V&A Uncovered: Collections and Curators (Part 2)

Short course

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Led by V&A Curators, past and present, as well as leading experts in the field, gain unprecedented insight into our collections. Part 2 of this course goes deeper behind the scenes, with a visit to the V&A Museum of Childhood, alongside lectures including glass, photography and exhibitions. Part 1 of this course will begin in September 2018. It is possible to book both or each as individual terms.

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Portrait of Course Leader Jenny Phelan

Course Leader
Jenny Phelan

Jenny Phelan studied History of Art and Architecture at Trinity College Dublin and Museum Studies at UCL. She has worked in a number of large institutions around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Ireland. Jenny programmes adult courses at the V&A including Year, Short, Evening and Weekend courses.

I loved getting an overview of the V&A, and the chance to start to understand how and why galleries were arranged as they are. I also loved the infectious enthusiasm of the curators! 2017/8 course student

Course overview

This course explores the V&A through its Curators and Collections in a combination of lectures, gallery visits, studio trips, and handling sessions. Led by V&A Curators, past and present, as well as leading experts in the field, join us to discover more about the Museum and its collections including fashion, metalwork, photography, sculpture, and much more.

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Further information

• This course has a Half Term break on 22 February • Refreshments served • Price reductions available for Seniors (60+), jobseekers (ES40 holders) and registered disabled people

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Short course: V&A Uncovered: Collections and Curators (Part 2)

11 January 2019 - 22 March 2019

£380.00 - £472.00

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