Go for gold.

DON’T TOUCH
Golden Spider Silk
What: A collection of the largest pieces of cloth crafted from harvested spider silk transformed into yarn.
Why: Still scared of spiders?
When: Today-5 June.
Where: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd., SW7 2RL (020 7942 2000).

READ
Word on the Water: the London Book Barge
What: The floating independent bookstore sells secondhand novels.
Why: It’s a biblioboat.
When: To 6 Feb. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Regents Canal, next to The Narrow Boat Inn, 119 Saint Peters St., N1 8PZ.

EMBELLISH
Damien Hirst Iron-On Spot
What: Turn anything you want into a masterpiece with the embroidered shapes (£10).
Why: You’re dotty.
When: You can’t afford the real thing.
Where: Online at othercriteria.com.

COLLECT
Phillips de Pury & Company Pop-Up Shop
What: Buy limited-edition prints, T-shirts, jewellery and design accessories before the temporary store closes.
Why: Artists and designers David David, Max Lamb, Martino Gamper and others.
When: To 31 Jan. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Claridge’s, 45-47 Brook St., W1K 4HR (020 7901 7901).

SHOP
WishWantWear Sample Sale
What: Up to 75 per cent off dresses by Halston Heritage, Temperley, Sass & Bide and beyond.
Why: You’re back on the party circuit.
When: Fri., 1-8 p.m.; early entry, noon.
Where: 3-4 Bywell Pl., W1T 3DN. To buy early-entry tickets (£6), go to wishwantwear.co.uk.

Photo: John Brown / Courtesy of Victoria and Albert Museum