Make It Bradford Inspiration

Bradford has always been a place where people make things happen. Make It Bradford brings together creative workshops, hands‑on sessions, and local experiences that show the district at its most inventive. It’s a chance to try something new, meet the people behind the craft, and see the area from a different angle.

Take a look at what’s on, find something that catches your eye, and book an experience that lets you make your own mark on Bradford.

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Made by Many Hands: A Heritage Craft exhibition

Address

Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3HP

Telephone
01274 435900

Eccleshill, Bradford

At Bradford Industrial Museum, Made by Many Hands highlights local craft traditions inspired by the Heritage Crafts list and is accompanied by workshops and events across the site.

Dates

From:

3 May 2026to15 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
Pumpkin Carving: Create Your Own Personal Ceramic Pumpkin

Address

The Classroom by Cobbles and Clay, 68 Main Street, Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DP

Telephone
01535 958961

info@cobblesandclay.co.uk

Haworth

This fun and playful workshop at The Classroom by Cobbles and Clay introduces you to the ‘Devil’s Work’, a traditional ceramic technique dating back to the Ming Dynasty.

Dates

From:
10 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Address

The Little Craft House, 101 Saltaire Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3HD

Telephone
07493 117520

Saltaire

The Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop at The Little Craft House in Saltaire teaches participants to create up to four handmade pieces using creative clay techniques.

Dates

From:
10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Embroidery Workshop – Elizabethan Inspired Pin Cushion (Sold Out)

Address

Duttons For Buttons, Church Street, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DR

Telephone
01904 632042

workshops@duttonsforbuttons.co.uk

Ilkley

(Sold Out) Join embroidery tutor Stephanie Palmer at Mrs Dutton's Wondrous Workshops, Ilkley, for a full-day workshop inspired by a design by the late textile artist Josie Storey.

Dates

From:
11 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Autumn Vase Workshop

Address

Salts Mill | Espresso Bar, Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LA

Saltaire

Create a beautiful autumnal vase arrangement with Leafy Couture at the historic Salts Mill, using seasonal flowers and foliage, with expert guidance, refreshments on arrival and a stunning design to take home.

Dates

From:
15 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 13:30
Jesmonite Coasters with Kim Searle

Address

The Craft House, 109-111 Main Street, Bingley, BD16 2HT

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Join professional crafter Kim Searle and create a set of Jesmonite Terazzo coasters at The Craft House, Bingley.

Dates

From:
16 Oct 2026Open 13:30 - 16:00
Create Jesmonite Pots with Kim Searle

Address

The Craft House, 109-111 Main Street, Bingley, BD16 2HT

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Create fabulous Jesmonite pots under the expert tuition of Kirstie's Handmade Christmas winner, Kim Searle at The Craft House, Bingley.

Dates

From:
16 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
Autumn Wreath Workshop

Address

Salts Mill | Espresso Bar, Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LA

Saltaire

Create a stunning autumn wreath with Leafy Couture at Salts Mill, Saltaire, using seasonal foliage and natural textures to craft a beautiful door wreath to take home, with expert tuition throughout.

Dates

From:
16 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 13:30
Crochet Autumn Pumpkins

Address

The Little Craft House, 101 Saltaire Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3HD

Telephone
07493 117520

Saltaire

Crochet your own autumn pumpkin at The Little Craft House in Saltaire, with all yarns, equipment and expert guidance.

Dates

From:
17 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Heritage Craft Workshop: Mosaic Garden Slate

Address

Bradford Industrial Museum, Heritage Craft Room, Moorside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3HP

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

Join mosaic artist Abigail Barker in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum for a relaxed, creative workshop making a beautiful outdoor mosaic on slate, with all materials provided.

Dates

From:
18 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Glass Workshop

Address

The Craft House, 109-111 Main Street, Bingley, BD16 2HT

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Join Chloe Weatherhead for a relaxed, fun and informal day, making your own glass 2D hanging project using the foiling method at The Craft House, Bingley.

Dates

From:
18 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30
The Art of Darning with Kim Searle

Address

The Craft House, 109-111 Main Street, Bingley, BD16 2HT

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Learn classic darning, surface darning, Scotch darning and darning loom techniques. Suitable for all skill levels. Venue: The Craft House, Bingley.

Dates

From:
24 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Workshop: Wet Felting

Address

South Square Centre, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3LD

Bradford

Join artist Sarah Lyte for an autumnal wet felting workshop at South Square Centre, Thornton, creating a felted landscape inspired by the Yorkshire countryside.

Dates

From:
24 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00
Introduction to Needle Felting - Halloween themed!

Address

The Craft House, 109-111 Main Street, Bingley, BD16 2HT

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Create a needle-felted Halloween ghost with expert Nicky at The Craft House, Bingley, and turn soft wool into a charming handmade decoration.

Dates

From:
25 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:30
Slow Sunday at Cliffe Castle

Address

Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Telephone
01535 618231

Keighley

Slow down with Tai Chi, crafts, wellbeing walks, slow art, a seasonal tea ceremony and a phone photography walk at Cliffe Castle, Keighley.

Dates

From:
25 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 15:30
Botanical Plaster Casting Magic!

Address

The Craft House, 109-111 Main Street, Bingley, BD16 2HT

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Join Annabelle Richmond‑Wright of Make & Mischief at The Craft House, Bingley, to create a botanical plaster tile using plaster casting and clay mould-making.

Dates

From:
25 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
From:
8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
From:
19 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
Diwali Celebrations

Address

Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH

Telephone
01535 618231

Keighley

Celebrate Diwali with colourful family-friendly activities, crafts and creative workshops at Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley.

Dates

From:
27 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Family Craft Drop-In - Vespertine Garden

Address

South Square Centre, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3LD

Bradford

Free family craft session inspired by Bradford’s nocturnal wildlife, helping create the immersive Vespertine Garden exhibition at South Square Centre, Thornton.

Dates

From:
27 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 13:30
Workshop: Polymer Jewellery Making

Address

South Square Centre, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3LD

Bradford

Design and create your own handmade polymer clay jewellery with artist Gill Rice in this hands-on workshop at South Square Centre.

Dates

From:
29 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
Fused Glass Festive Wreath

Address

The Craft House, 109-111 Main Street, Bingley, BD16 2HT

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Fun and creative workshop where you can create your very own fused glass festive wreath at The Craft House, Bingley.

Dates

From:
30 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00