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.”

Artist’s website and social media links:

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.”

Artist’s social media links:

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.”

Artist’s social media links:

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.”

Artist’s website and social media links:

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.”

Artist’s website and social media links:

Access Guide

Venue type

Community – primary school.

Venue description

The road on Norman Street consists of cobblestones.
The public footpath consists of both Yorkshire stone and tarmac.
The entrance to St Stephen’s Primary School is located on Norman Street, next to the church hall.
There will be clear signposting during the weekend.
From the car park, follow the left-hand path behind the church hall.
There are two gates at the end of this path; the primary school is on the right.
The gate has a width of XX cm and a height of XX cm. The gate will be open on the day.
Once you have entered through the gate, keep to the left-hand side and cross the tarmac playground.
There is a ramp to the door.
The door has a width of 90 cm.
The inside floor consists of wooden floorboards and is on one level.
The entrance to the school building is shown below.