Wednesday 5 July 2017

July events at the V&A

Victoria and Albert Museum
July events at the V&A 
Family Art Fun: Summer Holidays
Sunday 30 July  –  Sunday 3 September
10.30 – 17.00

Visit the Museum with your family for a fun, creative day out during the summer holidays. Transform the John Madejski Garden with new structures and surfaces, explore architectural patterns and textures or create your own sensory clay object inspired by the new Sackler courtyard. 

Events run throughout July and August. 
(Event dates and times vary, please visit the website for further details.)


Events are suitable for ages 3+



EVENTS
COURSES
Limited 'Early Booker Discounts' Remaining
Starting in September 2017 

Call 020 7942 2000 to a claim one of a few remaining 10% discounts on selected V&A short, weekend, and evening courses. 

Explore the history and practice of art, design, and performance alongside like-minded adult learners and recognised experts.
TALKS
Autumn 2017 Programme
September - November 2017

From fashion icons to leading artists, interior design to historians, the Autumn 2017 talks programme has something for everyone's enjoyment this season. 

Speakers coming up this Autumn include Jane Birkin, artist Rachel Kneebone in conversation with Marina Warner,jeweller Dominic Jones of Astley Clarke, and garden designer Sophie Walkerdiscussing Japanese Gardens.

WORKSHOPS
iPad Drawing
Saturday 15 July
10.30 - 17.00

Develop your digital and sketching skills and learn how to use different tools of iPad drawing apps to create, record and manipulate your own drawings.
WORKSHOPS
Summer School: Exploring Plywood
Tuesday 18 - Wednesday 19 July
10.30 - 16.30
Sponsored by MADE.COM
      
Learn how to select and use the right tools for working with plywood, creating your small project to take away.

Supported by the American Friends of the V&A
WORKSHOPS
Summer School: Wood Engraving Workshop
Saturday 22 July - Sunday 23 July
10.30 - 17.00

In just one weekend, master the art of wood engraving, working with an expert illustrator and engraver to create your own designs and take prints of your work home.

WORKSHOPS
Create! Pattern Cutting 
(13-15 years)
Monday 31 July
11.00 - 16.00

Inspired by Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion, learn the basics of pattern cutting on this one day workshop for young people. 
MEMBERS-ONLY MORNINGS
The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains
Presented by Pink Floyd, the V&A and Iconic Entertainment Studios  
Sound Experience by Sennheiser  

Members can enjoy free, exclusive early morning access to this immersive exhibition on these weekends.

8-9 July
12-13 August
9-10 September
30 September - 1 October

       
Join online or call 02079422271
V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD
Summertime Story Weaving Family Days
Fridays 4, 11, 18, 25 August &
1 September
11.00 - 16.00

Enjoy a series of fun family days celebrating children's literature and storytelling this summer including live animals, storytelling and bookmaking days.