Family Design Challenge

Get creative with materials in Open Studio

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • Saturday, 10 May 2025

    28 – 30 May 2025

    Saturday, 14 June 2025

    Saturday, 12 July 2025

  • Young V&A

    Cambridge Heath Road
    Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA
  • Open Studio, Design Gallery

  • Families

    Families, with children up to age 14

  • Free event

Family Design Challenge is an opportunity for the whole family with children 3-14 years old to get hands-on and creative with a variety of materials. Run every second Saturday and during the school holidays in Open Studio in the Design Gallery.

Please see below for dates and themes. Sessions are timed drop-in and last approximately 30mins, please note last entry is approx. 3.30pm. 

  • Saturday, 12 April
    Paper Beading workshop inspired by our new exhibition 'Making Egypt',  Discover a jewellery making technique used by ancient Egyptians to string amulets, precious stones and faience beads. Learn how to roll your own beads from paper and string them together. Meet the tutors and their 

  • Saturday 10 May  
    Paper Beading workshop inspired by London College of Fashion's takeover in The Shed. Discover their 'Making Egypt' Inspired project a jewellery making technique used by ancient Egyptians to string amulets, precious stones and faience beads. Learn how to roll your own beads from paper and string them together. Meet the tutors and thei

  • Wednesday, 28, 29 & 30 May (Half Term)
    Immerse yourself in the world of Saskia Martindale, Set designer and costume designer who will be doing a takeover in The Shed. 

  • Saturday, 14 June 2025
    Immerse yourself in the world of Saskia Martindale, Set designer who will be doing a takeover in The Shed. Meet Saskia in The Shed 14.00 - 16.00.

  • Saturday, 12 July 2025
    Experimental Weaving inspired by Dalia James's weaving practice. Dalia will be doing a takeover  in The Shed for the summer holidays to explore weaving and natural dye. Meet Dalia in The Shed 14.00 - 16.00.