Jessica Grady
mixed media / textiles
“I am an embroidery artist and workshop facilitator from West Yorkshire. I create vibrant hand-stitched sculptures, wall art, and installations. My artistic practice is playful and full of joy. I transform waste and discarded materials into embellished treasures. I then hand-stitch them onto fabric.”
Artist’s website and social media links:
Activity
Drop-in workshop. Create a small stitched textile sample, greeting card, or brooch using colourful recycled embellishments.
Poppy-Lee Jennings
Illustration
“I am a multi-disciplinary artist based in Leeds. I work in a range of mediums, including watercolour paint, ink, pencil, oil paint, and pastels. I am most often influenced by my natural surroundings, Leeds’ wild spaces, and the various plant and mycological species found within them.”
Artist’s website and social media links:
Activity
Drop-in workshop. Paint a flower using watercolours and real flowers.
Access Guide
Venue type
Community –conservation centre (stone building).
Venue description
Please see the main Hollybush access guide for more details.
● The entrance to the classroom is opposite the main house and barn.
● A concrete ramp leads up into the classroom.
● There are hand railings on either side of the ramp.
● There are stone slabs at the top of the ramp outside the classroom door.
● The door is 90 cm wide.
● The ramp to the classroom is shown below.
Dogs
● Both assistance dogs and pet dogs are allowed. Please keep on a lead.
● Dog water bowls are available at the front entrance of the café.
Toilets
● Toilets are located in the café and in a separate block near the car park.
● Separate male and female toilets.
● Gender inclusive accessible toilets (one in the café and three in the toilet block).
● Baby changing facilities.
● The toilet block is shown below
Refreshments
● They serve a range of drinks, cakes and lunches, including options for children.
● Gluten free and dairy free options are available.
● Counter service.
● It is managed by Café 21 who are part of Sunshine and Smiles, the Leeds Down Syndrome Network. The café is run for and by people with Down Syndrome to offer training and work experience with the aim of creating job opportunities.
● The café is next to the barn.
● The entrance is low and under a flight of stone steps.
● The door has a width of 90 cm and a height of 180 cm.
● The café entrance is shown below.
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