12–28 Mar 2025
The DRAW! Tour: March Workshops
Hands-on drawing workshops across the district, part of Our Patch.
Get drawing with support from local artists - join one of our 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, just drop in and draw!
Part of Our Patch, our free community creativity programme.
Bradford South
Wednesday 12 March, 4-6pm
Scholemoor Beacon
Scholemoor Community Centre,
Dracup Ave,
BD7 2RJ
This family workshop in partnership with Scholemoor Beacon is open to all (under 10s must be accompanied by a parent or carer).
Join us for a FREE art workshop with artist Emily Parkin, all materials are provided.
Everyone welcome – just drop in, or book a place by emailing [email protected], or phone 01274522231.
Shipley
Tuesday 18 March, 10am – 12pm
The Bolton Woods Centre,
71 Livingstone Rd,
Bradford
BD2 1BD
Come and join us for a ‘Stay and Play’ session at the Bolton Woods Centre for £1 per child (refreshments provided).
This workshop is for adults and children under 5, everyone welcome! There will be messy play and drawing materials delivered by local artists. Please bring along your child’s favourite book or toy!
Bradford West
Wednesday 19 March
11am – 1pm (for preschool aged children)
3pm – 4.30pm (all ages and abilities welcome)
Thornton Library
Market St, Thornton
Bradford
BD13 3HW
Get creative in Thornton Library with guidance from local artists – all materials provided!
Join us in the library from 11am-1pm for preschool aged children, and at art club in the community centre (all ages and abilities) from 3pm – 4.30pm.
Keighley and Ilkley
Saturday 22 March, 12 – 3pm
New Keith Thompson Centre,
Coronation Mount,
Keighley,
BD22 6HE
Drop-in and draw under the gentle guidance of local artist, Naseem Darbey.
FREE – all materials provided. Everyone welcome.
Bradford East
Friday 28 March, 3 – 5pm
Barkerend Family Hub,
365 Barkerend Rd,
Bradford
BD3 8QX
Explore your creativity at this family art workshop with local artist Duncan Burnett on a theme of ‘Your favourite things’!
FREE – all materials provided – just drop-in and draw.
Everyone welcome.
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