Short Courses
As part of our quarterly seasonal programme we offer a variety of short courses that use creativity to promote wellbeing and positive mental health. These enable visitors to explore and respond to our exhibitions programme further by focussing on topic, concept or art practice and techniques.
To find out more about our current exhibitions please click here
ART AND MINDFULNESS
A four week course that explores Art and Mindfulness to give your thinking mind a break
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Wednesdays: 10am -12pm
Venue: Inkwell Arts
These sessions aim to combine art and mindfulness to focus on the creative process and experience of art making. Give your thinking mind a break and focus on the here and now. Inclusive of all levels of ability. Sessions facilitated by artist and trainee art therapist Vee Hartley. All materials provided
Ages 16+
COURSE DATES
Pre booking required
JULY COURSE:
Cost £12 for four weeks
Weds 10th July, 17th July, 24th July and 31st July
AUGUST COURSE:
Cost £20 for four weeks
Weds 7th Aug, 14th Aug, 21st Aug and 28th Aug
The art of surrealism
A six week course responding to ‘Encounters Under Black Lamplight’ Exhibition
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Tuesdays: 12.30pm -3pm
Venue: Inkwell Arts
Responding to the work by the Leeds Surrealist Group on show until SEPT 7th this course will work with print, drawing and collage to explore surrealist techniques and creative excercises such as automatic drawing, frottage, Exquisite Corpse and collaborative working techniques as a means to tap into the subconcious and imaginative realms.
All materials provided
Ages 18+
COURSE DATES
Pre booking required
START DATE: 30 July
END DATE: 10 Sept
COST: £30 for full course
Please note there is a mid course break and no class on 20th August