What's On

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  Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up - subtitled talk for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people only

  Experience a fresh perspective on Kahlo's compelling life story through her most intimate personal belongings
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  Introduction to Ribbon Embroidery: Frida Kahlo

  Join the Royal School of Needlework for a session exploring the iconic artist through colour and beautiful silk ribbons
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  Frida: Inside and Outside

  Explore how Frida Kahlo’s wardrobe, identity and legacy speaks to the way we use dress to construct our own bodies and define everyday experiences
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  Pop-up Performances October Half Term

  performance for families that will take you on a playful and interactive journey through the life and work of Frida…
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  Create! Make Your Own Garment (13-15 years)

  Gain inspiration from the wardrobe of Frida Kahlo, turn your design ideas into a finished garment.…
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  The Imagination Station: October Half-Term 2018

  Learn about the story of Frida Kahlo and explore your own identity through making and portraiture.…
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  October Half-term Make-it: Portraits

  Please note that these events are inspired by the exhibition Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up.…
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  Colours of Mexico & Digital Illustration

  Inspired by the V&A’s Frida Kahlo exhibition, you’ll work with artist Margaux Carpentier to create dynamic…
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  Colours of Mexico & Digital Illustration

  Inspired by the V&A’s Frida Kahlo exhibition, you’ll work with artist Margaux Carpentier to create dynamic…
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  Gouache Self Portraits

  Inspired by self-portraits created by Frida Kahlo, this workshop will guide you through the process of…
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  Day of the Dead Festival

  traditional Mexican dancers, see giant skeleton puppets, join in activities and visit an ofrenda dedicated to Frida…
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  Mexican Textiles and Ceramics

  Following our hugely popular ‘Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up’ exhibition, you will also gain access…
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  Create! Fabric Design (13-15 years)

  Create your own fabric designs inspired by the textiles used in Frida Kahlo’s garments.…
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  Adwoa Aboah

  Join her in celebration of 'Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up' for an open discussion of her experience…
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  Fashion in Motion: Carla Fernández

  She will be presenting pieces from five collections alongside a live chorus, to coincide with our Frida…
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  V&A Book Group: The Lacuna

  This month's book group choice is inspired by our exhibition Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up…
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  iPad Portraits

  Create your own contemporary digital portrait inspired by the portraiture of iconic artist Frida Kahlo…
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  Mexican Embroidery Techniques

  Throughout we will reference closely our Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up exhibition, looking at the stitching…
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  Mexican Inspired Jewellery Design with Tatty Devine

  Harriet Vine MBE and Rosie Wolfenden MBE will be taking you around the Frida Kahlo exhibition and into…
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  Corrido: A Ballad For The Brave

  self-expression, amplifying female voices and honouring established heroines, including the life and works of Frida…