Autism Friendly Creative Workshops for Young People

In a relaxed atmosphere, our expert game tutors will help you to learn about and create your very own video game, using Scratch – the entry level game design software. Make simple 2D arcade games and share them online (via the scratch website) or pop your them onto your own USB to take home!

In an accessible online setting, our expert game tutors will help you to learn about and create your very own video game, using Scratch – the entry level game design software.

This workshop will take place via Zoom. A link will be sent out via zoom.

Create your own animated short film using a range of art materials and animation software. Experiment with Lego, Claymation or paper cut-outs – whatever you’re interested in! Bring a story to life, cut out your characters and animate. All materials are provided by Signals.

This workshop will take place via Zoom. A link will be sent out via zoom.

With expert guidance and working in small groups, you’ll design, program and build your own robots, video games and interactive artwork. Across the three days you’ll get creative with technology, solving challenges we’ll set you along the way and coming up with creative solutions. No prior programming knowledge required, just an interest in technology, robots and video games!

Learn about the behind-the-scenes magic of film making and create your own miniature movie in a relaxed, autism friendly setting! Learn the process of making a film, including; scriptwriting, storyboarding, set design, cinematography and special effects. You’ll get hands on with professional filmmaking equipment including cameras, lighting and audio gear. With expert help working in small groups, we will guide you through film making techniques used in the industry.

Create your own spooky video game in our online autism friendly workshop! Using Scratch, the fun entry-level game design software used in schools throughout the country, you will learn how to create exciting playable 2D arcade games with a spooky twist. Experiment with eerie sets and creepy characters to make a spine-tingling Halloween game, all with support from our video game experts.

Feeling inspired by festive favourite animations? Come along and create your own at Signals in a relaxed, autism friendly setting! Build a miniature set and mould creative characters out of clay, then bring your story to life using stop motion animation techniques. If you can imagine it, our experts can help you animate it – why not design your own Shaun the Sheep episode, or plan the next Chicken Run movie?