Adinkra Printing Workshop
Try the Ghanian printing technique of adinkra, meaning ‘farewell’ with creative Nana-Essi. Take away a printed tote bag or T-shirt with your own adinkra print design. Learn about the history of adinkra printing.
Will Writing Workshop
FREE Will writing workshop at Leeds City Museum.
Do you need to make a Will? Alison Wright of The Wright Will Company will explain all.
Your Will tells everyone what should happen to your money, savings, possessions, and property when you die. It is the legal document you create which sets out your instructions. You can write a will at any stage of your life, so this talk is suitable for all adults. During this insightful talk, Alison will provide a background of Will making, when you may or may not require one and answer any questions you may have.
OS Map Lampshade Making with Florence Makes
Under the careful guidance of designer/maker Florence, you will be shown how to hand-manipulate a selection of Ordnance Survey* maps to create a beautiful geometric shade. Each shade will be completely unique and can be used with a table lampstand or as a small ceiling shade.
Introduction to Rag Rugging Evening Workshop
Join us for our Introduction to Rag Rugging Evening Workshop with brilliant local embroidery artist Elnaz Yazdani. Follow her on Instagram @elnazyazdani
Introduction to Natural Dyeing
Spend the day learning how to create and use natural dyes:
- Explore a range of colours using plant and vegetable dyes
- Create a colour chart of small fabric samples
- Understand how to use mordants to alter colours which can be achieved
A bit about the tutor
Melodrama - Casual Drama Workshop with Morgan Thomas
This session will be packed full of fun drama games aimed at bringing out your dramatic side, including writing and performing in your own play with no prior experience required.
This sesson is a great way to meet new people, grow in confidence and most importantly have fun with some new dramatic friends.
Social Song-writing with Morgan Thomas
Songwriting can be a very relaxing and theraputic experience and in this case will serve as a calm socialising session whilst learning how to easily write lyrics and poems.
You will leave the session with at least one song and or poem that you have created.
Pottery - three week course
Back by popular demand and extended in length!
We are thrilled to be hosting another three week pottery course with Jeannie from Crackle Pots.
Leeds artist Jeannie has a wealth of experience in teaching pottery will help get you started on your first steps into making ceramics. This course is suitable for complete beginners or those with some experience who want to use this valuable workshop time to develop their skills further.
Eclectic Winter Market
Join us for a fabulous festive day at Northlight this November at our Eclectic Market and Open Studios day.
Our Eclectic Winter Market is a specially curated mix of art & craft stalls showcasing some of the best local artists and makers in Leeds and Yorkshire. This month Northlight will be filled with an enticing array of handmade and vintage goods from over 20 sellers.
Rubbish Words
Drop in, collage and create poems from funky and fabulous recyclables, such as old posters and theatre programmes! A free event for all ages and spanning three days, brought to you by the National Poetry Centre, and made possible thanks to funding from Leeds City Council's Cultural Investment Programme Grow: Project strand and the University of Leeds.
Budding bairds don't need to attend every day - stay as long as you like.