We’re proud to unveil the Leeds International African Arts Festival 2025 — a dynamic celebration of identity, heritage, and creativity rooted in the African diaspora.
We ask the questions that shape us — through music, art, fashion, and storytelling. Join us for the answers!
With special guests. Expect powerful performances and an exclusive preview of our 2025 programme.
RSVP by reserving your free ticket, see Tickets below.
The Garden Party returns on Saturday June 7th at Scott Hall Farm, a secluded 200-year-old Grade II listed farmhouse on the edge of Scott Hall Woods. It’s a 15-minute walk from Leeds City Centre and a short walk from Chapeltown, Meanwood and Woodhouse.
MUSIC & SOUNDSYSTEM
There will be music throughout the day and late into the evening, showcasing the mountain of local talent we have on our doorstep.
FOOD & DRINK
We will be joined by a variety of local street food vendors and there will be plenty of drink options, including alcohol free beverages.
Join Alice (alice faulkner yoga) and Sarah (LOOKUP: Holistic Art) for a nourishing afternoon of mindful movement and creativity in Otley Chevin Forest Park.
This uplifting workshop combines a mindful woodland walk, grounding outdoor yoga, and creative play using natural materials, and delicious refreshments.
No experience needed – just come with curiosity and a love for nature!
Join Pyramid's Next Step group’s textile and sound exhibition, Making a Splash, at Bramley Baths from 19 – 21 June.
Making a Splash features artwork created in response to the Next Step Pyramid group’s visit to Bramley Baths. Inspired by water, swimming and community, this exhibition will showcase original artwork including textile and mark making, as well as sound the group produced using echome.
Journey Further
4 The Dockside
Leeds
LS10 1EG
United Kingdom
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia 2025.
Visit our community stalls in Dortmund Square alongside our PAYF café and activities within the Age UK building.
Join us to explore screen printing onto textiles. You will learn how to screen print using blank screens and paper stencils as well as how to coat and expose screens using the photo emulsion method. You will explore colour using textile pigment inks and learn how to mix colours for screen printing.
A fun and expressive approach to screen printing for any experience level.
Mono screen printing involves applying or painting colour directly onto an open screen in order to create unique prints with painterly marks. You will experiment with the application of paint and pastels exploring how different effects can be achieved. You will work in a spontaneous manner, creating a series of prints. There will also be opportunity to see how this method can be combined with the use of stencils.
Explore the exciting process of Gelli printing on this taster session.
On this one day workshop you will learn how to use the tools, materials and techniques to get started in bookbinding.
You’ll make books from scratch to take away with you using methods such as pamphlet stitch, concertina books and Japanese stab binding, and you will gain some knowledge to keep making books at home.
Bookbinding is great for creating notebooks, sketchbooks, albums or books which are art objects in themselves.