NOVA Scribes Visual Facilitation Open House
An all-day, in-person experience
Join us for an immersive, come-and-go Visual Facilitation Open House, hosted by NOVA Scribes in partnership with MAFN. This all-day, in-person event is free and open to the public and designed for anyone curious about how visuals can improve facilitation, thinking, collaboration, and decision making.
Throughout the day, you’ll experience live demonstrations, mini workshops, and tiny teaches led by some of the most skilled visual facilitators and graphic recorders in the DMV. Wander at your own pace, drop into sessions that catch your interest, and spend time exploring tools, methods, and mindsets that make work more engaging and effective.
What you’ll experience
- Graphic recording demonstrations in real time
- Visual templates for meetings, strategy, and reflection
- Design thinking tools made visible and practical
- Visual decision making methods for groups and teams
- Visual energizers you can use immediately
- Visual coaching approaches for one-on-one and small groups
- Visual agenda planning for clearer, more intentional meetings
In addition to group sessions, you’ll have opportunities for one-on-one coaching and conversations with experienced practitioners. Ask questions, get feedback on your own work, and see how different facilitators approach similar challenges in their own style.
Whether you’re brand new to visual facilitation, looking to deepen your practice, or simply curious about how visuals can support better conversations, this open house is designed to be welcoming, practical, and inspiring.
Who should attend
- Facilitators, trainers, and coaches
- Designers, educators, and consultants
- Leaders and team members who want better meetings
- Anyone curious about thinking and working visually
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Location: 1753 Pinnacle Drive, McLean, VA (Suite 850)
Format: In-person, all day (come for part or stay for the whole day)
To Register: Visual Facilitation / Graphic Recording Open House!, Fri, May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM | Meetup
Open to the public
Come see what’s possible when ideas are made visible and spend a day learning alongside a vibrant community of visual thinkers.
