Bare Canvas is a friendly Life Drawing group that meets at the Roundhay Parochial Hall in Oakwood on the First Monday of every month.
Everyone is welcome.
No need to book. Basic materials provided.
Great models and only £10 for entry.
Join us to explore ideas of ‘blindness gain’, new approaches to exhibition making, and ways audiences can experience artworks beyond the visual.
Throughout the day speakers will address how artists have used, and continue to use, senses beyond the ocular, both historically and in contemporary practice.
Tickets are free and include lunch, refreshments and a wine reception at the end of the day.
Join us at Wellington Place for some free half-term fun!
On Saturday 22 February, from 10am – 11:30am, we’re hosting a poetry writing workshop for ages 8 – 13, with local author and poet, Spencer Woods.
For those aged under 8 we welcome the return of The PLAY Tent, who’ll be hosting a sensory play session at the same time as the workshop – meaning there’s something on for all!
Please book one ticket per child see Tickets below
Parents/Guardians do not need a ticket.
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN AT ALL TIMES.
Whatever your ability, everyone is welcome at these LGBTQ+ accessible dance sessions.
Dance On, in partnership with Leeds LGBT Consortium, is a fun way to get moving and socialise.
No dance experience needed!
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in.
Join us in our monthly life drawing class with Gallery favourite, experienced artist and tutor, Rob Oldfield.
This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.
Materials including various papers, pencils, charcoal and drawing boards will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.
A free 6 week course exploring poetry, place, nature and hope. Build creative writing skills and capture nature in words, photography and lino print with local spoken word artist Natalie Davies.
Beginners welcome, no experience needed, all materials provided.
An Evening with Ọkan is a vibrant night of live music, dance, and conversation from performers and creators Akeim Toussaint Buck and Ella Mesma, collaboratively known as Maya & Toussaint, inspired by their new work, Ọkan. Rooted in the Yoruba word meaning Oneness, Conscience, and Heart, Ọkan embodies a limitless, open-minded approach to life.
Make a simple felt love bird. No sewing experience necessary.
£5 per craft. Booking essential see Tickets below.
No crafting knowledge necessary. And tea and biscuits are provided.
Explore three different techniques to make a paper heart in our lovely Gatehouse.
£5 per craft.
Booking essential see Tickets below.
No crafting knowledge necessary. And tea and biscuits are provided.
Discover our exhibition with something for all the family. Enjoy free refreshments and try our kids’ exhibition trail to claim your free pack of Percy Piglets!*
Why not bring a packed lunch to eat in our indoor picnic space?
Booking Details: No need to book, just drop in – it’s all free!
*One M&S Percy Piglets mini-bag per child