Workshops & Activities 2023
Saltaire Makers Fair Demonstrations
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: Adele Taylor – Jewellery, Angela Hall – Printmaker, Anna Cook Paperart, Family of the Woollies – Textiles, Gary Thomas Ceramics and Jane Atkin Jewellery.
Fore more details, visit the Saltaire Makers Fair Artist Gallery.
Woven Habits with Bradford School of Art
FREE drop-in activity for all ages.
Join students from Bradford School of Art in Wash House Gardens, where they will be weaving a series of different Saltaire habitats. Drop in throughout the trail weekend to take part.
Printing Demonstrations
FREE drop-in activity for all ages.
See printing demonstrations, and try your hand at screen, Lino and riso printing.
Letterpress Printing with The People Powered Press
FREE drop-in activity for all ages.
Drop in and try your hand at letterpress printing on the People Powered Press.
Bar & refreshments available. See also Open Village listings (location 3) and Exhibitions & Events information.
Textile Demonstrations by Bradford Guild of Handweavers, Spinners & Dyers
FREE drop-in activity for all ages.
The Guild will be demonstrating weaving and spinning on a variety of different equipment. Visitors will have the opportunity to try their hand on some simple looms for weaving, or spindles to spin yarn.
Drawing Workshops with Saltaire Art School
FREE drop-in activity for all ages
Grab a marker and get involved in creating the map of Saltaire! Creative workshop for children and adults with a chance to win an art class at Saltaire Art School.
Art & Design Workshops with Shipley College
FREE drop-in activity for ages 5+. Adult supervision required for children.
Shipley College Art and Design students will run drop in workshops using materials from recyclable sources.
SUNDAY
Paper Flower making and arranging | Make your own Emoji pop up boxes | Stitch Figures building
MONDAY
Tapestry squares – glue, stick and sew | Build a recycled robot from scrap materials | Origami, jumping frogs and other animals
Workshop content may be subject to change – please check nearer the time for up-to-date information and timings.
