Essential Information

Type Workshops
Location
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Date and Times First Saturday of every month | 10:30am-12:00pm
Prices Free (+£1 booking fee)

Ever wondered how to keep your silver shining or how to mount a picture? Join us at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre as we build a community of makers and menders!

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This is a monthly club for all generations to come together, share skills and learn more about museum conservation and collections.

Our fantastic facilitators will lead the sessions, showcasing a new specific skill or technique which could be used to look after your own objects at home.

Come and meet like-minded peers in a friendly environment, work on exciting team and individual projects, and learn new skills from each other.

Workshops last for 90 minutes and feature activities and demonstrations. Refreshments are included.

Upcoming themes and skills

Sew Your Story: Design a Personal Flag from Upcycled Materials

Saturday 5 October 2024 | 10.30am - 12pm

mperial Chinese naval ensign, 1866-1888 pattern. The flag is triangular, double sided, made of yellow silk, with a cotton hoist and machine sewn. It is hand embroidered with a blue dragon with five toes and a red sun disc

Join textile artist Alice Burnhope to create your very own House Flag out of upcycled textiles. Within this workshop, you’ll be able to visually translate your identity into a colourful flag through exploring your heritage and passions. We will take inspiration from Imperial Chinese naval ensign and Burgee of the Pirate Yacht Club flag. Bring your creative juices to create a visual impactful flag

For this session all supplie are provided however you are welcome to bring photos, materials that represents you. 

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Important information

Who is the club suitable for?

This club is suitable for ages 7 and above. 

All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Do I need to have crafting experience to take part?

No experience is necessary—beginners and experts alike are welcome

Is the club free to attend?

 Please note the event is free but there is a booking fee of £1.00. 

Where will the sessions take place?

Sessions will be held in the learning space at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.

Getting to The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is a quick, easy journey from central London by rail or via local bus services.

Address: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Road, Kidbrooke, SE3 9QS

By train: You can reach us from central London via direct routes by Cannon Street, London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria. Our nearest station is Kidbrooke which is only a 5 minute walk away.

By bus: The following buses stop near the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre: 178, B16, 286, 132

By car: There is limited parking space in our car park but we will prioritise parking for visitors with disabilities. Please pre-book, otherwise we cannot guarantee a place. E-mail: ppmcc@rmg.co.uk 

Getting to Royal Museums Greenwich

What’s On

See more events at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.

Open Waves sessions
Workshops | Museum Lates

Open Waves sessions

Open Waves is a unique and free 12-week wellbeing session series for participants aged 25-45 from African Caribbean communities, led by audiovisual artist and live looping specialist Jasmine Kahlia
16 October - 18 December 2024
Free
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Behind the scenes tours
Talks and tours

Behind the scenes tours

Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours
Second and fourth Thursday of every month (see page for details) | 1.30pm
Adults: £16 | Members: £12
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
The Optimism Sessions
Workshops

The Optimism Sessions

Join us for 'The Optimism Sessions', a 12-week creative wellbeing programme for those from a global majority background, aged 18 - 24. Participants will explore art, play, and reflection to rethink how they can positively impact the world.
Thursday 17 October - Thursday 19 December 2024 and two additional session on Saturday 26 October and 9 November
Free
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
SENsory Social Club
Family fun

SENsory Social Club

Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
Friday during term time | 11am (Online session) or 1pm (Onsite session)
Pay what you can
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Saturday Super Store Tours
Talks and tours

Saturday Super Store Tours

Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Saturdays at 1.30pm
£12
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
BSL Tour: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Talks and tours | BSL tours

BSL Tour: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of our state-of-the-art conservation and storage facility
Thursday 24 October 2024 | 1.30pm-2.30pm - This tour is now fully booked
Free
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Coder Dojo
Workshops

Coder Dojo

Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic experiments in response
First Saturday of the month (unless stated otherwise below)
Free
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Objects in Focus
Talks and tours | Member events

Objects in Focus

Visit our collection centre to get up close with an iconic object from our collection
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | 10.30am-11.30am
Free for Members – sold out
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Delve Deeper: Specialist tours
Talks and tours | Museum Lates

Delve Deeper: Specialist tours

Delve deeper into Royal Museums Greenwich's collection on our specialist tours of the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for over 18s.
Thursday 5 December | 7-8.30pm
£20 Adults
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Come behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art conservation studio