Roll into Exhale and cosy up at our final closing party. Tonight, we come together for the last time before we shut our doors on Sunday 1 December.

In the spirit of the season, tonight we are cosying up indoors. Change into your sweats and pyjamas, and settle down for a warm and comforting night in with us. Here’s what’s on:

• Free burgers

• Chocolate fountain

• Music from DJ Deborah X all night

• Tarot readings by Eva Koornstra

• Photo booth

• Hand massages

• And much more

The full programme and schedule will be announced soon.

You do not need to reserve a ticket to attend this event.

Contemporary productivity culture demands that we always move faster and grind harder. But the current season invites us to balance toughness with tenderness. In this session, we will explore the notion of tenderness as a rebellious act, and try out some exercises to soothe ourselves into the stillness of the winter season. 

Over 75 minutes we'll use a unique blend of philosophy, science, poetry, contemplative practice, and collective reflection to remember what it feels like to be tender to ourselves. There's no need to prepare or bring anything. You'll leave your phone at the door and be guided through the session, leaving with a greater sense of clarity on what tenderness means to you as well as several contemplative practices you can try out on your own. 

This event is brought to you in collaboration with Oude Kerk Delft: Sacred Sessions.

About Madeleine
Madelaine Ley is a philosopher, spiritual ecologist, and contemplative artist. Her varied work includes lecturing at Delft University of Technology and Lassonde Engineering School in Canada on digital citizenship, responsible AI, intersectional approaches to tech, and robot-ethics; hosting Sacred Sessions, non-religious gatherings that blend philosophy, art, science, contemplative practice and collective reflection; writing and podcasting for Beauty in the Mire; and experimenting with contemplative art. She was named one of the “100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics” by Lighthouse3 in 2022 and has been featured by the BBC, Leidsch Dagblad, Yes! Magazine, and Life Itself, as well as funded by The European Pavilion, Horizon 2020 and twice-funded by the Social Science Research Council of Canada. 

Find out more about Madelaine here.

This event takes place in the Cinema.

Reserve your free tickets here.

Tonight is your chance to get an introduction to screen printing. In this class you learn how to screen print on a custom tote bag and explore various printing techniques firsthand.

We’ll start with a short introduction to the history of screen printing, then walk through each step of the screen printing process on textiles. This will include everything from creating logos and screens to using different types of textiles and inks. We’ll also experiment with screen printing on cotton T-shirts. The custom items will be properly treated so everyone can take them home at the end.

This event is produced in collaboration with Mesh Print Club.

Taking place in Create. Reserve your free tickets here.

About the host:
I’m Teun, a 26-year-old creative from Rotterdam, working across multiple disciplines. From organizing music camps to leading audiovisual projects and running my own clothing brand, I’m passionate about combining creativity with entrepreneurship. Together with a small team of professionals, we bring our diverse skills together to push creative boundaries and create work that feels authentic and impactful. All under the same name “We Don’t Care.”

This year, we also launched the We Don’t Care Foundation, where we use our experience and network to support young talent in the creative and cultural sectors, helping them take steps toward professionalization. Our goal is to provide real opportunities for growth and collaboration, fostering a community where new ideas and innovation thrive. At We Don’t Care, we’re all about empowering creativity and turning ideas into tangible results.

In all my projects, I enjoy having creative control and staying deeply involved in every step of the process. With my clothing brand, this led me to discover screen printing—a craft that combines hands-on work with artistic freedom. For the past couple of years, I’ve been developing this skill at the Mesh Print Club in Rotterdam, where I’ve learned the intricacies of the process. Now, I’m excited to pass on this knowledge through workshops that cover everything from the basics of screen printing to how to apply designs to textiles and troubleshoot common challenges.

Do you love writing? Would you like to finish that story you started last year? Or perhaps you are looking for a community of writers with whom to share your work in a supportive way? If so, join us for a lively creative writing evening during which we are hosting not one but two workshops exploring winter warmth and farewells with Helena Grande and Sci-Fi with Busra Erkara. See below for descriptions of each workshop.

