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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
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
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
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
Wed 01 May 2019
Open Studios Deadline extended
Thanks to some lovely features in our new web site, we've been able to extend our Open Studios registration deadline until Monday 6th May - please tag and share with all your arty friends - and go see our lovely new web .....Read more
Wed 01 May 2019
New Workshops at Grandey's Place
An exciting new move for Gizzi Leather I am very pleased to be able to announce that I will be moving into a new workshop space at Grandey’s Place Heritage Craft Centre, Much Hadham. I hope to be able to set up my new w.....Read more
Tue 30 Apr 2019
Drypoint & the Human Figure – May
Sat 11 May £60 - Day workshop 11.30 - 4.30 Tutor: Sumiko Eadon We welcome back visiting tutor Sumiko Eadon for this day workshop which focuses on the intaglio printmaking process of drypoint in relation to the .....Read more
Tue 30 Apr 2019
Screen Printing: Paper - May
Sat 11 & Sun 12 May £135 - Weekend course 10 - 4 Tutor: Clare Caulfield Spend a weekend learning screen printing in our professionally equipped workshop with artist and printmaker Clare Caulfield. Learn how to .....Read more
Tue 30 Apr 2019
Free Community Courses in May
Join us throughout May to support the Mental Health Foundation’s campaign to have open conversations about mental health. We are offering some exciting courses that will support your wellbeing in many different ways whet.....Read more
Mon 29 Apr 2019
Print Day in May - this Saturday!
PRINT DAY IN MAY! Saturday 4th May 2019 10.30am – 3pm Free admission, no booking necessary Suggested donation for activities £2 per head On Saturday 4th May we will open our doors once again to celebrate PRINT D.....Read more
Sun 28 Apr 2019
Developing Your Creative Practice
Sarah was recently awarded a bursary from Arts Council England to develop her creative practice. She will be looking at methods of display, development of surface decoration and the incorporation of (very subtle) sound i.....Read more
Sun 28 Apr 2019
Exhibiting in Japan
Sarah has just heard that she has been accepted to exhibit her work at the Sasama International Ceramics Festival in Japan in the autumn. This will be a fantastic opportunity to meet Japanese artists and make connections.....Read more