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Find out about arts, cultural and creative events in Kirklees, West Yorkshire - covering Huddersfield, Holmfirth, Dewsbury, Batley and surrounding areas.
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Thu 17 Oct 2019
Gold in Japanese Art: Sacred and Profane
Lecture by Dr Meri Arichi at 7.30pm. (Doors open 7.00pm) The reputation of Japan as a country fabulously rich in silver and gold reached the west in the 14th century through the writings of the Venetian merchant and exp.....Read more
Wed 16 Oct 2019
Brigantia Bootcamp: Why Don't U?
6pm-8pm WHY DON’T U? Our Why Don’t U? sessions are for anyone who wants to try something new in a trial and error environment. Aimed at anyone with an inquisitive mind, Why Don’t U? is led entirely by the group in wh.....Read more
Sat 12 Oct 2019
Huddersfield Raspberry Jam
Meet like minded people and learn to code with Raspberry Pi and micro:bit Make games, animations, and websites in programmes like Scratch and Python. No coding experience necessary but you should be able to use a m.....Read more
Mon 07 to Sun 13 Oct 2019 (1 week)
Pop Up Art Exhibition
Three local artists join together to welcome you to this mixed Autumn Show: Justine Lois Thorpe (painting), Audrey Hammett (ceramics), Kate Wilkinson (jewellery)...Read more
Tue 08 Oct 2019
Brigantia Bootcamp: Sketching
6pm - 8pm SKETCHING WITH STEVE MCGRATH If you’re itching to dust off your sketchbook or haven’t picked up a pencil since school, Steve McGrath’s Sketching brings together people of all abilities for a fun and creativ.....Read more
Sat 05 Oct 2019
Silk Flower Workshop
Learn how to make silk flowers using traditional flower making techniques. All materials provided. 10am-3.30pm. Cost £75...Read more
Thu 12 Sep to Thu 03 Oct 2019 (3 weeks)
Beginners Knitting Course - Sept 2019
Beginners Knitting Learn the basic techniques for knitting, including: Knit Stitch; Purl Stitch and Casting on and off. Thursday 12th September 11:00 - 13:00 4 week course £20 per person, can be paid in instal.....Read more
Thu 26 Sep 2019
Garden Upcycling - September 2019
Garden Upcycling Day Workshop Thursday 26th September 10:30am - 3:30pm FREE Join us for the day as we learn how to use hand tools to make garden furniture and planter from pallet wood. There will be a break for l.....Read more
Sat 14 to Sun 29 Sep 2019 (2 weeks)
Herts Open Studios
Visit my studio in the garden as part of Herts Visual Arts Open Studios Open 11 - 5pm Friday to Sunday 13th-15th & 27th - 29th September Featuring Colourful textiles with unique designs from original drawings, pai.....Read more
Tue 24 Sep 2019
Making Huddersfield Cloth
Join Local Studies staff member Lorna Brooks for an interesting and engaging talk about the making of Huddersfield Cloth..Read more
Mon 23 Sep 2019
Paper Beads - September 2019
Paper Beads Transform and upcycle different types of paper into a fantastic range of beads in different shapes and sizes. Monday 23rd September 13:00 - 15:00 £6 per person (Materials included i.....Read more
Thu 19 Sep 2019
A Potted History of Britain
Lecture by Julian Richards at 7.30pm. (Doors open 7.00pm) Ceramics are part of everyday life, from the cups that we drink from to other, less obvious but equally useful vessels. But the products of modern industry are j.....Read more
Sun 08 to Mon 09 Sep 2019 (2 days)
Wish You Were Here - A History Wardrobe Presentation
Inspired by our seaside gallery, find out about a happy history of swimwear, from the bracing bathing of the 18th Century to knitted cozzies and kiss-me-quick hats. With fun stories and fabulous vintage costumes covering.....Read more
Sat 24 Aug 2019
Making Your Mark: DIY journal making workshop
Huddersfield Library & Art Gallery, Huddersfield Library, HD1 2SU Sat 24th August 2019. 1.15 - 3.30 pm Come along and make your very own journal from scratch. Use it for all your creative writing, ideas and sketches......Read more
Mon 19 Aug 2019
Space Chase: Summer Reading Challenge
Join this intergalactic Love Science workshop and launch an Apollo rocket, make an LED light up lunar module and create and take home a colour changing alien. Don't forget to look our for more Space Chase events and .....Read more