We’re excited to announce we will be running a Deaf Awareness Workshop led by the incredible artist and Deaf Consultant Emily Rose.
About Emily Rose: Emily champions creative access as a BSL tour guide, BSL consultant, creative workshop facilitator, and festival/event accessibility consultant. She works on diverse projects to make arts and culture inclusive for all. She is a Deaf Visual Artist exploring the vibrant world of mixed media Op Art. Driven by a passion for making art accessible for the Deaf community, she is constantly involved in a variety of projects, pushing the boundaries of perception and engaging audiences with her dynamic and visually stimulating creations.
This interactive workshop will explore Deaf culture, inclusive communication, and practical ways to make spaces more accessible.
What You'll Learn:
- Key aspects of Deaf culture and identity
- Basic British Sign Language (BSL) skills
- Common barriers faced by Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
- How to create more inclusive and accessible environments
Whether you're an artist, educator, organiser, or simply passionate about accessibility, this workshop is for you!
Friday, 28th of March (1:30-3:30)
The Glynn Vivian Gallery, Room 1
Advance booking required! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot by emailing us at: onyourfacecollective@gmail.com
Accessibility information: We will have BSL interpreters there to help with the communication.