As part of an arts project funded by Leeds Inspired this event invites individuals who have identified as neurodivergent in adulthood (with or without formal diagnosis) to take part in a reflective discussion as part of a small group.
Here we will connect with loving kindness meditation – with a lengthy period of self loving kindness practise – befriending our adult selves and other diverse aspects of our nature.
A Pay As You Feel event.
Exploring the ancient archetype and symbol of the green man – his inspiration and resilience. This will draw on inspiration from William Anderson as well as looking at ancient vision of forest myths.
We’ll also go for a stroll around the Abbey grounds afterwards.
Men only.
Men face a lot of pressure in modern society and mens’ empowerment and orientation is very important. Here we explore what we might mean by the mature masculine drawing on Jungian psychology and archetypes – in part images of growth and empowerment.
This is a Pay As You Feel event. It will take place in the Gatehouse at Abbey House Museum (the old café). Led by Steve Hart, a Dharma & Vision Holder in the Zen Peacemaker community.
Men only.
How can we find happiness in meditation?
Exploring the subtlety of pleasure and how we can connect to a self nurturing practise. We will also be practising loving kindness meditation with the focus on ourselves.
This is a Pay As You Feel event. It will take place in the Gatehouse at Abbey House Museum (the old café). Led by Steve Hart, a Dharma & Vision Holder in the Zen Peacemaker community
What is modern mindfulness in the secular world?
An opportunity to practise two led meditations - the breath anchor and the bodyscan with a short talk.
This is a Pay As You Feel event. It will take place in the Gatehouse at Abbey House Museum (the old café). Led by Steve Hart, a Dharma & Vision Holder in the Zen Peacemaker community
Bring the kids along to our Breakin’ classes with Bboy Litefoot.
Over the weeks, your child will learn the different levels that make up the dance we call Breakin’ - from TopRock, Go Downs, Footwork patterns and Freezes. They'll have loads of fun learning the moves and being creative with it. They'll also make friends, build their confidence and get to know and understand Hip Hop culture.
Suitable for any instruments, this is a hands-on, get-stuck-in workshop.
Best suited to people who have been playing for at least three years. Join Lau accordionist Martin Green for a workshop on arranging traditional music. If you play in a folk band, or would like to, this is an opportunity to come and hear a bit about how Lau create their arrangements, and devise new ones with the group.
Come and join us for a fun and friendly life drawing session. Go Figure is a regular event held here at Swarthmore, look out for it every first Thursday of the month!
There will be no tutor leading this session but it will be hosted by a member of the Swarthmore team. There are a number of easles and drawing boards available to use, but do feel free to bring your own.
There will be a rotation of both male and female life models and on occassion we will have multiple models in the same session.
It’s time to don your cape and celebrate the real-life superheroes making a difference every day.
This bank holiday, we’re hosting a trail around the museum, exploring stories of medical innovation. If you can spot all the you’ll come away with a coveted Thackray certificate.
We’ll also give you the chance to craft your own superhero-style mask with our free complimentary make and take. What will your super health power be?