In this friendly beginners' workshop at Leeds Discovery Centre, learn to design, cut and print your own cards, gift tags and tote bags.
A great introduction to lino printing for those who want to try a new hobby.
£25, materials are provided.
Design and make an embossed copper art work in this 2 hour workshop. An ideal way for beginners to explore the malleability of this colourful metal, whilst making a unique piece of art to take home with you.
£25, materials are provided.
Join our guest artist for a unique still life drawing opportunity, using some of the Discovery Centre's incredible objects to inspire you. This is an introductory workshop so all skill levels are welcome!
£25, materials will be provided.
Join us for a creative writing session at Leeds Discovery Centre, with objects on display to spark inspiration and curiosity. The creative writing session is for anyone who wants to write fiction/non-fiction, plays or poems and is open to all-whether you're an absolute beginner or a more regular writer. We will discuss writing practises and techniques and do some short writing exercises to help develop your skills in a supportive environment.
Come and take a closer look at some of the amazing clocks in our collection and have a go at making your own wall clock to take home.
Craft activities and a behind the scenes tour of the collections store.
Bring photographs to life through the art of stitch, cherishing memories of nature and the outdoors. Create three dimensional stitched pieces using photo transfer, dissolvable fabric and a variety of hand embroidery stitches. Learn a new machine embroidery technique to construct sculptural installations that dance between two and three dimensions.
£25 includes all material.
Suitable for beginners.
Discover the beautiful art of stitching pages together to create a book in this inspiring beginners book binding workshop. Throughout this engaging class, you will learn all the essential techniques and skills needed to create your very own hand-bound note book.
£25 including all materials.
Free family workshop.
Travel through time at this family workshop where you will learn the history of animation and become a digital animator for the day.
Family activities and behind the secnes tour of the collections store.
A free family workshop at Leeds Discovery Centre.
Learn about ancient Roman coins and trade and have a go at minting your own chocolate coins in time for Easter.
Join us this February half term for a behind the scenes tour of the collections store at Leeds Discovery Centre.
Tours are usually an hour and are suitable for all ages.