If you are interested in attending any of the arts groups featured on this page, please contact them using the details provided in the listings or check the relevant organisation’s website for up to date information.
There are a lots of community arts groups and courses in Leeds that are welcoming to people who have had mental health issues. Many people find that getting involved in a creative activity really helps improve their wellbeing. Arts & Minds has links with lots of creative groups, courses and organisations across the city. Please click on the pictures below for more information on each group, course or organisation. You can also click on the key words above the pictures to search for a particular activity (eg Visual arts, Music or Craft).
“Try something you haven’t tried before… experiment and learn new skills so you’ve something to learn… learning’s good for you and it can make you feel better about yourself.”
If you are part of a creative group or run a course that you would like to feature on these pages, please contact us.
Breaking down barriers to participation in contemporary art
Community Craft School specialising in textiles
Ukulele courses, groups and lessons. Online and in person.
A space to talk, get creative and support each other
A wide selection of creative classes.
Monthly Arts & Minds Group at the Discovery Centre
Printmaking studio offering memberships, short courses and workshops to the public
Community Art Studio in Armley
Woodwork courses
Community arts and crafts
Knitting and crocheting short term projects for charity
Chapel Allerton based arts centre and gallery offering varied creative activities
Music and wellbeing sessions for isolated men in Leeds
Mosaic workshops in Holbeck
Life drawing and portraiture for all abilities
A variety of different creative courses
Free craft group at Leeds City Museum
Face-to-face and online arts and wellbeing classes
An hour of sociable history, every last Wednesday of the month from Read More
Life drawing sessions in Adel
Free Choir at Leeds City Museum
A yearly programme of short courses.
A wide range of music courses across Leeds.
Member-led opportunities to share creative skills and interests
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