Rooted: Make Together

Come along for a family day to make, imagine and explore stories inspired by South Asian craft and creativity.

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • Saturday, 13 February 2027

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • Families

    Families, ages 5+

  • Free event

Join us for a day of free workshops. The programme includes:

South Asian Storytelling 
Drop in, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 (storytelling lasts approximately 45 minutes)
Raphael Gallery
Join us to discover wonderful stories from South Asia, exploring celebration, music and nature. Come ready to listen, imagine and create together.

Fabric lotus making
Drop in, Learning Center
Create your own wearable fabric lotuses using recycled sari materials and textiles with Sapna Patel

Sari Stories: Create your own pattern
Drop in, Digital Studio, Learning Center
Join artist Roopa Basu to discover the stunning motifs of Baluchari saris in the V&A Collection, and uncover the stories they tell. Together you will experiment with playful design techniques to create your own story which you can take home with you.

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.
   
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.
 
This visual story provides images and information to help you plan and prepare for your visit to the museum V&A South Kensington visual story.

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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