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Has the exhibition inspired you to get your sewing machine out or to find out more about the techniques Vivienne uses?
Our talks, workshops and demonstrations will give you a greater insight into the work of a unique designer.
We expect these activities to be very popular so be sure to book early.
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An afternoon with Vivienne Westwood in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University
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Wednesday 28 May 2008, SOLD OUT
Pennine Theatre, City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University
The grande dame of fashion Vivienne Westwood is to deliver her famous cultural manifesto at Sheffield Hallam University with the help of local performing arts students.
On the eve of the opening of her celebrated V&A exhibition, the iconic fashion designer will address an audience at the University's City Campus and take part in a question and answer session.
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Curator’s Choice
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Thursday 26 June, 1pm & 4pm
Senior V&A curator Claire Wilcox provides an illustrated overview of the exhibition.
£4.50, £3 concessions and friends (exhibition admission not included)
Book in advance
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Cutting a Dash - create your own designer skirt
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Saturday 28 June & Sunday 29 June SOLD OUT
Try your hand at designing and sewing an original skirt of your own with the help of tutor Sue Lancaster, using trademark Vivienne fabrics such as tweed and tartan. The sewing skills involved will be tailored to your own abilities, with beginners welcome, however a sewing machine is required for this workshop.
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Getting Ahead - hat-making workshop
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Sunday 6 July SOLD OUT
Design and make your own stylish look with the help of tutor Sue Lancaster, exploring some of Vivienne’s themes such as cutting and slashing and the use of unconventional fabrics. No previous experience necessary, however a sewing machine is required for this workshop.
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Creative Pattern Cutting - professional demonstration
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Saturday 12 July SOLD OUT
Watch a professional pattern cutter at work as he demonstrates the design process used by Vivienne, making a mock draping in calico of the iconic piece on display from the ‘Pirates’ collection.
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Create a funky fashion bodice
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Saturday 12 July & Sunday 13 July SOLD OUT
Sew a stunning bodice, inspired by Vivienne’s original and fearless style with the help of tutor Jo Owen. The sewing skills involved will be tailored to your own abilities, with beginners welcome, however a sewing machine is required for this workshop.
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Bags of Flair - bag-making workshop
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Saturday 19 July SOLD OUT
Designing and sew that key accessory - an individual bag - using the exhibition as inspiration. No previous experience necessary ,however a sewing machine is required for this workshop.
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Corsets in Context - the inside story
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Saturday 26 July, 10.30am - 1.30pm
Vivienne’s reworking of the corset has become one of her most recognisable trademarks. Laurie Truscott from De Montfort University will introduce the components of a corset and discuss the historical references, pattern cutting and techniques used in the exhibition.
£4.50, £3, plus admission, concessions and friends.
Book in advance.
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Exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. |
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