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Clay Mushroom Sculptures

Come join us for a fun evening of sculpting mushrooms out of clay! Let your creativity flow as you mold and shape your very own unique fungi creations. This event is perfect for both beginners and experienced sculptors alike. Supplies will be provided, so all you need to bring is your imagination. Don't miss out on this chance to get your hands dirty and make some beautiful mushroom art!

Landscape Collaging

Come join us for a fun and creative evening. Let's explore the art of collaging and create beautiful landscape scenes together.

You can expect to learn different techniques for collaging and experiment with painting and pencil mediums. We'll be using art paper and creating landscape art from scratch in this workshop so if you've ever collaged with recycled materials and cutouts before, you'll love this class.

Botanical Drawing

Come join us for an evening of creativity and learning as we delve into the world of botanical drawing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skills and connect with nature through art.

Watercolour Mushrooms

Come join us for a fun evening of painting mushrooms with watercolours! No experience necessary - just bring your creativity and we'll provide all the materials you need. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and get in touch with their artistic side.

We'll be looking at fly agaric for this workshop - also known as amanita muscaria or toadstools - and learning how to use watercolour paints to depict beautiful and accurate paintings of mushrooms.

Macramé Air Plant Hanger Workshop: Connect with Nature and Creativity

Take a break from the everyday hustle and reconnect with nature in our Macramé Air Plant Hanger Workshop. This mindful crafting experience invites you to slow down, engage your senses, and create something beautiful and functional. As you learn the art of macramé knotting, you’ll also be weaving a deeper connection to the natural world.

Leeds Zine Library Lates! Hallow'zine

Join us on the spookiest month for our Halloween edition of the zine library lates. There will be cats, bats and a monster of a party! On the night you can make a spooky zine, create some monster badges, and sew felt creatures all while enjoying our Halloween playlist. 

The zine library late events happen on the last Wednesday of the month. Each month we have a workshop, self-led activities, badge maker and music, making it a great opportunity to meet new zine makers, get inspired by the library collections and learn new skills.

Suitable for ages 16+

Life Drawing: Four-week course with artist Boris Cruse

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.

Mondays 5.30-7.30pm.

DIY Dice Bag for Thought Bubble

Create and customise a dice bag for your dice collection or game pieces. 

Using a sewing machine, you will learn how to make drawstring bag We will cover sewing machine health & safety, threading the machine, loading a bobbin, cutting, assembling, adding a drawstring and sewing the project. 

Materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own cotton fabric if you wish. 

Suitable for beginners. 

Age 14+

CrAFTERwork

Decompress and chill in the Drawing Room with your unfinished project or your next crafting adventure!

Get help from others, delve into the inspirational Art Library  books and resources. Start something new, share a skill or simply find a space to get on with your craft and listen to a great playlist!
Hot drinks are provided.

This is for those 16+ 
£4 [T]

This is an unstructured session. Please bring your own project.
Sewing machines , an overlocker, and Cricut 
will be available

Springboard Market

Springboard market is back!

It’s a crafty market in the Heart of Headingley - open to all! Springboard market at Heart began with the aim of supporting new sellers to do their first market, amongst some more experienced makers and vendors.

We look forward to welcoming a great variety of crafters, artists and artisan makers - as well as people running their first stall.

Come and have a wander, and head to our cafe for a coffee.