The evening will end with a sharing session where participants can, if they wish, share work written during the workshops or some already existing writing. We will also hear from our workshop leaders who are writers themselves. 

There will be music from Groover Jazz, free drinks, and fries from Hieper de Pieper to keep you running all evening.

Winter Warmth with Helena Grande
In this workshop, we will focus on generative writing and free association exercises to enhance your imagination. Whether it is a personal or fictional story, this class will allow you to experiment with ideas and structure. You will surely end up writing at least one tiny story! 

Since winter is coming, we will touch upon themes of winter warmth and saying goodbye. Get ready to jot down ideas, recount memories, or give birth to a new character! Together we will generate a safe space to share our writing. No previous experience writing is needed.

Sci-Fi with Busra Erkara

In this entry-level science fiction workshop, we will explore the makings of a compelling sci-fi story and work on short writing exercises to get the participants started on world and character-building. As part of the workshop, the participants will read snippets from the works of Isaac Asimov, Octavia Butler, Greg Egan, and more. The session will close with a short Q&A and reflection session. Expect collective rage and creativity!

Programme:
17:00–19:30 – Workshops: Sci-Fi with Busra Erkara and Winter Warmth and Farewells with Helena Grande
19:00 onwards – Hieper de Piper Fries truck
19:00–20:00 – Groover Jazz performance
20:00–21:00 – Collective Sharing

Please note: Tonight, the are two writing workshops taking place simultaneously. If you’d like to attend one of these workshops you must reserve a ticket here.

This event takes place in Move and Create.

About Helena
helena grande is a writer and educator. She is the author of the flash fiction collection  Speech Choke. Her writing has appeared in Dostoyevsky Wannabe, Fictional Journal, nY, and diSONARE among others. helena holds an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School and her work has received support from Het Cultuurfonds, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts, The New School, and WriteOn NYC. She is currently working on a new book .

About Busra
I’m a writer, editor, and project manager. After spending some time between the US, Scandinavia and Turkey, I graduated from Bogazici University and moved to New York City in 2011, then called it home for seven years.

Previously, I was a staff editor for BULLETT, Nylon, and Wayward Wild, a media incubator. Other than writing and editing, I produced events, launched e-commerce sites, and worked as a copywriter and fact checker for these brands. I also worked with Hearst Digital on their industry-leading Snap publication, Sweet.

My writing has appeared in The New York Times, i-D, Office Magazine, Munchies, Culinary Backstreets, and Dazed Digital among others. (And you can hear what I sound like on BBC World Service’s The Conversation!) I worked on the rebranding/transition of Zero Istanbul, a city magazine into Year Zero, a glossy quarterly. I was the editor-in-chief for the brand’s first print issue.

I write a newsletter called Tutto at Aposto which you can read/sign up for here. I’m based in Rotterdam and available for select freelance projects and hosting/speaking engagements.

Join this event with Liz Allan for an immersive and meditative sound journey into the deepest levels of rest. Over 75 minutes, you will be "bathed" in the sound vibrations of handcrafted Himalayan singing bowls. These sacred instruments will send you into a deep and relaxing waking-dream state.

Sound baths help us to release tension, let go of negative thoughts and emotions, and rebalance the nervous system. Feelings of calm, gratitude, and wholeness often spontaneously arise. If you've never been to a Sound Bath before, come try it out!

Find out more about Liz here.

This event takes place in Move.

Reserve your free tickets here.

The focus of this session will be on bringing your old clothing back to life. Together with Rosalie, you can experiment with materials and create new fabrics, play with shapes in a garment, and bring all your ideas to life.

REMINDER: Don’t forget to bring old clothes that you would like to give a second life.

Hosted by Rosalie.

Due to popular demand, this session is a last minute addition to the programme!

