Man drawing on a table, table is filled with pencils, coffee
Free

12-26 Jul 2025

The DRAW! Tour: July Workshops

Hands-on drawing workshops across the district, part of Our Patch.

Event Details
Date 12-26 Jul 2025
Times Various times
Location Venues across Bradford District
Ages Everyone is welcome

Get drawing with support from local artists - join one of our free workshops across the district.

David Hockney has invited everyone to have a go at drawing this year. These DRAW! Tour workshops are a chance to join in with help on hand from local artists.

Find a free workshop near you and join in- all materials provided. Check out our workshops below – some locations may require you to book your place.

Part of Our Patch, our free community creativity programme.

Bradford West

Saturday 12 July , 11 am – 2 pm

Glory Community Centre,

50 Nelson Street,
Bradford,
BD5 0DD

Come and join artists Creative Flare for this fun, family art workshop for all ages! Light refreshments available. Kindly note that this is a Christian faith space, open and welcoming to all.

 

 

Keighley and Ilkley

Saturday 12 July, 12pm – 3pm

Cobbles and Clay Classroom,
Howarth,
Keighley,
BD22 8DP

The DRAW! Tour is coming to Haworth Festival! Come and join local artists as they help you get creative, and learn fun, family-friendly ways to get drawing.

This is a free, drop-in, drawing-inspired workshop, for children of all ages. All children to be accompanied by their responsible adult throughout the activity.

Room capacity is 16 people, so you may need to pop back later if the class is full, thank you.

Find out more about Haworth Festival.

Shipley

Saturday 12 July, 1pm-5pm

Baildon Carnival,
Heygate Lane, Jenny Lane,
Baildon, Shipley
BD17 6RS

Join us at Baildon Carnival for a fun and imaginative celebration! Mrs B’s Bespoke Cakes is baking up a storm and explore the unique opportunity to draw directly onto cakes as part of our creative workshops.

We also have a free cake to take away and a special surprise! Local artists Nicola Storr and Emma Bairstow will host free, drop-in drawing sessions for all ages, inspired by the theme of celebration.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned doodler, come and get creative in a relaxed, welcoming space. No booking needed – just turn up and take part!

Find more information about Baildon Carnival.

Bradford East

Saturday 26 July, 10am-2pm

Rockwell Centre,
6 Summerfield Road,
BD10 8DP

Get crafty at this special creative workshop as part of the Rockwell’s Centre’s Celebrating Thorpe Edge Event.

Everyone’s welcome at this family-friendly event, admission is free (no need to book) and we’ll provide all the materials you need.

 

Saturday 26 July, 11.30am-3pm

Peel Park,
Cliffe Road,
BD3 0LT

Get crafty at this special creative DRAW session as part of the Peel Park’s Global Village Family Fun Day! Everyone’s welcome at this family-friendly event, admission is free (no need to book) and we’ll provide all the materials you need.

Bradford South

Tuesday 29 July, 10am-12pm

Holme in the Wood Cafe,
The Parade,
Broadstone Way,
BD4 9HN

Come and join us for our DRAW tour session in Holme in the Wood Cafe, free and open to all – just drop in! All materials provided.

Dates →

26 July Rockwell Centre, Bradford East
26 July Peel Park, Bradford East
29 July Holme in the Wood, Bradford South

Our Patch

Find out more about Our Patch, our free community creativity programme for Bradford 2025.

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