Design Museum Academy Young people Workshop
Design Camp: Patch and Badge Making for 11 to 14 year olds
In this creative workshop led by fashion designer Sadie Williams, young people will learn to design and make patches and badges to apply to upcycled fabrics using heat-transfer inks and metallic foils.
Priority booking for members.
What to expect
A workshop for young people to explore how patches and badges can be created from up-cycled textiles. They will create unique, one-off print designs to transform their clothes and reflect their personal style and identity.
Working with fabrics and pre-made patches from Sadie's studio, participants will hand-paint their own designs before applying them onto fabric using a heat press to transfer their designs onto sparkly lurex. They will also explore simple stencilling methods to design striking metallic foiled prints onto denim. Throughout the session, they will consider scale, colour and placement of the patches and badges to customise their garments.
By the end of the session, each participant will have a selection of unique patches and badges ready to transform their wardrobe. If they wish to customise specific garments, they can bring these along to receive personalised advice.
Learning outcomes:
Learn about garment customisation possibilities with badges and patches
Learn two different techniques to transfer hand-printed designs onto textiles
Considerations for patch design and placement
Please note:
We will provide aprons to protect clothing, but participants will be using heat transfer ink throughout the session, so long or flowy sleeves or delicate clothes are not recommended
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 and materials will be provided, but participants will need to bring a packed lunch
Photo by Rachel Orphan
Photo by Rachel Orphan
Photo by Rachel Orphan
Facilitator
Sadie Williams
Sadie is a multidisciplinary artist who creates patterned and colour-driven work in fashion, textiles and art. Her work juxtaposes graphic modernity with hand-worked craft, print design and textile innovation. A Central Saint Martins graduate who showcased at London Fashion Week, she collaborates with organisations focused on sustainable practices through upcycling and repurposing materials. Sadie leads creative workshops, sharing her passion for colour, print and textiles. Visit Sadie's website.
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Booking information
Young person: £78
Young person (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 26 January 2026.
Check the Design Museum Academy refunds and cancellations policy.
*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
What's On
Background image: Courtesy of Sadie Williams archives.