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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Kids Clay Portraits Workshop

Address

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

Bradford

Kids can create clay portrait plaques with artist Jess Swift at South Square Centre! No experience needed for this fun workshop.

Dates

From:
1 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Yorkshire Day 2026

Address

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

Telephone
07480 064142

Ilkley

Join us as we celebrate Yorkshire Day at Ilkley Manor House

Dates

From:
1 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Yorkshire Day at Bradford Industrial Museum

Address

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

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

Yorkshire Day at Bradford Industrial Museum brings live music, Morris dancing, family activities, a visiting horse, and the vibrant Made By Many Hands Makers Market together for a lively summer celebration.

Dates

From:
1 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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:
1 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
From:
10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
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:
1 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
Wet Felting

Address

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

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

Visit the Bradford Industrial Museum for a hands‑on wet‑felting craft session the whole family can enjoy.

Dates

From:
7 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Heritage Craft Workshop: Leaded Stained Glass

Address

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

Telephone
01274 435900

Bradford

Join Samantha Yates, stained glass artist and conservator, for an exclusive full day workshop creating your own bespoke leaded glass panel in the Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Dates

From:
8 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
Family Fun - Follow the Eagle

Address

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

Telephone
07480 064142

Ilkley

Join us at Ilkley Manor House. Dress as a Roman, make a shield, march behind an eagle around Olicana fort.

Dates

From:
8 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Make With Gilly - Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Address

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

Telephone
01535 958961

info@cobblesandclay.co.uk

Haworth

Join @makewithgilly in Haworth to design polymer clay jewellery pieces, exploring creative techniques to shape, colour and finish your own unique designs.

Dates

From:
13 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
Wearable Art – Needle Felting Workshop

Address

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

Telephone
01904 632042

workshops@duttonsforbuttons.co.uk

Ilkley

Yorkshire artist Jessica Jenyns hosts a needle‑felting workshop at Duttons, Ilkley — learn to add your own wearable‑art design to a pre‑loved jumper or accessory.

Dates

From:
20 Sept 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
Klimt Style Free Motion Embroidery Christmas Tree

Address

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

Telephone
07493 117520

Saltaire

Join textile artist Sarah for a glitter‑filled workshop inspired by Gustav Klimt, creating up‑cycled festive art with shiny fabrics and free‑motion embroidery.

Dates

From:
12 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00