You Are An Artist (despite telling yourself different!)

What, or who, do you think of when you consider the term artist? A few years ago I was asked this question, my response today is very different to the one I gave back then.

Let me introduce myself; I am Doll and I make art. I am an artist.

It has taken many years to feel comfortable saying that, and the question I posed has a lot to do with how I see myself. When I pondered the question originally my view of an artist came tangled in layers of perception, judgement and self doubt - the term evoked sterile white gallery walls and ornate gold frames holding oil paintings.

Record Store Day at Jumbo Records

We're all set for the big day on April 12th. Are you coming to join us?

As well as hundreds of RSD titles on sale we'll have live music from some of the finest bands in Leeds in Pulled Apart By Horses, Cellar Messiah & The Oidz, plus some very special guest DJ's to be announced. We'll have a fully stocked bar, with beers and wines flowing- this should be a right good party!

Timings

8am - Jumbo opens with limited RSD titles on sale

Introduction to Lino Printing

Want to try lino printing? Join Andy (the Saltaire printmaker) for a beginners workshop covering the basics of lino printing. You will be taken through this exciting step by step process, drawing, cutting and finally printing your very own design from a piece of soft cut lino. Don’t worry if you haven’t any ideas as plenty of reference material is provided.

This relaxed workshop will cover the basics and is great for first timers or those who haven’t tried lino printing for many years and want a refresh.

A Community Conversation with the Lord Mayor of Leeds

Join the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Abigail Marshall-Katung and Dwayne Hutchinson of AccomplishBCEL®, as they speak with the local community, respond to questions and discuss how everyone can help and contribute to positive changes for African and African-Caribbean students in their education and career journeys in 2025 and beyond.

Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm, Doors open at 4:30pm. Event begins at 5pm.

Beginners Lino Print Workshop

Want to try something new or have a refresh at lino printing? Now's your chance!

Join me Andy (Saltaire print maker) and a small group of people at the fabulous Brambles Bakehouse in Guiseley.

Here you will be guided through the step by step process of drawing, cutting and printing your own lino design.

These are small informal sessions where price includes all materials, one cake and a drink.

In Store At Jumbo Records: KEG

We're delighted to welcome KEG to Jumbo for a very special in-store gig at Jumbo on 20th March 2025 at 6pm, to celebrate the release of their new album 'Fun's Over'.

For entry to the gig, order 'Fun's Over' here on Red Vinyl, CD or Dinked Edition Vinyl!

Showcasing whip-smart spikiness remains, and a gorgeous weirdness matched by very few others, it's easy to see why wonk pop 7-piece KEG are one of the most talked about bands of 2024. Soon they'll be THE band of 2025.