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13 July 2025 11:00 am – 13 July 2025 12:30 pm
Bradford Industrial Museum
Join Razwan for a fascinating talk into the project and a hands on Nastaliq Arabic Calligraphy workshop, using bamboo pens and one of the hand ground inks sourced from Bradford. The workshop is suitable for absolute beginners as well as those who know Arabic. (Help will be available!) Razwan will also hold a talk on the diverse ways inks were made for traditional Arabic Calligraphy and how this has fed into his project. For adults and children over 11 (who will need to be accompanied by an adult). All materials provided and you are welcome to bring along a sketch book!
19 July 2025 11:00 am – 19 July 2025 12:30 pm
Feeling inspired by the Fountain Cafe exhibition at Bradford Industrial Museum?
Join artist Jess Swift for some air dry clay mug making and decorating! In this 1.5 hour class, you will be taught the basics of hand building pottery techniques to make your own mug! After making, you can decorate your mug using decorations you make in class. You can then take your mug home, and decorate once dried as an at home project.
This will take place in the new Heritage Craft Room at Bradford Industrial Museum.
Please note:This workshop will be using Air Drying clay. As such, the mugs made will be for decorative purposes only.
26 July 2025 12:00 pm – 26 July 2025 2:00 pm
Bradford Industrial Museum
Petrykivka art – the painting soul of Ukraine
Try an ancient form of art therapy once practised by Ukrainian villagers. This one-stroke painting technique, known for its vivid colours and floral designs, originated in the 18th century and has recently gained widespread popularity thanks to its simplicity and accessibility for all skill levels.
In this workshop, you’ll learn to paint stunning fantastical flowers, realistic berries and herbs inspired by the lush beauty of summer gardens and fields. You’ll also get the chance to try a handmade brush crafted from cat hair and discover the fascinating history of this art form, which is listed as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The session is led by Olha Zhydetska — a journalist and artist, and a refugee from Ukraine now living in Brontë Country
