Monday 19 October 2015

Victoria and Albert Museum - October Half-Term


THE IMAGINATION STATION
Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November, 10.30 – 17.00

Decorate your own elephant or camel with bright colours and patterns for the V&A India Festival.Read more
Free, drop-in
Recommended for ages 3+

Victoria and Albert Museum
 
POP-UP PERFORMANCE
Workshops – Saturdays & Sundays 24, 25, 31 October & 1 November 
Learn traditional Indian dance with Devika Dance Theatre in this pop-up performance. This workshop is for adults and children to take part in together.Read more

Storytelling – Monday 26 – Friday 30 October
Be transported to India through stories by Peter Chand and Seema Anand. Read more
11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 (duration 25 mins)
BSL interpretation of storytelling on Thursday 29 October. BSL interpretation supported by the Lord Leonard and Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation

DIGITAL KIDS: DIWALI LAMPS
Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November, 10.30 – 17.00
Join us to design and make your own electronic Diwali lamp Use card and simple electronics for a lamp to carry with you as you explore the Museum.Read more
Free, drop-in
Recommended for ages 5+





OCTOBER HALF-TERM INDIA FESTIVAL FOR FAMILIES
Monday 26 – Friday 30 October, 10.30 – 17.00

Join in with special Diwali celebrations and performances. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and stories of India. Take part in dance, music, storytelling, digital and art activities for all the family. Read more
Free, drop-in
This event has been supported by Peter Louis and Chandru Ramchandani

  
*LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING*
MAKE-IT: PRINT

Monday 26 – Friday 30 October, 10.30 – 12.30 & 14.30 – 16.30

In this workshop, create your own textile using wood block prints with artist Sarah Pimenta.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
 
CELEBRATE DIWALI
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 November
On Saturday 7 November Pop-Up Performance presents 'Tales from the Ramayana' in South Asia, Room 41 at 11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 and on Sunday 8 November join Drop-in Design to create your own Dazzling Rangoli in the Lunchroom from 10.30 – 17.00.Read more
Free, drop-in
 FREE KIDS MEALS DURING OCTOBER HALF-TERM
Enjoy free meals for kids this half-term at the V&A Cafe'. One free kids meal (from the kids menu) for every adult main purchased. Please ask your server for more details.