The Monochrome are currently touring to promote their latest album, 'Marc Riley Sessions from 2011 to 2022.'.
The band feature original Monochrome Set members Bid (guitar/vocals) and Andy Warren (bass) with Athen Ayren on keyboards and Stephen Gilchrist on drums.
The Monochrome Set formed in 1978, and were heavily influential in the post-punk scene that evolved after the initial scorched earth of punk.
Spearheaded by four Norwegian/Swedish musicians, Kalandra is a band with roots in melancholic Nordic folk and gritty guitars, weaving ethereal melodies into raw and eerie musical landscapes.
imagine if theatre company is offering an incredible, accessible opportunity for female identifying working-class writers over 18.
Writers’ Toolbox 2 is a six-month paid programme, starting in April in Leeds. The focus will be on writing for stage and screen and supporting women to begin working on a new piece of writing as well as giving them the tools to secure funding to produce their own work. We want to support writers of all levels of experience, who have distinctive voices and incredible stories to tell.
Why sew alone when you can Sewcialise together!
If you're working on a sewing project and need a little help, come on down to Swarthmore where expert tutor Alison, will be able to help you overcome any technical difficulties.
Perhaps you just want to sew in a creative, warm and friendly atmosphere with a group of likeminded individuals, then this workshop is tailored for you!
Make friends while you mend, sew, construct or tailor!
Join artist and educator Paul Digby in this fabulous one day workshop.
Participants will explore a variety of materials, including graphite, pencil and pen, all while learning essential drawing methods such as line drawing, shading techniques (hatching, cross-hatching, and stipping), and the principles of composition.
The workshop emphasiseshands-on exercises, allowing participants to practice quick sketches, create shaded forms and develop small compositions that integrate learned techniques.
Under the careful guidance of artist Georgia, you will first learn the basics of using polymer clay before moving onto designing your miniature pet and finally moulding them from polymer clay. Feel free to come prepared with ideas and photographs or let inspiration strike during the workshop!
Whilst the miniature pets are baking, you will craft tiny trinket homes for them from fabric and a matchbox.
Come and spend a few hours in the jewellery workshop, where you will learn traditional jewellery making techniques, including forming and texturing metal and silver soldering.
You will practise first in copper and then go on to use silver sheet and wire to make your own pair of silver ear studs and silver hoops which you can take home with you.
Please bring an apron, or wear old clothes, and suitable footwear.
Leeds Combined Arts present Dangerous Women, Women in the Victorian Circus. A lively presentation by Steve Ward exploring the pleasures and pains of Victorian circus women.
The Royal Armouries presents an action-packed week of combat demos, special effects shows, catwalks, plus meet and greets with your favourite costumed characters.
The following free activities will be available throughout the day. We recommend you book your free entry tickets in advance.
Superhero Meet & Greet: Get a selfie with your favourite Superhero
Daily 11am to 11:30am, 12pm to 1230pm, 2pm to 230pm, 3pm to 330pm
Superhero Academy: Do you have what it takes to be a Superhero?
