What’s On
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. Attendees are forewarned; as is typical of burlesque shows, […]
A weekly opportunity to meet with other writers (or people who want to start writing) to grow your practise and confidence. With focussed writing prompts and time and space to work on your own projects with support from an experienced tutor, these new afternoon sessions will give you the opportunity to share work in progress […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
