Talks, courses and workshops

Join Design Museum Director Tim Marlow in conversation with writer and broadcaster Robert Elms to discuss his new book 'Blitz: The Club that Created the 80s'. Discover how the legendary London nightclub sparked the New Romantic movement and shaped a decade of fashion, music, and design. Book signing to follow.

Join photographer Valérie Sadoun to explore her work in architecture, design and storytelling, in conversation with curator Johanna Agerman Ross.

Inspired by the handmade puppets in Wes Anderson’s films and by Christmas decorations, create your own felted figure in this hands-on workshop. Moving away from ready-made kits, you’ll design and make your own figure using wool and scrap fabrics.

Join designer Bethan Laura Wood as she guides you in creating swaying festive streamers from laminated paper pieces, inspired by seaweed and kites. Cut, twist, and assemble your own design pieces and discover how the studio collaborates with manufacturers to bring imaginative concepts to life.

Join us for a Relaxed Opening of 'Wes Anderson: The Archives' on Wed 21 January 2026, suitable for people who might find visiting museums overwhelming. A limited number of tickets will be offered, along with tactile materials and sensory maps.

Explore typographic poster design in this hands-on workshop inspired by the work of artist Harland Miller. Learn design principles and typography fundamentals, work on a digital design using Adobe Photoshop, and then transform it into a unique typographical collage.

Join us for a Friday night life drawing session celebrating the fashion of the Blitz Club in the 80s.

Explore the boundaries of fashion pattern cutting through the lens of architecture, sculpture, and industrial design in this workshop with Timothy O’Sullivan.

Join us for a group tour of highlights of the exhibition Wes Anderson: The Archives for D/deaf visitors who use British Sign Language and their companions.

Join us for a group tour of highlights of the exhibition Wes Anderson: The Archives for blind and visually-impaired visitors and their companions.

Our vibrant and engaging workshops encourage students to explore design through experiential learning, supporting students to gain new perspectives on the role of designers and the impact of design in everyday life.
Suitable for Key Stages 2, 3, 4, and 5.

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