Free

2-14 Jun 2025

The DRAW! Tour: June Workshops

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

Event Details
Date 2-14 Jun 2025
Times Various times
Location Venues across Bradford District
Ages Everyone is welcome

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.

Bradford East

Monday 2 June, 10am – 12.30pm
Messy play for under 5s and their families

Find more information about the under 5’s event here.

Tuesday 3 June, 10am – 12.30pm
A workshop aimed at the over 50s

Find out more information about the over 50s event here.

The Beacon Bowling Park,
Bradford
BD4 7TL

Saturday 14 June, 12 – 3pm
FREE Family DRAW Tour fun at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Bradford Industrial Museum,
235 Moorside Rd,
Bradford
BD2 3HP

 

Shipley

Monday 2 June, 10.30am – 1pm

Wilsden Village Hall,
Townfield, Wilsden,
Bradford
BD15 0HT

Drop in and join us for a family-friendly creative workshop for all ages – everyone welcome! There will be free drawing materials and gentle guidance from local artists Amy Bairstow and Emma Bairstow. 

Bradford South

Wednesday 11 June, 10am – 12pm 

Wyke Library, Appleton Academy, Woodside Rd, Wyke, Bradford BD12 8AL

Explore your creativity at this family art workshop with local artist, Emily Parkin, on a theme of ‘Your Morning’.
To book onto this free workshop which is open to all, please phone Wyke Library: 01274 431598.

Bradford West

Thursday 12 June, 6 – 8pm (Doors open 5.30pm)

Dominican Association,
10 Worthington St,
Bradford,
BD8 8ET

Sip, Draw & Snack! Unwind with our free drop-in art workshop, based on a theme of Mornings. Come join Creative Flare to connect, create and unwind. All materials and nibbles provided — no experience needed!

Please note that this session is for women only.

Keighley and Ilkley

Saturday 14 June, 11am – 3pm

Keighley Market,
Low Street,
Keighley,
BD21 3PQ

Join us at Keighley Market for this special free drawing workshop. All are welcome with free materials provided, so please drop in and get drawing!

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