Colouring in the Place

We're telling the stories of the plants and trees that add to people's experience of East London and celebrating them with a quilted map using natural dyes. Add your plant or tree here and we'll add it to our map. You can also come along to our open event on 27 May as part of the Chelsea Fringe festival at Bow Arts. Book a free place here. This event is supported by the Bow Arts programme of events, Raw Materials: Textiles.

Colouring in a Place is the project of two London artists, Katelyn Toth-Fejel and Katherine May. Stories collected for this event will contribute to Katelyn's PhD research project, Fashion-in-Residence.

The fine print: By taking part in this survey you agree that your anonymous opinion may be stored and used in reports and publications. If you choose to supply a name or email address, your identity will be kept anonymous and your contact details only used only in case we need to get in contact with you again. They will not be shared. If you need more information or would like to ask a question please write to fashioninresidence@gmail.com.

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* 1. In the box below let us know the name of a plant or tree that you appreciate or notice in East London.
Don't know the exact name of the tree or plant? If not, give as much of a description of what it looks like as you can. You can also send a picture by email to fashioninresidence@gmail.com. (Tip: You can also use google image search to try to figure out the name of your plant.)

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* 2. Where is this tree or plant located (please provide an exact location so we can add to our map: a full postcode, full address or the cross streets for location).

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* 3. What is it about this tree or plant that you like or how does it add to the area?

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* 4. Let us know your email address if you’d like us to be able to contact you in case we need further information. We will not share your email address or use if for any other purpose.

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* 5. Anything else you'd like us to know? Or if you'd like to come along and help with the natural dyeing or quilting that will bring this map to life, book your place through Eventbrite here. Places are free but limited.