What’s On
This event will be bookable on Monday 3 August 2026. Adventures in Art is our weekly multi-disciplinary art workshop for adults. The sessions in September and October 2026 will be in Studio 4 on the first floor, accessible via lift, stairs or external ramp. From November 2026, sessions will take place in Gallery 1 on […]
A series of four talks with discussion time for anyone with an interest in understanding and challenging their views on art. These accessible talks with discussion time are intended for anyone interested in developing their understanding of art, whatever their existing level of knowledge. Some historical context for individual artists and schools of art will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cities can provide the ideal environment for turning points in history, and art can provide the ideal perspective on events in history - we’ll talk about both in this informal series of talks. This series of four talks will focus on cities at turning points in history – how revolution, defeat in war, political assassinations […]
Delivered by BrightSparks: Arts in Mental Health CIO and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Fortuity is the 26th Annual Open Art Exhibition featuring artworks created by mental health service users from across Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and beyond. The exhibition includes works specifically created by members of the ArtSpace arts group based at Attenborough Arts Centre in sessions led […]
Exploring trees and woods as inspiration for contemporary painting. Using sketches, preparatory studies, plus all the digital media available, we will explore trees and woods as subjects in contemporary painting. Over the four weeks, tutor Jenny will set projects to produce a body of work using various media and approaches. Artists such as Ivon Hitchens, […]
Join us to launch our upcoming exhibition 'Jemisha Maadhavji: I Dream From Where You Are'. A new major solo exhibition by acclaimed portrait artist Jemisha Maadhavji, this show explores portraiture and identity, reflecting upon the artist’s concept of luxury as a deep connection to nature. Working primarily in oil, her practice explores identity, fashion, and […]
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 […]
Displays tables and talks on how Jainism, Sikhism and Hinduism celebrates Deepavali as per their religious beliefs and significance of it. This workshop is part of Deepavali: Festival of Light. Explore the other events and workshops on our website. Recommended Price: £1 Age guidance: Suitable for ages from 7+ What are ‘Pay What You Can’ tickets? We believe […]
We will teach you how to use the Mehndi cone to draw simple patterns on the hand at the back of the palm or inside as per the wish of the participant. This workshop is part of Deepavali: Festival of Light. Explore the other events and workshops on our website. Recommended Price: £1 Age guidance: ages 5+ […]
The significance of colours and what kind of patterns are done. Participants will have an opportunity to fill the Rangoli design by using colour powder. This workshop is part of Deepavali: Festival of Light. Explore the other events and workshops on our website. Recommended Price: £1 Age guidance: ages 7+ What are ‘Pay What You Can’ tickets? We believe […]
