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.

A variety of different creative courses

A quilting and patchwork group who meet in Alwoodley

Free Choir at Leeds City Museum

Mosaic workshops in Holbeck

Community Craft School specialising in textiles

An hour of sociable history, every last Wednesday of the month from Read More

Printmaking studio offering memberships, short courses and workshops to the public

Free craft group at Leeds City Museum

A monthly inclusive, friendly social for makers and artists to be creative Read More

Chapel Allerton based arts centre and gallery offering varied creative activities

Face-to-face and online arts and wellbeing classes

Monthly Arts & Minds Group at the Discovery Centre

A yearly programme of short courses.

Breaking down barriers to participation in contemporary art

Music and wellbeing sessions for isolated men in Leeds

Knitting and crocheting short term projects for charity

Woodwork courses

Life drawing sessions in Adel

Self-directed craft groups available at various Leeds Library branches and community hubs

Community Art Studio in Armley

Member-led opportunities to share creative skills and interests

A wide range of music courses across Leeds.

Ukulele courses, groups and lessons. Online and in person.

Life drawing and portraiture for all abilities

Friendly group of enthusiasts meeting regularly to share and develop an interest Read More

A wide selection of creative classes.
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