Looking Through a New Lens: Nature Photography Workshops

June 23, 2025 - September 30, 2025 / Astley Ainslie

close up of a camera focusing on yellow flowers

Take a moment for yourself, connect with nature, and discover your inner photographer!

Ready to see Astley Ainslie through a new lens?

Inspired by the “New Foto” exhibition at the SMART Centre, our upcoming photography workshops offer staff and patients a chance to explore the hospital’s green spaces in creative ways. Led by a professional fine art photographer, you’ll learn new techniques to capture your environment and enhance your wellbeing.

Session 1: LEAP patients only

Date & time: 23rd June: 1.30-3.30pm

Capacity: 12

Location: LEAP reception

Booking Contact: Phil Hayes

Session 2: staff and outpatients

Date & time: 29th July: 4pm – 6.30pm

Capacity: 12

Location: SMART building reception

Booking contact : Please email [email protected]

Session 3: staff and outpatients

Date & time: 8th September: 4pm – 6.30pm

Capacity: 12

Location: SMART building reception

Booking contact: Please Email [email protected]

Session 4: Only for people who participated in one of the first 3 workshops!

Date & time: 30th September: 12.30pm – 2.30pm drop in no bookings required

Capacity: Drop in

Location: SMART building reception

Booking contact: drop in none required

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