Past Events
Curator's tour - 26 February 2010
On the last Friday of every month you can join one of the FTM's curatorial team for a free tour of the exhibition - guiding you through the highlights and key pieces featured. 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
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
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
Pineapple dance studio @ FTM - Urban Jazz Moves – dance class - 6 February 2010
Pineapple is famous for its dance classes and this is an excellent opportunity to keep up that new year’s resolution of doing more exercise as it is bringing its expertise to the FTM for some one-off dance classes. This class will be overseen by renowned choreographer Louie Spence and will be a fusion of hip-hop, jazz, street moves and body popping. more
Pineapple: In conversation with Debbie Moore - 4 February 2010
Following the closure of the only dance studio in Central London, Debbie Moore founded Pineapple dance studios in 1979, in an old pineapple warehouse in Covent Garden with the aim of making dance accessible to everyone.
A former model with a head for business – she was Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the year in 1984 – you can hear Debbie’s fascinating story as Pineapple celebrates its 30th anniversary. more
A knitting masterclass with Marion Foale - 29 January 2010
Marion is still involved in knitwear design and production today and this masterclass will take us on a journey from her days with Foale & Tuffin in the swinging sixties to the three dimensional tailored hand knitwear she produces today.
A special limited edition of some of her knitwear will be available in Shop@FTM, specially produced to accompany the exhibition. more
Curator's tour - 29 January 2010
On the last Friday of every month you can join one of the FTM's curatorial team for a free tour of the exhibition - guiding you through the highlights and key pieces featured. more
