This is a series of workshops looking at objects in the V&A through the lens of water. Led by Palestinian artist Jumana Emil Abboud, a group will use collective storytelling to explore water, heritage, and imagination within the museum. The writing of the stories will culminate in a performance at a V&A Friday Late during London Design Festival on 19 September 2025.

We are looking for people who meet the following criteria:

- You are 18 or older

- You have an interest in spending time at the V&A, exploring objects, and in collaborative storytelling

You are committed to attend at least 3 sessions from June-August

You live or work in London

You have the legal right to work in the UK

We welcome applications from everyone. No experience of writing, storytelling, spoken-word or performance is necessary, and you do not need to speak English as a first language. The workshops are free. Those taking part in the performance on 19 September will be paid £13.85 per hour for their time on the day.

Come along to our taster session on Friday 13 June, 6-8pm! Learn more about the Water Diviners and get a feel for how the workshops will run. Register by emailing mailto:[email protected] - [email protected]

At the end of the taster session, you can decide whether to sign up for the rest of the workshops.

Session 1 - Friday 20 June, 6-8.30pm

Session 2 - Friday 4 July, 6-8.30pm

Session 3 - Friday 11 July, 6-8.30pm

Session 4 - Friday 18 July, 6-8.30pm

Session 5 - Friday 15 August, 6-8.30pm

Session 6 - Friday 22 August, 6-8.30pm

Session 7 - Friday 29 August, 6-8.30pm

Session 8 - Friday 12 Sept, 6-8.30pm

Rehearsal - Thursday 18 Sept

Performance - Friday 19 Sept, 6pm-10pm