Thursday 24 May, 6.30pm
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN - SOLD OUT

In Conversation with Paula Reed
Interviewed by Grazia Style Director Paula Reed, this will be an opportunity to hear Christian Louboutin describe the creative processes and achievements featured in the long anticipated Design Museum exhibition of his work. Twitter questions will be selected for Christian to consider on the night.

Although this event is now fully booked you can still submit a question for Christian in advance to @DesignMuseum #LouboutinTalk or Tweet live in response to what he says.

In association with Grazia and Selfridges & Co

Tuesday 29 May, 6.30pm
DINNER WITH THE CURATOR

Enjoy a guided tour of the Christian Louboutin exhibition followed by a special dinner at the Blueprint Café restaurant with exhibition curator Donna Loveday. Over dinner, Donna will speak about her methods of curation and motivations behind this landmark show. Ticket includes aperitif on arrival, private viewing of Christian Louboutin, presentation by Donna Loveday, three-course dinner with coffee and service charge. Additional drinks excluded.

BOOKING
Tickets £75
T 020 7378 7031
E blueprintcafe@danddlondon.com

Sunday 3 June 10am - 5.45pm
DIAMOND JUBILEE - RIVER PAGEANT CELEBRATIONS

Where better to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee Pageant than at the Design Museum's stunning Thames-side location. The museum’s Riverside Hall will be decked out in street-party-splendour as the backdrop to your royally festive day. Following a complimentary glass of Pimms or fruit cocktail you can see the current exhibitions, take part in informal family friendly activities and enjoy the all day BBQ and bar. Further details about the Diamond Jubilee Pageant can be found thamesdiamondjubileepageant.org
• Tickets include entry to the museum, current exhibitions, access to the riverfront and one free glass of Pimms or fruit cocktail
• Food will be available to purchase from museum cafe and river terrace BBQ. It is not permitted to bring your own food and drink into the museum.
• Museum opening hours are 10am - 5.45pm

TICKETS:
Adult £50
Child (under 16) £25
Family (max 2 adults & 3 child) £150
Members £25

BOOKING
W Ticketweb (booking fee applies)
T 020 7940 8783
E tickets@designmuseum.org

Given the museum's location next to the River Thames and its proximity to the Royal Pageant, the Design Museum is required to pass on the contact details of all persons visiting the museum on Sunday 3 June to the event security company retained on behalf of the Royal Pageant prior to this day. It is likely that you will be asked to verify your identification at some form of security cordon prior to arrival at the Museum.

No access to the Design Museum or wharf area will possible on the day without current photographic ID.
Acceptable forms of ID are:
Passport
European Identity Card
British Driving Licence

Wednesday 23 May, 1 - 3pm
CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK TALK

Designing the Design Museum’s Christian Louboutin Show
Simon Stacey of Household, the London based- branded environment and retail design specialists, will describe the inspiration and approach behind designing the hottest fashion exhibition of the year.
Please note this talk is at Clerkenwell Design Week, it is FREE but to attend you must pre-register here.

Sunday 17 June, 1.30pm
GALLERY DRAWING TOUR

Free with museum entry
Study the work of Christian Louboutin closely through observational drawing in this 60-minute tour and workshop. A design specialist guides you through the show and a drawing tutor then supports you in explorative sketching. Sketch books and materials provided. Please note there is no advance booking and places are limited.

Monday 18 June, 7.30pm
SHOE DESIGNER NIGHT

Designer Night returns, bringing together over a dozen leading and emerging figures from shoe and accessory industries, to break down generational barriers and share experience. Hear makers, designers, buyers and promoters offer a piece of #sounddesignadvice and quiz them yourself in an informal networking session. If you would like to volunteer as one of the experienced advice givers, email michael@designmuseum.org with 'Shoe Designer Night' in the subject line.

Booking
Tickets £15 / £7.50 for members
T 020 7940 8783
E tickets@designmuseum.org
W Ticketweb (booking fee applies)

Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 June, 7.30pm
SHOES - THIS IS HOW THEY'RE MADE

Learn about the creative and technical processes behind contemporary shoe making in this three-part series. The first evening features a private tour of the Christian Louboutin exhibition led by curator Donna Loveday, while the following two demonstration-based sessions include exclusive visits to the East London workshops of men’s shoe maker Sebastian Tarek and ladies’ shoe designer Chau Har Lee.

Booking
Tickets £40 / £20 for members
Includes all three sessions from 7.30pm - 9.30pm
T 020 7940 8783
E tickets@designmuseum.org
W Ticketweb (booking fee applies)

#FONTSUNDAY

Every Sunday on Twitter @designmuseum from noon (London, BST)
Your way of expressing a love of fonts with like-minded people around the world. With a different guest and theme each week, rise to the challenge of posting #FontSunday.
See a selection of #FontSunday images from previous weeks kindly collated by @FontPicker.