Leeds Workshops

A leeds workshop have been busy creating a fantastic ceramics display, the members used ceramic paints, permanent marker and ceramic pens to create designs on a medium they haven’t used previously.

The Discovery Centre The Leeds Textile workshop recently visited the Discovery Centre. The centre is a state-of-the-art museum storage facility with over 1 million fascinating objects. The museum has an extensive collection, from elephant skulls to a medieval log boat, and mummy bandages to meteorites. Staff at the Discovery Centre can provide groups a tour

On Monday 3rd June, Leeds’ Community Engagement and Employability workshop enjoyed a visit from Dr. Fiona Mitchell. Fiona works as a teacher and researcher at Birmingham University’s Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology department and is an expert on creation and myths and monsters of the ancient world, including myths and monsters from Greece, Rome, Babylon,

The members worked in pairs to create a collage of their own design. This was the first time members in the textiles workshop have worked together to produce project work.  Working collaboratively has provided members with more opportunity to interact with each other and has helped to develop their compromise and negotiation skills, their skill