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Young V&A October Half Term
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Family Design Challenge, October Half Term
Take on a Family Design Challenge in Open Studio
Take on a Family Design Challenge in Open Studio, where you and your children problem-solve, design and make together. You'll respond to a creative brief set by a designer, explore inspiring objects from Young V&A, and get hands-on with a range of materials and tools with the support of our creative facilitators. At the end, you can take your creation home or choose to display it in Open Studio.
29 – 30 Oct, Bird Housing Models, inspired by Designer in The Shed 'Christie Swallow'
31 Oct – Halloween Special 'Goodies & Baddies' Supported by Mattel.
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- This free workshop is open to families with children aged up to 14 and is most suitable for children aged 5-14.
- Drop in anytime between 12.00 and 16.00, with last entry at 15.30.
- On busier days, sessions may run as six timed 30-minute workshops between 12.00 and 16.00. Queuing opens 10 minutes before each session: 12.00, 12.40, 13.20, 14.00, 14.40 and 15.20.
- We can welcome up to 50 participants, including children, young people and grown-ups across our tables and soft seating areas.
Access Information
- Our visual story shows what to expect when visiting Young V&A and how to access our spaces. Please visit our Access page for more information.
- This is a family event, children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the workshop.
- We offer a range of materials, tools and ways to take part, so children and young people can explore and create in a way that works best for them.
- Ear defenders are available from reception and in Open Studio.
- Activities are mainly table-based, with tables at different heights and a variety of seating options, including a carpeted area.
- We know that visiting a museum as a family requires lots of planning. If you'd like more information before your visit, or would like to let us know about your child's access needs, please email yvalearningevent@vam.ac.uk.
- On the day, our friendly team will be happy to help. Please speak to us if there is anything we can do to make your visit more comfortable.
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