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.

Monday 6 October, 10am – 12pm

Clayton Library
5 Clayton Ln,
Clayton,
Bradford
BD14 6RE

Come and uncover your inner artist in a fun and inspirational art workshop! All materials are provided, so just drop in and draw with us. Please note, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Wednesday 12 October, 10am – 12pm

Salvation Army Church & Community Centre,
83 Holroyd Hill,
Wibsey,
BD6 1NS

Come and join a local artist in a fun and inspirational drawing workshop! All materials are provided, so just drop in and draw with us. Please note, under 12s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Monday 27 October, 10am – 12.30pm

Bracken Hall Countryside Centre,
Glen Rd,
Shipley,
BD17 5EA

Be inspired by the sweeping views of Shipley Glen and the panoramic landscapes of Bradford from the tops of Baildon Moor. In this free creative drawing workshop with artist Emma Bairstow, you’ll explore the edges where urban and rural landscapes meet, capturing the contrasts and connections between city and countryside. Open to all ages and abilities, the session offers a relaxed and supportive space to develop new skills and create your own landscape drawings to take home.

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This project is funded by Our Patch.

Our Patch is a year-long arts programme across Bradford in 2025, inviting community groups and residents to design and take part in free workshops, activities and events in their local area. Led by local ‘Our Patch Producers’ alongside artists and makers, the project will bring people together through creative experiences ranging from painting and poetry to dancing, cooking and gardening. Taking place in community halls, libraries, faith spaces and social hubs across Bradford East, Bradford South, Bradford West, Keighley & Ilkley and Shipley, Our Patch celebrates local culture while helping people learn skills, build confidence and make new connections. This is Our Patch.

Our Patch is funded by The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund. We extend our thanks to all players of the National Lottery.