White Ribbon community banner project
15th October 2026
Join professional artist Emma Bevan - Henderson and help create a community banner to mark White Ribbon Day.
White Ribbon Day is part of a global campaign to end violence against women and girls. It takes place each year on 25 November.
The sessions are free and all materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own sewing kit and any pieces of fabric you would like to use in your design.
Once completed, the banner will be displayed at the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre in Newport as part of its 16-day White Ribbon exhibition.
Book your place at one of the following sessions:
- Tuesday 20 October, 10am–2pm.The Wool Croft, 14 Nevill Street, Abergavenny NP7 5AD
- Friday 23 October, 10am–2pm.EVI, Church Street, Ebbw Vale NP23 6BE
- Monday 26 October, 1pm–5pm.Magor and Undy Hub, Main Road, Caldicot NP26 3GD
- Tuesday 27 October, 10am–2pm.Cwmbran Library, Gwent House, Gwent Square, Cwmbran NP44 1XQ
- Thursday 29 October, 10am–2pm.Newbridge Memo, High Street, Newbridge NP11 4FH
- Monday 2 November, 10am–2pm.Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre, Kingsway, Newport NP20 1HG