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Fri 24 May 2019
Help to shape a world class future for music in Kirklees
Do you write, make, perform or present music? Do you work in music, teach music, manage a venue, a band, a festival or a label? However you’re involved, we’d like to hear your voice. Join the discussion about how we c.....Read more
Thu 23 May 2019
Recycling Through Print - Sat 8 & Sat 15 June 2019
Woven in Kirklees - Textile Celebration June 2019 West Yorkshire Print Workshop, Mirfield Recycling through print 10.30 - 15.00 FREE Workshops Do you have textile items such as a shirt, T-shirt, jacket or c.....Read more
Tue 21 May 2019
Kirklees Concert Season Previews
The Kirklees Concert Season returns in September, marking the seventeenth year of Opera North and Kirklees Council’s unique partnership, and the first step on the journey towards the region’s Year of Music 2023. You .....Read more
Tue 21 May 2019
New events for WOVEN festival in June
New events are being added each week to the WOVEN festival taking place across Kirklees in June. Want a taster of some of the events? There's a soundspace by Hoot Creative Arts inspired by the textile industry; tex.....Read more
Mon 20 May 2019
Even Minimal Creative Activity Boosts Wellbeing, Research Finds
A study of 50,000 people has shown that regardless of the skill behind it, taking part in creative activity helps people manage their emotions, build confidence and explore solutions to problems – even a brief amount of .....Read more
Mon 20 May 2019
ACE pledges £1.5m to grassroots music venues
Grassroots music venues and promoters received a welcome boost when Arts Council England (ACE) pledged funding of £1.5m to support them. The money will come through ACE’s National Lottery Project Grants, and the funde.....Read more
Fri 17 May 2019
meet 20+ artists and makers at art at the house 2019
art at the house returns to Cliffe House in Shepley for its 2nd year, promising another fabulous two days of creative, interactive experiences combined with good food and drink, children’s activities and music. MEET .....Read more
Wed 15 May 2019
Spring Handmade Fair Saturday 25th May
We our hosting our first Spring Fair is happening on Saturday 25th May 10am to 4pm at Globe Arts Studio, Carr Lane, Slaithwaite. We are pleased to announce that over 20 local artists and makers will be showcasing thei.....Read more
Wed 15 May 2019
King Zepha returns to Hudds for special show at Small Seeds
Local singer, songwriter and producer Sam Thornton, better known by his stage name King Zepha, has had a busy year so far. Shortly after finishing off his new album King Zepha's Northern Sound, which was recorded at his .....Read more
Tue 14 May 2019
WOVEN - Volunteers wanted now!
Briefing events start this week for volunteers to WOVEN - a celebration of innovation in textiles across Kirklees from 8-16 June. If you want to be a part of this new festival and have some time to give to volunteerin.....Read more
Sat 11 May 2019
Free Community Courses - Taster Sessions in June
Join us at our sites across Kirklees throughout June to have a go at something new! Come and explore different activities in our specialist surroundings. Courses include Jewellery Making, Knit and Knatter, Ceramics fo.....Read more
Fri 10 May 2019
Circle, Line and Geometric Patterns - June
Day workshop Saturday 8th June 2019 10am – 4pm £70.00 Join artist and printmaker Saba Rifat in June to explore traditional geometric patterns through screenprinting on paper. On this one-day workshop you will be .....Read more
Fri 10 May 2019
Sumi Perera - Artist Talk
Evening event Friday 17th May 2019 6 – 7pm £10.00 - Booking required We are delighted to welcome back Sumi Perera to WYPW – artist, printmaker and winner of our 2015 Flourish Award for Excellence in Printmaking. .....Read more
Fri 10 May 2019
GNUF has Landed!
Grand Northern Ukulele Festival has landed! Grand Northern Ukulele Festival (GNUF) has begun with hundreds of ukulele players from all over the world arriving in Huddersfield. What started as a small two day event .....Read more
Wed 08 May 2019
Free Half Term Family Courses
Join us during the half term holiday for some FREE family fun workshops taking place at our Huddersfield and Dewsbury Centres. Contact us on 01484 437070 or ace@kirkleescollege.ac.uk to reserve a place...Read more