Visual note-taking (sometimes called sketch-noting) adds doodles, sketches and symbols to your note-taking to increase focus in the moment, notice the most important parts of a talk, meeting, lecture, video, book or experience, and improve how much you remember in the long term.

It’s about capturing ideas, not making great art, so don’t worry if you feel like you ‘can’t draw’. Anyone who struggles with making easy-to-understand notes can benefit from learning about visual note-taking. In this workshop you will:

Shop vintage furniture, homeware and more from over 40 traders.

Do you struggle to find the headspace (or time, energy, motivation) to pursue the things that matter? Have you tried setting goals and managing your time, only to feel frustrated when habits don’t stick? In this full day workshop, we’ll create a relaxed and compassionate space to explore what matters most to you. You’ll create an ambitious but realistic plan with built-in course correction to help you keep focused for however long it takes.

Wildlife is all around us, even in the city. From red kites circling above us to weeds growing through cracks in the pavement, it’s there if we take time to notice. As city-dwellers, it’s not always easy to carve out time for a swim in the ocean or hike a distant mountain range. But in any given moment, it’s possible to give ourselves little of that wild feeling by simply focusing on the plants, creatures and natural forces we share urban spaces with.

A new night at Sela Bar celebrating… allsorts.

Join us as the glorious Manchester-based Quincey May Brown takes the stage at Sela Bar with support from the exquisite Nico Paul.

Tickets are £8 with doors at 7:30pm

This will also be the first of Sela’s new closed door events, wherein only those going to the event are given access. See you there :)

Quincey May Brown

Join us for LGBTQ+ social gaming!

Our board games collection is growing! Come along for a social evening with Scarlot & Fran and either share in one of our games or bring your own!

We welcome anyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, either solo or as a group. There will be volunteers on hand to help you settle into the social environment and there will be a selection of non-alcoholic drinks and snacks available on a donation basis.

Join us for a gentle evening of relaxation and connection through sound: A 1 hour journey of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, soft ambient tones, and soothing visuals. Afterwards, we’ll share wholesome chats and chill vibes over some nourishing homemade herbal tea.

The Exploring Mark Making and Perspective in Drawing is a one-day workshop designed for both beginners and more advanced participant.

The workshop aims to enhance understanding of various mark-making techniques while developing skills in two-point and three-point perspective drawing. The day will begin with an introduction and a discussion of individual goals, followed by hands-on practice in mark-making techniques.

Make the most out of Summer in Leeds and join us for a special walk and draw tour around campus.

Stretch your legs with a relaxed stroll around the University of Leeds. Discover the fantastic Public Art on campus - highlights include work by Yorkshire's own Barbara Hepworth, and campus landmark, Keith Wilson’s ‘Sign for Art’ (the squiggles!)

As you walk round you will be guided through a series of quick and fun drawing activities inspired by the art you see.