EVENT DETAILS
Workshop
18 May 2025, 10:00 - 16:00VENUE INFORMATION
The Courtauld
Somerset House, The Strand
WC2R 0RN
The Tutu: Workshop
BOOKING INFORMATION
£30.00
Join The Courtauld and learn from Anna Maria of Tutu Maker Studio about the history of the tutu, how it’s constructed and get a chance to practise some of the techniques involved yourself. This practical workshop is inspired by the art historical research of the works on display.
About
The Courtauld is custodian to a number of artworks that capture the beauty of theatrical costumes — works in particular by Edgar Degas, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Auguste Rodin. The Oskar Reinhart collection also contains striking representations of performers and their costumes.
To celebrate London Craft Week and their temporary exhibition, ‘The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Goya to Impressionism. Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection’, The Courtauld is hosting a special tutu-making demonstration and workshop.
Join the team and learn from Anna Maria of Tutu Maker Studio about the history of the tutu, how it’s constructed and get a chance to practise some of the techniques involved yourself. This practical workshop is inspired by the art historical research of the works on display.
The event includes access to ‘The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Goya to Impressionism. Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection’ and the main Courtauld collection.
Materials and equipment are provided.
Participants must be 12 years or above. Please note anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
