Swarthmore Education centre are thrilled to announce the completion of the amazing Belle Isle Tapestry, a collaborative artwork co-created by the community and our talented Community Artist in Residence, Elnaz Yazdani.
Over the past few months, Elnaz has immersed herself in the Belle Isle community, skillfully employing the art of embroidery to work with the residents of Belle Isle to weave together a rich tapestry of stories and connections to the local area.
From cherished personal memories to fascinating historical insights, the artwork beautifully represents the diverse and resilient spirit of Belle Isle.
We warmly invite you to the unveiling of the Belle Isle Tapestry on Thursday (29 May 2025) from 5-6pm at BITMO’s Gate, Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle, LS10 3QH. Refreshments, in the form of tea, coffee, and cake, will be provided.
Following the unveiling, the Belle Isle Tapestry will remain on display at BITMO’s Gate for one week before being relocated to the Community Corridor at Leeds City Museum, located in Millennium Square. It will be open to museum visitors from 10 June until 31 August. The tapestry will then return to its home in Belle Isle.
The Swarthmore Education Centre also invites the community to our final event: the Creative Communities, Pride in Place, Celebration on Friday 20 June from 11:30am to 1:30pm at Brodrick Hall, Leeds City Museum.
We would love to see everyone who has been involved in the project – participants, their families, professionals working in the LS10 and LS11 communities, volunteers, employees of local community centres, and anyone with an interest in the work of Swarthmore Education Centre’s Lottery funded Creative Communities Project over the past two years.
These events will be wonderful opportunities to celebrate the creativity of South Leeds.
This post was written by Penny Lewis and Honor Jeavons
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