Design Museum Academy Children's Workshop
Design Camp: Strange Designs for 8 to 11 year olds
Inspired by unusual designs, children will be encouraged to reimagine everyday objects. Using products from the museum’s handling collection as a starting point, they are invited to redesign and create their own designs that challenge convention.
What to expect
This workshop explores shape, form, and design ideas by examining the work of leading artists and designers and their sources of inspiration. Participants will visit the museum’s permanent gallery and study iconic product designs from our handling collection.
Participants will be given a series of tasks and challenges to spark creativity and develop their own ideas and outcomes. They will experiment with a variety of techniques including drawing, collage and 3D modelling using dry materials, to create their own weird and wonderful design prototypes.
Participants will:
• Develop observational drawing skills
• Develop creative thinking and idea development
• Learn about leading artists and designers
• Use different materials and techniques to create prototypes
Please note:
• This workshop includes a short visit to our exhibition, The World of Tim Burton
• 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
• This workshop is suitable for ages 8–11. All participants must be dropped off and picked up by an adult. Find out more information in the Booking section below
Facilitator
Sal Jones
Jones is an artist and art educator with a background in Fine Art painting, mixed media, and art and design education. She exhibits regularly in the UK, in selected group and solo shows and works as a freelance artist and educator in museums leading creative workshops. More about the artist
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Booking information
Child: £74
Child (Early bird): £67
Member*: £59
Early bird until 27 January 2025.
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 an adult. You will be greeted and signed in by a member of our team
– If you would like to let us know about any access requirements, including neurodiversity, there is the option to notify us at the ticket checkout
– 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
– 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
– 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
– If you have any questions, please contact DMAcademy@designmuseum.org
What's On
Background image by Sal Jones.