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Victoria and Albert Museum

Based in London. Available to work in these Local Authorities

London. Available to work in all local authorities.

The museum is a fantastic resource for teaching and learning about creative design. It is free to visit and includes over 100 galleries displaying around 7 million objects. The collections span all aspects of art and design - including fashion, furniture, textiles, product design, craft, graphic design, digital media, architecture, photography and painting.

The V&A’s vast collections are a key resource for any teacher or student interested in creative design. As well as self-guided visits to exhibitions, galleries and Study Rooms, there is a wide ranging programme of courses, workshops and events. The Sackler Centre for arts education opening Summer 2008 will be a major resource for teaching and learning about creative design. The centre includes practical art, design and digital studios, auditorium, seminar rooms and studios for resident practitioners.

Find out more about DesignLab - the V&A's new schools initiative and Create! creative design programmes for young people: www.vam.ac.uk or call us at 0207 942 2211 to find out more.

Resources provided There are a wide range of resources about art, craft and design on the V&A's website. These can be found under Collections and in www.vam.ac.uk/schools
Resources required The Sackler Centre for arts education includes spaces for practical design workshops and events. Guidance on health, safetely and access can be given by the bookings & information office - 0207 942 2211
Experience with disabled young people We can organise some tailor made activities for disabled people.
Fees There is a charge for some events and courses. Further details can be found on the V&A's website.
Insurance Not all the artists registered with this organisation are insured. Discuss directly with organisation as necessary.
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