Cartwright Hall Activities

All activities are free unless otherwise stated. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For some activities we recommend booking a place. To book please call 01274 431216 or email luke.owens@bradford.gov.uk We also have drawing tables situated here, so you can pick up a pencil and create your own work.

Acitivities

What is Sculpture - Peter Randall-Page Workshop
Every Wednesday and Sunday over the summer holidays 1 - 4pm beginning Wednesday 23rd July. For more information call Nicola Parker on 01274 431216

Sunday 25th May
From flower boxes to hanging baskets 1 - 4pm
Workshop for over 16’s. Create a hanging basket or flower box to take home
Add Booking essential contact nicola.parker@bradford.gov.uk

Thursday 5 June
Responses To Art-Adult Activity- Hibrida Printmaking Workshop
10.30 – 3pm
This is an ongoing project with Bradford College Printmaking department, which will result in an exhibition, workshops and lectures. We will be offering a day with a printmaker working with the idea of a small scale 'artist’s book'.

Beginning week of Wednesday 23rd July
Chinese Activity 1- 4pm
Every Wednesday and Sunday over the Summer holidays
Family activity. Come and make dragons, paper lanterns, calligraphy, animal masks and printing symbols. All are welcome but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Activities - In The Park

Saturday 21 June
Birds of Prey Demonstration - Botanical Gardens 11am - 3pm
See birds of prey flying in Lister Park, followed by a family workshop in Cartwright Hall.

Sunday 13 July
Bugs and Beasties Hunt 1 - 4pm
Explore Lister Park, looking for bugs and beasties and then make some of your own.

Sunday 24 August
Wildlife Discovery Trail 10am
Go pond dipping, and spot local insects and birds with Wildlife Warden Steve Warrilow and Park Ranger Ian Dobson.

For further information regarding any of the above park events please contact Ian Dobson Park Ranger on 01274 437673.

10 - 11 May and 17 - 18 May
Lister’s Legacy - Family Performances 2pm, 3pm & 4pm each day
When Bradford was “Wool Capital of the World”, Samuel Lister was a king amongst kings... the King of Velvet to be precise. His success as an inventor and a textile manufacturer left the giant Lister Mills as a major n everlasting landmark on Bradford’s skyline. But there is another equally important legacy. Part of his fortune was dedicated to the building of an Cartwright Hall and the laying out of Lister Park for the public benefit. In this 20 minute play; Samuel Cunliffe Lister will reflect on his legacy that lives on, 100 years after Cartwright Hall was given to the people of Bradford.

Responses to Art - Discussion groups and practical workshops for adults
Monthly sessions featuring an introductory talk about an exhibition here at Cartwright Hall followed by lively discussion over a cup of coffee with an optional practical session in the afternoon.
Cost £3 per monthly session

Please Note: Some events may be subject to change

Message from the Young Ambassadors

"The Bradford Young Ambassadors are young people aged 16 to 25, who meet regularly at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery to share projects and discuss views about art. We have previously worked with local, national and international artists to develop our own creative skills. We hope to enhance our knowledge of the arts by working with professionals in the industry based in the museums and galleries setting."

If you would like to know more about the Young Ambassadors or would like to join please contact Sofia Maskin on 01274 431590 or sofia.maskin@bradford.gov.uk