CREATIVE AND CONNECTED
ISSUE 6 Welcome to the Museum of London’s Creative and Connected activity pack Our museum doors are now open! To visit you can book your free ticket in advance by visiting our website: museumoflondon.org.uk However, we understand that for many there is still uncertainty, so we will continue to provide these packs to bring joy and keep us connected. We hope you enjoy using them and we would love to hear your stories and see what you create. These packs form part of our Memories of London programme, designed for people affected by dementia. You can use this pack in the way that feels most comfortable for you. You could... • Write, draw or paint to complete the pack • Grab your own paper to use alongside the pack for your responses • Go digital and create your responses using your computer, tablet or phone LONDON’S FABULOUS FASHIONS What do fashion and music mean to you? Do you follow the latest crazes or is your style totally individual? October is Black History Month – an annual reflection on the history, achievements and contributions of Black people in the UK, so we’re exploring some of the styles and fashions of 20th century London, with a special focus on the influence of London’s black communities. This Black beauty Magazine was aimed at beauty-conscious Black women and included articles on hair and Black fashion icons.
What does ‘beauty’ mean to you? Is it found in the mirror, in nature, in loved ones or in things you enjoy doing? Write, draw or paint your ideas below.
Got a camera? Why not photograph something you find beautiful and stick it on your wall? Share your photos by emailing memories@museum oflondon.org.uk HAIR TODAY GONE TOMORROW Bought in the 1990s in Brixton, an area with a large African Caribbean community, this African Pride hair braid spray claims to soften, moisturise and condition natural and synthetic hair, making it perfect for twisting, braiding or locking. How do you like your hair to be styled? Do you use hairspray or any other products?
Design your own London hairstyle. You could use materials or collage, pencils, pens or paint. We’ve provided some ideas of iconic hairstyles for inspiration.
Mohican
Quiff
Dreadlocks
Braids
Back comb
Afro
Beehive
Perm SENSORY CREATIVITY What sprays, perfumes, shampoos or creams do you have at home? What do they smell like? How do they feel when they’re rubbed into your skin or hair?
Have some fun and make an artwork with shaving foam. Tray
What you need...
Shaving foam
Food dye
Paint brush or stick
How to do it • Mix a few drops of food colouring into the shaving foam. • Draw patterns or pictures in the foam with the paint brush or stick in the tray. • Experiment by mixing the colours. What can you make? CATWALK The clothes we wear can say a lot about us. The iconic 1960s mini skirt, for example, was often associated with rebellion and developing youth cultures in some London communities.
Did you know? The ‘invention’ of the short skirt is often attributed to Mary Quant, but other designers, such as André Courrèges, were shortening hemlines at the same time.
Let’s see your most vibrant outfit! Dress up in your most colourful clothes. What do you think of this purple suede mini skirt? Bright, bold colours were How do all the rage in the 60s and were frequently seen on they make London’s catwalks. you feel? As a young person, did you ever create your own unique style or follow any trends? Where Do you have a photo from would you when you were a teenager? usually wear them? If you’re in a group setting, why not organise your own catwalk show? Share your photos by emailing [email protected]
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Have you ever listened to Bank of loudspeakers at Notting Hill Carnival, 1994 © Peter Marshall dub music? Give it a try! 1. Grab a pencil and paper 2. Switch on some music and close your eyes. 3. Put the pencil to the paper and listen closely. 4. Move your pencil to the rhythm, drawing what you hear. 5. When the music has finished, look at your paper. How does it look? You’ve made a visual artwork from a sound! Repeat this with another music genre. How does classical or pop music compare to the sound of dub? LONDON LIVES We are creating a series of podcasts called ‘London Lives’, inspired by different objects from our collection and the lived experiences of Londoners. Our next podcast is all about Londoners’ working lives and is inspired by this IBM electric typewriter. After being introduced in the 1930s, the electric typewriter enabled office work to be completed quickly and neatly. What jobs have you, your family or friends done? Perhaps you were a typist? Or were you a nurse, soldier, ticket collector or hairdresser?
Every story is one worth telling. So, if you’d like to share yours and have it included on our website or in our next podcast, email [email protected] or call 07780 504506 and we will get in touch to find out more. Listen to previous podcasts at museumoflondon.org.uk/memories Time For a Cuppa Why not join us for our live, online session on Thursday 5 November, 10.30-11.30am? We will be joined by Mara the storyteller, an artist of dual Kenyan and Scottish cultural heritage as we explore objects from London’s past in this relaxed session.
To take part please register by: Emailing [email protected] OR Calling 07780 504506 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm (standard network rates apply)