Rise to Thrive - Mindful Photography at the Yorkshire Museum

Yorkshire Museum: Mindful Photography & The Melsonby Hoard

This programme is designed for individuals over 18 years old who live in North Yorkshire and are currently unemployed. It is part of the Rise To Thrive initiative, funded by Better Connect and the York and North Yorkshire Council. To participate, you must sign up for the programme with the assistance of a keyworker. If you would like more details please email [email protected].

Join Mindful Photography UK CIC for a gentle and thought-provoking visit to Yorkshire Museum as we explore the remarkable Melsonby Hoard exhibition through photography, curiosity and mindful noticing.

This is not a photography course and no specialist equipment is required. A smartphone camera is absolutely fine.

Together we will spend time exploring the exhibition at our own pace, noticing the objects, stories and themes that resonate with us personally. You will be invited to take photographs and reflect on what catches your attention, with opportunities for facilitated discussion later in the session.

The experience is designed to be accessible, relaxed and suitable for complete beginners. There are no right or wrong answers and no pressure to share more than you wish.

After our museum visit, we will gather together for a gentle discussion and reflection. If the weather is kind, we will enjoy a picnic lunch in the museum gardens, so please bring your own food and drinks.

What to Bring

A smartphone or camera (optional)

Comfortable footwear

A packed lunch and drink

Curiosity and an open mind

Suitable For

Adults aged 18+No photography experience required.

About Mindful Photography

Mindful Photography combines photography, curiosity and reflection to help us slow down, take notice and connect more deeply with ourselves, others and the world around us.

Places are limited to help create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.