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  • December 2025

  • Tue 9
    Paper, scissors, tape and paint brushes are scattered about with inked paper.
    December 9 @ 10:00 - 16:00

    Introduction to Collagraphs

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

    Join us for a creative day exploring the versatile printmaking technique of collagraphy. Discover the unusual variety of materials we can use to make the unique textured surfaces for your printing plate and then let the fun begin, inking up and printing your plates! During this one-day workshop you will: Learn all about collagraphs. Understand […]

    £60 – £80
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    Wed 10
    A group of young people chatting in a gallery surrounded by art.
    December 10 @ 10:30 - 12:00 View all in this series

    Understanding Art Better

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

    A series of five 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 […]

    £7.50 – £10
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    Fri 12
    A man is shown in dark setting smokey dressed as a reindeer with antlers and a red nose with frost on his eyebrows.
    December 12 @ 19:30 - 20:30

    Adam Riches as Sean Bean in ‘The Twelve Beans of Christmas’

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

    Adam Riches as Sean Bean in ‘The Twelve Beans of Christmas’ Like an undescended testicle en route to its final destination, Christmas is a-coming! And nothing yells Yule louder than Sean Bean in full on medieval mode, challenging you all to a sackful of seasonal games, hellbent on getting you all giddy. So come join […]

    £16.50
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    Sat 20
    Burlesque performers are on stage standing in a triangular dance formation holding feather fans
    December 20 @ 19:00 - 21:45 View all in this series

    The Butterfly Boudoir: Burlesque & Bellydance Showcase

    Attenborough Arts Centre University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester

    A sparkly evening of costumes, parody & burlesque tease. Flutter over to the Butterfly Boudoir for an evening of costumes, parody, and lots of tease. Expect a variety of group and solo performances from Doe Demure’s troupes, Chicas Locas Burlesque and Skytribe Fusion Bellydance. Both new and experienced performers will be taking to the stage. […]

    £13
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  • January 2026

  • Tue 6
    Adventures-in-Art
    January 6, 2026 @ 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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    Wed 7
    A woodcut, antique carving of a biblical story, showing crowds gathered around two men as they look to the skies for angels and saints.
    January 7, 2026 @ 10:30 - 12:00 View all in this series

    Art History: Reformers and Radicals: A survey of the art and politics of 16th Century Europe

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

    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 […]

    £7.50 – £10
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    Wed 7
    An abstract green and brown painting of a forest with trees.
    January 7, 2026 @ 14:00 - March 18, 2026 @ 16:30

    The Basic Elements

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

    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 […]

    £155 – £205
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    Thu 8
    A hand playing the keys of a grand piano.
    January 8, 2026 @ 18:00 - 20:00 View all in this series

    Piano Club

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

    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 […]

    £7.50 – £10
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    Fri 9
    An oil painting in yellow tones of a naked women leaning to the side while holding her breasts. A blue piece of fabric covers her below the hips.
    January 9, 2026 @ 14:00 - March 27, 2026 @ 16:30

    Contemporary Life Drawing

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

    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 […]

    £155 – £205
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    Fri 9
    Students are shown drawing on easels in an art studio during a Life Drawing class.
    January 9, 2026 @ 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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    Mon 12
    A soft pastel drawing of a coastal scene with hills, ocean and sky.
    January 12, 2026 @ 10:00 - February 9, 2026 @ 13:00

    Introduction to Pastel Landscapes

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

    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 […]

    £79 – £105
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    Mon 12
    A watercolour painting of a man in a white top, wearing a red face covering.
    January 12, 2026 @ 14:00 - March 16, 2026 @ 16:30

    Fashion Illustration Life Drawing

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

    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 […]

    £155 – £205
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