Upstart: V&A East with Akiya - Transformative Garments

Join Erah x Akiya for a day transforming existing vintage pieces with painting, printing and branding inspired by the Lagos born east London artist's iconic canvas pieces.

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • Art Studio, Learning Centre

  • Under 26

  • Free event

Upstart: V&A East with Akiya - Transformative Garments photo
Learn about Erah x Akiya process and how to transition your creative practice into fashion. This workshop is perfect for any creative looking to expand into fashion and curious about how to transform drawing, painting and collaging into attire and collections.

This workshop is focused on reusable materials, you are invited to bring any item of clothing you want to transform in the workshop.

Erah x Akiya is a Lagos born now London based multidisciplinary Artist with focus on handmade rug work, painting (on canvas and attire), and music production for runways and exhibitions.

This event is produced by V&A East as part of the V&A Upstart Creative Careers Festival 2024.