May Day ribbon workshop

May Day ribbon workshop

Make a ribbon key ring that you will embellish by stitching, stamping or writing your message of celebration.

By People's History Museum

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Sunday, May 4 · 11am - 12pm GMT+1

Location

People's History Museum

Left Bank Spinningfields Manchester M3 3ER United Kingdom

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Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

This workshop is inspired by the history of May Day, both the change in season and the rights of workers, in particular craftspeople. Join artist and educator Helen Mather to make a ribbon key ring that you will embellish by stitching, stamping or writing your message of celebration.

May Day's origins are as an ancient pagan festival and it has been a part of the calendar ever since, with the start of summer market by ribbons adorning trees or around the maypole. Since 1978 it has also been known as International Workers' Day or Labour Day, in recognition of the working classes and international Labour movement.

All of these traditions will be celebrated in a Family Friendly, colourful craft workshop.


  • Suitable for 5+. Under 18s must have an accompanying adult.

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People's History Museum

People’s History Museum is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present, and future. Explore the radical stories of people coming together to champion ideas worth fighting for, and be empowered by the past to make a change for the future. We are all together in the fight for a fairer world.

From £8.25