Stephen Edwards, Dean of Worcester, said: “We are delighted to host this exhibition, which brings together creativity, compassion and community in such a meaningful way. These quilts are not only beautiful works of art but also powerful expressions of welcome, care and shared humanity. It is a privilege to provide a space where these stories and skills can be celebrated, particularly during Refugee Week.”