Black Girl Knit Club partner with London College of Fashion and V&A Academy for London Craft week course, reports Neandra Etienne

A group of people knit — BGKC Workshop, London Craft Week, Cross the Line

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In partnership with London College of Fashion UAL, V&A Academy, and Black Girl Knit Club, Stratford Cross will host Cross The Line: Creative workshops and Master-Classes for London Craft Week, a five-day creative workshop in celebration of imagination and wellbeing that guides visitors to creative practice from drawing to embroidery and knitting. Suitable for all skill levels. It’s free but with limited places, so please RSVPto secure a place.

14-18 May, Stratford Cross, Endeavour Square, E20 1JN

https://www.stratfordcross.co.uk/explore/discover-whats-here/whats-on/ cross-the-line-londoncraft-week/

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