In this workshop you will look at yourself or other participants more closely by drawing a (self-)portrait with oil pastels. The aim is to capture the essence of your subject rather than about getting every detail to look right and take inspiration from impressionistic artists like Monet and Renoir.

If you would like some guidance, I am happy to give any tips and pointers.

Oil pastels and paper are provided but feel free to bring your own materials. I will also bring a small mirror for self portraits but you can use photographs for references as well.

With Steve Hart. 

This is a mens' circle exploring the basics of Jungian psychology looking at archetypes and the collective unconscious - with meditation and group sharing.

We recommend prebooking to avoid disappointment. To book, call 0113 3784079 or email abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk

Both this event and the Introduction to Mindfulness session before it are Pay As You Feel. You can donate before or after the event. Book together or as standalone sessions.

With Steve Hart. 

earn how to open to, accept and befriend our experience with a simple witnessing of our experience blended with concentration on the breath.

We recommend prebooking to avoid disappointment. To book, call 0113 3784079 or email abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk

Both sessions are Pay As You Feel. You can donate before or after the event.

You can book this as a standalone session or also book on our 3.30pm session on Jungian Psychology for Men.

Our Pregnancy Day Retreat! is all about pampering you beautiful Mamma’s to be. Doing things that help you feel amazing and ultimately totally relaxed. Join us to learn about how to be good to yourself. The escape includes warming Pregnancy Yoga Class to start your day, pregnancy massage, tasty (and nutritious) lunch, Yoga Nidra and even the chance to learn about restorative poses.

Voice of the Fans, the new exhibition curated by Leeds Libraries and the British Library, explores the raw creativity of football fanzines that were born out of the DIY ethos of the music and punk scenes. 

Join Matt Lidbury from Lower Block, a photography zine that celebrates football culture, for an informal Q+A about creating a unique, independently produced publication that celebrates style, design, architecture and photography.

Our Relaxation Day Retreat is all about pampering. Doing things that help you feel amazing and ultimately totally relaxed.
Join us to learn about how to be good to yourself. The escape includes warming Hatha Yoga, massage, tasty (& nutritious) lunch, Yoga Nidra and even the chance to learn about restorative poses.

All the goodness of a weekend retreat rolled into half a day, and only 5 minutes from Leeds City Centre in our beautiful 18th Century home in Headingley.

Want to know a little more about how we'll guide you into relaxation bliss?

Our Pregnancy Day Retreat! is all about pampering you beautiful Mamma’s to be. Doing things that help you feel amazing and ultimately totally relaxed.

Join us to learn about how to be good to yourself. The escape includes warming Pregnancy Yoga Class to start your day, pregnancy massage, tasty (and nutritious) lunch, Yoga Nidra and even the chance to learn about restorative poses.

Drop-in and take part in a range of fun activities inspired by Henry Moore Institute's exhibition SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling.

This workshop will provide a safe, fun, and creatively stimulating environment for families to explore the themes, materials and processes within our current exhibition through creative play.

The new exhibition at Henry Moore Institute - SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling is the first survey and most comprehensive exhibition of the work of artist Roger Ackling (1947–2014), one of the most quietly influential artists of the late twentieth century.