Clearer Communication: Tools, Techniques & Creative Approaches for More Inclusive Interaction

Friday 13 March, 1–4pm
Grimsby Central Hall
FREE

Explore how creative, practical communication techniques can improve access and inclusion across arts, cultural and community settings in this engaging, hands-on workshop.

This session is built around real interaction and shared practice, not formal lecturing. Through a combination of movement, gesture, symbols and creative activity, you’ll explore ways to make your communication more inclusive for diverse audiences and participants.

The workshop forms part of a wider programme of access and inclusion activity commissioned by North East Lincolnshire Council, delivered in partnership with Create North East Lincolnshire team. The programme supports artists, venues and cultural organisations to build more inclusive creative communities through shared learning, conversation and practical action.

What’s featured in the session

Makaton taster with Sarah Arthur
Sarah Arthur – Licensed Makaton Tutor and Ambassador (Grimsby)
Sarah will offer a practical introduction to Makaton, a communication method that combines signs, symbols and speech to support understanding. The session will include a short taster demonstrating how simple signing and visual language can make everyday communication more accessible and introduce the opportunities available for training and integration into practice.

Jo Flanagan – Rise and Shine Theatre Company
Jo brings experience in inclusive performance and community-based creative workshops. Through playful, embodied activities, participants will explore movement, expression and participatory arts as tools for inclusive communication. Jo has extensive experience working with mixed ability groups to hold safe and creative spaces that allows every participants to express themselves and shine.  

What to expect

• small-group creative activities that explore visual and physical communication
• practical introductions to Makaton signs and symbols
• performance-based, inclusive exercises supporting clearer interaction
• shared reflection and group discussion on accessible practice

Who this workshop is for

• artists, facilitators and creative practitioners
• festival, venue and event teams
• anyone interested in improving inclusive communication
• no prior experience required

This workshop forms part of a wider programme of access and inclusion activity commissioned by Create North East Lincolnshire.

We’ll be opening bookings soon. Pop your email below and we’ll let you know as soon as booking goes live, along with any updates about the workshop.