As part of her project, United Threads of Thetford and Punjab, artist Sally Chinea is collaborating with Thetford residents to design and create flags and bunting for the Festival of Thetford & Punjab this July. The flags and bunting will welcome the local Thetford community to the Thetford Mela, as well as the wider Punjabi diaspora travelling from as far as Wolverhampton, Gravesend, East London and Birmingham.

We invite communities to take part in workshops in the run up to the festival.

Home Education: Batik Textile Workshop

Ancient House Museum
Monday 22 June 2026 1-3pm, Free

Join artist Sally Chinea for a batik textile workshop at Ancient House. Over the course of the workshop, you will create a batik image from Thetford’s heritage. Your combined work will be displayed at the Thetford Mela on Sunday 19 July 2026.
Suitable for ages 8 and over.

• Venue: Ancient House, Whitehart Street, Thetford IP24 1AA
• Free but booking essential
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Book your place at museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Batik Textile Workshop for Adults

Ancient House Museum
Tuesday 23 June 2026 1-3pm, Free

Join artist Sally Chinea for a batik textile workshop at Ancient House. Over the course of the workshop, you will create a batik image from Thetford’s heritage. Your combined work will be displayed at the Thetord Mela on Sunday 19 July 2026.

• Venue: Venue: Ancient House, Whitehart Street, Thetford IP24 1AA
• Free but booking essential
• Book your place at www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk