The Central Library Building by George Corson (1829-1910) offers spectacular interiors including the Tiled Hall and reflects Corson's eclectic interests which included Islamic architecture.
This is a chance for families and children to explore colour, geometry, and pattern through drawing, painting, collage, printing and decoupage.
Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is supported by the Leeds Civic Trust Grants Scheme.
Join artist and tutor Jo in this fabulous workshop, you will be guided with various watercolour portrait techniques.
This free flowing workshop will focus on using various mediums such as salt and different surfaces - images will be provided but feel free to bring along a photo of someone you would like to paint.
Please note - this workshop is only suitable for adults 18+
Combining a passion for textile techniques with a love of experimenting with wire, Dawn (Alba) creates unique jewellery. She specialises in wire crochet and uses precious metals and semi precious gemstones, to design and make unusual and intricate pieces.
Join us in our monthly life drawing class with Gallery favourite, experienced artist and tutor, Rob Oldfield.
This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.
Materials including various papers, pencils, charcoal and drawing boards will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.
Join fibre artist Jane to hand embroider your own felt heart.
You will be guided through choosing the right materials, using applique and learning simple embroidery stitches.
You will take your unique artwork and new skills home, together with some ideas for where your stitch journey may lead you next!
Jane is passionate about embroidery and uses it on anything she can get a needle through! Join her in letting your creativity loose!
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Fibre artist Jane will guide you through the basics of hand embroidery and applique to create your own stitched sunshine design. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced stitcher looking for inspiration you will take home a unique embroidered artwork and the confidence to keep stitching.
Jane is passionate about embroidery and uses it on anything she can get a needle through! Join her in letting your creativity loose!
Create your own Christmas cards on our festive themed card printing workshop.
Join us on our festive screen printing workshop to make your own printed Christmas cards. Using a combination of hand cut paper stencils and pre-prepared imagery on screens you’ll print your own unique Christmas cards to send to friends and family this Christmas.
Create your own Christmas cards on our festive themed card printing workshop.
On this workshop you’ll carve your own lino printing block and learn how to use the inks, tools and equipment to make festive lino printed cards. Perfect to send your friends and family a unique handmade card this Christmas!
Join us for a creative and experimental three-session evening course exploring various screen printing techniques for printing onto paper.
On this one day textile screen printing workshop you will learn how to prepare imagery for screen printing, and how to coat and expose screens using the photo emulsion method. You will explore colour using textile pigment inks and learn how to mix colours for screen printing. You will be encouraged to develop a range of surface pattern prints using layering techniques with a focus on colour, shape and pattern.