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15/05/2026

We've got our next write-along creative co-working session coming up next week! You can book your place via the link in our bio (just £5), or keep an eye on your email for your code to book your place for FREE as a York Creatives Pro Member. If you can't wait for the email just drop us a message and we'll send you the code!

These sessions are designed for you to set aside the time and space to work on what you need and want to. Whether this is a writing project, illustrations or funding applications, we'll be here to help you get on with it!

We're running these in partnership with our cafe collaborators (this time !) where Pro Members can also get 20% off hot drinks!

04/05/2026

We had a great first write-along and we’re looking to do another this month! We’ll be checking out another of our partner cafés and keep an eye out on here and Circle to book on.

York Creatives Pro Members can get 20% off hot drinks every morning at our partner cafes, just show your creative member profile on the York Creatives directory when ordering!

If you would like to add your venue as a York Creatives Partner please DM us for more details 💛

01/05/2026

☀️ Creative Drinks *sunshine edition* ☀️
Friday night drinks and chat on the balcony, with your local creative community, overlooking the river Ouse!
Come along to Patch, 6-9:30pm for just that! It’s going to be a good one, see you there! 👋💛

Grab a ticket via our Eventbrite, link in bio (members please sign up with your discount code to redeem your free ticket)

We have also got the FREE Extending XR: Introduction to TouchDesigner workshop 4-6pm, also at Patch, grab a ticket via the XR Stories website or Eventbrite, link on our stories

29/04/2026

Coming up in May!

Extending XR: Introduction to TouchDesigner
4 - 6pm, Fri 1st May
Patch, The Bonding Warehouse
Free tickets available via the XR stories Eventbrite

Creative Drinks
6 - 9:30pm, Fri 1st May
Patch, The Bonding Warehouse
Link in our bio for tickets, York Creatives Supporters and Pro members go free.

Reignite XIV: Creative Entrepreneurship
6 - 9pm, Tues 5th May
York St John University, Creative Centre

Secret Cinema Club
7pm, Wed 6th May
New Earswick Folk Hall, YO32 4AQ
linktr.ee/filmfolkhall

Introduction to letterpress
10:30am -12:30pm, Sat 9th May
Thin Ice Press, Peasholme Green

York Art Workers: Ric Liptrot, illustrator
7:30pm, Mon 11th May
Southlands Church, Bishopthorpe Rd

Black & White Photography Workshop
11am - 1pm, Sat 16th May
Spark:York

Model photography shoot
Wed 20th May
York City Centre

26/04/2026

To celebrate our new Café Collabs with lovecheeseyork we're hosting a write-along session on Thursday 30th April 10am - midday. As a pro member you'll get 20% off hot drinks.

Drop us a dm to let us know you'll be there, or comment on this post!

What's a write-along? Drop in from 10am and we'll alternate between writing sprints (or work sprints) and then take timed breaks to chat!

24/04/2026

Just 1 week to go until the May Creative Drinks at Patch!
Join us from 6pm - 9:30pm for a bevvy, great chat with your local creative community and a delightful view of the river!

Creative Drinks this month follows the Digital Arts Meet Up (DAMU). This is running 4 - 6pm at Patch, offering an introduction into TouchDesigner Software. Find out more on our previous post and grab a FREE ticket via the XR Stories Eventbrite.

As always our York Creatives Supporter and Pro Members get their creative drinks ticket for free, it's £4.99 for non-members. Memberships start from £2.50 per month, and include lots of other perks too, find out more on our website 💛

16/04/2026

Extending XR: Introduction to TouchDesigner
Digital Arts Meet Up #3 (DAMU)
Friday 1st May, 4-6pm, at , followed by our monthly Creative Drinks social!
Book your FREE place via Eventbrite (XR Stories and XR Network+), link on our stories.

Learn how to create digital art using software in a practical two-hour workshop.

TouchDesigner is an emerging immersive software used for real-time interactive multimedia, 3D rendering, and visual effects. It empowers artists, designers, and programmers to create interactive installations, projections, and live performances by connecting operators without requiring traditional coding.

Stick around after the workshop to join drinks hosted by York Creatives, XR Stories and The Guild of Media Arts as part of the Digital Arts Meet Up (DAMU).

DAMU is a new meet up for York supported by XR Stories, York Creatives and the Guild of Media Arts that aims to support and develop artistic practice that involves digital technology, and artwork that can be installed, exhibited, and toured, in public spaces, galleries and museums.

What you’ll need:

- Your own laptop with TouchDesigner 2023.11340 or newer installed. (TouchDesigner is supported for both Windows and Mac)

- Laptop power charger.

- To have completed the TouchDesigner fundamentals training.

- An open mind and collaborative attitude.

03/04/2026

Pro Member Spotlight - Helen Fletcher | Coalesce Communications

A wordsmithing wonder. A conceptual thinker.

Helen is a freelance copywriter helping brands to bring their story, products and campaigns to life with clever copy, bold headlines and storytelling full of identity.

She has worked across many industries, from big corporates to small start-ups, over her 20 years in marketing. She loves the energy and variety that comes when working with small agencies and indie business owners, helping good people do good things.

So if you're in need of editing, ideas or copy that’s fresh and new, drop Helen a message and have a chat!
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