Make It: Accessories

Looking for something to do on the weekend? Join Make its for hands-on, family-friendly activities, inspired by the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. 

Come along to this Make it to design and make a futuristic necklace or bracelet inspired by nature and the Schiaparelli exhibition.
 
Led by artist Cadi Williams, explore patterns within algae forms to shape your accessory. Design your accessory thinking about symmetry. Then get making! To make your designs, you’ll work with biomaterials which are natural materials made from things like plants and fungi such as leather made from fruit!

Come along to learn some new skills and to pick up a new hobby as a family. Let your child take the lead but work together as a family to explore designing and creating. 

Your family will come away with knowledge about designing accessories inspired by nature, skills to work with symmetry and biomaterials. You'll also go home with your bespoke accessory to show off to all your friends.

No previous experience is necessary, just come along and join in! 

All materials will be provided, all sourced sustainably. 

Click here to find out more about Cadi Williams

The 10:30 workshop is recommended for ages 5-7; 13:00 is recommended for ages 8-10 and 15:00 is recommended for 11-13. Each workshop is 90 minutes long.

Tickets are £20 minimum for one adult and child pair. Children must be always accompanied by an adult. 

Please note that adults will be able to attend only if they've booked a child ticket too. 

This is a families event for adults to take part in with their children; no child can be left unattended. 

Please double-check that you are available for an event before booking tickets, we only offer refunds in exceptional circumstances. If the V&A needs to cancel the event due to an emergency, or for any reason beyond the control of the V&A, we will reschedule your booking for a later date. If it’s not possible to reschedule your booking, we will offer a full refund.

Visit Essentials and Accessibility 
Food and drinks - Children's meal deals and highchairs are available in our cafés. Packed lunches can be eaten in the Lunchroom or John Madejski Garden.
 
Breastfeeding & Baby Changing - Breastfeeding is welcome throughout the V&A. Quiet spaces are available for those who prefer privacy. Baby changing facilities are available in most toilets.
 
Buggy Park - There are main buggy park areas near Cromwell Road entrance and the cloakroom near Exhibition Road entrance. Ask a member of staff to direct you to a buggy park.
 
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The Museum is accessible and step-free. Please find further information by clicking here.

Ear defenders - ear defenders are available to pick up from the Learning Centre Desk.

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If you have any further questions, please email the families team on families@vam.ac.uk.