Explore our curated range of expert-led courses, workshops, and talks, all with the V&A collections at their core. Join us at V&A South Kensington or online to piece together histories, learn practical creative skills, reveal untold stories and more.
Courses
Deepen your understanding of the history of creativity, with experts from the V&A and beyond. Our courses offer insightful lectures, engaging group discussions and in-depth V&A object case studies. Explore key subject areas including the history of art and much more. With our online courses available live and on-demand, unlock learning anytime, anywhere.
Practical workshops
Grow your creative confidence with our hands-on courses and workshops, inspired by the V&A's collections. Online or in person, our specialist tutors create supportive learning environments to help you take your sewing skills to the next level, pick up a new painting technique, or master the art of portraiture.
Lectures and talks
Expand your knowledge with our expert-led talks and lectures. Together with leading voices from the creative industries, engage in thought-provoking discussions and discover new perspectives on contemporary and historical creativity.
African heritage
Unearth, challenge, question. Explore untold stories held within the V&A's vast collection. Embrace Black joy and creative thinking, contribute to building sustainable new narratives, and recount these concealed histories alongside experts from the museum and beyond.
Professional development
Develop the professional skills you need to excel in today's museum sector. Led by renowned practitioners with real-world experience, these intensive arts and heritage training courses use V&A case studies to provide unique insights into contemporary best practice. Want something bespoke? Get in touch.
FAQs
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