Working with a nude model, this fun, friendly workshop will give you an introduction to Life Drawing skills and techniques.

Join Leeds Drawing Club for a beginner-friendly experience in the unique 16th century historic setting of the Calverley Old Hall Community Space.

All equipment and materials will be provided. You will learn about gesture, proportions, space around the model and tone, and be given ample opportunity to put your learning into practice with a live model and 1:1 support from your tutor.

Learn some of the founding principles of clothes alterations with experienced tutor Alison.

In this session you may just want to take the time to practice existing skills and gain useful advice and insights from Alison. You may want to gain experience in the making alterations such as adding a zip, sewing a curved/circular hem, blind hand stitching on a hem, shortening the length of a skirt or trousers, add darts for a better fit.

A fabulous workshop for those with some existing sewing experience. You will learn how to sew a zip into a plain seam and practice using and changing thread on an overlocker. You will also be able to use an overlocker to neaten all the raw edges in this sample.

Both applying zips and using an overlocker can be a daunting task for many sewers, but under the careful guidance of Alison you will gain the confidence to move forward with your future sewing projects.

In this fun workshop you will explore how to creativly up-cycle your pre-loved garmets and give them a brand new life.

You may want to customise a jacket, dress jeans by adding contrasting fabrics or adding embellishments, applique, frills or bands.

Alternatively, your tutor Alison, will give demos throughout the session where you will learn a variety of sewing and cutting techniques, to build on your existing sewing skills.

Get creative in this fun workshop where you be offered lots of inspirations to re-vamp your clothes.

In this workshop you will explore hand embroidery techniques such as couching and goldwork, combined with dried and pressed flowers from my community gardens to make embellishments. The work explores the meditative processes of both hand stitch and gardening combined.

Please arrive early to visit the exhibition.

All materials included
Open to all abilities
Age 14+

Come along to Terminus Tap Room and Bottle Shop, for July's edition of Creative Club run by local artist Amy (Studio Esk Haus). Get creative and paint an upcycled bud vase. This month we'll be taking inspiration from patterns in nature, using brushes, sponges and other pattern making techniques, while enjoying a fun and relaxing atmosphere.

Don't worry if you're a complete beginner. The purpose is to relax and do something mindfully.. no pressure! Being creative is for everyone :) but this event is for the grown ups only!

Come along to Waterlane Boathouse, for a crafty evening run by local artist Amy (Studio Esk Haus). Get creative and paint your own set of 2 coasters, using brushes and stencils, while enjoying a fun and relaxing atmosphere. No experience necessary.

All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity! Don't miss out on this opportunity to create something special for your home or to give as a thoughtful gift. Grab your friends and make it a memorable night of painting and sipping. Drinks will be available to purchase from the bar.

Join Michael in this wonderful 3 hour workshop. You will be guided in how to draw a bird using basic shapes and address superficial anatomical structure. Bird talons, wings, and head will be discussed.These skills are also fundamental in the process of creature design, game art, and character design. In the session you will primarily be using pencil and pen, yet if you would like to bring a digital tablet to work on, your more than welcome to do so!

Please note that tablets will not be provided to use in this session.