Ilkley Arts

23/08/2026

Call for Artists!

Ilkley Arts invites you to take part in The Secret Postcard — our fifth fundraising exhibition on 3rd & 4th October 2026, with a preview evening on Friday 2nd 5pm to 7pm.

The theme this year is “Side by Side” owith all proceeds split between Ilkley Arts and Breast Cancer Now.

Submit one original 10x15cm postcard (any medium, any style) by Friday 18th September 2026

Artworks will be sold anonymously via secret auction — big names, little clues, a lot of heart.

13/06/2026

Starting today in the Ilkley arts Studio. Pop by and say hello!

12/06/2026

Pop down to the Ilkley Arts Studio near the Manor House for a wide selection of ceramics, textiles and other 3D art on sale. 10 til 4pm 13th and 14th June.

12/06/2026

This coming weekend in the Ilkley Arts Studio a Ilkley Arts members 3d, Textiles and Ceramics exhibition. Take a look and pop by and say hello and then pop by to see the Re-Play exhibition.

08/06/2026

Join us at the Ilkley Arts Studio for a free exhibition Showcasing a wide selection of ceramics, textiles and other 3-D works for sale by local artists. Please pop by on the 13th and 14th of June from 10 am to 4 pm. At 4 Castle Yard, Ilkley, LS29 9DT.

08/06/2026

04/06/2026

Opening this weekend

01/06/2026

Join us for the Members Ceramics, 3D & Textiles Show at , 📍 Ilkley Arts Studio (next door to Ilkley Manor House)
📅 Saturday 13 June 2026 — 10am–4pm
📅 Sunday 14 June 2026 — 10am–4pm
🎟 Free Entry. A weekend exhibition celebrating the rich variety of contemporary making within our creative community.

From hand-built ceramics and sculptural works to textiles, mixed media and crafted objects, this special members exhibition brings together artists working across tactile, material-led disciplines in an intimate and welcoming setting.

Expect texture, craftsmanship, experimentation, and beautifully made work, with everything from functional pieces to expressive contemporary art on display.

Whether you’re an art lover, collector, fellow maker or simply curious, we’d love you to come and explore the exhibition and support local artists.

18/05/2026

A lovely day spent with Ilkley Arts Members combining a clay workshop with Hayley Cooper to make a hand built vessel, alongside a large scale, communal embroidery project inspired by Spring flowers with Sarah Gamble. So good to revisit the playful qualities of working with clay whilst the sewing was very relaxing!
Next up: Ceramics Textiles and 3D members show 13th and 14th June

12/05/2026

Our aim is to create a rhythm across the year where members can learn, experiment and
then exhibit within a particular discipline. This approach helps ensure that artists working in
many di9erent disciplines have opportunities for visibility, learning and exhibition throughout
the year.
The next area within this programme is Ceramics, 3D and Textiles
Planned events ……
Make a textured slab vase - Workshop with Hayley Cooper.
A hands on ceramics workshop using the slab method to create a textured vase which will
be simply glazed and fired after the workshop.
Community stitch – Workshop with Sarah Gamble
Come and enjoy a relaxed peaceful workshop where we will create a joint piece of
collabrative work based on drawing, painting and stitch.
Both of these workshops will take place on Sunday 17th May in the Ilkley Arts studio and
will run side by side allowing members to take part in both if they wish
Both sessions will be 10am to 12noon then 1pm to 3pm. Please book places by emailing
[email protected] stating the workshop and prefered time slot.
Members Ceramics, 3D and Textiles Show
Running over the weekend of
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June 2026
As for the Painting and Drawing Show we would like this to be a collaborative event, with
everyone who exhibits also helping in some way, with the set-up of the exhibition and taking
a turn stewarding during the show. This shouldn’t be onerous if everyone chips in.
If you are interested in taking part in this members show please email either
Hayley Cooper – [email protected]
Sarah Gamble – [email protected]
by Friday 8th May
Please don’t hessitate to get in touch if you have any questions about any of the above