Drop in from 20:00, and stick around until 22:00. Reserve your free tickets here.

About the Creative Studio Sessions
The Creative Studio Sessions are an open invitation to get creative without pressure or expectation. Join our studio experts every weekday evening for a free-wheeling session focusing on a different artistic discipline and theme. These sessions are not art classes, but rather open-ended, dedicated studio time for students to explore concepts, techniques, or creative prompts as set by our studio experts. No matter your skill level, everyone is invited to join. Come if you are looking for new inspiration and ideas, or to try out a new skill. Your creativity is like muscle, it needs a workout! 

You are also welcome to work independently in the creative studio during these hours if you do not wish to participate in the Creative Studio Sessions.

Take a walk on the wild side

Tonight we are venturing into the woods for an immersive drawing session in the darkness. Join this class to experience a more informal approach to drawing, and see how the outdoors impacts what you create.

Head up to Create on arrival to grab yourself a hot chocolate and a candle before we move to the forest for the class.

This event starts in Create, before moving to the woods.

Reserve your free tickets here.

What to Bring:
Your own sketchbook for a personal touch, if you have one.

Art Supplies:
We've got you covered! We'll provide all the necessary art supplies, from pencils to shading tools, so you can focus on bringing your portrait to life.

No Experience Needed:
Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, this event is for you! There's no pressure—just bring your quirky self and an eagerness to try something new.

About the host:
Michiel is a Dutch visual artist with a background in architectural history and theory. He is available to support students in developing their drawing and architecture projects. He is an active and attentive listener and really tries to understand what a student wants in order to help them achieve their goals.

It’s bath season! And what do you need to fill your bath with?

Join this workshop with Thirza, founder of Krullen & Kruiden, to make your very own bath salts. Select from wild herbs, salts, and essential oils of your choice, and grind them down with a pestle and mortar to make your very own mixture. Thirza will provide information on all the ingredients provided.

This class is about inspiring you to become more creative and self-sufficient. Bath salts, like many health products, are very expensive to buy, but can be very cost efficient if prepared at home. This is self-care on a budget. Your creation will make for a perfect gift to yourself or someone else.

Find out more about Thirza here.

This event takes place in Create.

Reserve your free tickets here.

Storytelling & Drawing focuses on the fundamentals that make up any great visual artwork. We train techniques, hone skills, play with materials and guide you during your personal artistic process. These sessions can cultivate the quality of your drawings, will help you explore visual concepts and stimulate creativity. 

In this session, we will play and experiment with colour and paint. Learn how to properly mix any colour and learn concepts that will make your colours look nuanced.

This session is guided by Nick.

Drop in from 19:00 and stick around until 21:00. Reserve your free tickets here.

About the Creative Studio Sessions
The Creative Studio Sessions are an open invitation to get creative without pressure or expectation. Join our studio experts every weekday evening for a free-wheeling session focusing on a different artistic discipline and theme. These sessions are not art classes, but rather open-ended, dedicated studio time for students to explore concepts, techniques, or creative prompts as set by our studio experts. No matter your skill level, everyone is invited to join. Come if you are looking for new inspiration and ideas, or to try out a new skill. Your creativity is like muscle, it needs a workout! 

You are also welcome to work independently in the creative studio during these hours if you do not wish to participate in the Creative Studio Sessions.

Join Nikita Arora to learn the basics of Bhangra, a high energy folk dance performed to rhythmic Punjabi beats.

The origin of Bhangra lies in the Punjab region of North-East Pakistan and Northern India. Traditionally a rural dance performed at harvest festivals, the heavy rhythmic swing of bhangra music remains popular in modern Punjabi culture and more recently, Bollywood. It is a popular go-to at Indian weddings!

Join to learn the basics of this traditional dance and find out about its cultural significance in Punjabi culture.

Students are encouraged to wear something colourful and loose. No dance experience is required!

This event takes place in Move.

Reserve your free tickets here.

