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Alongside a diverse programme of temporary exhibitions, the Museum also offers engaging talks, workshops and short courses.

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Dresses on display
Workshop

Copy Your Clothes

3 Nov 2023

Learn the skills used by couture fashion houses to copy elements of historical garments without the need to pull them apart.

Sublimation
Workshop

Sublimation Printing & Flocking

8 Nov 2023

Curious about surface design? Experiment and translate your designs from paper to fabric in this fascinating one-day workshop.

A selection of fashion drawings
Workshop

Fashion Drawing

8 Nov 2023

Explore the basics of fashion drawing using simple but effective techniques on croquis, articulating your design ideas on paper

Couture dresses on display in the museum
Workshop

Couture Techniques

11 Nov 2023

This popular one-day workshop will give you the know-how and confidence to work with high end fabrics such as chiffon and silk satin.

Holly Searle against a backdrop of vintage tea towels
Workshop

Subversive Stitching

11 Nov 2023

Join The Subversive Stitcher, AKA Holly Searle for a fun and thought-provoking stitching workshop.

Dresses on display
Workshop

Copy Your Clothes

17 Nov 2023

Learn the skills used by couture fashion houses to copy elements of historical garments without the need to pull them apart.

A watercolour painting with an open palette of watercolour paints
Workshop

Watercolour Fashion Portraits

18 Nov 2023

Unleash your creative flair and elevate your artistic skill with our immersive Watercolour Fashion Portrait workshop.

Sketches of five-petaled, black and yellow flowers strewn across a desk
Workshop

Experimental Drawing

22 Nov 2023

Play and explore alternative drawing techniques, and discover new ways of unlocking your creativity in this new, exciting one-day workshop.

Dresses on display
Workshop

Copy Your Clothes

25 Nov 2023

Learn the skills used by couture fashion houses to copy elements of historical garments without the need to pull them apart.

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