For absolute beginners - Have a go at using the tools that are commonly lying around the house that you have no idea how to use!

Duration

5 hours with a 30 minute lunch break. 10am - 3pm. Tea and coffee breaks are optional. Lunch is not provided so please bring lunch with you, there are places nearby to grab some lunch if needed. Please this course is designed for people over 18 years old. We now run Young Makers courses for under 18's full listings can be found on Eventbrite.

Where is the course run?

Join SkillShed: our FREE 6 week course turning waste timber into a bike shed to donate to a community organisation!

Each SkillShed will last 6 weeks, running on Tuesdays from 9.30 - 3pm. We have 10 spaces per cohort.

In each cohort participants will process timber collected by the LWR collections team, learn basic woodwork skills, have access to additional optional training such as CPC accredited micro qualifications and SEN training, whilst being part of a team constructing bike sheds.

Carve vegetables and print portraits of our scarecrows in this fun half term workshop.

In these fun family craft sessions during the half term holiday, carve out vegetables into shapes and use them to print your own portraits of the scarecrows in our Scarecrow Trail!

A creative and family-friendly Halloween-themed activity for kids.

While you're here, why not drop into the Palace Picture House to watch a family film? Our Mystery Matinees run daily at 2pm during the school holidays, in our tiny 1920s-style cinema.

A warm, nurturing evening of sound and energy.

You’re warmly invited to a Sound Bath with Reiki at Sancta Bookshop Cafe, Otley, in their gorgeous yoga space.

Join Alice (Yoga & Reiki in the Woods) and Charlotte (Soundwaves) for a cosy, soothing experience where the healing powers of sound and energy come together in harmony.

This nourishing session blends two potent healing practices: the resonant magic of sound and the gentle power of Reiki creating a cocoon of rest, release and renewal - perfect for slowing down during the autumn and winter months.

Come along to Leeds Industrial Museum to find the scarecrows that have made their home here for this half term.

Find them throughout the museum and then head into our newly opened picnic grounds area by the canal to find more lurking there!

You can also drop in on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10.30am - 12pm & 12.30 - 2pm to get creative with our Vegetable Printing Portraits workshop.

The trail is included in museum admission, during opening hours. Please note the museum is closed on Mondays.

FREE Workshops - Cross-Cultural Painting and Chinese Writing

To discover something new, creative and inspiring at our Cross-Cultural Painting and Chinese Writing Workshops in the heart of Morley, Leeds!

Under the theme "Cultural Connection : Harmony in Colours," these hands-on sessions are a chance to:

Explore the beauty of Chinese calligraphy

Experiment with colour and design in cross-cultural painting

Connect with others in a welcoming, creative atmosphere. No experience is needed - just come along, try something new.

New Mermaid Term is Here – Join the Bramley Mermaids!

Ready for a splash of joy? Dive into Sundays at Bramley Baths with the Bramley Mermaids! Our classes combine the grace of water-based dance with the artistry of synchronized swimming—fun, challenging, and perfect for all skill levels.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience, our sessions are designed to help you learn new moves, build confidence, and have a blast in a supportive, friendly environment. Laughter, learning, and achievement await!

Details:

Sundays, 4–5 PM