Venue 13 – St Stephen’s Primary School

Belle Bonson

Illustration

“I’m an illustrator and have been studying in Leeds for the past six years. I am greatly inspired by the natural world and our local history. I create handcrafted and painted paper collages that bring stories to life and inspire a deep love and care for the world around us.”

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Activity

Drop-in workshop. Create paper animal masks.

Gigi Creative Bee

painting / illustration / drawing / mixed media / textiles

“I am a creative artist that focus on the enjoyment of playing with different materials and mediums. I believe everyone has a unique voice to explore and express! I enjoy working with the community and people of all ages and backgrounds, and I use various materials like paper, wool, paints, and even recycled items.”

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Activity – Saturday only

Drop- in workshop. Create colourful mandalas using mixed-media.

Hannah Simister

Drawing / collage / textiles / Zine-Making

“As a multi-disciplinary artist, I’m drawn to the poetic quietness of form, movement and materiality. My practice weaves together drawing, collage, zine-making, and textiles, exploring feeling and memory through nature, shifting landscapes, and places I’ve passed through. Being neurodivergent, themes of grief, trauma and isolation emerge in my work. Alongside my practice, I work as an arts facilitator supporting learning disabled and/or autistic adults. Accessibility in the arts is a continual focus in my practice.”

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Activity

Drop-in workshop. Create a mixed-media landscape using collage, drawing, and found materials.

Lawrence Rippingale

digital Illustration

“I’m a professional Motion Graphic Designer and Animator living in beautiful Kirkstall in Leeds. I love all forms of creative expression, especially photography, oil and gouache painting, and digital illustration. My partner, Amy, and I have spent the last two years designing a board game called Restless Spirits. It features a range of whimsical and strange spirit creatures inspired by obscure myths and folklore from around the world.”

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Activity

Demonstration of the Restless Spirits board game with the opportunity to play.

Stephen Griffiths

Printing

“Since I graduated in 1979 with a BA in Fine Art, I have worked in various environments. From driving a taxi and doing delivery work, in manufacturing and working in a bank, to working in special needs schools. I retired in 2024 and I have returned to making art full time.”

Activity

Drop-in workshop. Watch the artist demonstrate his printing skills. You’ll be able make your own prints which you can collect at the end of the day.

Zsofia Piukovity

Mixed media

“I am a visual artist working primarily with mixed media and graphic art. My practice explores a range of sociological themes such as identity, culture, and human interaction, with a strong emphasis on environmental awareness. I reflect this by incorporating materials such as scraps, upcycled materials, and recyclable elements into my work. I aim to further develop my practice by gaining experience in community-based arts. Here I can engage with people’s stories and experiences, create visual representations of them, and involve as many individuals as possible in the creative process.”

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