LOUISE ART WORKSHOPS

ABOUT

Louise's Art Workshops
My name is Louise Grassby and I work with people aged 4 to 104 to bring creativity, confidence and wellbeing through art!

Art Workshops
I run creative art workshops for children, families, and adults across West Yorkshire and beyond, often working with community groups, museums, and charities. Sessions include activities such as drawing, painting, printmaking, crafts, and silk painting, and are designed to be welcoming and accessible for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to develop your skills, the workshops offer a relaxed space to explore creativity and enjoy making art. 🎨

Arts for Health & Wellbeing
I believe creativity can play an important role in supporting health and wellbeing. My Arts for Health sessions provide welcoming, supportive spaces where people can relax, express themselves, and enjoy the benefits of making art. Using a range of materials, I offer flexible creative activities designed to support wellbeing and encourage self-expression. 🎨

Freelance Art Projects
I also work as a freelance artist who collaborates with dance, theatre, cultural, and health organisations to design and deliver creative projects, including festival work. This may include set design and the making of props. I also work with charities, community groups, museums, and health organisations to create projects tailored to their needs.
Alongside this, I paint history timeline murals and other bespoke murals for schools and community spaces.

Get in touch if you are interested in discussing what your group needs, or if you want to experience a workshop yourself!

Work in Schools
For my Educational Consultancy services and Artist in Residence Projects in primary schools please visit my website:

www.creat-ed.co.uk

Community Groups

Children’s art workshops take place on weekends and the school holidays and can be booked by any funded community organisation or charity. The format will depend on the size of your group but will normally consist of: - 1-4 activities that are suited to ages from 4-18 yrs old - ⁠all materials and equipment provided - ⁠activities can be for children’s parents/carers to join in with too - ⁠adjustments can be made for children and young people with SEND and neuro-diversities

Guides and Scouts

I am experienced at providing bespoke art workshops for all age groups in Guiding and Scouting, including: - learning to draw - seasonal & festival crafts - Printmaking - Silk painting - Self-portraits - Art for World Art day - and many more!

Festivals

Festivals are a time of gathering and celebrating. My work has included: - set design for performances - ⁠prop and costume making - ⁠art workshops on the festival theme - ⁠collaboration with dancers and musicians - story telling creative walks - sketching performances live

SILK PAINTING WORKSHOPS

Popular, creative and relaxing - silk painting workshops are suitable for both beginners and more experienced creative people. These can be booked by your group OR I run them throughout the year and you can buy a ticket and come and find out what it is all about! - silk scarves - silk lanterns - batik paintings - gutta paintings - silk cards - silk lanterns

Art Groups and Women's Institutes

I have presented talks, demonstrations and workshops to a variety of Art Clubs. These include silk painting, printmaking and mixed media. Please contact me for more information.

Learn to draw, paint and print

I offer workshops to groups from 6-15 people in the following: - painting (watercolour and acrylic for beginners) - block and mono-printing - mixed media - pen and ink - learn to draw courses - oil pastel painting - silk painting

Arts for Health

Arts for health projects can be booked for groups who wish to experience the health and well-being benefits of creativity and art. Sessions are planned with the group’s goals in mind and their skill level, even if there is a varied skill level. It maybe your group would like to have a go at art activities in order to: - explore the benefits of mindfulness - ⁠create art from nature be working outdoors and indoors - ⁠find out how art can help bring a greater awareness of the self - ⁠use art and creativity as a vehicle for exploring what we would like to change This is not Art Therapy although I have a Foundation Degree in Art Therapy. These sessions are designed as gentle and supportive ways of noticing where we are and where we would like to be.

Illuminated Lettering Workshop. Create your own illuminated letter at Bagshaw Museum with pen and ink. Take inspiration from nature in the museum grounds and learn how to design a beautiful illuminated letter in pen and ink – just like those found in historic storybooks and manuscripts. Perfect for your journal, sketchbook, or to frame at home. Suitable for beginners and those who are more experienced. Ages 12 upwards, under 18's must be accompanied by an adult. All materials and equipment will be provided. Refreshments available at museum reception. Access Guide: contact the museum on: bagshaw.museum@kirklees.gov.uk; 01924 324765. Bring an apron and your mobile phone. Bring suitable footwear for walking outdoors. The majority of the workshop will take place in the classroom inside the museum.Read More

Date:05/17/2026 01:00 PM - 05/17/2026 04:00 PM
Location Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS (Map)

Price:£8.00

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