Drop in to bundles to create your own Playful Cape to wear during #leedsplayfest and half term week.
Upcycled from a bundles t-shirt and decorated by you, pop in to DIY your free cape and let the world know about your super powers!
The Clear Out Your Closet (COYC) Collective, is a vital peer support group for adults with mentalhealth challenges.
Spoken wordsmith Michelle Scally-Clarke will lead 60 weekly sessions (30 in person and 30 online) where themes around mental health will be discussed and created into original digital, paper based and live resources to support and help others in similar situations.
Learn lino cut with artist Annie Cuniffe.
Be inspired by winter stories and illustrations from books in the special collections. Create stunning artwork to gift or keep.
All materials are provided.
For ages 16+
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
Climate Change 101 - Climate change and mental health for parents
Many parents struggle with knowing how to recognize signs of harm and uncertainty about the steps to take when safeguarding concerns arise, especially within the context of their faith communities.
Ideal for those new to using a sewing machine. In this small class you will create and customise a kicker toy for your cat.
We will cover sewing machine health & safety, threading the machine, loading a bobbin, cutting, assembling, adding ribbon 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+
Create and customise a pencil case for yourself or to give as a gift. Using a sewing machine, you will learn how to make zipped bag.
We will cover sewing machine health & safety, threading the machine, loading a bobbin, cutting, assembling, adding a zip 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+
Ideal for those new to using a sewing machine. In this small class you will enjoy making some lovely bunting for your home, party or to gift!
In this session you will learn Sewing machine health and safety, threading the machine and loading a bobbin, sewing straight seams, cutting, assembling, and sewing the project.
All materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own cotton fabric if you wish.
Includes refreshments and mince pies!
Suitable for beginners
Age 14+
Fostering confidence in simple maths and numeracy skills through stories, rhyme, and play.
Join our fun 3 week series of 1.5 hour sessions exploring the Mini Playboxes in a relaxed and friendly group setting. There will also be opportunity for families to enjoy quality time together and use their local library to support their child's development. At the end of each session you will receive a free book and follow on playful activity to take home.