This National Play Day celebrate the joy of play with Lola Pugh-Cordero. Explore her soft tactile sculptures through touch, movement and a shared imagination. Be silly, curious, and ready to play alongside other kids and adults.
Come and join us for a fun and friendly life drawing session. Go Figure is a regular event held here at Swarthmore, look out for it every first Thursday of the month!
There will be no tutor leading this session but it will be hosted by a member of the Swarthmore team. There are a number of easles and drawing boards available to use, but do feel free to bring your own.
There will be a rotation of both male and female life models and on occassion we will have multiple models in the same session.
Join professional writer and teacher Chris and explore the world of memoir writing.
A memoir is a narrative written from your perspective, which can be about an important aspect of your life. As well as being an empowering personal journey, writing a memoir can help you share priceless life experiences so that they can inspire others.
Human life is fleeting, the world is still unfolding…
Redefining Dance of the African Diaspora with a contemporary outlook, ACE Dance and Music’s bold new double bill presents two powerful, contrasting visions of our world today, told through exhilarating and emotive breathtaking physicality – what are you willing to die for?
Follow the scandalous true story of a Suffragette-turned-Fascist in this time bending cabaret.
VENUS 2.0 is a high-octane dance theatre experience exploring the chaos and turmoil of the early 20th-century.
Six chameleonic dancers take you on a white-knuckle ride through the evolution of Fascism. Enter a world of explosive physicality, hilarious cabaret and an obsession with the future. Why did it start? How does it stop? Where does it end?
An explosive dance ensemble of young international dancers showcasing an exciting and energetic mix of inventive choreography and exceptional new talent. The vibrant triple bill of new works by Jasmin Vardimon Company associates Chess Dillon-Reams and Hobie Schouppe culminates with choreography by multi-award-winning Jasmin Vardimon MBE.
People of Leodis, step back in time and experience the atmosphere and excitement at our Roman themed holiday extravaganza. Enjoy the sights and sounds and tastes of Roman life as Rome comes to Leeds.
Come and enjoy a day packed full of unforgettable moments all presented by our Roman Editor, the organiser of gladiatorial contests and entertainment. Explore Roman Myths through our living history presentations, have a go activities, enjoy our demonstrations, or make your own Roman token to take home.
Learn how to press plants and make a herbarium with museum curator, Clare Brown. In this workshop we’ll look at how museum plant collections are made, looked after and used. We will also make a herbarium sheet to take home.
Please arrive early to visit the exhibition.
All materials included
Open to all abilities
Age 14+
Learn how to use fabric and thread to tell stories in our drop-in textile workshops. The project artists will expertly guide you to create embroidered, patchworked and embellished pieces of textile art as part of the Threads of Freedom project. You don’t need any experience to join in as they will guide you through designing and creating your piece inspired by the history of Leeds and the Leodis photographic archives. Every contribution matters.
Learn how to use fabric and thread to tell stories in our drop-in textile workshops. The project artists will expertly guide you to create embroidered, patchworked and embellished pieces of textile art as part of the Threads of Freedom project. You don’t need any experience to join in as they will guide you through designing and creating your piece inspired by the history of Leeds and the Leodis photographic archives. Every contribution matters.