You can enquire about our workshops, refer yourself, or refer someone you support here:
👉 https://mindfulphotography.org.uk/referrals/
If you are not working at this time our North Yorkshire based community courses are fully funded, so participants will be asked to complete a short amount of funder paperwork.
If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible, you’re very welcome to email first:
📧 rebecca@mindfulphotography.org.uk
🌍 Not based in York or North Yorkshire? We also offer online Mindful Photography workshops open to anyone across the UK.
This is a two-week guided Mindful Photography experience, where we’ll explore the process together, spend some time taking photographs between sessions, and then come back together to share and reflect.
📅 Session 1: 11 January 2027 | 6.30–8.00pm
📅 Session 2: 18 January 2027 | 6.30–7.30pm
💷 £75
As usual, we are keeping numbers limited so that it stays a small, supportive group and we can properly facilitate the experience.
We are really looking forward to sharing this one with people from further afield. 📷💙
Slow down • Take notice • Nurture awareness
There is no pressure and no expectation — just a calm, supportive starting point.
👉 To express interest, please refer yourself here:
https://mindfulphotography.org.uk/referrals/
Yorkshire based free Mindful Photography UK Workshops & Events – Autumn and Winter Events Programme 2026
Women in York – fully funded by National Lottery ( nearly sold out )
Monday 19 October – 16 November.
10:00-12:00
St Sampsons Centre Church Street York City Centre
Scarborough’s Women’s Centre
Tuesday 10 November
11-1pm
Introduction to Mindful Photography including a short walk
For a place contact Sophia.ritzema@stgilestrust.org.uk
Introduction to Mindful Photography at Fulford Art Fair, Fulford Social Hall, York
Open to everyone including Rise to Thrive
Saturday 14 November 2026
12:00 – 2:00pm
An introduction to mindful photography including a short walk outside
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003030627527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mindful Photography at Allerton Castle, Knaresborough
For participants signed up to Rise to Thrive
Tuesday 17 November 2026
10:00-12:00
Come and enjoy a mindful photography scavenger hunt in a beautiful setting and enjoy our permanent exhibition in the chapel.
North Yorkshire Connected Spaces Forum
Wesley Methodist Church, Harrogate, HG1 1PP
Monday 30 November 2026
10am-2pm
Organisations, participants do come and meet us at the November Forum
York Disability Week
St Sampsons Centre York
Tuesday 1 December 2026
10-1pm
Come and meet us and find out more about workshops in North Yorkshire.
York Mosque Community Kitchen
Thursday 3 December 2026
11:00-1:30pm
Come and meet us and hear about what we do in the community
Launchpad Event
Wednesday 9 December
10:00-3:00pm
YMCA Scarborough
Come and meet us !
Breathe With The Tide
Peasholm Park, Scarborough
Tuesday 15 December
11:00 – 2:00pm
Cyanotypes and mindfulness to end our coastal season
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002341969733?aff=oddtdtcreator
York Women’s Centre
Wednesday 16 December 2026
11-1pm
Hear about what we do at Mindful Photography whilst we make some hand-cream for Christmas !
For a place contact Sophia.ritzema@stgilestrust.org.uk
Online Workshops (Open to Everyone)
If you are outside our funded areas, our current dates do not suit you, or you are unable to access funded provision, you are very welcome to join our online workshops.
These sessions are open to anyone across the UK, and you can self-refer (please select “Other” on the form).
We run online workshops when there is enough demand. Once we have a small group of around 5–6 people, we arrange a session.
You will:
- Join a two-hour Zoom session with a small, supportive group
- Then receive gentle daily photographic prompts by email for the week
- Be invited into a facilitated WhatsApp group to share and stay connected
Everything is designed to help you slow down, take notice, and nurture awareness in a simple, accessible way.
👉 Self-refer here and select “Other”:
https://mindfulphotography.org.uk/referrals/
Final Note
We keep our groups small, welcoming, and well supported.
If you feel unsure, anxious about joining, or would prefer to speak to someone first, you are very welcome to get in touch. We will support you at your own pace.
👉 Refer yourself or someone you support:
https://mindfulphotography.org.uk/referrals/
Mindful Photography workshops in York, North Yorkshire and online across the UK. Supporting wellbeing, confidence, connection and awareness through creative, accessible photography.
Mindful and Therapeutic Photography for Groups and Communities
What to Expect
Join us for an enriching experience centred around mindful photography and therapeutic photography, designed for groups and communities both online and in-person.
Each session lasts around 3 hours and provides an inviting atmosphere with complimentary tea and snacks at our in-person gatherings. We’ll begin with a brief discussion to explore the principles of mindful photography, followed by an engaging outing in our local community where you’ll have the opportunity to practice these techniques firsthand.
If you’re interested in participating, please email at rebecca@mindfulphotography.org.uk. We look forward to capturing mindful moments together!
Don’t forget wherever you are EVERYONE can join our online facebook community.
More about your host:
Rebecca Rowan “I have been facilitating workshops linking photography and wellbeing for over 17 years. I am a qualified coach, adult and family education tutor, mindfulness teacher and facilitator, trained in participatory photography technique via PhotoVoice and Mental Health First Aid Level 3. I also hold a distinguished qualification in Therapeutic Photography from Robert Gordon University under the mentorship of Dr. Neil Gibson.”
Mindful Photography is a process of using your camera to slow down and take notice of your surroundings. You do not need any specialist equipment and it is accessible to all.
We want you to fully engage in the mindful photography experience; a mixture of live delivery and then time to reflect on your own allows you to progress at your own pace, at a time convenient to you.
Slow down, take notice and nurture awareness with Rebecca
In our recent online workshop in February 2025 participants said;
“I met myself recently, I knew that I existed but I wasn’t sure who I was or where I belonged. Mindful Photography was the beginning of my awakening”. Vicky, February 2025
“I found the course well organised, welcoming, it definitely benefited my mental health and I would definitely recommend it”, scary to creativity! Catherine, February 2025
“Rebecca facilitated a brilliant initial workshop and provided really interesting activities for us during the week. She was positive and encouraging in her approach. I really liked the fact that there was no pressure to post every day, and if the activities brought other things into play, we could post about those too. She provided a safe space for us to explore mindful photography, get to know each other, and celebrate our wins together”. Sinead, February 2025
“I definitely feel more empowered by the process because it stops me feeling controlled by anxiety and thoughts. It gets me out of my head and feels like a superpower I can use when I need it”. Beth, February 2024
“I love how photography can transform how things appear depending upon your perspective.” Linda, November 2023
Email Rebecca to receive the booking link for the next course
rebecca@mindfulphotography.org.uk
As a Community Interest Company, our focus is on serving the community and supporting individuals who may be facing challenges. Our priority is to make these courses accessible to all, therefore if appropriate, we will be offering a number of places at a lower cost.
Please send us an email if you would like to be considered for a reduced cost workshop. If you are in North Yorkshire have a look to see if you qualify for a Step Up, Rise2Thrive programme: https://betterconnect.org.uk/our-projects
