Come and spend a few hours in the jewellery workshop, where you will learn traditional jewellery making techniques, including forming and texturing metal and silver soldering.
You will practise first in copper and then go on to use silver sheet and wire to make your own pair of silver ear studs and silver hoops which you can take home with you.
Please bring an apron, or wear old clothes, and suitable footwear.
The Royal Armouries presents an action-packed week of combat demos, special effects shows, catwalks, plus meet and greets with your favourite costumed characters.
The following free activities will be available throughout the day. We recommend you book your free entry tickets in advance.
Superhero Meet & Greet: Get a selfie with your favourite Superhero
Daily 11am to 11:30am, 12pm to 1230pm, 2pm to 230pm, 3pm to 330pm
Superhero Academy: Do you have what it takes to be a Superhero?
Made using Brico – a type design system created by Oli Bentley of Split, designer, visual artist and printmaker Anthony Burrill and wood type maker, designer and printer Thomas Mayo – the works include a 12-metre wide mural, a collection of individual letters 1.5-metres tall and a photographic exhibition of works installed across Bradford and Leeds since 2021.
Open 10am – 4pm Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd March on the 3rd floor of the 1912 Mill. FREE entry.
Drop in at the below locations to meet, greet, and craft with either Frida Kahlo or Emmeline Pankhurst. You can also take part in Kate Pankhurst's Fantastically Great Trail and be in with a chance to win a prize!
Bramley Community Hub and Library: Tuesday 18th February, 10am - 12noon (Frida)
Chapel Allerton Library: Tuesday 18th February, 1.30 - 3.30pm (Frida)
Leeds City Museum: Thursday 20th February, 10am - 12noon (Emmeline)
Every Wednesday evening in March 2025.
Open to anyone aged 11- 18, Leeds Library and Cloth Cat invite you to a Song writing and creating course led by tutor Sean Howe.
In this 4 week course, we will explore choosing a theme, writing lyrics and structuring a song. Whilst Sean specialises in alternative music, all styles of music will be catered for at the course, no matter what genre you're into.
Join local artist and illustrator Tim Gomersall for a workshop inspired by our current Story Time exhibition.
Take a look at the secret ingredients of children's books illustrations and enjoy a guided workshop to help you create your own character.
All materials included with refreshments. £25 per person.
Book by phone (0113 3784079), in person in our shop, or via email: abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk
Part of Sunny Bank Mills Print Festival 2025
During this two hour workshop you will create a one-of-a-kind recycled pamphlet notebook and explore collage using off-prints and colourful paper stocks!
You will learn the 3-hole pamphlet stitch to bind your notebook, a technique which can be used as a basis for artist’s bookmaking and zine-making.
All materials will be provided, no prior skills or experience necessary.
Suitable for ages 16+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Artist Bio:
Part of Sunny Bank Mills Print Festival 2025.
Part of Sunny Bank Mills Print Festival 2025.
During this 90-minute workshop you will learn how to create your own notebook using Japanese stab binding, colourful paper stocks, marbled paper covers and washi thread.
All materials will be provided, no prior skills or experience necessary.
Suitable for ages `16+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Artist Bio:
Part of Sunny Bank Mills Print Festival 2025.
In this workshop, we will learn how to turn everyday sheets of paper into different kinds of folded books, and then fill the pages with collage, drawings, and stories.
Zines can really be about anything, from real diaries or imaginary tales to funny jokes or secret obsessions. Turn your drawings and ideas into zines and share them with the world.