Africa Rising North Kensington Creative Festival Day

As an adult with interests in fashion and related topics, you will be introduced to the headline exhibition NAOMI in Fashion with a special presentation by Senior Curator Sonnet Stanfill who will discuss the model’s iconic 40-year career. Access to the NAOMI in Fashion exhibition is included in your ticket.

You will also have a choice of tours across the museum led by our amazing African Heritage Guides. Enjoy a choice of hands-on practical workshops inspired by the NAOMI in Fashion exhibition, including recycled aluminium fashion accessories and designs to restyle preloved clothing. A key element of the day will be the Designer Advice Market - your chance to meet with inspiring North Kensington designers including:

Ola Falaye Couture Fashion - https://www.instagram.com/ttfashionenterprises

Plug Calling Lifestyle Clothing Brand – https://www.plugcalling.com/

Djalis Bespoke Jewellery Creations - https://djaliscreation.com/
Kammi Island Swimwear 

This event is open to adults from all backgrounds with links and associations to the North Kensington area and community interested in fashion, style, and craft-making. It is your chance to embrace the museum as a local resource centre for new ideas, an opportunity to explore broader themes of inspiration, including possible creative pathways, and gain support in facing and overcoming the challenges of a career in the creative industries.

Detailed programme to be announced. 

This event is open to residents and those with links and associations to North Kensington. 

It is recommended that you bring a packed lunch. 

Supported by the Royal Borough of Kensington Arts Grant Fund.