Tidal Textiles: A Queer Costuming Lab

Fri Jan 23 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

National Maritime Museum | London

RMG
Publisher/HostRMG
Tidal Textiles: A Queer Costuming Lab
Advertisement
Get your costume ready for Fierce Queens 2026 with Bold Mellon Collective!
About this Event

In this hands-on costume workshop, explore how design tells a story - through texture, colour, and character. Gather inspiration from the museum’s collections, then reimagine discarded fabrics and plastics into bold creations inspired by maritime and queer histories.

Experiment with surface manipulation techniques such as appliqué and pleating with sustainable, DIY flair as you craft a unique accessory to elevate your Fierce Queens look.

No prior experience necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fabrics, costume pieces and idea drafts. Out-of-the-box upcycling options are also welcome.

These workshops are FREE to attend, but booking is required as we have limited spaces available. If you have any access requirements, please contact [email protected]

Fierce Queens is a queer takeover of the Queen's House, Greenwich, to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. Find out more here: Fierce Queens: LGBTQ+ History Month Events London

Facilitated by: Amy-Rose Edlyn, Emilia Nurmukhamet and Annie Dearnley of Bold Mellon Collective CIC

This is a two-part series on Friday 23rd Jan and Saturday 24th Jan | 1pm-4pm at the National Maritime Museum.

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 0.00

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in London

Emily's Regent's Park Walking Book Club - January - Excellent Women
Fri, 23 Jan at 12:00 pm Emily's Regent's Park Walking Book Club - January - Excellent Women

Daunt Books Marylebone

Learn Simple Self-Defence
Fri, 23 Jan at 12:00 pm Learn Simple Self-Defence

MG Osteopathy and Sports Injury Clinic, Hackney, N1

Yodomo Textile Reuse Sales January 2026
Fri, 23 Jan at 12:00 pm Yodomo Textile Reuse Sales January 2026

The Loop

East Africa Prospects 2026
Fri, 23 Jan at 12:00 pm East Africa Prospects 2026

200 Aldersgate

Sea Life London Standard Entry + Behind The Scene Tour
Fri, 23 Jan at 12:15 pm Sea Life London Standard Entry + Behind The Scene Tour

Sealife London Aquarium

Queen Mary\u2019s London Pop up
Fri, 23 Jan at 12:30 pm Queen Mary’s London Pop up

Queen Mary University of London

Yuwei Chen cello, Steven Neugarten, piano
Fri, 23 Jan at 01:10 pm Yuwei Chen cello, Steven Neugarten, piano

St James's Church, Piccadilly

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Fri, 23 Jan at 02:00 pm A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare's Globe

Create a Vision Board with Aicha Sonni - (2-hour workshop)
Fri, 23 Jan at 02:00 pm Create a Vision Board with Aicha Sonni - (2-hour workshop)

Chelsea Library

Welcome Social-January 2026  cohort!
Fri, 23 Jan at 02:00 pm Welcome Social-January 2026 cohort!

Drapers Bar & Kitchen

Women's Transformation Workshop to pause, reflect, learn, and share
Fri, 23 Jan at 02:00 pm Women's Transformation Workshop to pause, reflect, learn, and share

The RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce)

Working With Wool: a British textile heritage
Fri, 23 Jan at 02:00 pm Working With Wool: a British textile heritage

Istituto Marangoni London

London is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore London Events