Mixed ability stained-glass workshop. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience.

Your incredibly talented tutor, Samantha Yates, will tailor the sessions to your experience level so you'll really get the most from this fabulous workshop.

During the session, you will learn how to use glass tools to cut and shape glass, understand the difference between copper foil and leaded technique and be able to produce a simple design which you will take home with you!!

What a perfect way to spend a Saturday!!

Join professional writer and teacher Chris and explore the world of memoir writing.

A memoir is a narrative written from your perspective, which can be about an important aspect of your life. As well as being an empowering personal journey, writing a memoir can help you share priceless life experiences so that they can inspire others.

Celebrate the Spring season by painting loose watercolour florals with Swarthmore artist and tutor, Jo. During this session you will be taught specific techniques to keep your work bright and fresh.  

You will be under the expert guidance of Jo, who will take you step by step through the process of using watercolours. This session is beginner friendly, but those with more experience will be able to hone their skills and gain useful insights!!


Please note - this workshop is suitable for beginners but they must be 18+
 

Lagos based playwright, Kenneth Uphopho offers support to anyone interested in learning how to write a play. 

This dialogue based workshop will reveal itself as the medium by which a character comes alive. Discussion and conversation will be a key element of this workshop. You will learn about dramaturgical techniques crucial to writing and performing a play such as ‘Esther’s Revenge’.  

Feel the rhythm and let the music take over.

As part of the 3rd edition of the Leeds International African Arts Festival 2025, join us for an Afro fusion/Afrobeats dance workshop where movement becomes a celebration of culture, inclusivity, and self expression.

This is more than just dance. It is a journey through rhythm, storytelling, and connection. Open to all ages and dance levels. No experience needed. Just bring your energy and let the beat guide you.

Fee: £2 (Free for young people and children)

What to Bring

- Comfortable dance shoes

A deep exploration of North African migration, heritage, and identity, centering the voices of Algerian, Moroccan, Tunisian, Egyptian, Sudanese, and Libyan communities in Leeds and beyond.

This event will serve as a powerful platform for cultural expression, cross-community dialogue, and historical reflection, celebrating North African heritage and its impact on contemporary diaspora identities in the UK.

Programme Highlights:

Traditional & Contemporary North African Dance

Live Music & Spoken Word Performances