Your own hand is a big part of what makes a drawing, but how do you get to know what your style is? In this session, we will experiment with different speedy drawing restraints and see what we can learn from them.

Hosted by Michiel.

Drop in from 19:00 and stick around until 21:00. Reserve your free tickets here.

About the Creative Studio Sessions
The Creative Studio Sessions are an open invitation to get creative without pressure or expectation. Join our studio experts every weekday evening for a free-wheeling session focusing on a different artistic discipline and theme. These sessions are not art classes, but rather open-ended, dedicated studio time for students to explore concepts, techniques, or creative prompts as set by our studio experts. No matter your skill level, everyone is invited to join. Come if you are looking for new inspiration and ideas, or to try out a new skill. Your creativity is like muscle, it needs a workout! 

You are also welcome to work independently in the creative studio during these hours if you do not wish to participate in the Creative Studio Sessions.

This week, our design expert Chiara will propose a series of stimulating creative exercises to guide students in their journey towards realising their creative projects. These exercises are designed by industry experts and aim to develop not only a final product, but also the method, techniques, and creative mindset. During this session, you will play the game ‘Play 40’.

Play 40 is a game designed to explore and generate new ideas. It consists of two decks of 40 cards each. One deck features an image on one side and a word on the other, while the other deck displays the same word on one side and a brief comment, suggestion, or perspective to explore on the other. These cards are designed to stimulate the association of images, words, and concepts, diverging from traditional games based on risk and calculation.

The game was devised by the Japanese designer Isao Hosoe, who believed that during play, humans could fully express their intelligence. Through Play 40, mutual interests are created, affinities or differences in tastes are discovered, and relationships between players are established, giving rise to a kind of playful community.

The goal of playing with Play 40 is to understand which ideas are relevant, how they connect, and which ones are crucial for achieving common goals, emphasizing the quality of ideas and their relationships rather than their quantity."

Hosted by Chiara.

Drop in from 19:00 and stick around until 21:00. Reserve your free tickets here.

About the Creative Studio Sessions
The Creative Studio Sessions are an open invitation to get creative without pressure or expectation. Join our studio experts every weekday evening for a free-wheeling session focusing on a different artistic discipline and theme. These sessions are not art classes, but rather open-ended, dedicated studio time for students to explore concepts, techniques, or creative prompts as set by our studio experts. No matter your skill level, everyone is invited to join. Come if you are looking for new inspiration and ideas, or to try out a new skill. Your creativity is like muscle, it needs a workout! 

You are also welcome to work independently in the creative studio during these hours if you do not wish to participate in the Creative Studio Sessions.

Zines are small, low-budget and experimental publications that have taken various forms throughout time. During this session, students can apply the tools they learned in the previous session (not necessary to have participated) to create their own publication. 

Recommendation: Bring scrap material (magazines, fabrics, textures, images, print-outs) to get inspired!

Hosted by Zhana.

Drop in from 19:00 and stick around until 21:00. Reserve your free tickets here.

About the Creative Studio Sessions
The Creative Studio Sessions are an open invitation to get creative without pressure or expectation. Join our studio experts every weekday evening for a free-wheeling session focusing on a different artistic discipline and theme. These sessions are not art classes, but rather open-ended, dedicated studio time for students to explore concepts, techniques, or creative prompts as set by our studio experts. No matter your skill level, everyone is invited to join. Come if you are looking for new inspiration and ideas, or to try out a new skill. Your creativity is like muscle, it needs a workout! 

Collage is an art form that serves as a powerful medium for capturing life experiences. Join Helen Hartmann, founder of Collage Kitchen, for a collage workshop exploring the theme of farewells and closures in a warm and creative environment.

This will be a hands-on workshop where you will be encouraged to jump in without overthinking, letting your intuition takeover. You’ll learn some basic principles of collage, such as how to select images, cut, tear, assemble, and glue, as well as how to use collage as a tool for self-expression, self-care, and community-building. Join to disconnect from the digital world, and explore your creativity without digital input.

