Maharaja Splendour of India's Royal Courts – V&A
Best Holiday Events – Art, Dress Making, Tours, Music and Films
Nov 9, 2009
Maharaja – the Splendour of India's Royal Courts is a vibrant exhibition exploring the history and culture of India's royal families. There will be film shows, a special display of work by children as well as free art activities for families during the Christmas holidays. To make the show more accessible to disabled visitors and their families the V&A is also offering touch tours and British Sign Language interpreted tours.
Unless otherwise stated pre-booking on all events is essential as places are limited.
V&A Workshops for Adults
Short Course: The Splendour of India's Royal Courts: Indian Miniatures
Course members, guided by Indian miniaturist Hayley Brown, will be taught to draw and paint using traditional techniques such as colour filling and miniature shading. There will be an introduction to the history of Indian miniature painting, demonstrations and a visit to the exhibition. This workshop is suitable for beginners but some painting experience would be an advantage.
- Tuesdays, 10th November - 15th December 2009. Art Studio, Sackler Centre, 18.30-21.00. £230, no concessions, price includes materials.
The Sky Below - A Film by Sarah Singh
This award-winning film about the Partition of India communicates is message through the music, language and people from both sides of the India-Pakistan border. Sarah Singh will be available to discuss the film after the screening.
- Sunday 15th November 2009, Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre, 11.00-12.45, £4, no concessions.
Workshop: Indian Style: Dressing Without Seams
Fashion designer Julianna Sissons will teach workshop members how to create garments cut from a single piece of cloth and wrapped around the body to create seam-free tops or skirts.
- Monday 30th November & Tuesday 1st December 2009. Art Studio, Sackler Centre, 10.30-16.30, £120, no concessions price includes materials.
BSL Interpreted Tour at V&A
This will be an afternoon of Indian-inspired comedy. A British Sign Language interpreted introduction to the exhibition will be lead by comedian Jeff Mirza.
- Wednesday 2nd December 2009. Meeting Point, Grand Entrance, 14.30-16.30. Free of charge.
Touch Tours at the V&A
Especially for visually impaired visitors, a food tasting session will be followed by a touch tour of the exhibition.
- Tuesday 8th December 2009. Meeting point, Grand Entrance, 16.30-18.30. Free of charge.
Music from the Courts of the Maharaja of Rajasthan
- Friday 18th December 2009, Lecture Theatre, 19.00-20.30, £8, concessions £6.
Music once heard in India’s royal courts will be performed by the Dagars, a family of musicians, who were, before Partition in 1947, regular performers in the courts of the maharajas of Rajasthan. The event will include a discussion and readings.
Free Art Fun – Events for Families
Splendour and Sparkle – Holiday activities for families will include the chance to look around the museum and explore Indian royal treasures. Visitors will be encouraged to create their own jewelled sari and turban accessories inspired by the colours, shapes and patterns encountered in the displays.
- Monday 28th December 2009 to Friday 1st January 2010. Lunchroom, Sackler Centre. 10.30-12.30 and 14.00-17.00. Free drop-in session, no pre-booking required.
Action for Children Display
Art Matters: The Maharaja's Procession
- Until Sunday 10th January 2010. Gallery 17A, Free drop-in event, no pre-booking required.
Art Matters is a joint collaboration between the V&A, the children’s charity Action for Children, and professional services firm Ernst & Young, sponsors of the V&A’s exhibition. Children across the country have been involved in a series of workshops to recreate ‘The Maharaja's Procession’, the focal point of the exhibition Maharaja – the Splendour of India’s Royal Courts. The results of their efforts are on display in this exhibition.
- Indian History at V&A Museum outlines more events at the V&A Museum.
- Maharaja – the Splendour of the Royal Courts of India will be on view until 17th January 2010. Further information about the exhibition and related events can be obtained from the V&A Museum.
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