Events

Pineapple: Pattern Cutting for Lycra - Talk and Demonstration - 16 February 2010

Pineapple kick-started the stretch revolution with the creation of cotton Lycra jersey and was responsible for bringing dancewear from the studio to the street. Debbie Moore and Pineapple created such ‘fashion firsts’ as the cotton lycra LBD, footless tights and The Body.

However, designing and cutting clothes with this fabric is a great skill and this is a rare opportunity to learn from the experts as Debbie Moore and her team take you through the basics. more

Half term kids activities

Keep your children entertained this half term with these fun activities here at the Fashion and Textile Museum. With activities for kids of all ages, why not drop them off and browse the exhibition, check out the jewellery/accessories in Shop@FTM or put your feet up in the café. 

Urban jazz moves – dance classes for children  - 17th Feb

Draw Like a Designer - For children age 10-14 (17th/18th Feb)

Pop Frocks  - For children age 6-10 - (19th Feb) more

Kids workshop: Draw Like a Designer

17th Feb, repeated 18th Feb - FTM curator Dennis Nothdruft returns with his inspiring workshops for aspiring designers and illustrators.

For kids 10-14 years. more

Pineapple @ FTM: Urban Jazz Moves – dance classes for children - 17 February 2010

Get the kids up and out and on the move in the half term holiday with this great dance classes at the FTM that is a fusion of hip-hop, jazz, street moves and body popping. more

Kids workshop: Pop Frocks - 19 February 2010

A great hands-on workshop for 6-10 year olds to make a mini dress in line with the sixties theme and decorate it. more