Design Museum Academy Young People Workshop
Design Camp: Designing with Light and Shadow for 11 to 14 year olds
Young people will discover cyanotype, a technique that uses photosensitive dye to create blue prints on paper or fabric when exposed to sunlight. They'll experiment with plants and objects to design their own layered compositions using light and shadow.
Priority booking for members.
What to expect
This workshop led by Christie Swallow, one of the museum's Design Researchers in Residence, will introduce the history and process of Cyanotype as a photographic medium and its possibilities for art making. Inspired by a visit to our Dame Sylvia Crowe Garden, they will explore how design can work in harmony with nature.
During the day, participants will explore the possibilities of designing with sun and shadow to create cyanotype prints on paper and textile, presenting their work to the group. At the end of the workshop, participants will have unique cyanotype prints to take home.
Learning outcomes:
Working with the sun and natural dyes to create light sensitive compositions
Preparing and processing cyanotypes
Composition and collaging techniques
Creating sustainable artworks that are in harmony with Nature
Presenting and sharing the creative process with others
Please note:
This workshop is suitable for young people aged 11-14. All participants must be dropped off and picked up by an adult. You can find additional information in the sections below
Capacity is limited, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment
All equipment, materials and light refreshments will be provided, but participants will need to bring a packed lunch
Images by Christie Swallow
Facilitator
Christie Swallow
Christie is an artist and designer. Their work engages with topics of ecology, technoscience and heterodoxy through sound, installation, textiles, collaborative drawing, and archival research. Christie is Design Researcher in Residence at the Design Museum's Future Observatory, where they are researching Parakeets and Urban Ecology. They have previously undertaken residencies at the European Commission, The University of Birmingham and Hangar CIA. Swallow studied at The Royal College of Art and The University of Cambridge. Visit christie.studio.
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Booking information
Young person: £78
Young person (Early bird): £71
Members*: £63
Early bird until Monday 4 August.
Check the Design Museum Academy refunds and cancellations policy.
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*Information on Design Camp tickets for Members:
• Membership Plus and Family members
The member’s discount applies to up to 3 Child or Young person’s tickets.
• Access, Student, Individual, and Members & Guest members
The member’s discount applies to 1 Child or Young person’s ticket only.
• Requests for Carer tickets for Design Camps: Please email DMAcademy@designmuseum.org in advance if your child needs additional support.
Additional information
Please note all participants must be dropped off and picked up by an adult. You will be greeted and signed in by a member of our team
We ask all bookers to provide an emergency contact name and number. Please ensure that this person is available for the duration of the workshop
Please note that the content has been tailored to a specific age group. Participants older or younger than the specified age range might struggle to engage with the group or follow the session
If you would like to let us know about any access requirements, including neurodiversity, there is an option to notify us at the ticket checkout
This session has a capacity of 20 participants, and one or two facilitators will be leading the sessions, so the ratio of participants per facilitator will be 10:1
If your child receives additional support in their formal education setting, you are welcome to bring a carer/additional adult at no cost, but we are unable to provide 1:1 support.
If you have any questions, please contact DMAcademy@designmuseum.org
What's On
Background and carousel images: Christie Swallow.