Family Design Challenge

Get creative with materials in Open Studio

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • Saturday, 13 December 2025

  • Young V&A

    Cambridge Heath Road
    Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA
  • Open Studio, Design Gallery

  • Families

    Families, all ages

  • Free event

Family Design Challenge is an opportunity for the whole family with children of all ages to get hands-on and creative with a variety of materials. Run every second Saturday in Open Studio in the Design Gallery, please see below for dates and themes. Sessions are timed drop-in and last approximately 30mins, please note last entry is around 3.30pm.

Saturday, 11, 29, 30, 31 Octobe
D☰sign + C☺︎mmunication
Explore how shapes, symbols and objects are used to express ideas and tell stories. Taking inspiration from Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to Extinction Rebellion's hourglass logo, you will play with type and glyphs to communicate!

Saturday 13 December
Festive Decorations
Create festive decorations and accessories to bring a bit of shimmer into the home during the winter holidays.

Tuesday 30 December
Sequin Badges
Make an upcycled sequin brooch from wastepaper and sparkle your way into the new year!

Related events