Join us for a unique creative experience blending sound, mindfulness, and art!

Guided by conceptual artist Delilah Sykes, this workshop invites you to explore the world around you through deep listening and creative expression. We’ll kick things off with a group sound walk through Burley Park and the surrounding area, where the group will capture the ambient sounds of the environment using recording equipment. It's all about following your ears, tuning into your surroundings, and embracing the power of mindful listening.

Back at Left Bank, we’ll listen to the sounds recorded on our walk and draw inspiration from the journey to create our own zines. You’ll experiment with drawing, collage, and found objects collected along the way, transforming your sensory experience into a tactile art form.

The workshop wraps up with a collaborative sharing session, where we’ll pick our favourite pages and scan them to form a digital zine—a lasting record of our creative exploration that will be shared with all participants.

Why join?

Learn how to use sound and mindfulness as tools for creative expression.

Gain hands-on experience with sound recording equipment (Delilah will be there to help and guide you!).

Explore various artistic techniques to bring your sensory experiences to life.

Connect with others in a welcoming, non-judgmental space where experimentation is encouraged.

What to bring?
Yourself, your curiosity, and any materials you’d like to incorporate into your zine. We’ll provide paper, pens, and collage materials, but feel free to bring your own paints, textures, or treasures!

Meet at Left Bank (initial meeting point) before heading over to Burley Park for the sound walk!

About Delilah Sykes:
Delilah Sykes is a conceptual artist working in sound and text. Her work bridges academic and cultural histories with intimate, human stories, encouraging people to engage with the familiar in new ways. Her passion lies in uncovering the significance of liminal, “unheard,” or background sounds, and what they reveal about our human experiences.

Instagram: @delilahsykes