Relaxed workshop – Shadow Signs @ Wellcome Collection, London

What you’ll do

Join us for a physical movement workshop that teaches you how to create silhouettes with your hands and body.

The workshop is inspired by our collections and explores the Victorian pastime of shadowgraphy. Shadowgraphy is the practice of creating shadows or silhouettes using an illuminated screen for storytelling, self-expression and communication.

Deaf actors David Ellington and Ciaran O’Breen will guide you through a number of techniques using hand gestures, finger flexes and body movement. You’ll have the opportunity to invent your own shadow signs, create a story or perform with others.

This workshop will be guided in BSL, with voice over interpreters available for non-signers.

Chill-Out Room

Any time you want to find a space away from the activities, you can head to our Chill-Out Room to lie down or relax. There will be low lighting, comfortable seating, cushions, mats, ear defenders, earplugs and sensory toys.

Who can come

This workshop is for people aged 14 to 19 years old and disabled people aged 14 to 25 years old.