Beginners Punch Needle Embroidery: Hoop Art

Two punch needle scenes of flowers in wooded hops displayed on top of books.

Create your own wonderfully textured piece of wall art in this beginner’s punch needle embroidery workshop. You will use a slim needle and DK yarn to create a piece that […]

Punch Needle Mug Rug

Two punch needle coasters of a cherry and a orange, with a mug about to be placed onto it.

Create your own punch needle coaster (mug rug!) in this fun beginner’s punch needle class. Not only will you learn a new skill or further develop your experience of punch […]

Punch Needle Textured Wall Art

Two rectangle pieces of punch needle wall art displayed on the wall.

Explore the versatility of the humble punch needle tool to create a piece of 6” wall art full of texture and interest.  This is a great opportunity to let your […]

Kinusaiga Workshop

A colourful sunset and beach made out of fabric strips.

Learn the Japanese handicraft of Kinusaiga, a form of textile art, in this new half day workshop. Kinusaiga is a form of textile art collage made by pressing fabric into […]

Wet Felted Seascapes

A beach and hill scene made out of felted fabrics.

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 […]

Bloom & Life: Exploring Flowers and Fauna in Pastel

A field of wild flowers with a blue sky drawn in pastels.

A five-week course exploring the vibrant world of flowers and fauna in pastels. Beginning with an introduction to materials, colour confidence, and expressive mark-making, you will gradually build your understanding […]

Drawing and Painting in the Botanic Garden

A green and well-tended botanic garden.

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 […]

Weekly Life Drawing Classes

Students are shown drawing on easels in an art studio during a Life Drawing class.

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 […]

Fused Glass Summer Scene

A glass scene of a blue beach, sand, a ship and a bird.

Create a unique fused glass summer or beach scene which will stand in a Leicestershire-made wooden base. During this three-hour workshop you will use clear sheet and a wide range […]