CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS
inspired by the Hidden Histories Trail at the V&A. The workshops are will be
led by Valerie Mason-John.
Sunday 20 October 12.00-2.00 for Children
Sunday 20 October 3.00-5.00 for Adults
POPPY SHOW AND FOLLOW-FASHION: A DIASPORIC VIEW OF THE WEST INDIAN FRONT
ROOM
Sunday 20 October 3.30 p.m.
Level 3, Henry Cole Wing
Michael McMillan will look at the aesthetic meanings of dressing the West
Indian Living room and the questions that emerge about the cultural polticis
of style and conformity.
ORAL HISTORY WORKSHOPS:
BEDSPREADS AND DOILLIES - THE HOME
Thursday 24th October. 11.00 a.m. led by Anita McKenzie
SPECIAL EVENTS: BIRTHSM, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES
Tusday 29th October 2.00 p.m. led by Anita McKenzie
Both held on Level 3, Henry Cole Wing
BLACK VICTORIANS IN BRITAIN
Saturday 26 October 1.00-3.30
Educatino Studio, Level 4, Henry Cole Wing
An introduction to the world of black Victorians through images and
discussion.
CARIBBEAN CAKE AFFAIR
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October, the Gamble Room
Dipslay of winning cakes decorated during Black History Month and inspired
by the V&A's collections in collaboration with Brixton Library.
A IS FOR AFRICA: AFRICAN JOURNEYS
Sunday 27 October 4.00 p.m., Level 3, Henry Cole Wing
Nigerian born Ifeoma Onyefulu, photographer and children's writer, recounts
dairng and amusing adventures experienced while travelling in Africa with
her children through a series of highly engaging and truly beautiful images.
CINDERELLA TOURS
Wednesday 30 October 7.00 p.m. Level 3, Henry Cole Wing
Photographer Joy Gregory discusses her work, exploring the threads that
connect her various projects, including 'Cinderella Tours Europe, Lost
Histories, Memory and Skin, along with more recent work.
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