David Hockney has invited everyone to have a go at drawing this year. The Our Patch team are bringing the DRAW campaign to people across the district.

All our workshops are FREE. All materials are provided and gentle guidance from an experienced artist is on hand.

Everyone is welcome!

Whether you love to draw or haven’t picked up a pencil in years, DRAW Tour workshops are for you. Come and uncover your inner artist.

Wednesday 6 August, 12 – 4pm

The Beacon, Cliffe Castle Park
Spring Gardens Ln,
Keighley,
BD20 6LH

MEGA Drawing Box
Keighley Creative are bringing their giant white walled drawing cube to the Beacon. Make your own giant drawing tool and add your mark to a plantscape inspired by the park.

Monday 11 August, 10am – 12.30pm

Menston Library,
Main Street, Menston
LS29 6LG

This month’s DRAW tour invites you to explore the world of imaginary landscapes through a hands-on, creative workshop.

Taking inspiration from our featured artist, Kate Jackson – known for her bold use of shape and block colour – local artist Emma Bairstow, will guide participants in experimenting with a range of drawing materials, to create their own unique mixed media landscapes.

This is a free, family-friendly drop-in session suitable for all levels of experience. Come along and be inspired to reimagine the world around you, one shape at a time.

Wednesday 13 August, 10am-12pm

Family Footprints, The Crescent,
Buttershaw
BD6 3PZ

Emily Parkin, local author-illustrator, brings a family friendly workshop to Buttershaw.

Saturday 23 August, 12 – 4pm

The Rockwell Centre
6 Summerfield Road,
Thorpe Edge
BD10 8DP

An afternoon of drawing.

Friday 29 August, 10am – 2pm

Thornaby Hub
115 Thornaby Drive,
Clayton,
BD14 6HP

Join the Our Patch team for a Family Fun Day featuring out door play, free food and a DRAW Tour workshop.