The body as work and destiny. What do I have to say? Could I use fiction to help it? Where does autobiography begin, enter, exit, end?
This workshop investigates the possibilities of constructing fiction from autobiographical elements and the idea of the divided self.
Led by choreographers and artists Amrita Hepi and Bakani Pick-Up, experiment with making work from historical obsessions, post-colonial narratives, dance and images.
Join our fun sessions for under 5s exploring the Victorian streets using simple science.
Discover Abbey House Museum's three Victorian streets in a new way using the magic of science!
Explore Abbey Fold, Harewood Square and Stephen Harding Gate and learn some simple science on the way.
This discovery session is perfect for Under 5s.
Drop-in, included in general admission. Admission is purchased on site.
Family-friendly Halloween-themed workshop and tour.
Spiders, clowns, birds… what are you scared of? Join us as we take a look at objects that some people find scary and learn to love these amazing objects.
Enjoy a family craft workshop and then take a tour of our amazing collection store, where we keep all our objects when they're not on display in our museums.
Explore Abbey Fold, Harewood Square and Stephen Harding Gate as a Little Shopper! With a range of play shops, fake food and a trail or craft, little ones can explore the streets and experience the Victorian streets.
Special sessions
Friday 24 October - Halloween special.
A spooky, but not scary, twist!
Friday 28 November - Festive Feeling. Bringing snow and trees to begining the festivites.
This discovery session is perfect for Under 5s.
Drop-in, included in General Admission. Admission is purchased on site.
This October, Swithens Farm is bursting with spooktacular fun for all the family at the Pumpkin Festival by Day on 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and daily from 25th to 31st October!
See all the activities at Pumpkin Festival by Night…
Hop on the tractor ride to the magical Pumpkin Patch
Pick out the perfect pumpkin* in the magical Pumpkin Patch
Design your very own spooktacular pumpkin in the carving zone
Tiptoe into the mysterious woods and spot the wicked witch!
Inspired by some of the pretty yet practical textiles on display in 'Fashion at Play: Children's Clothing Through the Ages', join us for a family-friendly fabric printing workshop with Leeds artist Saba Siddiqui, who was also a Youth Curator on the exhibition.
Young visitors are invited to get creative with colour and technique to design their own prints and patterns to take home. A fun and friendly drop-in session, no booking required.
Creating your own bespoke fragrance has never been easier, or more fun. Explore our exquisite experiences and enter the wonderful world of perfumery.
Our experiences provide an insight into the wonderful world of perfumery, taking you on a sensory journey where you'll learn about our exclusive perfume blends. Sample them all and combine your favourites to create, name and take home your own signature perfume, unique to you.
Explore the studio, meet the team, and take part in free hands-on sessions - drop in anytime.
Thinking about joining - or returning to - Sunken Studio? This is a relaxed and open invitation to come along, explore the space, and get to know how it all works before you commit to a class or membership.
Take a look around
Speak to the team and our members
Ask questions about courses, membership, and what to expect
Get a feel for how the studio runs day to day
We’ll be running two free drop-in activities throughout the day:
Come along to this skill sharing, textile session. Meet artists and participants from the project who are sharing the following skills that you can quickly pick up using mainly sustainable materials.
Shashiko
Yorkshire Buttons
Suffolk Puffs
Learn how to use fabric and thread to tell stories in our drop-in textile workshops. The project artists will expertly guide you to create embroidered, patchworked and embellished pieces of textile art as part of the Threads of Freedom project. You don’t need any experience to join in as they will guide you through designing and creating your piece inspired by the history of Leeds and the Leodis photographic archives.