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V&A Uncovered: Collections and Curators (Part 1)
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 1 includes a visit to the Clothworkers’ Centre and V&A storage facility at Blythe House, alongside lectures exploring jewellery, fashion and furniture. Part 2 of this course will begin in January 2019. It is possible to book both or each as individual terms.
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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. Discover more about the Museum and its vast collections including fashion, metalwork, photography, sculpture, and much more.
Further information
• This course has a Half Term break on 26 October • 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 1)
21 September 2018 - 30 November 2018
£380.00 - £472.00
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Open 10.00 - 13.00, Monday to Sunday (closed 24-26 December)
