Jan Doherty
textiles
Assembly House artist
“I studied fashion and textiles at Art College, followed by a career in community arts and festivals. I retired from work in 2018 to focus on my passion for textile arts, in particular quilt-making. My works take the form of collages, using photo imagery as a starting point, combining self-dyed, printed, and painted fabrics. I am a resident artist in Assembly House Studios.”
Artist’s website and social media links:
Luísa Freitas
illustration
Assembly House artist
“I am an illustrator and 2D animator. My roots lie in illustrative and traditional art forms. I studied digital art in higher education, using this medium for animation. My practice is eclectic, with works ranging from digital animation to traditional painting. This merges and brings together various art mediums to create a unique composition that best fits the concept that is being explored. The themes of my projects vary, but there is a recurring link to mental health and its effects on the physical form. It uses the external to expose the internal and often invisible.”
Artist’s website and social media links:
Nicola Garvey
Sculpture / textiles / ceramics
Assembly House artist
“I graduated in 2021 from Leeds Arts University with a first-class BA (Hons) in Fine Art. My work talks about the humdrum of everyday life, its metaphors, and anthropomorphic correlations. I am now studying full-time for a Master’s in Fine Art (digital) at Central Saint Martins, London. I work in Leeds and have got a studio there too.”
Artist’s website and social media links:
Phoenix Hudson
painting – oil
Assembly House artist
“Through the medium of impasto oil paintings, my practice seeks to explore our relationship to the architecture and spaces we inhabit; exposing its stark contrast with nature. Typically through notions of home and distant phenomenologically constructed spaces.”
Artist’s website and social media links:
Reece Kelly
Risograph printing
Assembly House artist
“A practising artist from Sunderland, I am currently studying for an MA in Fine Art at Leeds Arts University. My multifaceted practice encompasses textiles, video, sculpture, and painting. At its core, my work promotes authenticity and celebrates the true self.”
Artist’s website and social media links:
Who are Assembly House?
artist Studios / project space
Assembly House is an artist-led community arts organisation, project space, and artist studios. They are based in a Victorian mill beside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Armley. They provide affordable studio spaces and support for artists who are early in their careers. They are currently home to 65 artists, with professional practices in a range of disciplines. They also develop creative projects, working with the local community. They hold regular events and exhibitions, showcasing a variety of art forms from both established and emerging artists.
Find out more about Assembly House with the links below:
Access Guide
Venue type
Community – Girlguiding Leeds centre.
Venue description
● The Trefoil Centre is on Morris Lane, but the main entrance is on Hesketh Mount.
● The entrance is at the rear of the building and there will be signs to direct vistitors.
● There is a 10 cm step up into the building, with a 2 cm door threshold.
● There is a ramp for the entrance door on request.
● The entrance door has a width of 95 cm.
● There is an interior door to access the main room.
● The interior door can be opened up as double doors and they have a combined width of 110 cm.
● Seating is available.
● The entrance is shown below.
Dogs
● Assistance dogs only.
Toilets
● Gender inclusive accessible toilet.
Refreshments
● Not available at this location.
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