Essential Information
| Type | Workshops |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and Times | First Saturday of every month | 10:30am-12:30pm |
| Prices | Free (+£1 booking fee) |
Ever wondered how to keep your silver shining or how to mount a picture? Join us at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre as we build a community of makers and menders!
This is a monthly club for all generations to come together, share skills and learn more about museum conservation and collections.
Our fantastic facilitators will lead the sessions, showcasing a new specific skill or technique which could be used to look after your own objects at home.
Come and meet like-minded peers in a friendly environment, work on exciting team and individual projects, and learn new skills from each other.
Workshops last for 90 minutes and feature activities and demonstrations. Refreshments are included.
Upcoming themes and skills
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Flags of Identity: Exploring Journeys and Connections
Saturday 11 January | 10.30am - 12:30pm
Led by artist Remiiya Badru, you will learn how to design and create your own personal flags, inspired by the unique flags housed in our collections.
You can reflect on your identities - individual, familial, and cultural - and explore your personal journeys and narratives, drawing inspiration from historical and cultural flags.
Through mixed media techniques such as fabric collage, fabric painting, patchwork, and sewing, you will create a unique flag in a style that resonates with you. Alongside this, you will also have the opportunity to share your existing skills and learn new ones, designing a piece that evolves over time into a personal heirloom, amulet, crest, coat of arms, or wall hanging.
The session will explore themes of journeys, routes, networks, and connections - both personal and geographical. You are encouraged to tell your own stories through creative expression and meaningful design.
For this session all supplies are provided, however you are welcome to bring photos or materials that represent you.
Important information
Who is the club suitable for?
This club is suitable for ages 7 and above.
All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Do I need to have crafting experience to take part?
No experience is necessary—beginners and experts alike are welcome
Is the club free to attend?
Please note the event is free but there is a booking fee of £1.00.
Where will the sessions take place?
Sessions will be held in the learning space at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.
Getting to The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is a quick, easy journey from central London by rail or via local bus services.
Address: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Road, Kidbrooke, SE3 9QS
By train: You can reach us from central London via direct routes by Cannon Street, London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria. Our nearest station is Kidbrooke which is only a 5 minute walk away.
By bus: The following buses stop near the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre: 178, B16, 286, 132
By car: There is limited parking space in our car park but we will prioritise parking for visitors with disabilities. Please pre-book, otherwise we cannot guarantee a place. E-mail: ppmcc@rmg.co.uk
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