Carrick Jones
Painting / drawing
“I have been creating contemporary, abstract oil and pastel images at my home in LS12, where I have lived for 20 years. My work, rooted in natural, free-flowing energies and rhythms, is inspired by the local organic worlds of Gott’s Park, Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and Rodley Nature Reserve. I use bold primary colours to juxtapose the natural with the vibrations of a modern Northern city.”
Artist’s links
Joe Kiff
Acrylic Painting
“I am a researcher in Youth Justice who enjoys painting in my spare time. Having studied Fine Art at the University of Leeds, I produce work that reflects the changing planet and engages in conversation with contemporary painters.”
Leeds Stitch and Textile Group
Textiles
“The group meets monthly to learn and share skills and ideas. We enjoy a varied programme of member-led activities, workshops and visiting speakers. Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced stitcher, we welcome anyone with an interest in textile art and craft to our meetings in Headingley.”
Michael Duckett
Drawing / collage / zines
“I am someone who draws all the time. I draw comics, sketch crowds, and make zines by layering my drawings one atop the other. And I draw outdoors and in public venues, so you might have walked past me, sat on the kerb, and chatted while I kept on drawing.”
Artist’s links
Activity
Lilac Community Arts Group
Ceramics / pottery / painting / drawing / photography / mosaics
“Lilac Community Arts Group features several local artists and makers who live in the Lilac Co-housing Neighbourhood and the surrounding area. We produce a range of works, including painting, textiles, photography, ceramics, and printmaking. Visitors to the Lilac Common House can enjoy our pop-up cafe and hear about the sustainable co-housing project alongside the exhibition. This year’s exhibition will be curated by Erica Hamilton and Jill Ramsden.”
Artists
Amanda Crossfield, Carole De Haan, Carrick Jones, Erica Hamilton, George Rowley, Joe Kiff, Keith Whittaker, Lindsay Atkinson, Margaret Jenkins, Mike Duckett, Toby Robers, and Leeds Stitch and Textile Group.
Lilac’s website and social media links:
Access Guide
Private residence – co-housing development.
Walking or cycling
- There is secure cycle parking available inside Lilac.
- There are two options to get to Lilac from Kirkstall. The map below show the routes from Hollybush.
- It is about a 10-minute walk from Hollybush along Broad Lane (blue route). This is a steep hill to climb.
- There is an alternative route via the canal towpath, Wyther Lane and Victoria Park Road, which is not as steep (red route). This route also avoids crossing over a busy road. It is about a 3-minute cycle or an 8-minute walk.
By bus
- It is a short hop on either the 91 or 49 bus from Savins Mills Way.
- After crossing the river and travelling up the hill (Broad Lane), get off at the first stop.
- Ask the bus driver for the Broad Lane Kirkstall Mount stop.
- The bus stop is circled in blue. what3words location ///shiny.price.firmly
- The two entrances are circled in pink.
Entrances
Lilac Common House – front entrance via Victoria Park Avenue ///sadly.wings.cove
Car park entrance via Kirkstall Mount ///part.duke.latest
There are two entrances for Lilac Grove Common House.
From Victoria Park Avenue:
- There is on-street parking.
- There is a wooden gate with a width of 135 cm and height of 120 cm. The gate will be open.
- There is an asphalt footpath around the exterior of the venue.
From Kirkstall Mount:
- Enter via the residents’ car park (parking is not available for visitors).
- The car park surfaced with gravel.
- There will be signage to direct you to the venue.
The venue is on two levels.
- Step-free access is via the main entrance door. It has a width of 84 cm and opens inwards.
- There are patio doors to the right of the main entrance; these may also be open. The patio door tracks are not level with the ground.
- The floor is laminate on reinforced concrete.
- Interior doors have a width of 84 cm.
- There is a lift to the second floor.
- The lift has a clear door width is 90 cm.
- The dimensions of the lift interior are 100 cm by 150 cm.
- There is very little turning space on the second floor for mobility scooters.
- Both assistance dogs and pets dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.
- Pet dogs are not permitted on the second-floor gallery space.
- Lilac will however, provide somewhere safe to secure your pet dog, or maybe even a friendly person to look after them whilst you go upstairs.
- There is a gender inclusive accessible toilet, which is located on ground floor.
- There are no baby changing facilities at this venue.
- Tea, coffee and cake will be available.
- Please give a small donation towards the running costs of Lilac Housing Co-op.
- Water will be freely available.
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