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Northlight Leeds

Name: Northlight Leeds
Address: 31 Potternewton Lane, Leeds, LS73LW, GB
Telephone: +441132129097

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A welcoming, non-profit artist-led creative space in Leeds
Drop-in, make art, join a workshop, meet people. Artist opportunities, community events & markets.

Open to all. Open Wed - Fri: 9.30am-4pm
Saturdays: Open for scheduled workshops & events

02/11/2026

Uh oh! We’ve made a little human blunder… (just in case you needed proof there are real people behind the scenes here!)

We somehow managed to fluff up this week’s Art History tickets. Sorry if you tried to book and couldn’t. We are pleased to say it’s all sorted now, and tickets are back on sale 😃🙌🏼

Join us this Wednesday for:
20th Century British Figurative Painting
From Sickert to Freud

Wednesday 4 November · 7–9pm

We’ve some catching up to do, so we’d love your help filling the room.
Book a place, bring a friend, or give this post a share - there will be plenty to look at, learn and discuss.

Tickets cost £10 per person
Available to book via our link in bio.

01/11/2026

Pinch, punch, it’s the first of the month! 🍂🍁

We’re officially in November, which means our Christmas Art & Craft Market is happening THIS MONTH.

We’re counting down to a day full of beautiful handmade finds, thoughtful gifts and the lovely people and independent makers behind them celebrating the gorgeous creative community here in

Keep an eye on our updates as we reveal who’s coming, what treasures you’ll find and all the treats in store. There’s plenty to look forward to.

Make a date in your diary :
Saturday 28 November · 10am–3pm
Northlight at Chapel Allerton Arts Centre
ONE DAY ONLY · FREE ENTRY

01/11/2026

Life Drawing with Boris Cruse is back this November

Our Four-week life drawing course starts this Tuesday, 3rd November, and we’d love you to join us.

“We spend our lives looking at people. Then we sit down to draw one of them and things don’t go quite to plan.
It can be challenging…. A shift of weight, the connection between a shoulder and an arm, foreshortening all over the place. Good grief!

However, when you relax into the drawing, slow down and take the time to observe, things begin to make sense. Simplification of forms and a few insights make a mountain of difference. Suddenly a few marks suggest a whole person, the simplified forms make sense of foreshortening and we can express ourselves without using a single word. All from the end of your fingertips. A beautiful process indeed.

Across four evenings, we’ll work from professional models and explore ways of understanding the figure through movement, structure, tone and expression. We’ll also look at how other artists have approached these questions, borrowing ideas and trying them for ourselves.

It’s a fully taught course, with demonstrations, drawing exercises and individual guidance. Experienced artists also have plenty of room to pursue their own interests and develop their own approach.

If you’re beginning, bring all the questions. If you’re returning, bring your curiosity. I’m looking forward to seeing what we discover together.”
Boris Cruse

More info and ticket link in our bio.

01/11/2026

Our Christmas countdown has begun!

It’s just four weeks until our Northlight Christmas Art & Craft Market, and we’ve got a blinder of a selection joining us this year.

From quirky illustrated ceramics, hand-painted jewellery, original screen prints, beautiful Indian textiles, gifts for lovers of good food and music and loads more!

Take a peek at just some of this year’s line-up — with more to share soon.

Come and meet the makers and enjoy a little festive bustle and cheer, with delicious Dark Woods Coffee to sip and artisan cakes to nibble - from the good folks at Chapel Allerton Arts Centre

Here’s the bit to remember:
Saturday 28 November · Doors 10am - 3pm
ONE DAY ONLY · FREE ENTRY
Northlight at Chapel Allerton Arts Centre

Save the date, spread the word, repost, and help us support our fantastic community of local artists while you make light work of your Christmas shopping list.

Northlight, Chapel Allerton Arts Centre ( formerly Northlight arts centre)
31 Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3LW

31/10/2026

Another glorious day in the studio! Surrounded by beautiful fresh blooms, gentle chatter and good coffee and cake.

A huge thank you to Davindermadaher for another marvellous watercolour workshop.

Did you miss out this time? We’ve managed to squeeze in just one more before Christmas and Davinder will be back in just two weeks. 😃

Next time, we’ll be painting winter wreaths, taking inspiration from berries, seasonal winter foliage and gorgeous fresh blooms.

Tickets are now on sale through our website. This will be our last watercolour workshop of the year so come and enjoy a little creative time before the festive hustle and bustle begins.

Link in bio
Or copy and paste this into your browser : https://www.northlightleeds.org.uk/watercolour-workshops

We hope to see you at the next one! 🌼

30/10/2026

Small is indeed beautiful 🧡

Our little corner shop has had a mini makeover and is ready for festive shoppers and a few new makers to join our collection!

We’re thinking cosy winter knits and little pamper luxuries such as handmade soaps and lotions. But if you make something small, beautiful and handmade, we’d be very interested in hearing from you!

If you’d like us to consider stocking your work, get in touch:
[email protected]

Shopping with us supports more than our talented makers. A percentage of the income from sales goes directly back into our community work, helping us to offer low-cost art activities and a safe, inclusive space where people can meet, create and connect. Our work has shown to directly tackle loneliness and isolation.

Pop in, have a browse and find a little something made with care.
Jewellery ~ Ceramics ~ Staionery ~ Home Textiles

The corner shop is open:
Wednesday–Friday: 10am–4pm
Every Saturday in the run-up to Christmas: 11am–3pm

29/10/2026

“Because it’s the thing I look forward to every week.”

A reason to get out of the house. Time to make something for yourself. Familiar faces, friendship and somewhere you feel comfortable being you.

We asked people why our community art groups matter to them. Their answers say and mean so much. These moments of creativity and connection are at the heart of Northlight.

As a not-for-profit CIC, we work to keep our community sessions affordable and welcoming, helping people to connect and feel less alone.

Thank you to everyone who joined in and shared what coming here means to them.

Swipe through to see what they had to say.

28/10/2026

Need something to get you through the colder months?

There’s plenty coming up at Northlight before we break up for Christmas: from pottery and life drawing to art history, creative writing and a winter watercolour workshop.

Our weekly community art and craft groups and Friday studio sessions happen throughout the autumn and winter. Everyone is welcome, no matter what your creative interest or skill level.,Give yourself some time to make, try something new and enjoy some creative company.

Don’t forget to save the date for our Christmas Market on Saturday 28 November, 10am–3pm!
We’ve lined up an incredible selection of artists and makers. Expect the unexpected, and find something really unique. With original art, ceramics, jewellery, gifts for foodies and vinyl collectors, crafts, soaps, all from local independent makers. AND……it’s free entry!

Swipe through to see what’s on, and visit the link in our bio for details and bookings.

Bring a friend, or come along and meet someone new. We’d absolutely love to see you!

Address

31 Potternewton Lane
Leeds
LS73LW

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+441132129097

Website

https://northlightartscentre.org.uk/

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