Bear Pit Grant Opening | Family Crafts & Community Consultation

Join us & Leeds Civic Trust for the official opening of the restored Bear Pit! The event at the Bear Pit will include speeches, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the unveiling of a new information board and sowing wildflower seeds in the Bear Pit new garden!

Tickets for the opening are free but booking is essential, please see Tickets below. 

After the grand opening (1pm-3pm), here at Left Bank we are welcoming in everyone down for some free family crafts and community consultation.

Ceramic Coaster Painting Workshop

Come along to Terminus Tap Room and Bottle Shop, for a crafty evening run by local artist Amy (Studio Esk Haus). Get creative and paint your own set of 4 coasters, using brushes and stencils, while enjoying a fun and relaxing atmosphere. No experience necessary.

All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity! Don't miss out on this opportunity to create something special for your home or to give as a thoughtful gift. Grab your friends and make it a memorable night of painting and sipping. Drinks will be available to purchase from the bar.

Stained Glass Saturday Workshop with Sam Yates (June)

Mixed ability stained-glass workshop. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience.

Your incredibly talented tutor, Samantha Yates, will tailor the sessions to your experience level so you'll really get the most from this fabulous workshop.

During the session, you will learn how to use glass tools to cut and shape glass, understand the difference between copper foil and leaded technique and be able to produce a simple design which you will take home with you!!

What a perfect way to spend a Saturday!!

Easter Holidays: Taste Buds

This Easter, we ate and left no crumbs. We’re stuffed with two weeks of mouth-watering activities about food, glorious food!

Why does your tummy keep grumbling? Why does your mouth water? And why do you get those cravings?

We’ll be investigating all your must-know foodie facts, using live science shows, workshops and restaurant roleplay. You’ll even get some recipes to try at home!

We’re showing the whole family why it’s okay to trust your taste buds, so you can come away feeling full, refreshed and happy with the choices you make.

Questionable Quackery

This April Fool’s Day, we are delving into the deceptive world of quackery.

Travel back to the origins of the quack doctor and explore the most dangerous and daft cures of the 18th and 19th centuries. Taking place in our Victorian Operating Theatre, this talk will expose some of the most notorious historical medicines of the past 300 years.

Story and Rhyme Time

Join us for an awe-inspiring hour, jam-packed with songs, fun and a different story every Wednesday.

Your tots will begin with 30 minutes of free play in Sparks!, our soft play area designed specifically for little ones.

Whether they're crawling through the digestive system to find their way down the poo slide, or helping cure some poorly patients in the medical centre, it's the perfect space to explore and discover.

This will be followed by an interactive storytelling session in the Disease Den: our new chillout space.

Floral Watercolours with Joanne Whitaker

Celebrate the Spring season by painting loose watercolour florals with Swarthmore artist and tutor, Jo. During this session you will be taught specific techniques to keep your work bright and fresh.  

You will be under the expert guidance of Jo, who will take you step by step through the process of using watercolours. This session is beginner friendly, but those with more experience will be able to hone their skills and gain useful insights!!

Please note - this workshop is suitable for beginners but they must be 18+
 

An Introduction to Natural Dyes

Join us for our brand new course An Introduction to Natural Dyes at The Middle Floor! 

Term Dates: Tuesday evenings between 21st April - 23rd May
5 Week Course Passes Available Now!

In this course, you’ll be exploring all aspects of natural dyes for textiles including how to select suitable fibres, preparing your fabric for successful dye uptake, creating a dye bath, how to create plant based prints, foraging and growing natural dyes and more!