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WONDERLAND: a seminar hosted by the Geffrye Museum and organised by museumaker

Prototype for Kei Ito's installation in the Geffrye's front garden

• Thursday 23 September, 1.15 – 4.30pm

A networking seminar to consider how historic gardens and outdoor settings can be animated by the work of contemporary practitioners. This event complements 'Sitting the Light Fantastic', the specially commissioned light installation by Kei Ito which will be on display in the front gardens from 16 September.

Chair: Christine Lalumia, Deputy Director, Geffrye Museum

Speakers:

• Judith King, producer of Extraordinary Measures, on show at Belsay Hall
• Subhas Kandasamy, Carpenters Workshop Gallery, producer, with Sotheby's, of this summer's intervention at Sudeley Castle
• Danielle Arnaud/Jordan Kaplan, Parabola Trust, producers of the Tatton Park Biennale for the National Trust

Tickets free, booking essential. Further details from Susie O’Reilly: info@museumaker.com or by phone 07711 502 334

Story of London Family Day

• Saturday 2 October, 10.30am - 4.00pm

A family day for children of all ages exploring how London's past could inspire future weird and wonderful eco homes and gardens. Includes craft activities, storytelling and more.

Free admission. Workshop places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis 30 minutes in advance. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.

Evening Debate: Lessons Learnt - London's Past = Greener Future?

• Thursday 7 October, 7.00 - 9.00pm

A thought-provoking evening exploring how London's past could inspire ideas and models for Londoners today in our attempts to make our homes and gardens 'greener'.

Tickets £5 including a glass of wine. Places must be booked in advance. Please contact our Bookings and Information Officer on 020 7749 6024 or by email: bookings@geffrye-museum.org.uk

Adult Workshop: De-light-ful Accessories

Dress designed by Kei Ito

• Saturday 6 November, 10.30am - 4.30pm. 

A workshop led by Kei Ito in which participants will work with fibre optic wire to customize clothes and make accessories such as brooches and bags.

Tickets £30 (includes all materials but not lunch/refreshments)