What’s On
A fun and creative day ‘painting with wool’. During this one-day workshop you’ll explore the ancient art of Wet Felting and leave with a beautiful piece of felted art to be proud of! This course is an excellent introduction to the art of wet felting. Using a wide range of different wool, silk and plant […]
Join us for our last WORD! of the season, headlined by acclaimed director, dramaturg, producer, actor and public speaker Anthony Ekundayo Lennon. Alongside an open mic of our local poetry and spoken word scene’s most exciting voices — and the infamous WORD! raffle — this special evening will feature a five minute screening of We […]
Vic’s workshop offers an immersive introduction to deconstruction theatre, combining theory with collaborative performance-making exercises. If you are passionate about acting/performance, and would like to learn more about performance practices in a playful and supportive environment, this event is for you! Participants are invited to work in small groups to create short scenes based on […]
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of Indian classical music that traces the enduring beauty of circles and cycles—echoing through rāg, rhythm, and resonance. This special performance explores the continuous flow of musical patterns, where beginnings dissolve into endings and return again, much like the cycles of nature and life itself. Renowned tabla virtuoso Ustad […]
Explore the art of intuitive lino printing in this one-day beginner’s workshop. Using continuous line and mark-making, create a vibrant abstract print with the reduction method. This workshop is all about process and creativity - listen to your instincts, carve your lino with repetitive, therapeutic movements, and let your mood guide your choice of colour […]
Discover the art of drypoint in this one-day hands-on workshop. Learn to create rich lines, texture, and shading on plates, experiment with mark-making, and produce your own expressive prints. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to explore this printmaking technique. By the end of the day, you’ll be able to: Prepare and etch a plate […]
Tap into your imagination with Apittame Arts. This is a space to experiment, share, and connect with like-minded people. Through guided prompts, discussions, and interactive exercises, you’ll gain fresh perspectives and (hopefully) spark new ideas. No pressure, no judgment—just creativity in a casual, welcoming space. The only thing required is your presence and a willingness […]
An annual celebration of Guru Purnima – a special day between students and their teachers. Students of all standards will play special pieces as a homage to their guru(s). The event is open to all, with a particular emphasis on students, their families and friends.
A two-day introduction to the art of botanical painting at the University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden in Oadby. This course is suitable for anyone who’d like to combine their love of botanics with art - from complete beginners to those with some experience who’d like to try new techniques or just spend two days drawing […]
The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden is an inspirational place. Spend three days immersed in the gardens as you experiment with different drawing, painting and mixed media approaches, leading to a final painting or mixed media piece. The Botanic Garden is a wonderful place for artists to work, both in the garden areas and in […]
Join Olivier Jamin on a BSL Tour of Jason and the Adventure of 254 a major solo exhibition by Jason Wilsher-Mills. Showcasing Jason's largest and most personal commission to date, this exhibition is a joyful and subversive exploration of the body, drawing on the artist’s experience of becoming disabled as a child. Reimagining the gallery space […]
Explore the methods used to evaluate pupils learning with the SENsory Atelier Group Evaluation Framework. Learn how to use this reflective framework to; measure the magic, explore the art of observation and document the evidence though qualitative and quantitative data to support learning goals. This session will be delivered by Jo Stockdale from Well Within Reach and Marianne Scahill-Pape, […]
