Families and young people

Enjoy a day of hands-on making and creative discovery, inspired by the cinematic worlds of Wes Anderson and Thames & Hudson’s Mini Artists series. Activities are designed for ages 5 to 11, though all family members are welcome to join.

Combining observational drawing with zine-making, and inspired by film director Wes Anderson’s visual storytelling, children will learn how to capture details through live sketching and build a visual narrative on a zine or concertina book.

This hands-on workshop for young people introduces the meticulous world of film director Wes Anderson through stop-motion animation, using clay to design puppets, build sets, and create original stories.

Inspired by the fascinating stop motion films of director Wes Anderson, children will create characters, shape clay models, and animate their own stories.

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In this workshop led by illustrator Lauren Veevers, young people will learn the basics of digital illustration using Photoshop and explore principles of visual design to create their own artworks inspired by the museum’s architecture.

Inspired by sneakers and objects from our upcoming exhibition 'NIGO: From Japan with Love', young designers will create a sculptural shoe prototype using recycled and found materials, exploring how ideas from culture and everyday objects can be transformed into original design outcomes.

In this hands-on workshop, children will learn the basics of prop making with sustainable materials. Inspired by Wes Anderson’s use of stylised objects as key storytelling devices, participants will draw, collage and imagine their own fantasy props for performance.

A day of hands-on exploration for children to experiment with clay, from creating pinch pots to wheel throwing and turning, to crafting tools. They will be introduced to the tactile material of clay and its many properties.

Inspired by sneakers and designs from our latest exhibition 'NIGO: From Japan with Love', young designers will create a sculptural shoe prototype using recycled and found materials, exploring how ideas from culture and everyday objects can be transformed into original design outcomes.

In this hands-on workshop, children will learn how to transform everyday plastic bags into fusible eco-friendly fabric that can be used for all kinds of creative projects.

Using plants from the museum's garden, this workshop will introduce young people to cyanotype, a beautiful technique that uses photosensitive dye and sunlight to create blue prints on paper or fabric.

Using plants from the museum's garden, this workshop will introduce children to cyanotype, a beautiful technique that uses photosensitive dye and sunlight to create blue prints on paper or fabric.

Bring the Design Museum to you by creating and making at home.

A free exhibition introducing part of our collection, looking at the development of modern design through these three interconnected roles. Explore the free display to discover some of the designers and makers who shaped the world we live in. Great for families, school groups and design lovers.

Visiting today? Check out our printable Family Explorer Trail booklet to engage your young creatives whilst experiencing the permanent collection. Suitable for children 6-10 years old - all they need is a pencil.

The Design Museum is located on High Street Kensington.

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