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Workshops & Activities at Saltaire Arts Trail

24 - 26 May 2025

10:00 - 16:00

Various venues in Saltaire - see event listings for information

Olivia Joy Paper Flowers
SALTS MILL
Sat 24, 10.15am (Daffodil Workshop)
Mon 26, 10.15am (Poppy Workshop)
£30 per person - Advance booking essential. All materials included. 2 hour workshops.
Info & booking: saltaireinspired.org.uk

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Seated & Standing Dance Workshops for the over 50s with Ascendance
VICTORIA HALL, GLEN ROOM
Sun 25 May, 10am - 10.45am
Mon 26 May 10am - 10.45am
Suitable for all abilities. Advance booking essential.
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Rag Weaving with Bradford School of Art
WASH HOUSE GARDENS
24 - 26 May, 10am - 4pm
FREE drop-in activity for all ages/abilities.
Join Bradford School of Art textiles students to learn how to weave with rags to create colourful, tactile textiles.
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Meet the Bloomers
WASH HOUSE GARDENS
Sat 24 May, 10am - 4pm
Wash House Gardeners create an edible forest garden! Learn about some of the new plants going in and the edible delights to look out for in the coming seasons! There will be plants for sale by donation and a nature quiz for young and old.
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Make and Mend - Little Craft House x Craft For Climate
LITTLE CRAFT HOUSE, SALTAIRE ROAD
24 - 26 May, 10am - 4pm
FREE drop-in demos and mini workshops on recycling in textile art, rag rugging, visible mending and patchwork.
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Collage Workshop
GOLD LARK JEWELLERY, SALTS MILL
Mon 26 May, 12pm - 3pm
FREE activity
Alongside the current earring exhibition Duality in collaboration with the Association for Contemporary Jewellery, this fun collage workshop using jewellery and textile techniques is run by local artist Faye Hall. You will have the opportunity to take away a small artwork that you have made. Suitable for all ages. Children may collaborate with an adult. Space is limited - pre-booking strongly advised.
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Saltaire Art Gallery presents: Art Talks by Saltaire Art Gallery Friends and Associates
SALTAIRE ART GALLERY
Sat 24 May, 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Pay what you feel. No booking required.
Subjects include: Introduction to Art Collecting, Benefits of Art Therapy, Art Trends and more…
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Saltaire Art School Taster Workshops
VICTORIA HALL GARDENS
Mon 26 May, 10am - 4pm
FREE drop-in activity for children and adults
Join Saltaire Art School tutors for free taster sessions from their highly popular curriculum. Plus, artist Peter Wood brings the Saltaire street view to life with a live painting demonstration throughout the day.
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Art & Design Workshops with Shipley College
VICTORIA HALL GARDENS
Sat 24 May, 10am - 4pm
FREE drop-in activity for all ages
Shipley College's brilliant BTEC Art and Design students are bringing a burst of creativity! Free, hands-on children's art and craft workshops designed to inspire young imaginations. Come and create!
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Willow Workshop with Diane Buckley/Fiddlesticks
VICTORIA HALL GARDENS
Sun 25 May, 10am - 4pm
FREE drop-in activity for all ages
Create your own small willow sculptures to take away.
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Saltaire Makers Fair Artist Demonstrations
Sat 24 May, 11am - 5pm
Sun 25 & Mon 26 May, 10am - 4pm
Makers Fair Entry £3 (Trail Guide Holders and under 16s FREE)
Victoria Hall
Your chance to talk to the artists and makers about their craft, ask questions and get inspired! Please note that some participatory activities may include a small charge.
Demonstrations by: Amy Stringer (ceramics), Annabel Talbot (ceramics), Jane Middleton Art (printmaking), Jane Charles, Smallbean Stitchings (textiles), Jas Lewis Henman (textiles), Kate Rhodes (jewellery), Sara Hood Fine Art (ceramics), and Tabby Textiles (textiles)

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All ages

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