Hyde Park Stitch Club

Join us for our next ‘Hyde Park Stitch Club’ social! 

Come together with fellow crafters for a cozy evening of knitting, crocheting, sewing, cross stitch and embroidery etc.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, all are welcome!

Just bring your current project and meet us there — no experience required!

This is a free, friendly space for creativity and community. 

Hosted by: @knittedbykee & @laurablackwell (via Instagram)

See you there! 

The Joy of Sonic – Art Exhibition & Celebration

Join us for The Joy of Sonic, a celebration of all things Sonic the Hedgehog! 

This vibrant art exhibition is the second creative collaboration between Pyramid, Flamingos Coffee House, and the artist community of Leeds.

Expect nostalgic fun, original Sonic-inspired artwork, community spirit, and retro gaming vibes – all in the heart of Leeds. Pop in, grab a coffee, and immerse yourself in the world of a gaming legend.

Copper Jewellery Workshop: Wire Work Cuff Bangles

Start your creative journey with wire and metal and learn to make beautiful, wearable art you can give away as a gift or be proud to wear yourself. 

You’ll learn how to cut, shape, texture, and assemble wires to create your own unique cuff bangle. Whether you are a complete beginner or someone who wants to learn sone new techniques our tutor Amanda Burton (Wire Moon) will be offering up invaluable tips and her skills to guide you in this half day workshop. 

Charity Shop Disco | October

We are so excited to have teamed up with the awesome Charity Shop Disco a Yorkshire-based DJ collective with a shared love of vinyl and charity shop treasure-hunting.

They've grown a joyful, inclusive community event where music lovers of all backgrounds can come together to spin records, dance, and connect.

Six guest DJs will be invited to play an all-vinyl, 25 minute set of genre-spanning music.

Go Figure - Monthly Self-Led Life Drawing (September)

Come and join us for a fun and friendly life drawing session. Go Figure is a regular event held here at Swarthmore, look out for it every first Thursday of the month!

There will be no tutor leading this session but it will be hosted by a member of the Swarthmore team. There are a number of easles and drawing boards available to use, but do feel free to bring your own.

There will be a rotation of both male and female life models and on occassion we will have multiple models in the same session.

Pattern Cutting Intro and Dressmaking Pattern Adapting Workshop with Alison Teece UK

Do you want to improve your pattern cutting/making skills?

This is an opportunity for you to learn the fundamentals of pattern cutting and making including pattern drafting techniques such as dart manipulation, style line, add flair to skirts and yolks. In addition, your fabulous tutor Alison will offer deomonstations covering simple pattern designs.

You will be shown practical skills in this subject and will be introduced to essentials tools of the trade such as pattern masters, awls, pracing wheels and how to correctly utilise notches.

Slung Low Shorts 5

The best night of short theatre in West Yorkshire is back.

Making a much-anticipated return, Slung Low Shorts returns with five new plays from both established and first-time writers along with a talented company of actors from West Yorkshire. The weekend of performances promises to be an essential part of the summer theatre in Leeds

With a deliberately unpretentious approach to theatre, the Slung Low Shorts team promise a night of ‘no risk’ theatre in the informal space of The Warehouse at Holbeck.

Co-Producer, Lisa Holdsworth, explains.

Broadgate

Broadgate

22-26 The Headrow
Leeds
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United Kingdom