Mini Maker Faire, 29 July
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Book now Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth — a showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. It’s a place where people show what they are making and...
-This event is now SOLD OUT- The Institute of Imagination is delighted to announce the second in their series of summer camps taking place at our Imagination Lab on Albert...
What could your child invent in the Imagination Lab? Join us for Lab Life: Future Me to find out. Our Future Me theme concludes over the August bank holiday weekend...
We're opening the doors to the Imagination Lab for free as part of the Fire Engine Festival, a special one-day family event at The Workshop, London. What is the Fire Engine Festival?...
We are working with the Brixton Learning Collaborative (BLC) and their cluster of teachers to explore opportunities and projects for local schools to run programmes in the Imagination Lab. The BLC is a...
This autumn we are running a community programme for Lambeth residents. We will be offering free workshops, training and events for those who live and work in Lambeth. For further...
You're invited to... the OKIDO Crazy Drawing Party! Come and meet Messy Monster and the team from OKIDO Magazine on Sunday 8th October, as the Imagination Lab gets taken over for a day by...
We're inviting schools to step into the Imagination Lab for this free event, Lab Learn: Code Week. With coding being the modern literacy, the Institute of Imagination will be celebrating...
You're invited to... Lab Life: Coding Weekend! book now For Lab Life: Coding Weekend, we will be hosting a weekend of family workshops in our Imagination Lab. These workshops will give young...
You're invited to... Volunteer Preview Evening Come to the Imagination Lab to find out more about volunteering with iOi. During this 1 hour session, you will learn about our exciting...
You’re invited to… Lambeth Community Programme: Tinkering Club We are hosting a Tinkering Club for Lambeth residents only, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. What can you expect at...
In partnership with iOi, FUZE Workshops consist of a full day's coding activities learning to code using a real text based programming language. Children from seven upwards get to code simple programs,...
On 25th October, we will be running a day’s programme as part of GOSH Arts' family arts week, which is focused on architecture. The activity will challenge participants to de-mystify the idea...
You're invited to... Lab Live: Cardboard Challenge! Book now To celebrate the Global Cardboard Challenge 2017, we will be hosting a day of Lab Live family workshops at the Imagination Lab. Cardboard...
We’re inviting schools to step into the Imagination Lab for this free event, Lab Learn: Cardboard Challenge This event is now fully booked. If you're interested in future Lab Learn...
You're invited to... Lab Liftoff: Global Designathon! The Institute of Imagination will be hosting a Designathon workshop as part of Global Designathon 2017. How can we teach our children to become...
The Institute of Imagination presents Lab Learn: Making Movement - FREE school workshops at the Imagination Lab. These workshops are now fully booked - if you are interested in school workshops...
You're invited to... Lambeth Community Programme: Lab Life 'Making a Movement' We are hosting a Lab Life for Lambeth residents only, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. This will...
You’re invited to… Lab Live: Tinker Wonderland Book now Join the Institute of Imagination for a festive celebration of tinkering and making. Tinker Wonderland is a Christmas market with a...
Ever wondered what your pupils could gain from an Imagination Pod? Come and find out! We are inviting teachers and pupils to the Imagination Lab on 5 - 7 December to experience...
You're invited to... Lambeth Community Programme: Lab Life 'Making a Movement' We are hosting a Lab Life for Lambeth residents only, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. This event...
You’re invited to… Lambeth Community Programme: Tinkering Club We are hosting a Tinkering Club for Lambeth residents only, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. What can you expect at...
This event is fully booked Imagination Camp FUZE Workshops consist of a full day's coding activities, learning to code using a real text based programming language. Children from 7-14 years old get...
You're invited to... Educators Workshop: #RobotZoo We’ve teamed up with BirdBrain Technologies from Pittsburgh, USA for a day of experimentation with robotics. What can you expect at this event? If you have...
This event is sold out. You're invited to... Lab Liftoff: #RobotZoo We’ve teamed up with Birdbrain Technologies from Pittsburgh, USA for a day of experimentation with robotics. What can you expect at...
You’re invited to… Lab Learn: Coding Movement (Lambeth Community Programme) These sessions are fully booked. As part of the Lambeth Community Programme, local...
You’re invited to…. Lab Life: Art Meets Science (Home Ed) Join us at the Imagination Lab where we’ll be exploring the crossover between art and science. At these Lab Life...
You’re invited to…Lab Life: Art Meets Science (Lambeth Community Programme) Join us at the Imagination Lab where we’ll be exploring the crossover between art and science. At these Lab Life...
