There isn't always enough out there that guides South Asian females on how to access the arts and develop their creative practice. 

In our first online event to kick off Summer Solstice 2024 we are demystifying the process in an interactive panel discussion, commissioned by SAA-uk, presented by Seetal Kaur of Forward Culture.

Featuring four incredible South Asian females who have made waves in the arts industry, they share their insights, experience, and top tips to show you how they have pursued creative career pathways, and how you can too!

We've got a plan to create a GIANT DOODLE with local artist Edek Thompson founder of Doodle Chats!

Come and draw, paint, play with collage ANYTHING you fancy and contribute to a GIANT DOODLE created together!

You'll be assigned your own personal loom for the 3 days and you are welcome to weave for as long or as little as you like between 10:00- 16:00 each day.

Looms are set up with a neutral grey warp meaning you can begin weaving straight away. Please let us know if you would like the loom without a warp so that you can add your own.

Please note - an additional £10.00 per day is required to cover the cost of materials.

In this two-hour creative workshop we’ll be exploring the different techniques and styles used by designer William Morris to create our own handmade pattern tiles.

Taking inspiration from botanicals and wildlife, you’ll be able to design a repeating pattern inspired by one of Europe’s favourite fabric designers, perfect for fabrics, papers, and prints. This workshop is ideal if you are interested in learning how to turn your own drawings into patterns with the expert help of a hands on tutor.

Drypoint is a printmaking technique of the intaglio family, in which an image is incised into a plate with a hard pointed needle. Traditionally the plate was copper but now acetate, zinc or Plexiglas are more commonly used. The technique appears to have been invented by the Housebook Master, a south German 15th century artist.

You will experiment with a variety of flowers and leaves to make and take away between 6 and 10 striking ‘blue prints’ (cyanotypes) ranging in paper finish and size. You will also hand stitch your own printed cyanotype-cover sketchbook to takeaway.

Join us in the Gallery on Saturday 29th June to celebrate our current exhibition Tangled Up on its final day.

From 12pm, artist Henry Morris will be running a Drop In Felting Demonstration. Henry has been creating original felt art by hand for over 25 years. His artwork incorporates ancient and modern felting techniques, alongside contemporary design. Using environmentally friendly natural raw wool fibers, soap water and rolling mats, Henry creates truly unique, eye-catching designs.

Join author George Severs and activist Mick Ward to talk about AIDS Activism at the next Queer History Club.

George's recently published book, Radical Acts, is a detailed history of the radical HIV / AIDS movement in England. It draws on activist campaign literature, broadcast media and oral history interviews, breaking new ground by studying everyday activism alongside marches and protests.

An evening with Windrush generation nurses who will share their personal recollection of their times training and working as nurses. Their contribution to fighting for health equalities around conditions such as Sickle Cell, diabetes and other conditions and the legacies they left behind.

There will be discussions about the Mary Seacole Nurses Association Leeds and the need for that group, its achievements and impact on the Caribbean community. 

The evening will include an exhibition of photographs and memorabilia. 

Our new show at Art Roundhay Park

Art Roundhay Park, a hidden gem within the heart of Roundhay Park. With new original artwork and prints, by artists and makers from the North of England, a total of nearly 40 artists and creators taking part!

The theme is inspired by the natural beauty of Roundhay Park, the Yorkshire coastline and landmarks in Yorkshire.

We've asked the artists to explore many different mediums, textures, colourways, but always with nature and landscape in mind.

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