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Workshops & Courses

Workshops and courses around South Kensington. Learn from our experts, whether it is a new language, illustration, drawing classes, photography or philosophy - these are just some of the new skills you can dive into for adults and children.

Professional Development at the V&A

Online & onsite
Daily: 10am-5:45pm - Friday: 10am–10pm
V&A South Kensington
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Develop the professional skills you need to work in today's museum sector. Led by expert staff, these intensive part-time courses use V&A case studies to provide unique insights into our collections, work and best practice.

Online Learning at Goethe-Institut

Online
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Learn German Online - anywhere, anytime and as part of a group! You will not be learning alone but in a small group of between six and 16 participants. The course will introduce you to the German language on the basis of everyday situations, and you will practice your German skills in various ways.

Institut français: Learn French online

Online
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Have you always wanted to learn French but never had the time? Or felt self-conscious amongst a group of strangers in a classroom? Well now you have no excuses! The Institut français has a dedicated team of native speakers who can teach you one-to-one - or even with a group of friends.

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Tailor-Made German Courses at the Goethe-Institut

Various
Online & Onsite
Goethe-Institut
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Study German at the Goethe-Institut London with their tailor-made courses. Whether online in their virtual classrooms at your own pace or onsite in South Ken, choose your level from beginner to intermediate to advanced.

Young V&A

Opens 1st July
10am-5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Get ready to spark your creativity at Young V&A – the museum where children, young people and families can imagine, play and design. From 1 July 2023, be inspired by spaces, explore our collection and get creative. Right now, keep in touch on social.

French courses – Summer Term

June-August
Various times
Institut français
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Want to French Up your summer? Whether you're dreaming of sipping coffee in Paris or boosting your professional profile, the French Institute’s native French-speaking teachers are here to help.

Summer Nature Roadshows

30 July – 21 August
11am - 3pm
The Royal Parks
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Join the Royal Parks this summer for FREE drop-in activities perfect for families, nature-lovers and budding environmentalists!

Kamitan Arts presents: The Kensington & Chelsea Poetry Fringe

June-July
Various times
South Kensington
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This year’s theme, Equity, celebrates community-led arts through poetry workshops, paid commissions for local marginalised poets, a Poetry Open-call, a borough-wide poetry trail, and vibrant recitations in local venues.

Intensive German Courses

Various dates and times
Goethe-Institut
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Learn German with a practical and focused programme taught by experienced instructors. The courses, starting in July and August, offer an effective way to improve language skills in a short period.

Coding & German – a holiday course for ages 10-17

21st July – 1st Aug
Various times
Goethe-Institut
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Through hands-on projects, interactive lessons, and creative challenges, participants will explore both coding and language in a dynamic, engaging environment.

Make your own screen-printed poster

2nd Aug
10:30am-4:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Work with visual artist Usva Inei to design and create posters inspired by the Design and Disability exhibition.

Workshop: Cyanotypes and Cyanolumens

13th July
10am-4pm
Design Museum
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Immerse yourself in the cyanotype and cyanolumen process, and create amazing designs on paper or fabric using leaves and flowers, exploring artistic layouts in your prints

South Asia Heritage Month: Family Drop-In

30th & 31st July
11am-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Across two days, get creative with hands-on block printing inspired by the V&A's South Asia Collection. This event is free!

Design Camp: Waterpark Architecture for 11 to 14 year olds

27th Aug
10:15am-4:15pm
Design Museum
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Inspired by our 'Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style', young people will delve into the design of leisure pools and create their own utopian waterpark through discussion, drawing, collage, and scale models.

Design Camp: Designing with Light and Shadow for 11 to 14 year olds

28th Aug
10:15am-4:15pm
Design Museum
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Young people will discover cyanotype, a technique that uses photosensitive dye to create blue prints on paper or fabric when exposed to sunlight.

Design Camp: Drawing and Storytelling for 8 to 11 year olds

27th Aug
10am-4pn fo
Design Museum
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Combining observational drawing with zine-making, children will learn how to capture details through live sketching to then build a visual narrative on a zine or concertina book.