Kirkstall Abbey is among the oldest buildings still visible in the Leeds area – and certainly had a huge part to play in the early days of the city. Nowadays there is little record of how the structure and land is used and interacted with by people. This workshop, in coordination with Leeds Museums and Galleries, will begin a wider project recording how the Abbey impacts on those who use it – in leisure or their work.
A facilitator will help you to identify your own interests in the Abbey and to find ways you can record how people use the location. Aside from the need to record the human relationships the approach you take will be very much of your own selection. You can choose to work solo or in groups – using stills or video and combining this with interacting with the subjects or more at arms length.
The first workshop will take place at the Abbey on 13th March with follow-up workshops, peer support online and planned future events; it is hoped we will continue our projects and bring others in to take part – growing our relationship with Kirkstall Abbey and it’s people overtime.
The date for the second workshop will be in late march – to suit the maximum number of delegates.
Quite excitingly – this project will additionally feature on the new Microsoft ‘Surface’ interactive table being installed at the Abbey visitor’s centre.
The workshops are largely funded by Leeds Museums, meaning we can offer places on the project for only £3.50.
Why not book now? Places are very limited on this great opportunity…
Starts: Saturday Mar 13th (time tbc)
Location: Education Centre, Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
