7–28 Apr 2025
The DRAW! Tour: April 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. Check out our workshops below – some locations may require you to book your place.
Part of Our Patch, our free community creativity programme.
Shipley
Monday 7 April, 10.30am – 1pm
Burley-in-Wharfedale Library,
Community Library, Grange Rd,
Burley in Wharfedale,
Ilkley,
LS29 7HD
Explore your creativity at this family art workshop with local artist Nicola Storr on a theme of ‘The View Outside Your Window’!
FREE – all materials provided – just drop-in and draw. Everyone welcome.
Keighley and Ilkley
Monday 14 April, 12 – 3pm
Hainworth Wood Community Centre,
Hainworth Wood Road,
Keighley,
BD21 5NG
Drop-in and draw under the gentle guidance of local artist, Emily Parkin.
FREE – all materials provided. Everyone welcome.
Bradford South
Tuesday 15 April, 10am – 12pm
Wibsey Library,
North Rd, Wibsey,
Bradford,
BD6 1TR
This family workshop is open to all (under 12s must be accompanied by a parent or carer). Join us for a FREE art workshop with artist Emily Parkin, all materials are provided.
Booking essential: please phone 01274 435446.
Bradford West
Thursday 17 April, 10am – 12pm
Community Garden Allotment (opposite Margeret McMillan Primary School),
Scotchman Road, Bradford,
BD9 5DF
Come join our art workshop for families raising children with additional needs, in partnership with Bradford Stronger Together.
Booking is essential and places are limited (first come first served).
To book a place, please contact Zohra at Bradford Stronger Together on 07791 288239.
Bradford East
Monday 28 April, 3.30 – 5.30pm
The Gateway Centre,
45 Thackeray Rd,
Bradford
BD10 0JR
Explore your creativity at this family art workshop with local artist Duncan Burnett on a theme of ‘The View Outside Your Window’!
FREE – all materials provided – just drop-in and draw. Everyone welcome.
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