Please Note: You must bring your own additional materials, such as magazines, old books, flyers, or any other paper items you’d like to use for your collages. We will provide additional supplies, but personal materials will help make your collages more unique and meaningful.

This event takes place in Create.

Reserve you free tickets here.

About Helen:
Helen Hartmann is a British-Dutch freelance writer and translator living in Scheveningen. She is also a keen sea-swimmer and enthusiastic collage-maker. 

"I think collage is an accessible form of creative expression, a tool for self-care and a vehicle for community-building. I love the simplicity and versatility of making collages. We’re bombarded with information and images all the time, especially online. Making collage means I'm consciously going offline and filtering the images I want to work with until I settle on something that I am happy with."

Follow her on Instagram.

The focus of this session will be on bringing your old clothing back to life. Together with Rosalie, you can experiment with materials and create new fabrics, play with shapes in a garment, and bring all your ideas to life.

REMINDER: Don’t forget to bring old clothes that you would like to give a second life.

Hosted by Rosalie.

Drop in from 19:00, and stick around until 21:00. Reserve your free tickets here.

About the Creative Studio Sessions
The Creative Studio Sessions are an open invitation to get creative without pressure or expectation. Join our studio experts every weekday evening for a free-wheeling session focusing on a different artistic discipline and theme. These sessions are not art classes, but rather open-ended, dedicated studio time for students to explore concepts, techniques, or creative prompts as set by our studio experts. No matter your skill level, everyone is invited to join. Come if you are looking for new inspiration and ideas, or to try out a new skill. Your creativity is like muscle, it needs a workout! 

You are also welcome to work independently in the creative studio during these hours if you do not wish to participate in the Creative Studio Sessions.

Tonight is all about nourishing your mind and body. Join one of two yoga classes; get a healthy green juice, smoothie, and a soup; and feel the good vibrations from DJ Kesia Smit who will be playing tunes all evening. There will be space to chill and unwind on the couches as well as space to dance.

Programme
17:00–18:15 Roll & Flow: Mysofasial Release Workshop (in Create)
18:00 Food & Drinks: Juice, Smoothies and Soup
18:00–21:00 Acro Yoga XL (in Move).
18:00–22:00 DJ Kesia Smit playing chill R&B and HipHop

Everyone is welcome to attend Exhale this evening, but you must reserve tickets for the yoga classes. Reserve your free tickets here.

This event is part of How Are U (HAU) Week. This week is all about creating space for you in a hectic student life. It’s an invitation to check in with yourself and each other. Find out more about HAU Week here.

Roll & Flow: Mysofasial Release Workshop
Reset your body with a blend of Myofascial Release and Flow Yoga. In this workshop with Eva, you will learn how to use self-massage techniques to release tight muscles and rejuvenate deeper connective tissues in the body. Break free and loosen up those sticky spots in your shoulders and hips. You’ll feel immediate relief from minute one! Enjoy freedom and fluidity in your movements as we flow through a gentle, embodied yoga practice. Working with touch and stimulating fascia will raise your inner-body awareness. Reboot your nervous system and sense yourself in a whole new way. All Levels are welcome! This practice is a great way to support you in your everyday life.

About Eva:
Eva is a yoga and movement teacher based in The Hague, with a focus on Body Awareness & Somatic Movement. Passionate about human's bodies and stories, she supports them on their journey to more curiosity, love, and acceptance for themselves.

Acro Yoga XL with Ronald and Paulina
Acro yoga is an acrobatic form of yoga practiced with two or multiple people ‘flying’ and ‘supporting’ each other so they can do new and exciting things. This practice is an excellent way to relax, recharge, and get in contact with your body. It’s also a great way to get to know new people and work closely with others. A smaller Acro Yoga class was programmed by Exhale in the past and was tremendously popular. 

