Explore the studio, meet the team, and take part in free hands-on sessions - drop in anytime.
Thinking about joining - or returning to - Sunken Studio? This is a relaxed and open invitation to come along, explore the space, and get to know how it all works before you commit to a class or membership.
Take a look around
Speak to the team and our members
Ask questions about courses, membership, and what to expect
Get a feel for how the studio runs day to day
We’ll be running two free drop-in activities throughout the day:
Tool making - using found materials to create improvised clay tools
Mark making in clay - exploring texture and surface
Both sessions are hands-on and designed to spark thinking. They’re part of a move towards more experimental, improvisational approaches - curious, resourceful, and grounded in experience. You’ll leave with a few tools - and hopefully a few new ideas too.
There’ll also be short talks from members of the team throughout the day:
Chris, Studio Manager, will share how his interest in sustainable making has evolved into an applied research project using construction waste from Leeds.
Milly, Community and Programme Coordinator, now training through a digital marketing degree apprenticeship, will share insights from her course that apply not only to marketing, but also to selling and developing your own practice.
Rebecca, Founder and Director, will talk about how the studio was built as a response to isolation - and how it continues to evolve through shared systems and individual growth.
Nova, Technical Supervisor, will bring examples of her articulated silversmithing and talk about materiality and the similarities between ceramics and metalwork.
We’re also working with members to explore informal demonstrations throughout the day - so expect a few things in motion. Nothing overly rehearsed - just open, live practice.
This year’s Open Day is part of Leeds Open Studios - a citywide invitation to see inside working studios across disciplines and neighbourhoods.
Find out more → Leeds Open Studios website
No need to book – just drop in between 11:00 and 15:00.
Prefer a reminder? You can register your interest below to receive updates and details closer to the day.
Sunken Studio
Butterley Street
Leeds
LS10 1AW
United Kingdom
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The studio is a single story building with a bright yellow door and dark grey window frames. We are next door to Duke Makes.
Access is at street level. There are managed car parks nearby. On street parking is limited - please allow plenty of time. The studio is a 10 minute walk from the City Centre, easily accessed by public transport & you can get the water taxi from Leeds Train Station to Leeds Dock. The studio is a short walk from Leeds Dock, Sheaf St. (Duke Studios), The Tetley & The Royal Armouries.
Please allow plenty of time for parking, Parking can be tricky, we recommend:
Leeds Dock Car Park (9 min walk). Weekdays are much busier and on-street parking is competitive.
