Neon Workshops
📍 Unit 7a, Thornes Mill, Denby Dale Rd, Wakefield WF2 7AZ, UK
About Neon Workshops
Located in Wakefield, Neon Workshops is a highly-rated art gallery and creative hub boasting an impressive 4.8/5 stars from 53 reviews. It offers a truly unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of neon light artistry. Far from a traditional gallery, it provides an immersive experience where visitors can engage directly with the art form, learning and creating their own pieces.
Guests consistently praise the engaging and informative workshops, which cover both the rich history of neon and the intricate process of creating it. The hands-on sessions allow participants to gain practical experience, with many enjoying the satisfaction of designing and taking home their own working neon pieces. Reviewers frequently highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff, the excellent group sizing for optimal learning, and the well-delivered instruction that keeps everyone fully engaged.
Visiting Information
Neon Workshops is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The venue features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring a comfortable visit for all. For convenience, credit and debit cards are accepted for payments.
Location
Interactive Map
View accommodation, attractions, restaurants, and events on the map
1 location
📍 Unit 7a, Thornes Mill, Denby Dale Rd, Wakefield WF2 7AZ, UK
from 53 reviews
Google Reviews
Reviews from Google Maps.
Showing 5 of 53 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
I visited the workshop at the beginning of February with my son. Had a great time found everything very informative and interesting. We both enjoyed the practical bits and we were made to feel very welcome by all the members of staff that were present. The group sizing was excellent to enable everybody to get a good view of the workshop and also to enable any questions to be answered. We thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and would recommend it to all ages.
My husband Lee and I attended a 2.5 hour Neon workshop yesterday. It was really interesting not only learning about how to make neon lighting ourselves but all about the history as well. The whole party was fully engaged and we all got plenty of practical experience which was well delivered by Richard and his female assistant. Thanks for a great evening. We will definitely be booking up for another course. Vanessa & Lee
Brilliant day with Richard and Julia at Neon Workshops on the One Day Intensive. Fascinating insight into both the history of neon and the process of creating it. The course was a good price and we were a nice small group, amazing to go home with a working neon I had designed in the day. We were all well looked after throughout the day with hot drinks and great recommendations for lunch too. Thank you Richard and Julia - I have and will continue to recommend Neon Workshops.
I thought the workshop was absolutely brilliant. As well as clearly explaining the science and design principals of neon Richard gave us an amazing insight into the history of the medium and its potential. It was surprising and fascinating. I came away with an awesome abstract helium filled squiggle that we made to fit exactly into my unused fireplace. Incredibly satisfying! I love the Neon Workshops and would recommend Richard and his team to anyone with an interest in neon that would like to know more about it. Any artists or designers looking to incorporate neon into their practice will benefit enormously from attending. If you haven't been Wakefield also has the Hepworth museum which is definitely worth a visit if you have time.
I really enjoyed the One Day Intensive course with Richard and Julia as we learnt all about neon (history, manufacture, installation etc) in the morning and then, in the afternoon, we saw our designs come to life in front of our eyes. I’m really delighted with the neon barge I went home with and can’t wait to get it up on the wall. A great day that I would strongly recommend.