
12-26 Jul 2025
The DRAW! Tour: July Workshops
Hands-on drawing workshops across the district, part of Our Patch.
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 26th July, 10am-2pm
Rockwell Centre
6 Summerfield Road
Bradford
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.
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