V&A PRESENTS FRIDAY LATE with MasterCard
Friday 25 May
18.30–22.00
18.30–22.00
From the grace and simplicity of the Queensberry Hunt display to the ritual and performance of mealtimes and their material culture, indulge in the many pleasures of dining - in form, function and feasting.
All events are free and places designated on a first come, first served basis, unless stated otherwise. Filming and photography will be taking place at this event.
MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
DJ set Jason Singh – V&A Sound Artist in Residence
Grand Entrance
18:30-21:30
Join DJ Jason Singh as he digs deep in his record bag for an evening of lively tunes.
Sound Installation
Ceramics, Room 136
18.30-21.30
What sound would a pot make if you could play it? Listen in on a specially commissioned collaboration by V&A Sound Artist in Residence Jason Singh and V&A Ceramicist in Residence Louisa Taylor, as they combine the sounds of the ceramicist at work and the inherent harmonics of the clay vessel.
DJ set Jason Singh – V&A Sound Artist in Residence
Grand Entrance
18:30-21:30
Join DJ Jason Singh as he digs deep in his record bag for an evening of lively tunes.
Sound Installation
Ceramics, Room 136
18.30-21.30
What sound would a pot make if you could play it? Listen in on a specially commissioned collaboration by V&A Sound Artist in Residence Jason Singh and V&A Ceramicist in Residence Louisa Taylor, as they combine the sounds of the ceramicist at work and the inherent harmonics of the clay vessel.
WORKSHOPS
Tableware Amnesty
Grand Entrance
18:30-21:30
Divulge the stories behind your beloved tableware items. Whether ‘borrowed’ from mum, lent to a friend, broken at a party or left behind when moving house. For one night only Linda Florence, Jake Ford, Tom Mower and Sian Weston form a creative alliance through which you can pay homage to your cherished pieces and the memories that accompany them.
Grand Entrance
18:30-21:30
Divulge the stories behind your beloved tableware items. Whether ‘borrowed’ from mum, lent to a friend, broken at a party or left behind when moving house. For one night only Linda Florence, Jake Ford, Tom Mower and Sian Weston form a creative alliance through which you can pay homage to your cherished pieces and the memories that accompany them.
Hands-on with Manifold
Ceramics Study Room
19.00, 19.30, 20.00, 20.30 & 21.00
Duration 20 minutes
Step into a real ceramic studio and make your very own piece of tableware. The artists from Studio Manifold will demonstrate clay techniques and talk you through this hands-on workshop. 'Coil' a cup, 'slab-build' a saucer, or 'pinch' a sugar bowl. Then walk away with your finished object!
Ceramics Study Room
19.00, 19.30, 20.00, 20.30 & 21.00
Duration 20 minutes
Step into a real ceramic studio and make your very own piece of tableware. The artists from Studio Manifold will demonstrate clay techniques and talk you through this hands-on workshop. 'Coil' a cup, 'slab-build' a saucer, or 'pinch' a sugar bowl. Then walk away with your finished object!
The Art of Dining
Ceramics Study Room
19.00-19.30, 20.00-20.30 & 21.00-21.30
Join The Art of Dining in the officer's mess for a WWII inspired pudding. The London based pop-up restaurant is offering a unique dining experience. You are invited to a sit down tasting complete with art, music and props. Menu: Earl grey infused cream, with chocolate and caraway bread and butter pudding (contains dairy, wheat and may contain traces of nuts).
Tickets are free and available from the Information Desk in the Grand Entrance from 18.30
Ceramics Study Room
19.00-19.30, 20.00-20.30 & 21.00-21.30
Join The Art of Dining in the officer's mess for a WWII inspired pudding. The London based pop-up restaurant is offering a unique dining experience. You are invited to a sit down tasting complete with art, music and props. Menu: Earl grey infused cream, with chocolate and caraway bread and butter pudding (contains dairy, wheat and may contain traces of nuts).
Tickets are free and available from the Information Desk in the Grand Entrance from 18.30
Tea Tasting with 1600
Sackler Centre, Art Studio
18.45, 19.30, 20.15 & 21.00
Peter Ting and Timothy d’Offay, renowned British ceramicist and tea-smith, joined forces two years ago to design 3-cup shapes to enhance the drinking experience of green, black and fragrant teas. Learn from the best with this workshop on the preparation, serving and savouring of Britain’s favourite beverage.
Sackler Centre, Art Studio
18.45, 19.30, 20.15 & 21.00
Peter Ting and Timothy d’Offay, renowned British ceramicist and tea-smith, joined forces two years ago to design 3-cup shapes to enhance the drinking experience of green, black and fragrant teas. Learn from the best with this workshop on the preparation, serving and savouring of Britain’s favourite beverage.
Utensil making with Ndidi Ekubia
Sackler Centre, Design Studio
19.00-20.00 & 20.15-21.15
Discover the fine art of silversmithing and fashion your own bespoke spoon with silversmith Ndidi Ekubia.
