Learning event Adult Workshop
Fashion Life Drawing: Blitz Club
Join us for a Friday night life drawing session celebrating the fashion of the Blitz Club in the 80s.
What to expect
This tutored fashion life drawing class will be led by 2B or Not 2B Collective and original Blitz Kid, Fiona Dealey. Fiona will be dressing and styling models in her outfits from the time, including a hat from Stephen Jones’ very first collection, a coat and other accessories that Fiona actually wore to the Blitz Club, and clothes from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama that will recreate true Blitz Kid looks.
During the session you will draw models dressed in a variety of Blitz Club outfits, learning how to illustrate a diverse range of looks. All abilities are welcome, from beginners to professional artists, illustrators and fashion enthusiasts. All materials will be provided.
'Blitz Kids' Vivienne Lynn, Boy George, Chris Sullivan, Kim Bowen, Theresa Thurmer, and a Blitz attendee, 1980. © Derek Ridgers c/o Unravel Productions
2B Or Not 2B Collective at the National Gallery. Photo: Hydar Dewachi
2B Or Not 2B Collective at the Royal Academy: Photo: Justine Trickett
Drawing workshop. Photos: Justine Trickett
Facilitators
Fiona Dealey
Fiona was an avid attendee of the Blitz Tuesday night club, whilst also studying a BA Fashion Design course at the prestigious St. Martin’s School of Art, now known as CSM. Fiona went on to run her own fashion company, before switching into an exciting career as a Costume Designer and Stylist in commercials and TV. Fiona was an advisor on the exhibition Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s.
2B Or Not 2B Collective
2B Or Not 2B Collective is a POC run art group that focuses on uplifting marginalised and underrepresented tutors and models within the art industry through accessible, fun and relaxed creative workshops. They have worked with a number of renowned institutions and brands such as National Gallery, Royal Academy, V&A, Tate, Kew Gardens, Saatchi Gallery, Selfridges, NHS, to name a few.
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Booking information
Adult: £12
Student/Concession: £11
Members*: £10
*Please note that this benefit only applies to the cardholding Member’s ticket and not those of additional guests.
• If you are not a Design Museum member and wish to visit Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s, please book your exhibition ticket here
• Hearing loops available
• Assistance dogs are welcome
• Suitable age: 18+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible, ticket-holding adult
• Individuals can purchase a maximum of 4 tickets
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Visit our Terms & Conditions page for further information.
The exhibition
Background image: Justine Trickett