Past Events
More Joy of Stitch - Machine Embroidery Class
Led by leading textile illustrator Naomi Ryder, this series of workshops reveals the art and the potential of machine embroidery. Over three classes you will learn to create your own design as well as how to apply it to a textile item of your choice. more
Photographing Laura Ashley - Panel discussion - 12 January 2012
What is the role of the photographer in creating a fashion or lifestyle brand? Martin Wood, author of Laura Ashley, discusses the story of the iconic brand, and the role that Jane Ashley’s photographs played in defining ‘Laura Ashley style’. The panel – featuring Prada photographer Philip Meech and FTM curator Dennis Nothdruft – will explore how fashion houses and interior design companies choose to work with particular image-makers to communicate their brand ethos. more
'What we wore and why we wore it'
History of Fashion Weekday Lecture Series.
This series of Thursday lectures will follow the ever-morphing silhouette of fashion from the mid-century to the present day. Author of 'The Chronology of Fashion', NJ Stevenson, will cover each period by looking at fashion from Haute Couture to street style - what we wore and why we wore it. Featuring examples from the FTM permanent collection, each lecture will examine the timeline of social change and its effect on dressing and shopping. A four-part story of how fashion is a touchstone of our times. more
The Joy of Stitch I - Hand Embroidery Class
Join textile illustrator Naomi Ryder for a two part series revealing the art of hand embroidery. ‘Hand stitching can be relaxing as well as fun and I will be happy to share my passion with you’. During these workshops you will be taught traditional hand stitching techniques. All participants will have access to view the Catwalk to Cover exhibition and be inspired by images from the exhibition.
Naomi Ryder is textile illustrator who loves working with embroidery. She is based at Cockpit Arts and has been commissioned by shops including Southbank centre and Mary Portas shop in House of Fraser. more
Tailoring Masterclass with Edward Sexton - 8 October 2011
Edward Sexton worked as a pattern cutter with Tommy Nutter in the early days and is still working today and his wonderful tailoring skills are still thrilling his customers today. Join master pattern cutter Edward Sexton for a Masterclass in pattern cutting and tailoring techniques. more
Timothy Everest – special highlights tour and Q&A - 6 October 2011
Timothy Everest is an innovative tailor who in his early career worked with Tommy Nutter in his shop in Savile Row. He has also been closely involved with the development of the FTM’s exhibition. This is your opportunity to join Timothy for a special highlights tour, peppered with his memories and anecdotes of Tommy Nutter.
The tour will then be followed by an informal Q&A session, giving visitors the opportunity to ask him about his work. more
Quilting two-day workshop - 24 September 2011
This two day workshop will be an introduction to creative upcycling using traditional English patchwork and quilting techniques. Inspired by the Tommy Nutter exhibition, participants will work with materials from suit off-cuts to create a sample quilt piece or will be encouraged to begin a larger piece to be finished in their own time. more
Tailoring inspirations panel discussion - 22 September 2011
The FTM is delighted to welcome some of the best names in the tailoring and design world to join in a wide-ranging panel discussion - including master pattern cutter and tailor Edward Sexton, Jo Morgan, Journalist Stuart Husband, and others. more
Print a bag! - Workshops for children this Bank Holiday - 29 August 2011
A great hands-on workshop inspired by our current exhibition. Budding designers will learn how to design their own block prints and decorate a bag to take home with them. more
Print a Bag - Workshops for children this summer - 27 August 2011
A great hands-on workshop inspired by our current exhibition. Budding designers will learn how to design their own block prints and decorate a bag to take home with them. more
