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Demonstrations in the Galleries

Saturdays and Sundays

Drop in any time between 14.00-17.00 and stay as long as you wish.

Textiles

29 and 30 March
Textile Study Room
Textile artist Gillian Cooper will explore the style and shapes of Art Deco architecture using a variety of contemporary techniques.

Jewellery

17 and 18 May
Silver Galleries
Watch Stepan Terteryan working on an Art Deco inspired bracelet using traditional filigree work.

Bookbinding

26 and 27 April
Gallery 25
Watch a V&A book conservator working on books of the Art Deco period.

Couture embroidery

28 and 29 June
Sculpture Gallery
Discover the techniques used for embellishing 1920s and '30s beaded and embroidered garments with experts from couture embroiderers Lock and Mann Ltd.

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Millinery

28 and 29 June
Gallery 25
Watch milliners Sørensen-Grundy create fabulous headwear inspired by 1920s and '30s fashions.

Artist in residence: Laura Gates

Saturday 24-Monday 26 May, 14.00-17.00
Gallery 25
Watch artist Laura Gates develop a nylon filament wall piece inspired by the lines and patterns of Art Deco style.

Wednesday Late View

Art Deco Lecture, 2 April, 19.15-20.05
Lecture Theatre
For details see Wednesday Late View lecture on 2 July (listed with the Art Deco Festival events).

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Art Deco 1910 - 1939

Events programme