the studio: events: quilts 1700-2010, v&a exhibition
Tues 8 - Fri 11 June 2010
Next year for the first time ever, the V & A has made their magnificent collection of quilts the subject of a major exhibition. This means that between March and July next year will probably be the
only chance in our life time to see some of these quilts. A treat not to be missed, so spoil yourself with a few days of quilt heaven in June 2010.
Isabel, Patricia and Ruth have taken away the stress of organising a trip to London by doing all the hard work for you. Travel, accommodation, museum visit and some meals are all included. One or two small treats – we’re keeping these as a surprise - are also included.
Loch Lomond Quilt Show will take you from Dumbarton to Kensington (and back again!) with a group of likeminded quilt aficionados, great quilts and great company, what could be better. Our accommodation will be at the Hotel Rembrandt, two minutes walk from the V & A’s door. When at the V & A, we have arranged a private talk on the Museums’ quilt collection and plenty of time to explore and enjoy the exhibition. The V & A will showcase many of the jewels of their own quilt collection along with treasures from other UK and international public and private collections around the world.
Intinerary:
Day 1 Leave Dumbarton early morning (pick-ups south of Glasgow and Penrith are possible) by coach. Regular stops on way. Arrive London late afternoon/early evening. Once settled, join us for a glass of something sparkly, followed by a three course dinner at the Hotel.
Day 2 Breakfast . Then to the V & A, for a private talk (1 hr) on the V & A’s quilt collection and the exhibition. Spend as much time as you like (up to 8.30 pm) exploring the quilt exhibition and the rest of the V & A. The hotel is so close you can even go back and put your feet up for an hour or so and come back to look at other exhibits in the V&A.
Dinner is not included – but we will make sure that no one (who doesn’t choose to) eats alone, by recommending a couple of local restaurants.
You could even book tickets for a show in the West End!
Day 3 Breakfast. A whole day to explore Knightsbridge, Harrods, Fulham Road or even back to
the V & A.
Optional Outing (cost tba): Come to Kew with us, Kew Gardens, Kew Palace and the fabulous new gallery for Botanical Illustration......and maybe another stop on our way there. Coach travel included. Evening meal not included – but as above.
Day 4 Breakfast. Back on our coach to start the journey north, via York. A visit to the Quilters’ Guild Museum in York. Then homewards, we will drop you off where we picked you up.
Cost: For the trip as outlined above, including travel, shared accommodation (single supplement applicable), meals listed, tickets to museums etc. Does not include all meals, optional outing and spending money. £450.
Deposit of £100 required at time of booking, payment by installment available – contact Isabel on admin@lochlomondquiltshow.com
Click here for exhibition information www.vam.ac.uk
the Studio: is part of The Loch Lomond Quilt Show Limited registered in Scotland no: 123456 | Registered office: