Art and Design Activities

Feeling creative? Why not try some of these activities!

Ahoy There!

Design and make your own signal flags to fly in your windows.

Brunel and Shakespeare

Brunel was a big fan of Shakespeare. Create your own masterpiece like one of Brunel’s Shakespeare inspired paintings.

Create a Portrait

Sophia Hawes, Brunel’s sister, was a talented portrait painter. Why not try drawing your own portrait?

Create a Work of Art

Brunel drew a picture of a horse when he was only 6 years old. Now it’s your turn!

Decorate a Shell

Engraved seashells were popular in Victorian times. What would you draw on a shell?

Design a Dessert

Design a dessert fit for a Victorian dining room table.

Fill Your Own Wardian Case

What plants would you take with you on the SS Great Britain?

Make a Paper Peepshow

Create your own pocket size world to peer into using the paper peepshow template

My Museum

What would you put in a museum to represent you?