Kirkstall: Woodland Kin – Draw & Print at Hollybush Conservation Centre

Woodland Kin

Come along for a creative afternoon of looking, walking, drawing and making as we explore the woodland areas at Hollybush.

We’ll explore the woodland areas from the ground up, slowing down to notice how trees, plants and wildlife occupy and interact across its different layers, from the woodland floor and understorey to the shrubs and towering canopy above.

Through observation, drawing and playful printmaking, we’ll look closely at the small details beneath our feet before looking up to take in the scale, shape and character of the trees around us.

Alongside drawing we’ll use fallen leaves, twigs and other naturally fallen materials as inspiration and to print with experimenting with botanical printing from life to create marks and textures that record what we’ve discovered.

The drawings and prints created during the session will contribute to three collaborative zines as part of Common Ground, a wider funded project bringing together observations and creative responses to Kirkstall’s living landscape.

You don’t need any previous drawing or printmaking experience, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to look at the familiar in a new way.

Practical information & accessibility

This is a relaxed, outdoor workshop involving a guided walk through the Hollybush woodland. The route may include uneven, muddy or grassy surfaces and natural woodland terrain, so participants should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.

If you have any access requirements or would like to discuss whether the session is suitable for you, please get in touch before booking.

• Please consider using public transport to arrive at Hollybush.
• Meeting point: TCV Hollybush Conservation Centre.
• All materials and equipment are provided.
• No previous creative experience is required.

This project is part of the Seasons of Culture Programme funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Council through the Leeds Cultural Investment Programme.