Free

7–28 Apr 2025

The DRAW! Tour: April Workshops

Hands-on drawing workshops across the district, part of Our Patch.

Event Details
Date 7–28 Apr 2025
Times Various times
Location Venues across Bradford District
Ages Everyone is welcome

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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