
Open Day at Swarthmore
Sat 12 Sept · 10:00
Swarthmore Education Centre
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An Open Day will take place at Swarthmore Education Centre in Leeds on September 12, 2026. The event is listed as being for all attendees and has no stated ticket price.
Join us at Swarthmore for a fun filled open day - all welcome.
Join us for this fun filled day!
Swarthmore will be opening its doors for the curious people of Leeds - come and have a look at the amazing studio workshops we have onsite, including jewellery and pottery. You have the opportunity to speak to some of our tutors about their upcoming adult courses (and maybe even get yourself booked on).
As well as having a peek around our wonderful building, we have a number of activities taking place for you to enjoy.
To attend the Open Day, you do not need to reserve a spot - we had to generate Eventbrite tickets as a way to share our event with you.
10am - 12pm - Piecing Together the Past - Family Mosaic Workshop - Pre-booking essential - FREE
10am - 4pm - Traditional Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop - Drop-in, no booking necessary - FREE
10am - 1pm - A Beginners Guide to Procreate with James Armstrong - Adult Workshop Pre-booking essential - £30
10.30 - 12.30 - An Introduction to Paper Stencil Screenprinting with Jenny Wright - Adult Workshop Pre-booking essential - £30
11am - 2pm - Pottery Tasters with Jeannie Waterhouse - Drop-in, no booking necessary - FREE
11am - 2pm - Jewellery Tasters with Charlotte Whitmore - Drop-in, no booking necessary - FREE
1pm - 3pm - Piecing Together the Past - Family Mosaic Workshop - Pre-booking essential - FREE
Please note, any sessions with pre-booking essential can be found on Swarthmore's Eventbrite page - for these you DO NEED a ticket.
We have kind support from Heritage Open Days and Leeds Civic Trust to be able to deliver the mosaic workshops.
We also are a proud venue of Leeds Open Studios.
Swarthmore is a heritage building and as such, access can be a challenge. If you would like to discuss your access needs prior to visiting, please don't hesitate to get in touch at info@swarthmore.org.uk
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Open Day at Swarthmore takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 10:00.
Open Day at Swarthmore is held at Swarthmore Education Centre in Leeds (2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD).
Entry to Open Day at Swarthmore is free.
Tickets for Open Day at Swarthmore can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Open Day at Swarthmore
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An Open Day will take place at Swarthmore Education Centre in Leeds on September 12, 2026. The event is listed as being for all attendees and has no stated ticket price.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Join us at Swarthmore for a fun filled open day - all welcome.
Join us for this fun filled day!
Swarthmore will be opening its doors for the curious people of Leeds - come and have a look at the amazing studio workshops we have onsite, including jewellery and pottery. You have the opportunity to speak to some of our tutors about their upcoming adult courses (and maybe even get yourself booked on).
As well as having a peek around our wonderful building, we have a number of activities taking place for you to enjoy.
To attend the Open Day, you do not need to reserve a spot - we had to generate Eventbrite tickets as a way to share our event with you.
10am - 12pm - Piecing Together the Past - Family Mosaic Workshop - Pre-booking essential - FREE
10am - 4pm - Traditional Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop - Drop-in, no booking necessary - FREE
10am - 1pm - A Beginners Guide to Procreate with James Armstrong - Adult Workshop Pre-booking essential - £30
10.30 - 12.30 - An Introduction to Paper Stencil Screenprinting with Jenny Wright - Adult Workshop Pre-booking essential - £30
11am - 2pm - Pottery Tasters with Jeannie Waterhouse - Drop-in, no booking necessary - FREE
11am - 2pm - Jewellery Tasters with Charlotte Whitmore - Drop-in, no booking necessary - FREE
1pm - 3pm - Piecing Together the Past - Family Mosaic Workshop - Pre-booking essential - FREE
Please note, any sessions with pre-booking essential can be found on Swarthmore's Eventbrite page - for these you DO NEED a ticket.
We have kind support from Heritage Open Days and Leeds Civic Trust to be able to deliver the mosaic workshops.
We also are a proud venue of Leeds Open Studios.
Swarthmore is a heritage building and as such, access can be a challenge. If you would like to discuss your access needs prior to visiting, please don't hesitate to get in touch at info@swarthmore.org.uk
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Open Day at Swarthmore?
Open Day at Swarthmore takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Open Day at Swarthmore taking place?
Open Day at Swarthmore is held at Swarthmore Education Centre in Leeds (2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD).
How much are tickets for Open Day at Swarthmore?
Entry to Open Day at Swarthmore is free.
How do I get tickets for Open Day at Swarthmore?
Tickets for Open Day at Swarthmore can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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