Venture into life drawing in this relaxed, supportive four-week course taught by experienced artist and tutor Boris Cruse. 

You'll explore figure drawing, including line, gesture and shade, and develop your own artistic style.

Professional artist and Northlight Artistic Director Boris Cruse has many years' experience teaching with arts organisations in Leeds and beyond.

4 week course running Mondays 6th / 13th / 20th / 27th January 5:30pm - 7:30pm

In the first session (Sunday 26/10/2024, 12.30pm - 1.25pm) we will be making the willow and paper lanterns for the parade, and in the second session (Sunday 03/11/24 at 12:30 -1:25pm) we will be decorating them. 

Your ticket will cover you for both workshops. But, if you can't make it to the second please let us know, and you can have undecorated lantern.

The Armley Park Lantern Parade will take place on the evening of Sunday 10th November from 4pm.

Join The Highrise Project every Wednesday for our FREE animation drop in.  

Learn animation skills from peers and drop-in facilitators. Access free materials, devices and software to support you with your enjoyment and exploration of animation. 

Suitable for beginners and those with more experience. 

Access a wide range of resources and enjoy free hot drinks and biscuits in a fun relaxed and welcoming space. Not sure about what to expect. 

Collective is a free community art space for all residents of Leeds. Come and Join local artists and make art, no experience needed.

Free materials ( wide range)

Free hot and cold drinks and biscuits and access to kitchen

Skill sharing

Make friends and chat

Work on a project or learn a new skill

Access to digital devices and software, eg Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Stop-motion

A safe space

You can also access 1 to 1 creative digital tutorials and basic digital skills and book onto digital skills workshops 

The Highrise Project presents: Edek’s Doodle Chat is a relaxed art group for everyone to doodle and chat.

A safe space to talk and listen. An opportunity to be social and prioritise well-being. A place to connect and build community.

We encourage you to bring along a creative activity that you’re working on. This could be anything from a colouring book to a painting, writing materials to collage stuff, or some air-drying clay. If you don't have anything, don't worry, there will be a range of materials and some inspiration if you would like some.

Explore the art of casting in a dynamic one-day workshop tailored for individuals aged 16 and above.

Join artist Aaron McPeake to create a series of moulds that turn everyday objects into unique, tactile sculptures.

Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to work with pewter and jesmonite, offering a rich hands-on experience and an opportunity to expand your material knowledge.

This workshop emphasises engaging with materials through senses beyond sight, and we warmly invite blind and partially blind participants to join us.