Creative, multi-therapy & learning day (SEN and Lambeth Community Programme) You’re invited to a Lab Life for parents and carers in Lambeth with children with Special Educational Needs. This creative, multi-therapy...
You’re invited to… Imagination Lab Pop-Up: Festival of Opportunities If you’re a Peabody neighbourhood resident in Lambeth, join us at their Festival of Opportunities at the Rosendale Community Centre, 147 Peabody...
This event is fully booked. You’re invited to… Tinkering Club: Funky Sound Instruments We are hosting a Tinkering Club for Lambeth residents, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. What...
These sessions are now fully booked. You’re invited to… Lab Learn: Sound Improvology If your school is located in City of Westminster, Camden, Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Harrow, Kensington and...
Due to the adverse weather conditions, this evening's Volunteering Evening at the Imagination Lab has been postponed. The safety of visitors is paramount to the Institute of Imagination and we...
You’re invited to… imagine a new way to tackle climate change, at Lab Late: Managing the Biosphere Are you concerned about rapid changes facing the planet? Do you want to hear about...
A festival where science meets art.
You’re invited to…find out more about volunteering with the iOi Come to the Imagination Lab to find out more about volunteering opportunities with the iOi. Volunteers are crucial to our...
You’re invited to…Lab Life: Brain Play Explore the wonders of the brain through creativity and making, with London Brain Project and the Institute of Imagination. Ever wondered what makes you,...
You’re invited to… Lab Learn: Pod Residency THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED We are inviting teachers and pupils to the Imagination Lab on 20 and 21 March to experience our Imagination Pods...
The Institute of Imagination is taking over Tate Britain for a day of digital fun throughout their galleries.
You’re invited to… Tinkering Club: Buzz Wire Games We are hosting a Tinkering Club for Lambeth residents, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. What can you expect at Tinkering...
You’re invited to… the Lambeth Autism Fayre We’ve team up with the Lambeth branch of the National Autistic Society, for a day of activities in the Imagination Lab and the...
Easter holiday activity camp for children
This event is now fully booked. See our other events here. We're partnering with CoderDojo London to host Girls Only Dojo at the Imagination Lab At this session, there...
You’re invited to… Lab Learn: Science of Sound Only schools located in City of Westminster, Camden, Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Harrow or Kensington and Chelsea are eligible to sign up...
You’re invited to…. Lab Life: Film Hacks and Gadgets (Home Ed) Join us at the Imagination Lab where we’ll be making and exploring futuristic gadgets for film and TV. At...
You’re invited to… Tinkering Club: Futuristsic Film Gadgets (Lambeth Community Programme) We are hosting a Tinkering Club for Lambeth residents, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. What can you...
You’re invited to…find out more about volunteering with the iOi Come to the Imagination Lab to find out more about volunteering opportunities with the iOi. Volunteers are crucial to our...
You're invited to...OKIDO Get Into Science Family Event! BOOK NOW This event is all about the magic of science exploration! Make friends, learn about science and have fun in this bi-monthly...
A schools workshop in partnership with Siobhan Davies Dance
You’re invited to…Lab Life: Super City (Lambeth Community Programme) What might a city of the future look like? How might we live and move around it? How would you animate it...
You’re invited to…Lab Life: Super City What might a city of the future look like? How might we live and move around it? How would you animate it with people? Join Sculptor...
A 3-day May Half Term activity camp with the team behind the War Horse puppets
You’re invited to… Tinkering Club: Electronic Chain Reactions We are hosting a Tinkering Club for Lambeth residents, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. What can you expect at Tinkering...
A festival of the future in the Lab and the 12,000sq ft Engine Hall!
You're invited to... Design Thinking Workshop for primary school educators We are hosting a research evening with Michelle Borda, MA student at UCL Institute of Education. What is Design Thinking?...
A school sessions for Key Stage 2 classes in the boroughs of City of Westminster, Camden, Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Harrow, Kensington and Chelsea
Find out what volunteering at the Imagination Lab is like.
Explore the science of bubbles with OKIDO Magazine
You’re invited to…Lab Life: Happiness and Silliness (Lambeth Community Programme) At the Imagination Lab we will be exploring happiness and silliness though a range of fun activities! We forget how...
Lab Life: Tinkering with Motors (Home Ed) The Institute of Imagination will be celebrating creative application, design, innovation and invention using hobby motors. In our Imagination Lab we are inviting home...
You're invited to Lab Learn: Mark Making and Dance with Siobhan Davies Dance company (Lambeth Community Programme) These workshops will provide a fun, imaginative and sensorial experience of cause and effect....
An evening of making and constructing for adults, part of the Art Night Community Programme.