Featured Events in Shipley in December, 2024 (February Updated)

In 2 hours with one of our mechanics in the Shipley Active Travel Hub workshop, you'll get an introduction to bike mechanics, learn how your bike works and some practical skills including puncture repair & tyre removal. We'll cover safety checks, puncture repair & chain care in this session. Bring your own bike to work on, or let us know if you need one to practice on in advance. Participants must be over 16 years of age. Information Source: Capital of Cycling | eventbrite

Experience the thrill of martial arts with Free Taster Classes in Shipley or Allerton, Bradford. The event will take place at the Kirkgate Centre on December 4, 2024. Discover the art of self-defense and discipline in a dynamic setting. Sales have ended, securing your spot to witness the mastery of martial arts. Join us for an unforgettable experience at 39A Kirkgate, Shipley, BD18 3EH.

Have a go on the World Record-holding People Powered Press, and take home a giant print you've made yourself, featuring your very own words. Join Poet in Residence, Antony Dunn, for a two-hour workshop exploring story-telling through prose and poetry – a lively mix of reading, writing and conversation games – in which you’ll create your own unique micro-poem. Then you’ll take over the People Powered Press for a hands-on, two-hour masterclass in letterpress printing. Set your own words in the press, using our giant steel letters, and make your own huge prints to take away. Your tutors Antony Dunn has been a regular tutor for the Arvon Foundation and the Poetry School for over twenty years and has published four collections of poetry, most recently Take This One to Bed (Valley Press). He has worked on a number of translation projects with poets from Holland, Hungary, China and Israel, and has been Artistic Director of Bridlington Poetry Festival and Poet in Residence at the University of York and Ilkley Literature Festival. He lives in Leeds. What to bring with you A notebook and a pencil or pen.Clothes that you wouldn’t mind getting a little bit dirty, though we'll provide you with a fetching apron.If you have long hair, please bring something you can use to tie it back, and don’t wear anything too flowy, especially baggy sleeves, to avoid getting trapped in the press’s roller or dangling in the ink.Price includes refreshments, a delicious locally-sourced lunch and a free, limited edition visual booklet telling the story of the People Powered Press and the creation of Graft. _________ All proceeds from this workshop will be used to support the People Powered Press' work with community groups around the Bradford district, amplifying local voices and spreading words worth spreading. Information Source: People Powered Press | eventbrite

Join the Handmade Printed Cards workshop with Cath Brooke in Shipley at Salts Works on December 8, 2024. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to create up to 10 unique hand-printed cards using polystyrene 'quickprint' blocks and a variety of colors. Quickprint allows for a similar effect to linocuts, where designs are drawn into polystyrene plates. Attendees can choose to make one, two, or three color prints based on their design preferences. Participants are encouraged to bring a design idea, whether Christmas-themed or not, although a selection of images will be provided by Cath. It is recommended to wear old clothes or bring an apron as printmaking can be messy. Cath Brooke, an experienced printmaker with a background in community arts projects, will guide the workshop. All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the People Powered Press' initiatives with community groups in the Bradford district. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the art of printmaking and contribute to a meaningful cause.