Have a go and get stuck in!

Discover the amazing archive collection with exciting hands-on activities led by some brilliant Yorkshire crafters, choose from a range of crafty activities with a festive feel and make something brilliant to take home.

Enjoy free light refreshments in our indoor picnic space – feel free to bring your own food to keep everyone fueled up!

Free event, no booking required, just drop in.

Find out more about accessibility, how to get here and our facilities for families on our Family Visits page.

In our October Photo Social, we'll be looking at applying for the Arts Council Developing Your Creative Practice grant. 

Make It Easy Lab founder, Daniel Wheeler, will be talking about his own grant application and talking you through how to approach applying for the DYCP.

Our photo socials are open to everyone and are absolutely free. This is a friendly event for anyone who wants to share their work or meet other people from the Leeds photography community. These socials are facilitated by Dan Wheeler from our sister lab, Make It Easy.

We encourage people attending the social to bring some of their pictures and bodies of work to share with the group however, don't feel like you HAVE to bring anything, you can just join in and support others. The social is an opportunity to meet new people and enjoy working with your peers. Everyone is welcome.

Come join us for a fun and interactive FREE Portraits Workshop led by Ellie Andrews!

Held at Leeds Drawing Club this free workshop is one of three events forming part of (M)OTHER Exhibition, Ellie's first exhibition at Leeds Drawing Club.

Working with a portrait model seated within the artwork on show, we will look at the proportions of the head and face and how to opbserve and record those using comparative measuring and clear observation. We will also weave in creative expression through looking at other artists approach to portraiture.

A series of Portraits of Mothers, completed over the Summer of 2024 by Ellie Andrews.

The women depicted in the exhibition are each at a different place in their individual motherhood experience.

Shared life experiences and connected moments between the artist and each woman are the backbone of this exhibition. They have orbited each other over the years and now suddenly all find ourselves in the same place - as women navigating our own mental health, future ambitions, career changes and a changing world, all through the lens of Motherhood.

The Leeds International Beer Festival returns for Year 12 - 5- 8 September, to celebrate and promote craft beer.

Once again, we’ll be taking over the entire Kirkstall Abbey site which includes the incredible church, central cloister, and stunning chapter house. 

Our tipi village will also ensure the festival is undercover so audiences can enjoy beer whatever the weather.

The event will also feature a street food market, live music, DJs and much more.

Embark on a journey of artistic mastery with our professional-lev

Open Level Contemporary Dance Classs

Embark on a journey of movement and expression with our dynamic contemporary dance class, tailored for beginners and improvers alike. Rooted in the fluidity of Cunningham technique, our sessions weave in diverse influences, reflecting both tradition and personal insight. Expect a fusion of technical precision, spirited expression, and an invigorating pace charged with performance energy.

Join the team at Chapel Allerton Pilates for our FREE open day on Saturday 14th September.

We are running a waitlist for those interested and when you add your name and email you will be the first to know when the free sessions are ready to book.

This is your opportunity to come along and try a range of classes for FREE to find the style and level that works for you.

It's a wonderful chance to come and see the studio, meet our incredible team and get familar with the equipment. 

Fully tutored six week course.

Running on Wednesday evenings 7-9pm from 23 October to 27 November this six week fully tutored course offers an exploration into the key techniques and methods used to depict the human figure. 

The classes will be relaxed and friendly and although the course is aimed at beginners all levels are welcome to come along.

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