Unleash your creativity – wine glass or prosecco in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience? No problem! Whether you are looking for a fun night out or are a budding artist, you’ll enjoy creating your own masterpiece.

Embodied Word fuses poetry, movement, and self-exploration, for a transformative workshop. 

Mary and Zac will guide you in reflective writing, somatic practices, and performance techniques for you to grow in confidence, self-awareness, and creative expression. 

Rooted in interdisciplinary influences – including spoken word, embodiment, Tantra, and psychology – this workshop fosters authentic connection and meaningful integration. 

Join us for an evening of pressure free creativity centered around zines. Zines are small press booklets and have been around since the 1930s as a method of people to communicate their passions, discuss their lives, and find a voice.

We’ll teach you how to make zines, and give you all the materials you need to fill them. Casual self expression in an encouraging environment.

We’re kicking off the summer with poetry at everyone’s favourite brunch spot in Hyde Park. Join LPF at Leeds Lit Fest for ‘Bards do Brunch’ for a chance to share your poetry over breakfast, coffee or pastry in the Snug at Hyde Park Book Club.

This is a ticketed event with a sign-up for anyone who wants to read some of their latest work in the comfort of fellow poets. Bring a notebook for the breaks, get advice from others, and share your thoughts on the poems you hear.

Brunch is not included in the ticket price.

Yoga & Forest Bathing in the Woods combines the grounding benefits of yoga with the mindful, restorative practice of Forest Bathing for a deeply rejuvenating experience.

Join Alice (alice faulkner yoga) and Samantha (Fleeting Fern) for a peaceful afternoon of movement, mindfulness, and nature connection in the beautiful Otley Chevin Forest Park.

"Let nature hold you – slow down, breathe deeply, and come home to yourself."

This session includes:

• Grounding yoga practice with Alice

• A guided Forest Bathing introductory experience with Samantha

As the longest day of the year unfolds, we invite you to step into a space of reflection, intention, and connection. The summer solstice is a time of new beginnings - a chance to embrace the season’s energy with patience, nourishment, and trust.

Join us for a restorative experience in nature, where we’ll slow down, tune in, and realign with what truly matters.

Guided Walk – Begin with a mindful journey through the woods, setting the tone for the session.

Circle Gathering – A welcoming space for connection and quiet reflection.

Join professional artist Lydia Rain and embark on a journey discovering the wonderful and delicate world of watercolours.  

With Lydia's expertise on hand you will be guided through basic watercolour techniques including: colour mixing, washes, adding detail and textures.

All materials including paper, brushes and watercolours are provided.