Workshop
Processing Emotion Through Nature and Surrealism
13:00–15:30
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
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Explore personal experiences through creative processes that echo the themes of surrealism and trauma.
In this workshop, we’ll engage with natural objects as a source of inspiration and reflection, while using writing and drawing to create thematic connections to our current exhibition The Traumatic Surreal.
By emphasising process over product, we will create a safe and accessible environment for self-expression, processing emotion, and connection.
Participants will engage with their senses, cultivate meaning and foster a sense of shared experience through collective exploration of the surreal artworks and representations present in the exhibition.
This workshop is suitable for adults aged 18 and above.
Main image: Works in progress by Kaitlyn Bullen, 2024.

Tickets & booking
This event is now fully booked.
Due to popular demand, we are running a second session on Saturday 8 March.
Any participant with access needs is welcome to bring a companion to the workshop (no need to book an extra place).
Accessibility
The workshop will take place in the Studio, our new workshop space on the second floor of the building.
We want to make it as easy as possible for all to attend, so please get in touch if you have any access needs that you would like to discuss before the workshop.
Step-free entrance
We have an accessible entrance via lift (doors 100cm wide) on Cookridge Street, bringing you onto the ground floor of the building.
Internal lift
There is an internal passenger lift (doors 72cm wide) to all floors of the building.
Pushchairs & bags
You can store pushchairs and bags in the Studio for the whole event. We also have lockers on the basement level, suitable for bags and smaller items.
Toilets
The Studio has its own toilet facilities, including one fully accessible superloo (self-contained cubicle with a toilet and sink) and two additional gender-neutral superloos.
Baby-changing facilities
Baby-changing facilities are located on the basement level, within one of our gender-neutral superloos.
Quiet space
The Studio has a dedicated quiet space for those needing a break from noisy activities.
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Getting here
Henry Moore Institute
74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom
T: 01132 467 467
E: institute@henry-moore.org