Join the Pianodrome Team for Free, Drop-in Piano Dissection Workshops at Besbrode Pianos.

Drop-in and lend a hand or stay all day!

The Pianodrome will dissect defunct pianos one-by-one into component parts to be later re-purposed into 12 magnificent piano planters bursting with flowers, grasses, vegetables and herbs grown by local community gardening groups. These planters will bring a sensory explosion of colours, smells and tastes to the streets of Leeds and Bradford city centres around The Leeds International Piano Competition 2024.

We will also be making Skateable Objects. Skatepark Obstacles, for permissive skatepark events in Leeds city centre will also be constructed from upright and grand pianos!

We are looking for volunteers who fancy getting involved. The workshop will be led by friendly and experienced piano sculptors from Pianodrome. With simple hand tools and your participation, a piano will be taken apart over the course of a couple of hours. All tools, materials and training will be provided. We will walk you through every stage of the dismantle / design / build process. No previous experience required.

If you have ever wondered what's inside a piano, if you want to up-skill and up-cycle, if you want to pull apart old pianos destined for landfill and transform them into beautiful new planters - come along!

This is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to meet up and get involved in an exciting urban project that will flourish later on in September!

Note: Sharp tools and heavy objects - children are most welcome but must bring a supervising adult. Practical clothing advised.

FAQ

Where is the event taking place at your premises?
The workshop will take place on the third floor of Besbrode Pianos showroom, behind the piano shop on Holbeck Lane.

Tell me about accessibility?
The event takes place on the third floor of our main showroom, behind the piano shop on Holbeck Lane. Please be advised we only have stair access to the event.

Is there free parking?
Yes, free parking is available in the yard behind our piano shop on Holbeck Lane. Turn onto Braithwaite Street and take an immediate left into the yard. Look out for Besbrode Pianos signage.