Paint Winter! Leeds with PopUp Painting

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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Paint Winter! Leeds

14 January 2024

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

 Gordon Bruce‘s Winter Light painting
via Leeds Inspired
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Embrace your creativity this winter and immerse yourself in the vibrant scenery of Gordon Bruce as you paint winter with a paint brush in one hand and a wine glass in the other. All the materials are provided as well as expert instruction from a local artist on how to create your very own winter scene inspired by Bruce’s idiomatic work.

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