Join film maker John Clark for a workshop that is an experimental laboratory, where people can observe, test and create through fun wordy experiments. And what is created or discussed contribute to a film and exhibition.
Monday 15 September
12 – 2pm
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Priestgate, PE1 1LF
Free and materials provided. Booking essential.
Open to anyone who is deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent. Please advise us if you need BSL to take part.
What will we be doing?
Make pictures, create visuals, statements that describe your experience of being from the DDN community. Help John to answer the question, ‘What has changed? In relation to the Disability Discrimination Act and the rights of people who are DDN.
Chat, doodle, experiment with paint, light and be part of a film and exhibition.
Come and join Film Maker John Clark for a fun accessible and non-judgemental lab, where artist, Rose Croft is taking over with some art-based experiments that will be more Grayson Perry than Gainsborough. If drawing is not your thing, then tell us your answers to the question ‘What has changed’? And be part of a film and exhibition that will include your experiences.
Oh, and be prepared to have a brew and relax too. This Art Lab is part of a project called Reasonable Adjustment 2.0. The aim of the project is to mark the 30th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act, and 15th anniversary of the Equality Act. We are using these anniversaries to make artworks that capture honest feelings and experiences of what it’s like to be Deaf, Disabled, and/or Neurodivergent (DDN).
This session is also family friendly but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
What to expect
A relaxed, inclusive, chatty and creative workshop. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expect a friendly atmosphere with group,1:1 discussions and fun wordy based activities that you will be supported through.
All materials will be provided.
The Art Lab will be a safe space to be honest, be creative, have fun, and share experiences.
About John
John Clark is a filmmaker who aspires to write and direct films of his own and of others, drawn from life experiences and observations. His recently professionally credited BFI-funded debut short Snapshot does so, being based on his experiences with unemployment as an autistic adult.
John finds the world and people around him fascinating. Often his own and other’s experiences become part of his work. Having lived experience as a neurodivergent adult has always meant that this has influenced his creativity too.
John will be presenting a set of ‘RAD Labs’ – an experimental session, where everyone’s creativity and lived, experience will help to produce the final artwork. Each lab will ask, ‘What’s Changed’? & there will be lots of different creative experiments to capture people’s honest responses.
Keep up with John’s work on Instagram (@JCLXIV) and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JCLXIV
Access information for the Art lab
- The workshop will be expertly guided by neuro divergent Artist John Clark and Rose Croft
- The workshop will be seated on standard plastic/classroom chairs with no arm rests. You are welcome to bring your own chair if you prefer.
- Limited spaces available
- We will have a box of focus toys and Ear Defenders, or feel free to bring your own.
- The Peterborough Presents team will also be there to support if you need. You are welcome to go at your own pace and take breaks whenever you need.
Access information for the venue
Stepped and step free main entrance
One disabled parking bay
Automatic Doors
Low height reception
Reception staff will greet you
Accessible toilets on the Ground and First Floors
Assistance dogs welcome
Large print & braille guides available at reception
Lift Access (excluding the Operating Theatre and Vaults)
One adult wheelchair (Booking advised)
If you have any Access Requirements such as BSL interpretation, support with transport, please contact Keely on keely,mills@neneparktrust.org.uk or call / text her on 07436 031383.
Finding the venue
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There is a stepped and step-free route to the main entrance. The Museum’s main entrance is located on Priestgate street.
The main entrance has two sets of steps, the first consists of three steps with a rail and a second step by the entrance without rail support. Step free access to the Museum is available to the right of the entrance and through the sign posted staff car park. For more information, please see the museum’s Visual Story. Peterborough-Museum-Visual-Story-V1-2022.pdf
The Museum is a short 2–5-minute walk from Peterborough Bus Station. Head out of the South Exit of the Bus Station (towards the big roundabout), use the pedestrian crossings to walk towards Priestgate Street.
1 Disabled parking bay available in front of the building. Please book this directly with Peterborough Museum staff on 01733 864663 or email museum@peterboroughlimited.co.uk
The nearest Pay & Display car park is on Trinity Street: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/…/trinity-street-car-park…/
About Reasonable Adjustments
This workshop is part of a project called Reasonable Adjustment 2.0. The aim of the project is to mark the 30th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act, and 15th anniversary of the Equality Act. We are using these anniversaries to make artworks that capture honest feelings and experiences of what it’s like to be Deaf, Disabled, and/or Neurodivergent (DDN).
