Open House - Makers Market

Headrow House opens its doors on Sunday 18 October for the Makers Market, the autumn edition of its Open House series. It's presented by Super Friendz, and the whole afternoon is built around a market of independent makers, with a hands-on workshop and an exhibition to look at alongside. The Open House series is how the venue opens up on a Sunday afternoon to celebrate the creative talent Leeds has to offer, and this autumn edition keeps that same spirit.

The market is the main draw, bringing together independent makers from across the city. You'll find them set up and selling their work throughout the afternoon, so you can browse at your own pace and chat with the people who actually made what's on the table. It's a good way to see what's being produced in Leeds right now without having to hunt it down across different studios.

There's more to do than just shopping, though. A hands-on workshop runs alongside the market, so you can get stuck in yourself rather than just watching. And there's an exhibition to walk through, meaning you can spend as much of the afternoon as you like there, moving between the stalls, the workshop, and the art. It's the kind of day that works whether you're there to buy something, make something, or just have a look around.

It's a family-friendly afternoon, and dogs are welcome, so it's easy to bring the whole lot along. The Makers Market runs from 12:00 to 17:00 at Headrow House, Bramleys Yard, 19 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PU, and entry is free.