About Paulina:
I am Paulina Morales van Leeuwen.  I am a school teacher, yoga instructor and Thai massage therapist.  I have been practicing acroyoga for more than 8 years and I really like teaching it since I see how people are always surprised by the new things they are able to achieve, leaving their comfort zone, and connecting with their inner child.

About Ronald:
My name is Ronald Verlaan. I have a background in martial arts. After a motorcycle accident I switched to the world of yoga. Later on I discovered acro yoga which became a real passion for me. In daily life I am an ICT guy but in my spare time you will find me practicing and teaching acro yoga to others. I love Acro yoga because it is a wonderful way to make new friends while it challenges your body and mind in a playful way.

DJ
Kesia Smit is a Rotterdam based DJ, programme maker, and host. After completing her studies in Cultural Anthropology, she worked in the music industry as a research and insights manager at Sony Music NL, Top Notch, and Noah's Ark. Despite her love for music, she still missed her Anthropology background, and decided to work at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam as a programme maker. She expressed her love for music with DJ'ing and hosting her own Party 'Stir it Up' in Rotterdam, together with Nathalie Cijntje. With hip hop as a basis, she has been exploring different directions with her Caribbean roots as an inspiration.

Disconnect to reconnect: A tech-free evening

Tonight Exhale will turn into an immersive offline experience where you can connect and unwind without the distraction of your smartphones. When you enter the building, all phones are to be put on airplane mode to create space for real analogue connections and unplug from the outside world.

The main event of the evening is a candlelight concert with Iris Jean, and later a live storytelling session with writer Ciler Ilhan. Additionally, there will be all sorts of activities including wabi-stitching and embroidery, drawing, boardgames, and food and drinks.

Tonight Exhale becomes a no-shoe zone. A pair of free Exhale socks will be offered on your arrival.

Programme
17:00 – Doors
17:30–21:30 Stitch n’ Bitch with Isa Gaastra
18:00–end Food trucks: Falafel, Fries, and croquettes
19:00–19:45 Live music from Iris Jean
20:15–21:15 Storytelling with Ciler Ilhan
22:00 Close

This event takes place throughout all of Exhale space. Reserve your free tickets here.

This event is part of How Are U (HAU) Week. This week is all about creating space for you in a hectic student life. It’s an invitation to check in with yourself and each other. Find out more about HAU Week here.

Join us for a night of ADHD liveliness, inspiration, storytelling, and advice from ADHD professionals and student peers. 

This event is by ADHD’ers for ADHD’ers. ADHD LIVE welcomes everyone, whether you are ADHD curious or an ADHD Pro. It offers you the unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals (literally) and unmask. You will hear from ADHD professionals and student peers as they share their ADHD journey, wins, and workarounds. During this cosy get-together, we’ll chat about the main things influencing ADHD life and happiness from masking, hyperfocus, and impulse control to RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria) with honest and sometimes hilarious personal stories from ADHD peers and professionals. You’ll have ample opportunity to interrupt, talk too much, and share your stories and questions with a drink in hand.

This event takes place in Move.

Reserve your free tickets here.

This event is part of How Are U (HAU) Week. This week is all about creating space for you in a hectic student life. It’s an invitation to check in with yourself and each other. Find out more about HAU Week here.

Panelists:
Jeroen van der Kwaak is an urban planner at the Municipality of Rotterdam, where he balances a varied workload to manage the challenges of ADHD in structured settings like meetings and workshops. Born in Haarlem, the Netherlands, Jeroen grew up in a family where ADHD was common—his brother was diagnosed early, and his father likely has it as well. Jeroen was diagnosed at 10 and faced challenges with focus in school, though he excelled academically.

He later pursued architecture, landscape, and urbanism in Delft, where he completed his degree despite difficulties with his thesis. Today, Jeroen combines his expertise in urban planning with a thoughtful approach to managing his ADHD.

