11 - 29 May 2025
The DRAW! Tour: Workshops
Hands-on drawing workshops across the district, part of Our Patch.
Get drawing with support from local artists - join one of our free 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.
Keighley and Ilkley
Sunday 11 May, 12 – 2pm and 3 – 5pm
Ilkley Lido,
Denton Road,
Ilkley,
LS29 0BZ
The DRAW! Tour is popping up at Ilkley Lido’s 90th Birthday Party! The Art School Ilkley will be running drop-in drawing workshops at both Ilkley Lido party sessions.
Please note, this is a paid, ticketed event run by Ilkley Lido. While you will need to purchase a ticket to access the Lido event, the drawing workshop itself is free of charge.
Please see the link for info on the session times and purchasing tickets: Lido’s 90th anniversary – Ilkley Lido and Pool
Bradford South
Wednesday 14 May, 4.30 – 6.30pm
Victoria Hall, 18 Sand Beds,
Queensbury,
Bradford,
BD13 1AB
Come and join us for a free drop-in drawing workshop for young people aged 10+, on a theme of ‘patterns’. All materials will be provided and there will be gentle guidance by a local artist.
In association with Bradford Youth Service and Queensbury Community Programme.
Shipley
Saturday 17 May, 9am – 3pm
Damart Mill,
Bowling Green Mills,
Lime St,
Bingley,
BD97 1AD
Join us all day at Damart Mill for an exciting day of art and music! There will be drawing workshops and live music throughout the day supported by local artists and musicians. Plus, join us at 10am and 11am for an exciting ‘draw and sing’ session with special guest Lau Lau.
All are welcome to this free family event.
Bradford East
Thursday 22 May, 12 – 2pm
Laisterdyke Library,
Manse St,
Bradford,
BD3 8RP
Explore your creativity at this family art workshop with local artist Duncan Burnett on a theme of ‘patterns’.
FREE – all materials provided – just drop-in and draw. Everyone welcome.
Bradford West
Thursday 29 May, 10am – 12.30pm
Bradford New Church,
Ashfield Ave,
Frizinghall,
Shipley,
BD18 3AL
Drop-in and draw under the gentle guidance of local artists, Creative Flare.
A free family art workshop with all materials provided – everyone welcome!
