What's On - Sunny Bank Mills | Art Gallery & Business Space in Leeds

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Sunny Bank Mills’ Arts and Heritage teams programme a wide range of creative workshops, art exhibitions, artists’ Open Studios, heritage tours, markets, performances and much more.

Get involved by learning a new skill or improving one you already have, enjoying some artwork at an exhibition opening, watching a live performance in one of our beautiful spaces, visiting our Museum & Archive for a tour or attending one of our markets.

Jan

January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - January 24, 2026 @ 11:00 am

Museum & Archive Saturday Booking

Book your slot for a Saturday Guided Visit to the Sunny Bank Mills Museum & Archive

Jan

January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - January 24, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Weaving in a Day

Spend a day learning to weave on one of our looms!

Jan

January 24, 2026 @ 10:30 am - January 24, 2026 @ 01:00 pm

Kintsugi Craft Workshop

Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi with Amelia Bedson in a fun and creative way.

Jan

January 24, 2026 @ 02:00 pm - January 24, 2026 @ 04:30 pm

Kintsugi Craft Workshop

Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi with Amelia Bedson in a fun and creative way.

Jan

January 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - January 25, 2026 @ 02:00 pm

Contemporary Sashiko

Victoria Merness will show you how to do this beautiful Japanese method of embroidery in a simplified way.

Jan

January 30, 2026 @ 10:00 am - January 30, 2026 @ 12:30 pm

Aromatherapy Poured Candles

Join Kim Searle of Darn It Workshops and create your own scented poured candles.

Jan

January 30, 2026 @ 01:30 pm - January 30, 2026 @ 03:00 pm

Aromatherapy Poured Candles

Join Kim Searle of Darn It Workshops and create your own scented poured candles.

Feb

February 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 1, 2026 @ 01:00 pm

Screen printing with stencils: Creative mini prints

Discover the playful possibilities of screen printing in this hands-on workshop.

Feb

February 3, 2026 @ 02:00 pm - February 3, 2026 @ 03:00 pm

Tea & Textile Tuesdays

Join together with like minded textile enthusiasts on the 1st Tuesday of each month for Tea and Textiles in the Finishing Room.

Feb

February 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 6, 2026 @ 12:30 pm

Experimental Gelli Printing

Experimental Gelli Printing is a vibrant and hands-on workshop that invites you to explore the creative potential of monoprinting!

Feb

February 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 8, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Textile Prints Inspired by Sunny Bank Mills

Come and join us for this unique opportunity to delve into the Archive at Sunny Bank Mills and create your own custom lino print for fabric.

Feb

February 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 10, 2026 @ 02:30 pm

Monthly Life Drawing

Join artist Ellie Andrews on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for life drawing!

Feb

February 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 13, 2026 @ 02:00 pm

Screen Print and Construct your own Lampshade with Millie Rothera

Join textile designer Millie Rothera for a morning of screen printing to create your own lampshade!

Feb

February 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 14, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Rigid Heddle Loom Workshop

Learn how to use a rigid heddle loom, with weaving tutor Agnis Smallwood.

Feb

February 14, 2026 @ 02:00 pm - February 14, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Galantine’s Day – Calligraphy & Watercolour Workshop

You’re invited to pause, relax, and get creative at our fun and friendly Galantine’s Day Calligraphy & Watercolour Workshop!

Feb

February 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 15, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Weaving in a Day

Spend a day learning to weave on one of our looms!

Feb

February 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 20, 2026 @ 01:00 pm

From Sketches to Sketchbook – Half Term Workshop

Join arts facilitator Zoe Platt this half term to develop your sketching skills, and learn how to book bind.

Feb

February 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 21, 2026 @ 01:00 pm

Observing the Seasons – Winter

Returning to the same space throughout the year, we will observe the changing seasons through our colourful and expressive sketches.

Feb

February 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 21, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Weaving in a Day

Spend a day learning to weave on one of our looms!

Feb

February 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 22, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Weaving in a Day

Spend a day learning to weave on one of our looms!

Feb

February 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 28, 2026 @ 01:00 pm

Reverse Piano Hinge: Bookmaking for Improvers

A 3-hour workshop dedicated to the experimental book form of ‘reverse piano hinge’.

Mar

March 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - March 1, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Wet Felted Wrist Warmers

Join felt artist Margaret Chalmers of FFelted to create snuggly wrist warmers for yourself or as a gift.

Mar

March 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - March 6, 2026 @ 12:30 pm

Join the Dots : Pattern Play

Join textile designer Julie Hughes and explore what surface pattern can be!

Mar

March 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - March 10, 2026 @ 02:30 pm

Monthly Life Drawing

Join artist Ellie Andrews on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for life drawing!

Mar

March 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - March 14, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Introduction to Oil Painting

Join Richard Kitson to explore the wonderful, versatile world of oil painting.

Mar

March 15, 2026 @ 11:00 am - March 15, 2026 @ 01:00 pm

Botanical Painting 101

Spend the morning with artist Poppy-Lee Jennings creating botanical illustrations and learning some core watercolour techniques.

Mar

March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - March 21, 2026 @ 03:30 pm

Botanical Bas Relief Plaster Relief Tiles

Come along and enjoy this experimental course where you will learn the various steps to making your own bas relief plaster cast plaques.

Mar

March 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - March 22, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Introduction to Natural Dyeing

Explore the colours from nature through natural dyeing with Debbie Tomkies.

Mar

March 28, 2026 @ 10:30 am - March 28, 2026 @ 02:30 pm

Wet Felted Landscapes

Felt Making is the oldest craft, and it can be used to make many beautiful and useful objects.

Apr

April 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - April 4, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Weaving in a Day

Spend a day learning to weave on one of our looms!

Apr

April 4, 2026 @ 10:30 am - April 4, 2026 @ 01:00 pm

Kintsugi Craft Workshop

Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi with Amelia Bedson in a fun and creative way.

Apr

April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - April 11, 2026 @ 04:00 pm

Weaving in a Day

Spend a day learning to weave on one of our looms!

Museum & Archive bookings

Discover the story of Sunny Bank Mills and its workers during a 1 hour bespoke, interactive guided tour of our on site Museum & Archive. Every Saturday from 10am-3pm. Book directly on our Eventbrite.

We offer group bookings and longer visits for research purposes. Find out more.

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