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  • November 2026

  • Sun 15
    October 9, 2026 @ 12:00 - March 14, 2027 @ 17:00

    Jemisha Maadhavji: I Dream From Where You Are

    Gallery 2 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Attenborough Arts Centre is proud to present a new major solo exhibition by acclaimed portrait artist Jemisha Maadhavji. Bringing together painting and sculpture, the exhibition explores portraiture and identity, reflecting upon the artist’s concept of luxury as a deep connection to nature. Jemisha Maadhavji (b.1996) is an acclaimed artist known for her vibrant, pattern-rich portraiture. Her […]

    Free
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    Sun 15
    A pair of hands creating with wire on a creative table.
    October 17, 2026 @ 13:00 - April 10, 2027 @ 15:00

    Saturday Gallery Art Club

    Salmon Gallery Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    Free
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    Sun 15
    Sunday-Sessions
    October 18, 2026 @ 12:00 - April 18, 2027 @ 15:30

    Sunday Sessions

    Café Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Join in fun and engaging creative activities in our café, that are open and available for all. Give yourself permission to get creative in a welcoming and engaging environment with old and new friends alike. Enjoy crafting, board games, and more with each week offering up new and exciting activities that everyone can get involved […]

    Free
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    Sun 15
    November 13 @ 10:00 - November 17 @ 13:00

    Winter Layers: Print and Collage

    Gallery 1 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    A seasonal three-week dive into the exciting world of collage and printmaking. In this creative three-week course we will be experimenting with monoprinting, textured prints, layering, cutting and composition to create mixed-media, original artworks. All inspired by the approach of winter and the festivals celebrated during this period. Packed with hands-on making, creative exploration, and […]

    £45 – £60
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    Sun 15
    A hand drawing on a white pieces of paper with blue pen to create squiggles. Glued next to it are crushed up pieces of blue and purple paper. The table is covered in paper and art materials.
    November 14, 2026 @ 12:00 - April 17, 2027 @ 13:00

    Relaxed Saturday Gallery Art Club

    Salmon Gallery Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    It’s our usual Saturday Gallery Art Club, but a more relaxed version. Smaller numbers, relaxing activities, and more support from our team. This hour session is designed for families and young people who may find our main art club a bit too busy and prefer a more relaxed session. Get creative, explore art hands-on, and […]

    Free
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    Mon 16
    November 16 @ 10:00 - 14:00 View all in this series

    Ceramic Christmas Tea Light House

    Gallery 1 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Make a unique tea light house to keep or gift, in this fun festive workshop. Tutor Nikki will guide you through step-by-step how to hand build a pottery tea light house from white clay. You will be shown how to roll and slab build the house and how to strengthen the joins. You will use […]

    £26 – £35
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    Tue 17
    Adventures-in-Art
    November 17, 2026 @ 10:00 - February 23, 2027 @ 12:00

    Adventures in Art

    Gallery 1 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Adventures in Art is our weekly multi-disciplinary art workshop for adults. From November 2026, sessions will take place in Gallery 1 on the lower ground floor while Studio 4 is refurbished. We have a variety of tutors who will deliver 3 or 4 weeks in a row, and then a different tutor will take over […]

    £7 – £11
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    Tue 17
    Students are shown drawing on easels in an art studio during a Life Drawing class.
    November 17, 2026 @ 18:00 - February 13, 2027 @ 20:00

    Weekly Life Drawing Classes

    Gallery 1 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    £14 – £19
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    Wed 18
    November 18 @ 10:00 - 13:00 View all in this series

    Fused Glass Festive Decorations

    Gallery 1 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Make a set of four unique festive fused glass hanging decorations. This is a relaxing 3-hour workshop, where you will learn about working with fused glass and create a set of four fabulous festive decorations. You will use coloured sheet glass and a wide range of accessory glass to create your designs, which will be […]

    £34 – £45
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    Thu 19
    November 19 @ 10:00 - 13:00

    Fused Glass Winter Scene

    Gallery 1 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Create a unique wintery fused glass scene which will stand in a Leicestershire-made wooden base. During this workshop you will use clear sheet and a wide range of accessory glass to create your own design. Bring images to work from if you wish to, or tutor Katherine will provide ideas to inspire you. The workshop […]

    £34 – £45
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    Sat 21
    November 21 @ 10:30 - 13:30

    Light Up Macramé Star

    Gallery 1 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Make a festive decoration with a difference to hang in your home this festive season and beyond – stars aren’t just for Christmas! In this relaxed 3-hour workshop you’ll make a twisted textured winter star. Using just one macramé knot it’s super easy to create even for the novice crafter. Once completed add some twinkling […]

    £26 – £35
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    Tue 24
    November 24 @ 14:00 - 16:00 View all in this series

    Festive Foil Decorations

    Gallery 1 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Join this festive workshop and discover how to transform metallic foils into beautiful decorations. Perfect for beginners, you’ll learn easy techniques like shaping, embossing and sculpting to create festive designs. With guided instruction and plenty of creative freedom, you’ll experiment with textures and forms to make unique pieces ready to display or gift. By the […]

    £19 – £25
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