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  • December 2025

  • Fri 5
    People in a dark room looking at a wall projection of a colourful jungle scene.
    October 3 - December 14

    Angélica Teuta: Inner Jungle [Putumayo]

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

    Angélica Teuta creates art based on the concept of ‘Emotional Architecture’, building common spaces through emotions, human connections and creativity. The Colombian artist’s work goes beyond the visible structures of walls and buildings. Angélica’s artistic practice sees her creating spaces which feel meaningful to visitors. She does this by considering how people relate to each […]

    Free
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    Fri 5
    November 1 - December 31

    Gift Voucher

    Attenborough Arts Centre University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester

    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 […]

    £5 – £50
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    Fri 5
    November 18, 2025 - March 29, 2026

    Save the World: The 25th Annual Open Art Exhibition

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

    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 […]

    Free
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    Fri 5
    Students are shown drawing on easels in an art studio during a Life Drawing class.
    December 5 @ 18:00 - 20:00 View all in this series

    Weekly Life Drawing Classes

    Studio 4 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 […]

    £13.50 – £18
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    Sat 6
    White glass tiles with brown antlers and red noses.
    December 6 @ 10:00 - 13:00 View all in this series

    Festive Fused Glass Decorations

    Studio 4 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    This three-hour workshop is a great opportunity to learn and explore the techniques of glass fusing. It provides a relaxed introduction to this fascinating craft – but be warned, it can be addictive! Make four beautiful festive decorations for yourself or to gift. No experience of working with glass is needed so this workshop is ideal […]

    £30 – £40
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    Sat 6
    Colourful baubles made from yarn.
    December 6 @ 10:30 - 14:30

    Punch Needle Christmas Decoration

    Studio 3 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Create your own wonderfully textured Christmas decoration in this beginner's punch needle class.   Not only will you learn a new skill, you’ll also enjoy the wellbeing elements of this incredibly therapeutic and rhythmic craft. No experience is necessary as tutor Caroline will take you through each step of the process, from threading the needle, […]

    £26 – £35
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    Sat 6
    A pair of hands creating with wire on a creative table.
    December 6 @ 13:00 - 15:00 View all in this series

    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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    Sat 6
    A glass scene of snow, a Christmas tree and a reindeer on a wooden plinth.
    December 6 @ 13:30 - 16:30 View all in this series

    Festive Fused Glass Winter Scene

    Studio 4 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Create a unique fused glass winter scene which will stand in a Leicestershire-made wooden base.   During this three-hour 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. […]

    £30 – £40
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    Sun 7
    Two handles creating a pottery bowl together.
    December 7 @ 12:30 - 15:30 View all in this series

    Community Sunday Sessions

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

    We are partnering with local creative community groups for our weekly Sunday Sessions, to support artists and organisations while bringing you incredible workshops each week. The sessions are designed and led by a local artist and groups, as they bring their own expertise to facilitate exciting creative workshops. Ranging from painting to pottery, wellbeing to […]

    Free
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    Sun 7
    December 7 @ 18:00 - 20:00

    Sitar Society presents Waves of Sound and Motion: Lehar

    Main Hall Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Lehar - Waves of Sound and Motion An evening of Kathak dance and santoor music with Seetal Kaur and Kaviraj Singh. Experience the flowing rise and fall of Lehar — where intricate footwork and expressive gestures of Kathak move in harmony with the shimmering resonance of the santoor. In this intimate performance, dancer Seetal Kaur and musician Kaviraj Singh invite you into a meditative exploration […]

    £10 – £12
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    Mon 8
    A star made of macramé covered in colourful, bright lights.
    December 8 @ 17:30 - 20:30

    Light Up Macramé Star

    Studio 3 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 […]

    £23 – £30
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    Tue 9
    Adventures-in-Art
    December 9 @ 10:00 - 12:00 View all in this series

    Adventures in Art

    Studio 4 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    £7 – £11
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