Luis Xertu is a Mexican and Dutch visual artist whose practice spans advertising, theatre, and contemporary art. After relocating from Mexico City to the Netherlands for his studies, he established himself as a freelance designer, collaborating with prominent theater companies. Today, Luis focuses on his independent work, creating mixed-media pieces that explore queer identity, transformation, and the passage of time. His innovative use of organic materials and visual storytelling has earned him recognition across Europe.

As a neurodivergent artist, Xertu has embraced the flexibility of his creative process to align with how his mind works. Through years of trial and error, he has refined a workflow that allows him to seamlessly navigate his attention, resulting in a practice free of the friction that once existed between his neurodivergence and his creative output.

Ashley Kalila works as a People & Culture Manager in a tech scale-up. She has discovered that her ADHD is a creative superpower that helps her thrive both in her work and life. Always knowing that something was different about her, receiving her diagnosis brought a deeper understanding of who she is and how to navigate the world.

Tesla Visser (she/her) is a structural engineering student at Delft University of Technology, where she combines her passion for building design with the unique insights that come from managing life with ADHD. Diagnosed in 2022, she’s been on a journey to find the balance between the demands of a rigorous academic programme and the nuances of studying with ADHD, bringing a relatable student perspective to this panel.

In addition to her studies, she explores a range of creative outlets that help keep her energised and inspired. She sings in a band, reads avidly, and takes time for activities like fencing, biking, and hiking to help manage her focus and stress. As someone who navigated the diagnosis while in university, she’ll share her experience of self-discovery, building support systems, and finding ways to thrive academically and personally.

Get out of the cold and into the tub

Tonight we’ve got five hot tubs installed outside of Exhale to plunge yourself into! Come grab a mug of (alcohol-free) Gluwein and heat your bodies up with your friends in the warmth of the tub.

Hot Tub Rules

• Bring flip flops, dressing gown, and a towel.

• Shower before you get in: There are changing rooms and showers available at X, including one gender neutral changing room.

Please note: There are four timeslots available for this event – each lasting one hour. One hot tub per hour is reserved for women only.

This event takes place outside Exhale and on the terrace. Reserve your free tickets here.

This event is part of How Are U (HAU) Week. This week is all about creating space for you in a hectic student life. It’s an invitation to check in with yourself and each other. Find out more about HAU Week here.

What is your relationship to belonging and personal identity?

In this workshop, you will use journaling as a creative tool to explore your relationship to belonging, personal identity, and connect with others over what we share and how we differ. Guided by workshop host Nina Ashley Bach, you will think through these themes through journaling activities and facilitated discussion. Coming from a multicultural background herself, the theme of belonging and identity is a recurring and present theme in Nina’s life.

The goal of this workshop is to promote connection between your peers and facilitate discussions that help you deepen you understanding of yourself and what connects you to each other on a deeper level.

Find out more about Nina on her Instagram.

This event takes place in Move. Reserve your free tickets here.

This event is part of How Are U (HAU) Week. This week is all about creating space for you in a hectic student life. It’s an invitation to check in with yourself and each other. Find out more about HAU Week here.

Create a reflective space for the things you miss most

This art correspondence workshop invites you to create space for the things you miss most. Guided by artist Martje Rullens, you will create an artistic piece of post including a written letter and a handmade envelope, and use art to reflect on the theme of missing.

Enjoy an evening of writing, drawing, a quick lesson in envelope construction and decoration, and finally a moment to write (or draw) a message to anyone in your life who needs a little tenderness, be that your mum, an unrequited love, your pet, or even yourself.

Sure, it’s easier to send a text or make a phone call, but a handwritten letter is a meaningful alternative. Putting pen to paper is a personal and intentional form communication that encourages focus and care without distraction. Leave the session with a beautiful collective memory that you or a loved one can treasure and return to in the future.

This event takes place in Create. Reserve your free tickets here.

Read more about Martje on her website and Instagram.

