Start the New Year with a vibrant mix of activities at South Kensington and Young V&A. From hands-on workshops to thought-provoking talks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Creative workshops for families at V&A
Make it: Fashion
Dates: 25 January – 22 February 2025
Time: 10.30 – 16.30
Location: Art Studio, Learning Centre, South Kensington
Cost: £20
Explore fashion and textiles through family-friendly workshops. Learn printmaking and design techniques inspired by the museum’s collections. Create your own unique design to take home.
Sensory Friendly: Design and Draw with Light at V&A
Date: 8 February 2025
Time: 11.00 – 16.00
Location: Art Studio, Learning Centre, South Kensington
Cost: Free
Designed for visitors with sensory processing disorders, this workshop lets families create with lightboxes and projectors. Breakout spaces equipped with sensory toys and ear defenders ensure a comfortable experience.
Digital Kids: Listening Garden
Dates: 18 – 21 February 2025
Time: 11.00 – 16.00
Location: Digital Studio, Learning Centre, South Kensington
Cost: Free
Create your own garden-inspired soundscape using natural sounds and digital tools. This drop-in activity is perfect for families with children aged 5 and above.
Explore ancient creativity at Young V&A
Making Egypt Exhibition
Opens: 15 February 2025
Location: Young V&A
Cost: £10
Discover ancient Egypt’s influence on modern art, design, and culture in this family-friendly exhibition. Interactive displays bring history to life for children and adults alike.
Teen Takeover: Animate, Photograph, Create!
Date: 15 February 2025
Time: 13.00 – 16.00
Location: Young V&A
Cost: £25
Teens aged 11–14 can join workshops with comic artists and filmmakers, creating animations and exploring creative careers.
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