62 Gladstone Street presents a hands-on stitching workshop by Lebanese London-based artist Aya Haidar exploring memory, migration, and material storytelling.
Co-commissioned and presented as part of the Platforma Festival (October 2025), produced by Counterpoints Arts.
Known for her powerful textile works that use found objects and embroidery to reflect on displacement and survival, Aya brings her thoughtful, socially engaged practice to Peterborough for a special two-hour session.
All materials provided. Open to all skill levels.
Free entry for Migrant, refugee & asylum seeking groups.
About Platforma in Peterborough
Platforma 2025 in Peterborough is produced by 62 Gladstone Street, a community-rooted arts space in the heart of Peterborough with a particular focus on supporting South Asian and MENA artists. Through exhibitions, residencies, and public programmes, it provides a vital platform for underrepresented voices and fosters meaningful dialogue between artists and the wider community.
Partners: Counterpoints Arts, Landmark Theatres, Peterborough Cultural Alliance, Metal Peterborough, Peterborough Presents, Peterborough Museum, HELP Charity & the Aziz Foundation
Dedication: “Our programme is dedicated to the innocent men, women, and children who have lost their lives, those who have been displaced by war, and all those seeking a safe place to call home.”
62 Gladstone Street’s Platforma programme is supported by Arts Council England as and presented as part of the wider Platforma Festival across the East of England, produced by Counterpoints Arts.
