What’s On
Looking for the perfect gift for the arts enthusiast in your life? Look no further than our gift vouchers! With the flexibility to choose from a wide range of shows, creative courses and events, they’ll be able to experience the best of what Attenborough Arts Centre has to offer. From music and theatre to painting […]
A BrightSparks: Arts in Mental Health Group and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust exhibition. The main exhibition features selected artworks from The University of Leicester Collection with responses from members of the ArtsCafe arts group based at The Bradgate Mental Health Unit and the ArtSpace arts group based at Attenborough Arts Centre. The exhibition also displays […]
Adventures in Art is our weekly multi-disciplinary art workshop for adults. The sessions are usually in Studio 4 on the first floor, accessible via lift, stairs or external ramp. We have a variety of tutors who will deliver 3 or 4 weeks in a row, and then a different tutor will take over with a […]
A five week overview of the huge changes - religious, political and cultural - in Europe in the 16th Century. Religion, politics and art changed greatly during this period. Art was used to convey religious messages; politicians deployed artists to support their campaigns. Some countries became Protestant, others didn’t - why? Great figures ranging from Luther […]
Communicate ideas and moods using the four basic elements that make up all pictures – shape, colour, application and tone. This course is aimed at adventurous newcomers to art and those with experience who want to develop skills and ideas. All pictures contain CATS – colour, application, tone and shape! By working in relationship with […]
Develop your piano-playing skills in this relaxed and informal monthly performers’ club. Join pianist Jude Richardson on Sunday afternoons and/or Thursday evenings in a casual piano group class dedicated to helping you gain confidence as a pianist and performer. You can bring finished pieces, music you've just started looking at, original compositions, or anything else […]
Push the boundaries and experiment with new approaches to develop your own contemporary style of representing the human form. Whilst proportion, composition and other more traditional concepts will still be covered in this 10-week course, you will gain a greater understanding of contemporary art practices when painting and drawing the life model. Whether you are […]
Weekly pay-as-you-go Life Drawing classes with artist and expert tutor Scott Bridgwood. Ideal for complete beginners or more experienced artists seeking a flexible opportunity to do some life drawing with experienced models and a professional tutor. No need to commit to a long course, simply book the dates you can make it and pay for […]
Saturday Gallery Art Club is your opportunity to get creative, explore art hands-on, and take inspiration from our latest exhibitions to create your own work Open to everyone, each session is supported by our friendly Learning Team as they hold the space for you to work independently or with your friends and family. With all […]
This introduction to pastels is suitable to beginners and those wanting to try the medium of pastels. Over the course of five weeks you will be shown how to build up layers of colour, blend and add finer details using a variety of soft pastels and pastel pencils. We will explore the theme of landscapes […]
Life drawing through a fashion illustration lens, combining unadulterated glamour with new approaches to drawing and painting from a live model. Expect a plethora of jaw-dropping looks as artist and illustrator Diane Fawcett delves into her fashion archive to present a spectrum of creative looks sure to ignite your imagination. Explore how fabric drapes and […]
Develop sculptural ideas and experiment with form in this long-standing course, initially through drawing and model making, before finalising and finishing a unique piece. This is a course for anyone new to sculpture, and those with an experience in the subject looking to further their practice. This ten-week course, led by Leicester artist Austin Orwin, […]
