Drawing Connections: Creative Labs -16/25 y/o

Neurodivergent young adults art session

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Location address: Drawing Room, London
Chosen age group:

Ages: children 16 - 17 · adults 18 - 25 years

Available tickets:
Non Southwark Residents £18 per sessionSouthwark Young People FreeCarer/Parent if needed Free
Next date: Sunday 31st May,
Funded by Southwark Council Short Breaks
Specialist SEND provision
Drawing Connections: Creative Labs -16/25 y/o block mentored by The Neurodiversity Family Hub C.I.C.
Drawing Connections: Creative Labs -16/25 y/o block mentored by The Neurodiversity Family Hub C.I.C.
Drawing Connections: Creative Labs -16/25 y/o block mentored by The Neurodiversity Family Hub C.I.C.
A summary
Creative Studio Sessions at Drawing Room (Ages 16–25) Come and spend Sunday afternoons making art in a relaxed studio space with other neurodivergent young people. This is a friendly, low-pressure creative group where you can try different materials, explore ideas, and meet others who enjoy making things too. Across the year we will run: - 9 creative studio workshops at Drawing Room - 3 supported museum visits to explore art together in London You don’t need art experience. You don’t need a diagnosis. You can join at your own pace. This is a calm, welcoming space where you can be yourself. These sessions are a collaboration between The Neurodiversity Family Hub C.I.C. and Drawing Room funded by Southwark Council.
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentors
The Neurodiversity Family Hub C.I.C.
Facilitate, Advocate, Empower Neurodiversity
We accompany neurodiverse people under the age of 25 years old and their supporters to lead happy lives in a caring community. To achieve this, we provide neurodiverse specialised clubs for children & young people. And expert advice, advocacy, and parental groups.
Marine Bernier-Harrington
Co-Founder & Director
Hello, my name is Marine and I am a founder member of The Neurodiversity Family Hub. I am dyslexic and have neurodiverse children. My journey in the realm of neurodiversity began 15 years ago when one of my children, just 2 years old at the time, exhibited distinctive traits that set them apart from neurotypical individuals. Through a relentless seven-year battle within the educational and medical systems, my child received a comprehensive diagnosis, encompassing Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, and a severe language disorder. Fuelled by my experience, I embarked on an educational quest, immersing myself in the intricate worlds of Autism and Neurodiversity. My initial educational background includes a Master's Degree in Direct Marketing, and I worked in that field for years until I transitioned to the charity sector. My journey within the field of neurodiversity inspired me to expand my skill set by becoming a certified Transformational Life Coach, specializing in the Person-Centered (Rogerian) approach to accompany Parents of Neurodiverse Children and their children. And I am passionate about making sure Young Neurodiverse people and their families live happy lives in a caring community
Karl Naulty
Youth and Playworker
Playwork, mentoring, Health & Fitness, setting great examples and helping young people of all walks of life Nature, nurture, health, share, learn and grow.
What we’ll do in the sessions at Drawing Room?
Each workshop explores a different creative idea. Across the year we may try things like zine-making and risograph printing, collage and mixed-media work illustration and visual storytelling, texture, colour and pattern experiments drawing and printmaking in different styles You can work independently or alongside others — whatever feels right for you. Some people chat while they make. Some people listen and create quietly. Both are completely fine here. First three sessions (31 May – 28 June - 26 July) The first three workshops will be led by artist Lucie MacGregor: Lucie makes artwork using recycled materials and paper pulp, building large collaborative pieces layer by layer. Her sessions are very hands-on and relaxed, with lots of experimenting and making together. She makes work with found objects that become understood through sensory experience. Her artworks respond to material abundance and waste through site-specific making, working collaboratively and material cycles. Recent projects from Lucie include 'The Weather Show' a year long series of workshops and exhibition with SEND young people at Camden Arts Centre (2024-2025); 'Rain Break' with South London Gallery and students from Tuke School (2024); and the 'Big Birthday Weekend' at The National Gallery and members of the public (2024).
Learning aims
Aim 1
Have fun, try creative activities and enjoy a relaxed Sunday session while your parent or carer gets some time to themselves.
Aim 2
Meet other neurodivergent young adults and enjoy spending time together in a friendly group, in ways that feel comfortable for you.
Aim 3
Share creative activities like drawing and gallery visits that help you connect, communicate and express yourself in your own way.
Museum visits (part of the programme)
We will also plan three creative trips together to visit museums or galleries in London. (30 August, 13th December, TBD) Young people in the group will help choose where we go and what we do, so the visits reflect your interests. Possible places include: Tate Modern, the V&A, Museum of London, South London Gallery, other creative spaces suggested by the group During these visits we might: sketch or draw, explore exhibitions together, try creative observation activities, or simply enjoy visiting a gallery as a group Staff will support the whole visit, and we will plan each trip together so everyone feels comfortable and prepared.
Pricing information
Ticket nameNon Southwark Residents
Price£18
InformationIf you are not living in Southwark please choose this ticket
Ticket nameSouthwark Young People
Price£0
InformationAny young neurodivergent person 16-25 y/o living in Southwark - no need for diagnose
Ticket nameCarer/Parent if needed
Price£0
InformationIf you need to accompany your young person you are welcome but you don't have to (-:
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Where we'll be
Drawing Room, Unit 1B New Tannery Way, London, England, SE1 5WS
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
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Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

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Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.We are non profit organisation and donations are always welcome!

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.