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.

Number of results: 44

, currently showing 1 to 20.

Sort By: A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest

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
Introduction to Collagraph Printing: A Hands-On Workshop

Address

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

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Join West Yorkshire printmaker Ellie for a friendly introduction to collagraph printing, a tactile and expressive printmaking technique at The Craft House in Bingley.

Dates

From:
9 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:30
Meet the Butterfields

Address

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

Keighley

Meet Henry Isaac, Frederick and Mary Louise Butterfield, as they come back from the past and share their stories at Cliffe Castle Museum.

Dates

From:
11 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Upcycling Clothes with Dye

Address

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

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

Bring an old T-shirt to Bradford Industrial Museum and transform it into a unique fashion statement in this fun family upcycling workshop inspired by the exhibition Made by Many Hands.

Dates

From:
11 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Summer Celebration in Lister Park and Cartwright Hall

Address

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

Bradford

Celebrate summer at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery with an afternoon/evening of nature-inspired activities, creative workshops and family-friendly fun, all set within the beautiful surroundings of Lister Park and Cartwright Hall.

Dates

From:
14 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 19:00
An Introduction to English Paper Piecing

Address

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

Telephone
07493 117520

Saltaire

Join The Little Craft House in Saltaire to learn English Paper Piecing — a relaxing, creative hand‑sewing technique using folded fabric and paper templates.

Dates

From:
15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Glass Workshop - Choose Your Own Design

Address

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

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Join local glass artist Chloe Weatherhead for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to glass foiling at The Craft House in Bingley.

Dates

From:
16 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30
Be inspired by the Georgian Nursery

Address

Bolling Hall, Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7LP

Telephone
01274 431826

bollinghall@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford

Sketch an item from the Georgian nursery at Bolling Hall and make a clay model. Alongside the activities for older children, this event will also have activities suitable for children aged 0-5 years old.

Dates

From:
19 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Clay Workshop, Pinch Pot Vases

Address

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

Bradford

Make a clay pinch pot vase with Jess Swift at South Square Centre! No experience needed for this relaxed, friendly workshop.

Dates

From:
20 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
Storytelling and Miniature Books

Address

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

Telephone
01274 435900

industrial.museum@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford

Come to this family workshop to experience the magic of storytelling. You can make a miniature book to tell your own story at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Dates

From:
21 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Create a Mosaic Bird Bath

Address

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

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Join professional mosaic maker Abigail Barker for a fun and informal day, learning to create a beautiful mosaic bird bath at The Craft House in Bingley.

Dates

From:
29 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Make Your Own Stunning Polymer Clay Jewellery!

Address

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

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Join Gilly for a fabulous morning of designing and making beautiful handmade polymer clay jewellery at The Craft House in Bingley.

Dates

From:
30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Block Printing for Beginners - Apron

Address

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

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Come and join us for a half day workshop, giving you the tools and techniques to create beautiful designs using block printing at The Craft House in Bingley.

Dates

From:
30 Aug 2026Open 12:45 - 15:45
Bard in the Yard

Address

Manor House, Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DT

Telephone
07480 064142

Ilkley

Bard in the Yard is back at Ilkley Manor House. This year, audiences can enjoy The Merchant of Venice, directed by Dick Hebbert, alongside Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Andrew Leggott.

Dates

From:

30 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Introduction to Block Printing: Print a Tote Bag

Address

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

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Come and join a half‑day workshop that gives you the tools and techniques to create beautiful block‑printed designs — held at The Craft House in Bingley.

Dates

From:
30 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
Learn to Crochet Workshop

Address

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

Telephone
01904 632042

workshops@duttonsforbuttons.co.uk

Ilkley

Held at Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops in Ilkley, this Crochet for Beginners class is ideal for anyone starting from scratch or looking to refresh their crochet skills.

Dates

From:
5 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
Creative Autumn Candle Making

Address

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

Telephone
07493 117520

Saltaire

Creative Autumn Candle Making with Wicks & Spritz at The Little Craft House in Saltaire offers the perfect chance to unwind, get creative and make beautiful gift‑worthy candles.

Dates

From:
5 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Modern Calligraphy

Address

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

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

The workshop takes place at The Craft House in Bingley, offering a bright, relaxed setting to explore Modern Calligraphy.

Dates

From:
5 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
Heritage Craft Workshop: Mosaic Garden Birdbath

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, beginner‑friendly workshop creating your own mosaic birdbath.

Dates

From:
5 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Botanical Plaster Casting Magic!

Address

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

Telephone
01274 945 835

Bingley

Join artist Annabelle Richmond‑Wright of Make & Mischief at The Craft House in Bingley to learn plaster casting and clay mould‑making, creating a unique botanical plaster tile.

Dates

From:
6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00