Talks, courses and workshops

Each month, and during school holidays, the Design Museum holds a drop-in activity for families inspired by the museum and its exhibitions. These informal sessions focus on light-touch design and making activities for families with children aged 5–11.

This three-part course uncovers the basics needed to develop a successful website for your creative start-up.

Four ground-breaking designers debate how and why social impact should be an integral focus in material design today.

Join a conversation with Beatrice Galilee, Guest Curator of Beazley Designs of the Year 2019, and the exhibition's designers Zak Kyes (Director, Zak Group) and Pernilla Ohrstedt (Director, Pernilla Ohrstedt Studio).

Explore the hidden histories of London and the narratives behind discarded objects in this hands-on workshop.

Calling all space explorers! Have you got what it takes to move to Mars? What will you need and what will it look like?

Make your own decorations and wrapping paper to paint, print and stitch your way into the festive winter holidays.

Experience an afternoon of immersive theatre and explore alternative visions of what life on Mars might be like.

Experts in the fields of art and design discuss the latest innovations in inclusive design with a focus on disability at this panel on UN Day for Persons with Disabilities.

Explore how designers are working to benefit the planet in this talk especially for university students and early-career practitioners.

A free drop-in evening of drawing throughout the museum on the first Friday of the month. Led by artist Tom Spooner, the event will begin with a short presentation on his work and approach to illustration.

Create your own set of coloured candles using different waxes and dyes in this half-day workshop.

Looking for somewhere to escape the cold? Join the Kensington Singers choir, for a cosy evening of winter music and carols, led by award winning conductor Hannah Brine.

Internationally acclaimed florist Simon Lycett will share his insights into floristry design in this exclusive workshop for members.

Please note that this is a Members and Patrons only event

The two-day Design Research for Change (DR4C) symposium will explore how design is increasingly involved in social, cultural, economic, environmental and political change.

This workshop explores how to make planet Earth greener through making guerrilla gardening sculptures filled with plant power.

Join mt Masking Tape and Collage Club for some festive crafting! Fashion your own Christmas crown or present topper using lashings of colourful, patterned washi tape, plus essentials from Collage Club’s impressive paper supply. Simple yuletide templates will be provided, or you can cut, paste, rip and stick your own designs to create pieces to take home or gift to your loved ones

Duggee needs a new squirrel to join the club...can you design one for him? Join this workshop to learn design skills and earn your Design Badge.

Tickets on sale 31 October 2019