What's On Saturday 20 October 2012
Exhibitions
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Hollywood Costume
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EXHIBITION: Hollywood Costume is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see over 100 of the most iconic costumes in the history of film-making. TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT FOR TODAY
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Ballgowns:
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EXHIBITION: This spring the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers.
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Special Events
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Inspired by Photography
Free entryFREE WORKSHOP: Be inspired by the V&A's photography collection and learn how to emulate different film and printing processes digitally.
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Inspired by Fashion and South Asian Galleries
FREE WORKSHOP: To celebrate the Queen's diamond jubilee year make a super sized, regal, fabric postal stamp using the Fashion and South Asian Galleries as your sources of inspiration.
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Inspired by the medieval collections
FREE WORKSHOP: Take a tour of the Medieval Galleries with calligrapher Cherrell Avery and then create an illuminated initial inspired by medieval decoration and manuscripts.
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Inspired by 2012
Free entrySPECIAL EVENT: Be inspired by the V&A and enjoy a day of free artist-led activities. Take part in a drawing workshop, make an African accessory, decorate a plate, create an illuminated initial and much more.
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Inspired by Africa
FREE WORKSHOP: Make an African-style recycled can accessory inspired by the Sacred Silver Gallery.
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Inspired by Ceramics
FREE WORKSHOP: Create a plate using decal collaging techniques and make your own unique commemorative ware inspired by the ceramics collections.
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Drawing workshop: Inspired by the Sculpture Galleries
FREE WORKSHOP: Explore drawing techniques and learn about composition and design through studying the works in the sculpture collections.
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David Gentleman's V&A
FREE TALK: David Gentleman reveals his early inspirations, from discovering the V&A collections as an RCA student in the early 1950’s, the prints and drawings department and his enjoyment of the V&A’s more recent thought provoking exhibitions. He will also be discussing his creation of his new book, ‘London You’re Beautiful: an Artist’s Year.’
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Family Events
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Back-packs & Trails
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FAMILY EVENT: Journey across the V&A with fantastic stories, games and multi-sensory materials. Choose from Back-packs, trails or, for the under 5s, an Agent Animal bag.
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Pop-Up Performances
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FAMILY EVENT: Enjoy the V&A collection with fun, interactive gallery performances for all the family, available on Saturdays.
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Make-It: Film Make-Up (10-12yr olds)
WORKSHOP EVENT FOR 10-12 YEAR OLDS: Saturday 20 October, 11.00 – 13.00 & 14.00 – 16.00. Try different stage make-up techniques and find out how to create different characters.
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Courses
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Beauty and the Ball: Fashion, Society and Ballgowns
STUDY DAY: Explore the glamorous tradition of the ballgown. Beautiful, bold and even brave, ballgowns are designed for a magical evening in a wondrous setting. Learn about the balls that the dresses were worn to, including debutante balls, the changes in social etiquette and dancing, the dress designers and the array of gowns that transform the wearer into the Belle of the Ball.
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Free talks & tours
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Daily Introductory Tour
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TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which describes the history of the V&A and introduces a selection of treasures from the Museum's outstanding collections.
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Medieval & Renaissance Tour 11.30
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TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning Medieval & Renaissance Galleries. Starting at the Meeting Point, Grand Entrance at 11.30.
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Open Studio - Hayley Nebauer: Costume for Film Resident Artist
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OPEN STUDIO: Visit the V&A Costume for Film Resident, Hayley Nebauer, her studio. Find out about her research, creative practice and work in progress.
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Open Studios - Keith Harrison: Ceramics Resident Artist
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OPEN STUDIO: Visit the V&A Residency Studios to meet ceramics resident Keith Harrison. Find out about his research, creative practice and work in progress. 13.00-16.00
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Theatre & Performance Galleries Tour
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TOUR: Take a guided tour of the V&A's exciting theatre and performance collections, including rock & pop posters, theatre and ballet costumes, puppets, stage sets and more! See new costumes from the Lion King now on display.
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British Galleries Tour
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TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning British Galleries which house the most comprehensive collection of British design and art on view anywhere in the world.
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