exhibition from design duo, MinaLima, showcases graphic imagery from the Harry Potter films, designed by artists, Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, and reproduced as limited edition art prints.After having met on the Harry Potter film set in 2001, Miraphora

for hottest ticket this year is Junior Design Award winning author and artist Hervé Tullet, who will be talking about his inspiration and leading a magical children’s art workshop in the Clore Ballroom – all sans charge!Other standout events include the chance

or box juices are great because containers are easy to take back to camp when they're empty. A great green alternative are the funky Sigg bottles that come in a range of groovy designs.RULE 2 Keep out of the crush. Stay back from the big events. Take

. Children will love the movements, music, colours and buzz of the festival, now in its 35th year, there will also be opportunities to meet the artists and try your hand at a bit of mime.Perfect PatternJanuary 15Encourage budding designers to use digital

parade which means that it's time to make a statement. Put those artistic skills to the test and design a happening hat which people won’t be able to resist looking at. After the parade, carry on the creativity by relaxing on the Dawlish lawn for an egg

SEETransformations 3What: An exhibition of oversized film packaging boxes designed by artist Leo Fitzmaurice.Why: It’s a technicolour pick-me-up. When: Until September 5, 10am–8pm (Mon–Sat), 10am–6pm (Sun).Where: The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M50

’ and make all your dreams come true CBeebies LIVE is the show for you.Bonnet WorkshopApril 5Show off either your custom designed bonnet or crown at Cardiff Castle and join in the parade around the grounds.Egg HuntApril 6 – 10Look out for the white rabbit

place this Sunday, September 30 will see a full day of free drawing activities inspired by the museum’s collection plus visits from legendary etchers Quentin Blake and Gerald Scarfe.Children can meet Cbeebies' Mister Maker for a crown-designing workshop

will include plenty of fun activities, complimentary treats and dim sum to practice on, with a prize at the end for the child who best demonstrates their new skills in a competition.Easter Egg PaintingApril 8Children can get creative in the Design Museum

salty seafaring activities abound including cannon firing sessions, storytelling on board HMS Gannet and puppetry with Pirate Pam.Day Out With ThomasJuly 21–24Children will have the chance to meet cheeky blue engine Thomas and his portly superior, Sir