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  • April 2026

  • Mon 20
    A clay sculpture of a face surrounded by mushrooms and fungus.
    April 20 @ 18:30 - July 6 @ 21:00

    Experiments in Sculpture

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

    Develop sculptural ideas and experiment with form in this long-standing course, initially through drawing and model making, before finalising and finishing a unique piece. This is a course for anyone new to sculpture, and those with an experience in the subject looking to further their practice. This ten-week course, led by Leicester artist Austin Orwin, […]

    £155 – £205
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    Tue 21
    A collection of ceramic cats wearing gold crowns.
    April 21 @ 13:00 - June 30 @ 16:00

    Pottery: Intermediate Hand Building

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

    An inspiring afternoon class for anyone who is proficient in all hand building techniques with a desire to express yourself through clay. Challenge yourself with guided projects set by tutor Dee with the freedom to create and develop your own ideas. This 10-week course is suitable for those with at least two years experience and […]

    £155 – £205
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    Tue 21
    A collection of prints and printmaking material messily on a table.
    April 21 @ 13:30 - June 30 @ 16:30

    Make Your Mark: Printmaking

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

    An exciting 10-week printmaking course focused on experimentation and play. Working in either mono-print, linocut or collagraph or a combination of techniques, you will develop your use of mark-making, colour, layering, and registration through guided demonstrations and studio time. This course aims to build confidence in your printmaking skills, encourage you to take creative risks […]

    £155 – £205
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    Tue 21
    A white woman posing in a red loose dress and heels.
    April 21 @ 17:30 - May 19 @ 20:30

    Beginners Dressmaking Course

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

    Sew your own summer dress in this new five-week evening course. Join tutor Freya for a five-week dressmaking course where you’ll learn how to sew your own clothes using a wonderfully simple pattern from Freya’s own ‘Handmade Wardrobe’ collection. Over the course of five evenings, you’ll learn how to take accurate body measurements, choose the […]

    £75 – £100
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    Wed 22
    An oil painting of a naked women sitting down with her face in her hands.
    April 22 @ 10:00 - May 20 @ 12:30

    Life Drawing in Oils

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

    A five-week course focusing on life drawing in oils – all the techniques you’ll need to successfully paint the nude in this bold and expressive medium. This is an intensive and thorough course in oil painting, with many step-by-step demonstrations to illustrate the basic techniques. Not only will you learn how to successfully paint the […]

    £71 – £95
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    Wed 22
    A group of young people chatting in a gallery surrounded by art.
    April 22 @ 10:30 - 12:00 View all in this series

    Art History: 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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    Thu 23
    A clay sculpture of a lion.
    April 23 @ 10:00 - July 9 @ 12:30

    Sculptural Ceramics

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

    A 10-week course exploring sculptural form, working exclusively with clay and using a variety of sculptural techniques to create your own unique pieces. This course is hands on and ideal for both beginners and those looking to further explore their sculptural practise. Clay is a versatile material and you will learn a range of techniques […]

    £155 – £205
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    Thu 23
    A sketchy drawing of a old-fashioned street with ink colourings.
    April 23 @ 14:00 - July 9 @ 16:30

    Thursday Sketchbook Sessions

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

    Learn tips and tricks to fuel your passion for sketching and to help keep a sketchbook as part of your creative life. In a relaxed and supportive environment, you’ll learn interesting ways to fill a sketchbook whilst honing your sketching skills and embracing the creative journey. This ten-week course is suitable for anyone new to […]

    £155 – £205
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    Thu 23
    A grey surface top with an assortment of pencils, books, journals, pens and coffees scattered around.
    April 23 @ 18:00 - 20:00 View all in this series

    Growing Your Poetic Voice: A course for writers with some experience of writing poetry

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

    Focus each week on a specific subject, including writing for special events, nature writing, writing for publication and much more. This 10-week course is aimed at anyone who has some previous experience of writing poetry - either through a previous adult education class, a writing group, an on-line course, or self-taught independent practise. It would […]

    £12 – £16
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    Thu 23
    A clay sculpture of a face surrounded by mushrooms and fungus.
    April 23 @ 18:30 - July 9 @ 21:00

    Experiments in Sculpture

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

    Develop sculptural ideas and experiment with form in this long-standing course, initially through drawing and model making, before finalising and finishing a unique piece. This is a course for anyone new to sculpture, and those with an experience in the subject looking to further their practice. This ten-week course, led by Leicester artist Austin Orwin, […]

    £155 – £205
    Event Info
    Fri 24
    A collection of colourful, stylised digital drawings on a collage.
    April 24 @ 10:30 - 16:30

    Digital Art: A Beginners Workshop for iPad and Procreate in a Gallery Setting

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

    If you have an iPad and Apple Pencil and are wondering how to start your digital artistic journey, then this workshop is for you! Procreate is an app that is similar to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator but much more user friendly and much cheaper at just £10! Tutor Rosie is a self-taught artist and illustrator […]

    £30 – £40
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    Fri 24
    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.
    April 24 @ 14:00 - July 10 @ 16:30

    Life Drawing: Light & Colour

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

    Gain a greater understanding of the use of colour and light to render the human form. During this 10-week course, tutor Scott will show you how to develop your drawing skills and put colour theory into practice. You’ll explore colour mixing and how to apply it, not only for flesh tones but also as a […]

    £155 – £205
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