Get ready to create your own standout artwork in our next Holiday Make Studio: Threads!
This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends and carers.
Taking inspiration from the vibrant collection works of fibre artists Cecilia Vicuña and Magdalena Abakanowicz we will experiment with weaving and knitting, big and small.
There’ll be plenty to do: We want whole family to knit together to create a big cylinder-shaped artwork using reels of threads on our large looms in the Turbine Hall. And there’ll be lots to see: Inspired by Knitting Nancy, there’ll be giant versions of the classic knitting tool for the little ones to enjoy.
You’ll work together to weave your ideas through stitching, looping and colouring different textiles, which can be hung, draped and added to what will be a fun, soft space for families to sit and watch as all the different creations come to life.
It’s all about having fun with fabrics and all the possibilities of threads!
Those who are looking for a playful-yet-still-relaxing hour to start the day can visit the space with the energy levels taken down a notch.
Resources will be available on the day including:
- Access Station
- Reduced music
- Ear defenders
- A quiet breakout space
- Slightly limited admissions so fewer people in the space
Tate staff will be aware that this is an access hour and will take that into consideration as they look after you and the artwork.
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All Tate Modern entrances are step-free. You can enter via the Turbine Hall and into the Natalie Bell Building on Holland Street, or into the Blavatnik Building on Sumner street.
There are lifts to every floor of the Blavatnik and Nathalie Bell buildings. Alternatively you can take the stairs.
- Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.
- A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4.
- Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks.
To help plan your visit to Tate Modern, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.
For more information before your visit:
- Email hello@tate.org.uk
- Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 – option 1 (daily 09.45–18.00)
