KDF - workshops & events

2012 Summer Workshops & Tours

Below you will find the list of tours & workshops taking place in May 2012 in conjuncture with the KDF Summer Show. We advise you book early for all these events, as they are always popular & places are strictly limited. Travel by coach is included in both tours, but you will have to provide your own lunch. All materials & tools are provided for all the workshops which take place at Kensington Town Hall.

TR1Pollock's Toy Museum – Sir John Soane's Museum - Museum of Childhood

We always want to offer a new tour to our visitors, so this year you will have the opportunity to visit some of London's more quirky museums. First stop is Pollock's Toy Museum where you can see toys & games from bygone era's housed in a quaint London Town House. Then on to Sir John Soane's Museum, crammed full of his life long collection of works of art & antiquities. The final stop is the V&A Museum of Childhood. Here we will have a talk from the curator on their amazing collection of dolls houses.

10th May 2012 - 12 noon to 5.30pm
5 hours 30 mins
£47

TR2Queen Mary's Dolls House at Windsor Castle

We have a long-standing relationship with Queen Mary's Dolls House and are delighted that not only will they be returning to Kensington This year to give their talk on new discoveries in the Dolls house, but we have also organised another trip to visit the dolls house itself.
You will travel from a central location in Kensington to Windsor Castle by coach, have a talk by Beth Clackett, then a chance to view the dolls house, time for lunch (not included) and a wander around the rest of the Castle, before returning by coach to Kensington. Places are limited on this tour so please book early to avoid disappointment.

10th May 2012 - 10am to 4.30pm
6 hours 30 mins
£67

WS1Tine Krijnen – Making a diary or poetry album

Tine will show you how to assemble the diary or album, cut out & glue in the tiny illustrations & write with a very fine pen.

11th May 2012 - 9.30am to 12 noon
2 hours 30 mins
£27

WS2Ann High – Carving a 16th Century Stool

The emphasis of the class will be the enjoyable process of learning how to carve the pierced tracery on a 16th century boarded stool. Full instructions will be provided so that it can be easily completed at home if time runs out

11th May 2012 - 9.30am to 11.45am
2 hours 15 mins
£47

WS3Lesley's Garden – Making a flower arrangement

Make the classic flowers of period & ultra modern arrangements: peonies (single and double) English roses (not teas) as well as ivy and baby's breath. Easy to make with Lesley's techniques, you can customize them for your particular color needs and arrangements. With advance notice, the workshop can be prepared for you in 1:24 & 1:48 scales.

11th May 2012 - 9.30am to 12 noon
2 hours 30 mins
£37

WS4Anro Miniatures – Learn how to make an Edwardian beaded bag

Anne Walden-Mills, a member of the Miniature Needlework Society, will show you how to make this delightful Edwardian bag using Peyote stitch. Beginners welcome.

11th May 2012 - 9.30am to 12 noon
2 hours 30 mins
£27

WS5Robert Longstaff – techniques of assembling & finishing a furniture kit

Choose a furniture kit from Robert's website, assemble & learn the secrets of how to get a professional finish to your furniture. A Great course for beginners or more advanced students. Price doesn't include furniture kit.

11th May 2012 - 10am to 12 noon
2 hours
£22

WS6Moe Miniatures - Making & framing an embroidered picture

New exhibitor Ruth Moe will teach the techniques of making and framing a silk embroidered picture. If you do not finish in class, you will have the needles, thread, instructions, mat and frame necessary to complete it at home. If you need magnification please bring it with you.

11th May 2012 - 9.30 to 11.45am
2 hours 15 mins
£30