Creative Wellbeing & Team Building
Experiences in Leeds
Packages for organisations & workplaces
Northlight Arts Centre offers artist-led creative wellbeing workshops and team building experiences in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Designed for businesses, charities, universities and organisations, our half day and full day creative experiences encourage collaboration, conversation and wellbeing through hands-on artistic activities in a welcoming contemporary arts environment.
Whether you are planning a workplace wellbeing day, staff away day, leadership retreat or creative team experience, our tailored sessions are designed to help people reconnect, slow down and explore creativity in an engaging and supportive setting.
Boost morale. Improve wellbeing.
Inspire creativity.
Northlight Arts Centre offers creative team building workshops and workplace wellbeing experiences in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Our artist led team building and creative activity days are perfect for boosting employee engagement, reducing stress and improving workplace morale.
We believe that creativity is a powerful tool for wellbeing—and a smart investment for any organisation. Our Creative Wellbeing Packages offer businesses the opportunity to support their staff’s mental health while encouraging team bonding, innovation, and resilience.
What We Offer
Our creative wellbeing experiences are carefully designed to balance creativity, collaboration and relaxation.
Sessions are led by experienced artists and facilitators and can include a range of hands-on activities suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced creative participants.
Our Workshops
Popular workshop options include:
Experimental drawing /painting
Life drawing
Collaborative artwork
Felted landscapes
Pottery for beginners
Mixed media workshops
Wire and metalwork
Lino and Gel Plate Printing
Process-led contemporary art sessions
All materials are provided.
Half Day Creative Wellbeing Experience
Our half day experiences are ideal for:
staff wellbeing days
team building sessions
leadership away days
creative retreats
organisational development sessions
Each experience includes:
Two artist-led workshop choices
All creative materials
Tea and coffee station throughout the session
Morning pastries and barista coffee on arrival
Use of our contemporary arts venue in Chapel Allerton, Leeds
Artist facilitation and event coordination
Suitable for groups of 16–24 participants.
Half day experiences from £1,920 (16 people)
£120 per additional person
A Different Kind of Team Experience
Unlike traditional corporate away days, Northlight offers a relaxed and inspiring arts environment designed to encourage curiosity, creativity and meaningful connection.
Our experiences are process-led rather than performance-led, allowing participants to experiment freely, collaborate naturally and engage with creativity without pressure or expectation.
The atmosphere at Northlight is informal, welcoming and thoughtfully curated — combining artist studios, gallery spaces and café culture to create a genuinely distinctive experience for teams and organisations.
Who We Work With
Our creative wellbeing experiences are suitable for:
Businesses and creative agencies
Universities and education providers
NHS and healthcare teams
Charities and CICs
Councils and public sector organisations
Small businesses and leadership teams
We can tailor workshops around your organisation’s needs, themes or wellbeing objectives.
Why Wellbeing Matters in the Workplace
A mentally healthy workforce is a productive one. Poor mental health is one of the leading causes of employee absence and turnover, costing UK businesses billions each year. Investing in staff wellbeing doesn’t just benefit your team—it also makes financial sense.
Creative activity has been shown to support wellbeing, reduce stress and encourage communication and connection within teams.
Our workshops encourage participants to:
slow down
think differently
work collaboratively
build confidence
reconnect through shared creative experiences
No artistic experience is needed.
Hospitality & Catering
Fresh pastries and barista coffee are included with all half day experiences.
Optional vegetarian lunch packages and additional catering can also be arranged through our on-site café.
We cater for a range of dietary requirements including low gluten and vegan options.
About Northlight Arts Centre
Located in Chapel Allerton, Leeds, Northlight Arts Centre is an independent not-for-profit arts venue dedicated to making creativity accessible for all.
Alongside workshops and exhibitions, Northlight hosts community arts projects, live music, markets and artist-led events throughout the year.
Our venue combines contemporary arts programming with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, creating a unique setting for workplace wellbeing and creative team experiences.
Venue & Accessibility
Northlight Arts Centre is located in North Leeds with easy access from Leeds city centre.
Our venue includes:
wheelchair accessible entrance
accessible toilets
flexible workshop and gallery spaces
on-site café
nearby public transport links
We are happy to discuss individual accessibility requirements ahead of your booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our standard packages are designed for up to 24 participants to ensure everyone receives quality attention and support. If you have a larger team, get in touch—we may be able to offer a bespoke solution.
There is a minimum charge for group size of 16 but smaller groups are still welcome
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No. Our workshops are designed for complete beginners as well as more experienced creative participants.
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Yes. We can adapt activities and themes to suit your team, organisation or wellbeing goals.
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Lunch is available as an optional add-on through our café.
Buffet prices start from £18.50 per head -
We are based in Chapel Allerton, Leeds, West Yorkshire.