Women in York - a therapeutic photography project to support wellbeing
About this Event
Join Us for a five week Mindful Photography Workshop for Women
We are back!
We are delighted to announce a new 18-month long Mindful Photography project for women in York, made possible through funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Following the success of our Women in York project (2025–2026) which is now on show at Allerton Castle, Knaresborough and available to view every Tuesday, we are once again inviting women from the York area to take part in mindful photography events in the community, supported by local organisations.
Over the 18 months, there will be three workshops. This is the first opportunity to take part.
Workshop Details
Date: Monday 19 October 2026 - Monday 16 November 2026
We invite you to attend all five sessions as part of a course.
Time: 10.00am–12.00pm
Location:
St Sampson's Centre
Church Street
York
The workshop is fully funded and free to attend.
Free tea and coffee will also be available.
This is a women-only workshop and is fully safeguarded.
Who is this for?
This project is specifically designed for women who are currently facing challenges and would benefit from some time and space to focus on themselves.
You don't need any photography experience and you don't need an expensive camera. A smartphone is absolutely fine.
Our approach brings together mindfulness and therapeutic photography to create gentle, creative opportunities to slow down, take notice and explore the world around us from different perspectives.
What You'll Gain
Through the project, you will have opportunities to:
* Discover new perspectives and celebrate your identity
* Understand the connection between mindfulness and photography
* Take some time for yourself in a gentle, supportive environment
* Build confidence through creativity
* Make new connections and friendships
* Take part in an online photography project
* Find out about other fully funded Mindful Photography projects across York and North Yorkshire
Women taking part will also have the opportunity to **submit work created through the project for an exhibition at Allerton Castle in May 2027**, if they would like to be involved.
There is absolutely no pressure to exhibit your work.
What does a session look like?
These are gentle, safe and supportive spaces where women can come together, be creative and explore their identities and experiences through photography.
We usually go for a gentle walk, taking time to enjoy and notice York's architecture, nature, history and the small details around us that we might normally pass by.
Using simple mindful photography prompts, we slow down, take notice and explore new perspectives.
There is **no right or wrong way to take part** and no expectation that you need to be "good at photography". The emphasis is on the experience rather than producing a perfect photograph.
What to Bring
Please bring a camera or smartphone if you have one. If you don't have access to either, let us know.
As we may spend some time outside, please dress appropriately for the weather and bring suitable footwear and a raincoat or sunscreen if needed.
Tea and coffee will be provided.
Booking
Please only book a space if you can attend! Our session book up very fast and we do not want any woman to miss out. If you are interested in taking part or would like to find out more, please book via eventbrite. You can ask questions via
Rebecca
You can also follow **Mindful Photography UK** on Facebook for updates about this project and other funded opportunities across York and North Yorkshire.
We are incredibly grateful to **The National Lottery Community Fund** for making this project possible and enabling us to continue creating accessible, creative opportunities to support women and girls in York.
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Working in partnership with Generate
*We are also working in partnership with Generate, who have been supporting the transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse community since 2011.*
*If you would prefer to attend a Mindful Photography session through Generate, you can make an enquiry through their contact page and ask for **Harrie**: https://www.generate.org.uk/contact*
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Our events sell out quickly! If you are unable to attend, please let us know so that others don’t miss out.
Unfortunately, if you book a ticket and do not attend without informing us, we will no longer be able to hold a free space for you in the future
We appreciate your kindness in keeping us informed!
Contact us at: [email protected] or 07709 325 823.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Timings subject to change. Discussion and setting of theme.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Guided walk around York taking photographs with a theme
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Share images and discuss the session
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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