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 1 September, 10.30am – 1pm

Cullingworth Village Hall
Lodge Street Cullingworth,
Bradford
BD13 5HB

This month’s theme, Drawing Together, invites you to explore creativity, community and connection through art. Join artist Emma Bairstow for a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll begin by creating your own still-life drawings inspired by the natural world. You’ll then experiment with soft pastels, charcoal and a range of materials before coming together to contribute to a large-scale collaborative artwork.

Sunday 14 September, from 11.30pm

East Riddlesden Hall
Bradford Road,
Riddlesden,
Keighley
BD20 5EL

Join The Big Draw for a spectacular celebration of creativity and community as they launch the 25th anniversary of The Big Draw Festival with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and the National Trust!

Monday 15 September, 1-3pm

Great Horton Hub,
69 Beldon Road,
BD7 3PE

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.

Thursday 25 September, 4-6pm

Ravensclifee Youth & Community Centre,
Roundwood Avenue,
BD10 0l

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.

Saturday 27 September, 12 – 4pm

The Beacon, Lister Park
North Park Road,
BD9 4NR

Expect a hands-on afternoon of drawing, painting, t-shirt making and live music, all alongside local artists at The Beacon.

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.