Art

V&A Make & Do for Kids

Design activities from the V&A, from a fantastic creature to a patterned tile or a story setting.

The V&A’s Make & Do page links practical making to objects in the museum’s collection, with a separate section for children. The activities treat design as choosing shapes, patterns, materials and meanings. The story-making activity can grow into costumes, scenery and a small performance, and the pattern activity leads into repeated shapes and tessellation.

Ages: Featured children’s design activities: ages 7 and up
Works on: Web browser
Topics: Art, Making, Creative play
Languages: English
Listed: 2026-10-11

What kids do

Design a surreal creature
Make a tessellating pattern
Invent a party outfit
Create costumes and a story setting

Who it suits

The V&A labels its featured children’s design activities for ages 7 and up.

Notes for parents

The rest of the Make & Do page is aimed at adults, so the children’s section is the place to start. A child who enjoys visual order might go for the tile pattern, and a storyteller for the setting and costumes.

What you need

Drawing and craft materials for the chosen activity

Visit V&A Make & Do for Kids

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