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Dragon Café In The City Workshops

Breathe. Wander. Relax.

We look forward to welcoming you to our eclectic mix of in person and zoom sessions. 

On Wednesday 18th May MFC also brings you the Dragon Café in the City project in collaboration with Shoe Lane Library and the City of London. Join us for a fantastic mix of events online and in person!


Join us at Shoe Lane Library for two live lunchtime workshops: 

12:00pm – 12:30pm: Mindful Meditation

Live at Shoe Lane Library as well as via Zoom

Take time for yourself and join this short, guided meditation, with tips to support you through the week with a smile. With Suzette Jones, Wellbeing Advisor and Registered Nurse, MSc in mental health.

Registration is not essential everyone is welcome to join us on the day.

1:00pm – 2:00pm: Beautiful Vistas

Join us for a stroll and sketch as we explore how artists dissolve their studio walls and let breathtaking vistas and light spill into their space. We will draw from observation and imagination to create a sense of urban oasis in our local surroundings.  Art materials provided. With artist Vanessa Lawrence.

This workshop includes a stroll to sketch outdoors near Shoe Lane Library.

Registration is not essential everyone is welcome to join us on the day.

Artwork Vanessa Lawrence (c) 2022

Full Address: 1 Hill House, Little New Street, London, EC4A 3JR. 


Join us via Zoom for: 

3pm- 4:30pm -Read and Relax: Tales of The City

Explore stories of the Square Mile with us as part of Local and Community History month. We'll be looking at some tales from the history of this vibrant city together as part of our friendly conversation group.

People without internet access should phone Shoe Lane Library in advance 020 7583 7178 to get details of how to register.

 

6pm- 7pm- Yoga for Mental Health:

Gentle yoga focusing on easing tension from the body and relaxing the mind. The perfect way to wind down at the end of the day. With Marina from Balance Garden. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Looking ahead…

Our next Dragon Café in the City on Wed 1 June includes a lunchtime session on suicide prevention, and a Stroll & Sketch workshop at Shoe Lane Library with artist Vanessa Lawrence. Plus, our regular Read & Relax and Yoga sessions via zoom.

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