The Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture

Events at The Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture

• David Heathcote: Making Public Histories

  Lecture

  18 Mar 2010 to 18 Mar 2010

  David Heathcote is a design historian, writer, curator and broadcaster. In this lecture he will discuss the ways in which the requirements of different media - whether exhibitions, television programmes or publications - shape the ways that history can be told. History is almost invariably something that we gain understanding of through its articulation in the public domain. Most historians, however, are woefully unprepared for the work necessary to convert their research into something that the public can read, listen to or view. Historians rarely suspect, when venturing from the quiet world of the University into the realm of public history, that what awaits them is a vast array of good reasons as to why what they want to state cannot be conveyed as they propose. From the length of lines and legal constraints on seemingly innocent material to the necessity for the historian to appear naked before the audience to tell the story, the public realm has much in common with the gladiatorial arena.

• Exploring Interiors: Decoration of the Home 1900-1960

  Exhibition

  Recurring event

  Exploring Interiors asks what our living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens were like in the first half of the twentieth century, and why. The displays show fabrics and wallpapers, from expensive designs in the most up to date styles to cheaper, popular patterns for the mass market. They offer a taste of the sort of choices that were available at the time. Catalogues give a glimpse of the fixtures and fittings, the furniture and furnishings that could be bought in the shops. Advertisements and magazines highlight the newest household equipment and reveal changing attitudes to the home and domestic life. But, at the same time, Exploring Interiors uses the evocative evidence of photographs and personal commentary to find out what people's homes were really like. And, more often than not, they were very different from the impression given by advertisements, catalogues and magazines.

• Figurative Sculpture 3D Modelling from Life

  Workshop

  31 Jul 2010 to 7 Aug 2010

  Following the success of last year's 3D Portrait Head course, we are offering an opportunity to learn the techniques of modelling the human form in clay. Working from a life model, you will be guided through the sculptural process of building the figure, closely observing form and spatial relationships and also learning different ways of working with the material. An experienced professional sculptor will be leading the workshops. Suitable for beginners as well as for those with experience. This is an interesting and exciting chance to explore your creativity.

• Japanese Woodblock Printing

  Workshop

  15 May 2010 to 15 May 2010

  This workshop introduces Japanese wood block printing to those with some or little experience of printmaking. You will be shown the basic technique of black and white printing using traditional Japanese materials and techniques. This workshop is led by Hiroko Imada, a printmaker, painter and installation artist. Hiroko has been a member of ACAVA Palace Wharf Studio in Hammersmith since 1999. She is a member of the Japan Artists Association and International Association of Art. Hiroko studied at the Tokyo University of Art & Design and at the Slade School of Fine Art in London. Since graduation, Hiroko has exhibited widely in the UK and Japan. Her innovative work in paper and printmaking draws on both Western and Japanese traditions. Visual references for the workshop will be from MoDA's Japantastic exhibition. All materials will be provided but please bring an apron or old shirt.