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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Saltaire Arts Trail

Address

Saltaire Village, Saltaire, BD18 3JS

team@saltaireinspired.org.uk

Saltaire

The Saltaire Arts Trail returns to transform the historic village into a living gallery of contemporary art and craft — explore open houses, discover the Makers Fair, and enjoy family‑friendly creativity this May.

Dates

From:

2 May 2026to4 May 2026
Out in the Hall - Take Over Day with Equity Partnership

Address

Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NS

Bradford

Out in the Hall at Cartwright Hall, Bradford — a free day of creative LGBTQ+ activities including printing, crafts, music, mapping, tea tasting, 3D making and more.

Dates

From:
2 May 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Macramé Hanging Garden Lights Workshop

Address

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

Telephone
01904 632042

workshops@duttonsforbuttons.co.uk

Ilkley

Spend two creative hours at Mrs Dutton’s Wondrous Workshop in Ilkley learning macramé with Kim Searle and making hanging tea light holders.

Dates

From:
3 May 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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
Macramé Dog Leads & Collars (or Wristlets & Key Rings)

Address

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

Telephone
01904 632042

workshops@duttonsforbuttons.co.uk

Ilkley

Learn a versatile macramé cord technique and make a dog lead, collar or wristlets in this friendly class at Mrs Dutton’s Wondrous Workshop in Ilkley.

Dates

From:
3 May 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
Sweet Peas in Crepe Paper: A Charlotte Brontë-Inspired Workshop

Address

Brontë Event Space at the Old School Room, Church Street, Haworth, BD22 8DR

Telephone
01535 642323

Haworth

Join Iryna and Ohla at the Old School Rooms, Haworth to create delicate Sweet Peas in crepe paper, exploring traditional paper‑flower techniques inspired by centuries of craft heritage.

Dates

From:
9 May 2026Open 10:00 -
Traditional Glass Painting Workshop

Address

Unit 1 South Square Centre, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3LD

Bradford

Explore traditional glass‑painting techniques in this hands‑on workshop with Samantha Yates at South Square Centre in Thornton.

Dates

From:
9 May 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
From:
15 July 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
Knitted Ribbon Purse Workshop

Address

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

Telephone
01904 632042

workshops@duttonsforbuttons.co.uk

Ilkley

Join the Knitting for Novices workshop at Mrs Dutton’s Wondrous Workshop in Ilkley to make a lined ribbon purse while learning simple knit and purl techniques.

Dates

From:
10 May 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
Parsonage Unwrapped: Wuthering Heights in Watercolour

Address

Brontë Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth, BD22 8DR

Telephone
01535 642323

Haworth

A look at Edna Clarke Hall’s Wuthering Heights–inspired artworks at the Brontë Parsonage Museum, introduced by art historian Eliza Goodpasture.

Dates

From:
15 May 2026Open 17:30 -
Heritage Craft Workshop: Leatherworking – Beltmaking

Address

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

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

This beginner‑friendly Leatherworking – Beltmaking workshop with designer‑maker Catherine Edwards takes place in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Dates

From:
17 May 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
Heritage Craft Workshop: Leatherworking - Phone holder

Address

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

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

This workshop, Leatherworking – Phone Holder, offers a hands‑on, beginner‑friendly introduction to leathercraft in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Dates

From:
17 May 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Sip & Paint: Extraordinary Portraits

Address

Loading Bay, 1 Duke Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 3QR

Bradford

Get inspired by Extraordinary Portraits and enjoy an evening of painting, for ages 16-30 at the Loading Bay in Bradford.

Dates

From:
21 May 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
Woven Vessels Workshop

Address

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

Telephone
01904 632042

workshops@duttonsforbuttons.co.uk

Ilkley

Spend a relaxing few hours at Mrs Dutton’s Wondrous Workshop in Ilkley learning to craft colourful, memory‑woven fabric pots with local artist Wendy Gray.

Dates

From:
23 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Victorian Hair Art Workshop with Donna Lowson

Address

Brontë Event Space in the Old School Room, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DR

Telephone
01535 642323

Keighley

A hands‑on workshop at the Brontë Event Space in the Old School Room where participants create flowers from human hair, led by artist and historian Donna Lowson.

Dates

From:
23 May 2026Open 14:00 -
Wild Wednesday: Weird Creatures, Boggarts and Beasties

Address

Brontë Event Space at the Old Schoolroom, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DR

Telephone
01535 642323

Keighley

A Brontë Parsonage Museum Wild Wednesday event at the Brontë Event Space in the Old School Room.

Dates

From:
27 May 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Brontë‑Inspired Wellness Day With Emma Conally‑Barklem

Address

Brontë Event Space in the Old School Room, Church Street, Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DR

Telephone
01535 642323

Haworth

A Brontë‑inspired wellness day with Emma Conally‑Barklem at the Brontë Event Space, combining meditation, yoga and creative practice.

Dates

From:
30 May 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
Full Moon Swims

Address

Ilkley Pool and Lido, Denton Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0BZ

Telephone
01943 436201

Ilkley

Swim by moonlight at Ilkley Lido.

Dates

From:
31 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
From:
29 July 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
From:
27 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 20:45
From:
26 Sept 2026Open 17:30 - 19:30
Create 2 Slab Built Espresso Cups

Address

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

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

This beginners pottery session at The Craft House in Bingley, led by Poppy Davis of Clod Studio, is a brilliant introduction to the joy of ceramics!

Dates

From:
5 June 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
From:
1 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
Thornton Art Trail

Address

Thornton BD13

Telephone
01274 834747

Thornton BD13

Thornton Art Trail returns this summer, bringing a vibrant mix of local art to homes, studios, and gardens across Thornton village, BD13. A walkable mile-long route makes it easy to explore creativity around every corner.

Dates

From:

6 June 2026to7 June 2026
Heritage Craft Workshop: Leatherwork – Glasses Case

Address

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

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

Leatherwork – Glasses Case takes place in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum, offering a supportive, hands‑on introduction to leathercraft.

Dates

From:
6 June 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00