Places limited to 20, first 10 admitted 18.45. Second 10 admitted 20.10. Tickets free and available from the Information Desk in the Grand Entrance from 18.30.
Sackler Centre, Design Studio
19.00-20.00 & 20.15-21.15
Discover the fine art of silversmithing and fashion your own bespoke spoon with silversmith Ndidi Ekubia.
Places limited to 20, first 10 admitted 18.45. Second 10 admitted 20.10. Tickets free and available from the Information Desk in the Grand Entrance from 18.30.
Ceramic pattern workshop
Sackler Centre, Lunchroom 1
18.30-21.15
Have you ever wanted to create your own ceramics pattern? Join emerging ceramics designer Bethan Lloyd Worthington in a paper-based design workshop. Enter our competition and the 5 best designs will be printed on ceramic and sent to the winners.
Winners announced in the Grand Entrance at 21.30
Sackler Centre, Lunchroom 1
18.30-21.15
Have you ever wanted to create your own ceramics pattern? Join emerging ceramics designer Bethan Lloyd Worthington in a paper-based design workshop. Enter our competition and the 5 best designs will be printed on ceramic and sent to the winners.
Winners announced in the Grand Entrance at 21.30
DEMONSTRATIONS
Louisa Taylor
Resident Ceramic Studio
20.00-20.40
Visit the V&A Residency Studio to meet Ceramicist in Residence, Louisa Taylor. Find out about her research, creative practice and work in progress.
Ceramic residency supported by John & Catherine Armitage and William & Valerie Brake
Resident Ceramic Studio
20.00-20.40
Visit the V&A Residency Studio to meet Ceramicist in Residence, Louisa Taylor. Find out about her research, creative practice and work in progress.
Ceramic residency supported by John & Catherine Armitage and William & Valerie Brake
Ceramics Prototypes by Denby Pottery
Sackler Centre Reception
18.30-21.30
With almost 200 years of experience, join Denby’s Design Team for a demonstration of their design processes and manufacturing techniques with an exclusive look at recent prototypes.
Sackler Centre Reception
18.30-21.30
With almost 200 years of experience, join Denby’s Design Team for a demonstration of their design processes and manufacturing techniques with an exclusive look at recent prototypes.
How to Lay the Perfect Table
Sackler Centre, Seminar Room 1
20.00-20.30
No tableware event would be complete without a discerningly laid table. Peter Ting traces the history of our table settings with an attention to detail that is nothing short of perfection.
We would politely ask patrons to remain for the duration of the performance.
Sackler Centre, Seminar Room 1
20.00-20.30
No tableware event would be complete without a discerningly laid table. Peter Ting traces the history of our table settings with an attention to detail that is nothing short of perfection.
We would politely ask patrons to remain for the duration of the performance.
TALKS
Emma Bridgewater and Matthew Rice
Sackler Centre, Hochhauser Auditorium
20.30-21.15
The leading design partners behind Emma Bridgewater Ltd discuss their shared passions, collaborative processes and personal insights. This talk will reveal their commitment to pottery and British manufacture with humour and family anecdotes.
Sackler Centre, Hochhauser Auditorium
20.30-21.15
The leading design partners behind Emma Bridgewater Ltd discuss their shared passions, collaborative processes and personal insights. This talk will reveal their commitment to pottery and British manufacture with humour and family anecdotes.
A History of Dining: walking tour
Meet at the Meeting Point, Grand Entrance
19.30-20.10
Join the V&A’s Padgett and Braham Curator Ann Eatwell for a guided tour of dining cultures through the ages, highlighting ceramics, glass and utensils in the Museum’s extensive collections.
Sensible footwear recommended. Please let the tour guide know if you need extra assistance.
Meet at the Meeting Point, Grand Entrance
19.30-20.10
Join the V&A’s Padgett and Braham Curator Ann Eatwell for a guided tour of dining cultures through the ages, highlighting ceramics, glass and utensils in the Museum’s extensive collections.
Sensible footwear recommended. Please let the tour guide know if you need extra assistance.
Queensberry Hunt in conversation
Ceramics Galleries, meet at the Information Desk in the Grand Entrance
19.30-20.10
Martin Hunt and David Queensberry, specialists in the design of tableware and household ceramics, will be in conversation with Alun Graves, V&A Curator of Ceramics. Topics covered will include their unique synthesis of tradition and innovation, craft and technology, beauty and utility.
Ceramics Galleries, meet at the Information Desk in the Grand Entrance
19.30-20.10
Martin Hunt and David Queensberry, specialists in the design of tableware and household ceramics, will be in conversation with Alun Graves, V&A Curator of Ceramics. Topics covered will include their unique synthesis of tradition and innovation, craft and technology, beauty and utility.
Prize Draw
Guess how many regular cups of tea would fill the giant Queensberry Hunt tea cup in Gallery 140. The winner will be announced and a prize awarded in the Grand Entrance at 21.30
Guess how many regular cups of tea would fill the giant Queensberry Hunt tea cup in Gallery 140. The winner will be announced and a prize awarded in the Grand Entrance at 21.30
