CARDI CRAFTS

Creative wellbeing workshops for all abilities, hosted in the cosy, characterful Cardigan Arms pub in Leeds.

Run by local artist Anna Ridley on the 1^st Sunday of every month

Beat the Sunday Scaries with a pint in one hand and a paintbrush in the other. Across three relaxed, beginner‑friendly workshops, local artist Anna will help you explore miniature abstract art through textured mark‑making, fluid watercolours, mindful doodles, collage and simple printing techniques. Each session is designed to help you unwind, learn new skills and enjoy the wellbeing boost that comes from making art in good company. Come solo, bring your mates, or make it a monthly creative ritual — these cosy pub‑based workshops are all about playful making, gentle focus and ending your weekend on a high. 

Suitable for all abilities. Dog friendly event.

Sunday 4^th October

PAINT & PINTS 5-7pm

A fun, colourful Sunday workshop where you’ll create textured miniature abstract paintings using paint and simple mark‑making techniques. Expect easy composition tips, playful scribbles, bold colour and a relaxed pub atmosphere. Perfect for learning new skills and enjoying a drink with friends while you make tiny art that feels good.

Sunday 1st November

DOODLES & DRINKS 5-7pm

Unwind with fluid watercolours, calming doodles and mindful zentangles in this chilled creative session. You’ll explore soothing abstract techniques, layer dreamy washes and add patterns that boost focus and wellbeing. A cosy, social Sunday workshop designed to help you reset, relax and enjoy a drink while creating alongside others.

Sunday 6th December

RIP, SIP & PRINT 5-7pm

A playful, hands‑on collage workshop where you’ll rip, layer and print your way to bold mini‑abstracts using colourful papers and simple printing techniques. Expect relaxed creativity, easy‑to‑learn skills and a friendly pub setting perfect for unwinding with a drink. Ideal for anyone wanting a mindful, social Sunday reset through tactile making and a bit of joyful creative chaos.

About Anna:

Anna has worked in various mental health services over the past 8 years at Leeds Mind, facilitating creative wellbeing workshops for Inkwell Arts, Live Well Leeds, Arts and Minds, the NHS and Leeds University. She is also a trainee art psychotherapist and freelance artist in Leeds.

Website / @annaridley_art