This event is part of How Are U (HAU) Week. This week is all about creating space for you in a hectic student life. It’s an invitation to check in with yourself and each other. Find out more about HAU Week here.

Join StudentOnbeperkt and Studable Delft for a movie night at Exhale – everyone is welcome to attend!

The movie will be announced soon.

This event takes place in the Cinema. You do not need to reserve a ticket to attend this event.

This event is part of How Are U (HAU) Week. This week is all about creating space for you in a hectic student life. It’s an invitation to check in with yourself and each other. Find out more about HAU Week here.

Explore the Art of Imperfection

Join this class with Annelies Nuy on the art of Kintsugi, an age-old Japanese tradition in which items of broken pottery are repaired with a golden lacquer. There is much to be gained, both artistically and spiritually, from the practice and philosophy of Kintsugi, but most notably it teaches us to celebrate imperfection rather than conceal it.

After an introduction and a relaxation exercise, you will break a plate you have brought (or take a piece of porcelain you love and have already accidentally broken), and use the shards to compose a new plate.

This workshop invites students to embrace imperfection and reflect on how we turn perceived "flaws" into strengths. It offers a calming, mindful experience that reduces stress and encourages personal reflection.

This event takes place in Create.

Please note: There are two timeslots for this workshop. You can join the first sitting (17:15–19:15) or the second sitting (19:30–21:30). There are separate ticket options available for each time slot. You can reserve your free tickets here.

This event is part of How Are U (HAU) Week. This week is all about creating space for you in a hectic student life. It’s an invitation to check in with yourself and each other. Find out more about HAU Week here.

Storytelling & Drawing focuses on the fundamentals that make up any great visual artwork. We train techniques, hone skills, play with materials and guide you during your artistic process. These sessions can cultivate the quality of your drawings, will help you explore visual concepts and stimulate creativity. Next to that; feel free to join us with any creative project you are already working on.

During this session, we will not only draw the portrait but also research how to express the emotional qualities that we want the portrait to have.

This session is guided by Nick.

Reserve your free tickets here.

About the Creative Studio Sessions
The Creative Studio Sessions are an open invitation to get creative without pressure or expectation. Join our studio experts every weekday evening for a free-wheeling session focusing on a different artistic discipline and theme. These sessions are not art classes, but rather open-ended, dedicated studio time for students to explore concepts, techniques, or creative prompts as set by our studio experts. No matter your skill level, everyone is invited to join. Come if you are looking for new inspiration and ideas, or to try out a new skill. Your creativity is like muscle, it needs a workout! 

You are also welcome to work independently in the creative studio during these hours if you do not wish to participate in the Creative Studio Sessions.

Take a break from studying and join our cathartic colouring-in sessions. Reduce stress and clear your mind with your friends in the peaceful environment of Exhale. Materials provided!

No need to reserve a spot to attend this event. Join any time.

Urban sketching is simply drawing what is in front of you at any given time, in any given location. This can be buildings (like the name suggests), but also plants, people, pets and whatever you find yourself around. It’s a form of keeping a diary, except you can do it with a group of friends.

Hosted by Michiel.

Join from 19:00, and stick around until 21:00. Reserve your free tickets here.

About the Creative Studio Sessions
The Creative Studio Sessions are an open invitation to get creative without pressure or expectation. Join our studio experts every weekday evening for a free-wheeling session focusing on a different artistic discipline and theme. These sessions are not art classes, but rather open-ended, dedicated studio time for students to explore concepts, techniques, or creative prompts as set by our studio experts. No matter your skill level, everyone is invited to join. Come if you are looking for new inspiration and ideas, or to try out a new skill. Your creativity is like muscle, it needs a workout! 

You are also welcome to work independently in the creative studio during these hours if you do not wish to participate in the Creative Studio Sessions.

Take a break from studying and join our cathartic colouring-in sessions. Reduce stress and clear your mind with your friends in the peaceful environment of Exhale. Materials provided!

No need to reserve a spot to attend this event. Join any time.