Join us for a special Family Day celebrating Women in Print and the bold, joyful designs of Althea McNish. Working with artists from the Neurodiversity in Architecture Network (NAN), families will transform 2D shapes into colourful 3D flowers using pre cut stencils, tactile materials and simple sensory friendly techniques. Discover how simple pieces can combine to create larger structures through hands-on experimentation and creative play.

These structured 40 minute workshops are designed with neurodiverse families in mind, offering a calm, supportive environment with clear steps and gentle guidance, while remaining open and welcoming to all.

What will happen at the workshop?
Across the day, families can explore colour, pattern and texture as they build their own sculptural flowers to take home, inspired by McNish’s iconic prints. Some participants may simply enjoy the sensory experience—the softness of the materials, the colours, the touch and exploration—without feeling the need to produce a finished outcome, and that’s very much encouraged.

How busy with the event be?
Sessions are free but bookable, with limited capacity of 20 to ensure comfort for everyone. The final session of the day will be a smaller workshop specifically for neurodivergent children and their families with a capacity of 10.

Other useful things to know in advance
We will have a breakout space for anyone who needs it and sensory satchels available to borrow for families wanting to explore the exhibition and the Women in Print family activity trail.

About the artists
Facilitated by Luisa Pereira Pires, who runs the Neurodiversity in Architecture Network (NAN), Chiara Hall, architect, and Dora Miller, set designer and founder of Playground Process, a design research project exploring learning through making and play. Neurodiversity in Architecture (NAN) is a network that advocates for neurodivergent people in architecture and spatial design, supporting inclusive practice, community and visibility across the built environment.