Design Museum Academy Children's Workshop

Design Camp: Drawing and Storytelling for 8 to 11 year olds

Combining observational drawing with zine-making, children will learn how to capture details through live sketching to then build a visual narrative on a zine or concertina book.

What to expect

In this hands-on workshop, children will learn observational drawing techniques and sketch around the museum to capture details about the building, the objects on display and the people.

Exploring different illustrated zines and books, the young creators will explore how their composition and layout can build up towards a story or theme.

They will learn different ways of folding paper to create a concertina book or poster-zine. Exploring different layout ideas, they will then produce their own zine with drawings and collage and present it to the group.

Learning outcomes:

  • Observational drawing techniques

  • Technical skills using mixed media on paper

  • Fundamentals of zine-making

  • Visual storytelling and communication

  • Presenting their work

Please note:

  • This workshop is suitable for children aged 8-11. 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

Photo: Matthew Kaltenborn for the Design Museum

Photo: Matthew Kaltenborn for the Design Museum

Photo: Matthew Kaltenborn for the Design Museum

Photo: Lucia Vinti

Photo: Lucia Vinti

Photo © the Design Museum

Photo © the Design Museum

Photo: Lucia Vinti

Facilitator

Lucia Vinti

Lucia is a London-based illustrator who makes work about people, places, food and culture. Working primarily by hand using pencil, paint and collage, she creates playful and expressive illustrations based on her observations. Selected clients include TATE and the National Trust. When she isn’t scribbling away in her studio, Lucia runs fun and accessible art workshops for people of all ages and abilities and teaches illustration at City Lit and the University of Falmouth. More about Lucia.

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Booking information

Child: £78
Child (Early bird): £71

Member*: £63

*Please note that this benefit only applies to the cardholding Member’s children and not those of additional guests. 

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

  • All participants must be dropped off and picked up by a parent, carer or responsible adult. A member of our team will greet you on arrival and sign participants in

  • We ask all bookers to provide an emergency contact name and number. Please ensure this person is available for the duration of the session

  • The workshop content is tailored to a specific age group. Participants outside the advertised age range may find the session less accessible or engaging

  • If there’s anything we can do to support your child’s participation, whether around mobility, communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation or anything else, you’re welcome to let us know at checkout. Sharing access needs is entirely optional and helps us prepare the session in the most inclusive way

  • This session has capacity for up to 20 participants, led by one or two facilitators, with a typical adult-to-child ratio of 1:10

  • If your child receives additional support in their education setting, you are welcome to bring a supporting adult with them at no extra cost. Please note that we are not able to provide one-to-one support ourselves

  • If you have any questions or want to discuss specific access requirements, please get in touch with the team at DMAcademy@designmuseum.org

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Background image by Matthew Kaltenborn.