Our photo socials are open to everyone and are absolutely free. This is a friendly event for anyone who wants to share their work or meet other people from the Leeds photography community. These socials are facilitated by Dan Wheeler from our sister lab, Make It Easy.
Led by Leeds Bi+ Social group members.
Come and join us to create your own banner or collaborate with us on a large Banner for the event. Socialise and have fun!
All materials provided
Join the Pianodrome Team for Free, Drop-in Piano Dissection Workshops at Besbrode Pianos.
Drop-in and lend a hand or stay all day!
The Pianodrome will dissect defunct pianos one-by-one into component parts to be later re-purposed into 12 magnificent piano planters bursting with flowers, grasses, vegetables and herbs grown by local community gardening groups. These planters will bring a sensory explosion of colours, smells and tastes to the streets of Leeds and Bradford city centres around The Leeds International Piano Competition 2024.
Drop in and join me for two FREE family friendly creative workshops for Kirkstall residents to come together to try out some arts and crafts techniques as part of The Vicarage’s project as part of the Kirkstall Art Trail.
SATURDAY 6th JULY 10am-3pm
Fabric Printing and Flower Hammering with Kirkstall wildflowers from the fabulous @sparkingcommunity.
THURSDAY 11th JULY 6pm-9pm
Embroidery and Modern Applique
Sessions are free, open to all ages and there is no need to book, just drop in.
Planning on going to the Pride march?
The bookshop will be open from 10am with a table stacked with card, paint, pens, etc for making a last-minute placard.
Free – just turn up!
Join Hayden at this workshop which explores re-using and recycling materials to make badges. You will decorate bottle tops and create unique badges using ring pulls and pins. A creative way of showing your Pride!
All materials provided. Booking essential.
A fresh, new take on the traditional farmer’s market, Fayre in the Square combines food traders, live music, local art market traders and family-friendly fun for a truly unique summer experience. Whether you’re heading down after work on a Friday evening, or bringing the whole family down on a Saturday afternoon, these open-to-all sessions are the perfect spot to meet up with friends for an afternoon of food, drinks and shopping.
The line-up includes:
Join us for a day of live music from local musicians and acts, free arts workshops from local artists and practitioners and stalls featuring produce from local traders and community organisations.
The main stage line up:
Drop in between 3pm and 8pm Wednesday 11th September 2024.
The building, by George Corson (1829-1910), offers spectacular interiors including the Tiled Hall, the staircases and specialist libraries and reflects Corson’s eclectic interests which included Islamic architecture.
Participants should bring their own materials, sketchbook and folding seating if required.
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Please meet in the Art Library on the 1st floor.
Free. Booking essential see Tickets below.
Life Drawing 4-week course with life model.
Mondays in October 7, 14, 21, 28 - 5.30 - 7.30pm
Venture into life drawing in this relaxed, supportive four-week course taught by artist and tutor Paul Digby.
You'll explore figure drawing including line, gesture and shade to develop your own artistic style.
Paul has a strong portfolio exhibiting extensively, including EAST Gallery, Royal Society of Sculptors Gallery, Leeds City Gallery, the Cornerhouse in Manchester and the Saatchi Gallery. www.pauldigby.co.uk