Inkwell Arts

Final message from Anna Ridley (Inkwell Community Arts Lead, @LeedsMind), now that the Inkwell service has ended. Here's the blog that Anna refers to, to find alternative support: leedsmind.org.uk/inkwell-arts-s…

We are sad to announce that Inkwell groups will stop running from 1st April due to a lack of funding. Read more about why here: leedsmind.org.uk/inkwell-arts-s…

An update on how we're expanding @InkwellArts to support more people in and around Leeds lght.ly/3e1jb73 #creativeleeds #leedscommunity #mentalhealthleeds

Happy New Year! 🥳 To see all our workshops and courses on offer across Leeds, go to leedsmind.org.uk/inkwell ! #artworkshops #mentalhealth #leedsmind #wellbeing #communityarts

We've got a busy week coming up at Woodhouse Community Centre! Saturday: ART TASTES with @AirePlaceStudio Monday: Beauty by Jita sessions Tuesday: Community Cafe Thursday: ESOL conversation cafe, @yorkshiremesmac drop-in, bridge lessons, craft workshops w. @InkwellArts

Opera North are coming back to Inkwell this October to run a singing workshop inspired by their new production of Carmen! The workshop is facilitated by soloist soprano, choir conductor and teacher Jenny Sterling. Reserve your place now!anna.ridley@leedsmind.org.uk

We have some spaces available on our newest cohort of courses at New Wortley Community Centre! These free, 8 week courses are suitable for all, and aim to teach new skills, reduce social isolation and improve general wellbeing. Please contact anna.ridley@leedsmind.org.uk

Join us tonight for another Vinyasa Flow yoga session on Zoom from 8pm, with our fully qualified volunteer Vicky. 🌞 🧘🏽 Suitable for all abilities. Tickets below. eventbrite.co.uk/e/vinyasa-flow…

Please contact Anna.Ridley@leedsmind.org.uk for more information. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎 #leedsmindtogether #lgbtq #lgbtqcommunity #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Our staff will be taking a break over the holidays, from 22nd December, with our online programme resuming on Tuesday 5th January. In the meantime, take a look at our range of arts and crafts, meditation, blog posts and recipes from the last year - inkwellarts.org.uk

Please find the most recent update on our service here: inkwellarts.org.uk

Now accepting referrals! #PeerSupport for anyone in the Black community across Leeds aged 16 - 25 who identifies as male. A safe space to talk with likeminded men about any struggles & learn ways to manage stresses. We get it 'cause we've been there. lght.ly/agbdc05

Here’s a delicious Pumpkin pie recipe to reduce pumpkin waste when carving! 🎃 Not to mention the delicious, roasted seeds... inkwellarts.org.uk/pumpkin-pie-wi… #pumpkinpie #veganrecipe #lockdownrecipe #leedsmindtogether

Join us for part 1 of our art workshop tomorrow on Facebook at 1pm, when we’ll be showing you how to create and shape some clay pumpkin ornaments! 🎃 #Halloweenathome #homemadedecorations #halloweendecorations #halloween2020

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit this month! 🎃 Take a look at some of the creepy crafts and deliciously spooky recipes we’ve got on our website!

Don't miss it! Starts at 11am ⬇ ⬇ ⬇

For #BlackHistoryMonth we're focusing on the Black experience of mental health & the discrimination that exists within the UK’s mental healthcare system. Read more about what we have planned, including an exciting partnership with @Touchstone_Spt: lght.ly/ok9cm5i

✨ EVENING ART SOCIAL ✨ Tomorrow 7-9pm! This week’s theme is LAYERS. If you would like to join us on Zoom for a fun, informal creative evening, Email Anna.Ridley@leedsmind.org.uk to book a space. #lockdownart #onlineworkshop #onlineartworkshop #artsocial #leedsmindtogether

@YorkieBkk @LeedsMind @Touchstone_Spt @InspireNorthUK Will drop you a message when it's finalised, but it's generally on a Thursday evening, and will pop up on our Facebook events page here: facebook.com/pg/Inkwellarts… Look forward to seeing you there!

@InkwellArts @LeedsMind @Touchstone_Spt @InspireNorthUK Looks a great group could you msg me for the next time?

What a fantastic, creative, expressive virtual evening art social we had last night! We had Pride-themed prompts in honour of #LeedsVirtualPride, and shared stories of 'what Pride means to me', coming out and how we keep ourselves well when it comes to our #mentalhealth 🌈🌈