Sarah Jacobson's punk-spirited DIY films combine B-movie aesthetics and riot grrrl feminism, standing as a testament to the vision, determination, and raw talent of a director we lost too soon.
Follow a 19 year-old woman reacting to catcalls, condescension and terrible sex in the only way she knows how: murder in her acclaimed short I Was A Teenage Serial Killer.
Join us at Leeds Industrial Museum for the return of Leeds' very own Steampunk market, with lots of stalls, art exhibitions, pretty things to look at, tea and cakes, and entertainment.
To celebrate East and South East Asian (ESEA) Heritage Month, Leeds Chinese Community School presents 'Our Roots, Our Stories' – an event bringing together people from ESEA backgrounds and other communities through skill sharing and heritage preservation.
The event will feature FREE workshops including Creative Story Writing Workshop (8+) and Chinese Dance Workshop (16+).
Nature Craft Series at Heart in Headingley
Get creative and connect with nature in our upcoming Nature Craft Series at Heart in Headingley! Over the course of three Monday mornings in November, we’ll explore a variety of fun and relaxing craft techniques, all inspired by the beauty of the natural world.
Here’s what we’ll be making:
Workshop 1: God's Eyes & Fern Painting
Monday, 11th November 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to weave colorful God's Eyes and create stunning fern-painted prints.
Come to the Art Library for an evening of ghosts, spirits, demons, and folklore as we delve into the spooky side of Japanese folklore in woodblock prints.
A brief talk of the history of Edo culture and the popularisation of the “Floating world picture” Ukiyo-e style of print will be followed by some background on folklore and ghostly examples in Edo period art.
Then, join in with a bit of Suminagashi floating - ink marbling!
Come and celebrate all things inky with us at Leeds Industrial Museum!
Our annual PrintFest returns this year on September 21st from 11am to 5pm.
Enjoy creative activities, and demonstrations of printing presses run by our friends at the Leeds Print Workshop, together with a series of incredible stalls in the print fair.
Join us for a relaxing and creative evening learning the Japanese art of kokedama. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how to transform plants into beautiful, hanging moss balls — perfect for decorating your home or gifting to a loved one.
No prior experience is necessary — just bring your creativity and love for plants! All materials are included, and you’ll leave with your very own kokedama to take home.
Cost: £20 (pay at the door) or see Tickets below.
Join us for a relaxing and creative evening learning the Japanese art of kokedama. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how to transform plants into beautiful, hanging moss balls — perfect for decorating your home or giving as a thoughtful gift.
No prior experience is needed — just bring your creativity and love for plants! All materials are included, and you’ll leave with your very own kokedama to take home.
Cost: £20 (pay at the door). See more at Tickets below.
Join professional artist and Northlight artistic director Boris Cruse for a four-week adventure that will ignite your creativity and take your artistic skills to new heights.
What to Expect
Learn techniques for freeing up your painting to create expressive, spontaneous abstract landscapes using the dynamics of watercolour paint and the free flow of water.
A relaxing workshop for beginners or more experienced painters to experiment with alternatives to the conventional paintbrush in making loose, vibrant images based on natural forms.
All materials including paper, brushes and watercolours are provided.
The workshop space is fully accessible.
Tickets cost £35 / Ages 16+