Take a Seat is a new exhibition by Next Step Pyramid.

Using classroom stools donated by Greenhead College and paint from Seagulls, Next Step have upcycled well-worn furniture into a collection of vibrant and original artworks.  

You are invited to come and enjoy the exhibition at Seagulls' new premises on Water Lane.

Next Step will be hosting an evening opening and exhibition launch from 6.30pm - 8.30pm on Thursday 10 October, all welcome.

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.

Create your own Christmas cards on our festive themed card printing workshop.

On this workshop you’ll carve your own lino printing block and learn how to use the inks, tools and equipment to make festive lino printed cards. Perfect to send your friends and family a unique handmade card this Christmas!

Join us for a fun and interesting workshop exploring collograph and monoprinting techniques to create your own unique series of prints onto paper.

You’ll learn how to use our specialist equipment, etching presses and oil based inks. These collograph techniques will focus on creating a printing plate using various textures and you’ll use stencils to combine the process with monoprinting.

As part of the 2024 Farsley Literature Festival we are excited to bring you this new event, join us in Truman’s Books for an evening of Writing for Wellness. 

Join Charlotte Russell (MA CW) for a character driven, story-based journalling session to boost self-worth and leave you feeling empowered. 

Suitable for complete beginners or those who write often, this creative writing event will not only demonstrate the benefits of journalling but will leave you feeling empowered, restored and confident.

Hibiscus Rising provides the stunning venue for this celebration of musical cultures that people have brought to Leeds from across the world. There will be spoken word performances too.

The line-up includes Bassa Bassa, Music House Youth, SilverFinger Singh & Inder GoldFinger, Des Hurley & Gerry Brownridge (Leeds Irish Arts) and Ey Up Klezmer!, with DJ Festus and DJ Vicky providing us with an African soundtrack. This is music that crossses continents and builds bridges.

Father Christmas will be visiting The Mansion this year for a very special series of events!

Santa will be bringing his elves and a host of Christmas décor to transform The Mansion into his base during December.

Enjoy a short show of songs, jokes and stories from Santa Claus and his elf, a delicious festive party tea,  followed by a grotto visit with the big man himself where children will receive a gift.

Come along and find out about Leeds Photographic Society and what's happening this year.

A brilliant opportunity for any aspiring screen actors to take part in a 3 hour workshop with acclaimed actor, director and producer Ian Puleston-Davies. 

The workshop is an immersive, in person experience. Participants will be supplied a scene to work on prior to the workshop. 

During the workshop you’ll be paired with another actor to perform the scene and Ian will provide expert guidance and direction to enhance your performance. 
 

Join us for special family friendly screenings of this gloriously magical and whimsical classic on its 60th anniversary for Heritage Open Days.

Enjoy a classic film in a classic venue, following our recent renovation last year, our grade II listed cinema is the perfect place to revisit this beautiful and delightful film with the whole family - all ages welcome.