Discover Handmade Ceramics at the Potter’s Market – Sunken Studio

Join us at Sunken Studio’s Potter’s Market and explore a beautiful collection of handcrafted pottery and ceramic art, all made right here in our Leeds-based pottery studio. From everyday ceramics to one-of-a-kind statement pieces, there’s something for everyone.

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Come along and celebrate all things woolly as Woolfest returns for 2025. 

We have it all from packed out crafting markets to expert demonstrations, talks, performances, tea room pop-ups and loads more. Whether you’re a natty knitter or crackers about crochet, it’s a great day out for all ages.

Housed within the surroundings of the Grade II listed Armley Mills, come along and explore the many wonderful mill spaces and temporary exhibitions.

Step Into Africa: Play, Create, Explore!

Africa is calling. Will you answer?

Step into a world where stories dance, colors burst to life, and creativity knows no limits. This is more than just an event. It's an invitation to feel, create, and connect with the heartbeat of African heritage.

Lose yourself in electrifying stories that bring history and legend to life.

Get messy, get creative with hands-on art and craft experiences. Write, imagine, and tell your own story.

Take a moment out from the everyday rush to spend a relaxed two and a half hours learning a new skill and flexing your creative muscles with renowned illustrator, Megan Dobbyn.

Join Megan for an evening of Mindful Lino Printing in the gorgeous Sonder x Layers event space. Perfect for beginners and the more experienced amongst us! Create your own unique designs and prints with inspiration from your surroundings, interests or guidance from Megan. You will have all materials provided to create your own card design to take home with you!

In the Caribbean, the name crokus bag is used to refer to burlap sacks, also known as hessian or gunny sacks. They are made from woven natural fibres like jute and are traditionally used for transporting and storing goods.

During this fascinating talk, Rose will give an overview of her research and a general introduction to her work, as well as discussing aspects of her study of craft crochet and crokus bags. Rose will explore the history of crokus bags, their many uses, and their significance within Caribbean culture.

About Rose Sinclair

Join textile artist and owner of ocre natural dye studio, Kayleigh Davis for a workshop where you will hand stitch your own toadstool.

Kayleigh will bring a selection of naturally dyed silk fabrics for you to choose from and will guide you through the step by step process of stitching and constructing your own unique toadstool using her classic design.

This workshop involves some intricate work so is best suited for those who are confident hand stitchers.

This workshop is suitable for those age 16+.

Create your own version of tropical flowers, fantasy flora or magical forests inspired by Jane’s sculptures of an imaginary garden, as seen in her artwork Garden Conversation. Look at the colours, textures and forms in photos of flowers and jungles or use your own imagination.

Learn how to wrap threads, fabrics and wires together to create abstract three-dimensional soft sculptures.

This is suitable for all skill levels. No sewing is required. You will be using wire cutters and scissors. Age 16+

There’s a healing that happens when we read, write and embroider; words, meanings and memories become stitched into our souls and we understand their significance, why they resonate with us, why they have stayed with us. In the quiet moments of embroidery we listen to the whispers from the tender, hidden parts of our hearts and we understand ourselves more.