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Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road
Leicester, LE1 7HA United Kingdom
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  • April 2026

  • Wed 29
    An inked 6-fold Islamic geometry drawn on paper, surrounded by drawing materials.
    April 29 @ 10:00 - 13:00

    Islamic Geometry for Beginners: Six-fold Mughal pattern from India

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

    A practical introduction to Islamic geometry - use a ruler, compass and watercolour to create a unique piece to take home. Learn how to draw a historical pattern from Islamic traditions. This 3-hour workshop will teach you how to design, draw and colour a six-fold Mughal pattern from India. During the session, tutor Safira will […]

    £23 – £30
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  • May 2026

  • Sat 16
    A tiled piece with yellow and green yarns punch through the holes.
    May 16 @ 10:30 - 14:30

    Introduction to Latch Hook

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

    A beginner-friendly introduction to the highly textured and traditional craft of latch hook. In this relaxed half-day workshop you will create a 12cm squared sample of hooked canvas which you can take home to display as a wall hanging or place in a frame. Tutor Caroline will guide you through the process of creating a […]

    £26 – £35
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    Wed 20
    Two punch needle scenes of flowers in wooded hops displayed on top of books.
    May 20 @ 10:00 - 13:00

    Beginners Punch Needle Embroidery: Hoop Art

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

    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 can be mounted in a 4” hoop. Not only will you learn a new skill, you’ll also enjoy the wellbeing elements of this incredibly therapeutic […]

    £23 – £30
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    Sat 30
    Two punch needle coasters of a cherry and a orange, with a mug about to be placed onto it.
    May 30 @ 10:30 - 14:30

    Punch Needle Mug Rug

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

    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 needle, 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 […]

    £26 – £35
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  • June 2026

  • Wed 3
    A piece of paper being lifted off of a printed block to reveal a purple, blue and black print of a tree.
    June 3 @ 10:00 - July 1 @ 13:00

    Creative Collagraphs

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

    Explore the versatility of card, tapes, adhesives, and texture in this exciting 5-week collagraph course. Each week you will experiment with lots of inspiring ways to create collagraph plates from simple layered card plates, working on recycled packaging to create texture through sgraffito techniques and found materials. You will focus on different types of plates […]

    £79 – £105
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    Mon 8
    A woman is a gingham dress drawing on the wall.
    June 8 @ 10:00 - 16:00

    Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy

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

    A one-day workshop to teach total beginners how to write beautifully! Tutor Rosie will teach you how to write in the modern calligraphy type and harness your own style, using loads of different mediums and surfaces. This course will help give you the confidence to use your new calligraphy skills for a wide range of […]

    £41 – £55
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    Tue 9
    An inked 8-fold Islamic geometry drawn on paper, surrounded by drawing materials.
    June 9 @ 10:00 - 13:00

    Islamic Geometry for Beginners: Eight-fold Mughal pattern from India

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

    A practical introduction to Islamic geometry - use a ruler, compass and watercolour to create a unique piece to take home. Learn how to draw a historical pattern from Islamic traditions. This 3-hour workshop will teach you how to design, draw and colour an eight-fold Mughal pattern from India. During the session, tutor Safira will […]

    £23 – £30
    Event Info
    Sat 20
    Two pieces of folded up gingham fabric next to a pair of scissors.
    June 20 @ 10:30 - 16:30

    Beginners Sewing Day

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

    Learn as you sew in this relaxed but comprehensive one-day beginners sewing workshop. Do you have an unloved sewing machine at home and want to put it to use? Have you been inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee? Would love to try making your own clothes? Then this is the workshop for you! We'll […]

    £60 – £80
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    Tue 23
    A square of knitting in four colours of grey, blue, purple and green.
    June 23 @ 18:00 - July 7 @ 20:00

    Beginners Knitting

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

    Perfect for chilling in the evenings, learn how to knit and start your very own knitted blanket project. Tutor Bonita will teach you how to knit the knit and purl stitches and use them to create different effects. In this relaxed workshop you will also learn how to cast on, cast off and join your […]

    £34 – £45
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    Sat 27
    A tote bag embellished with punch needle embroidery. Balls of yarn and punch needles are overfilled and flowing out of the bag.
    June 27 @ 10:30 - 15:00

    Punch Needle Embellished Tote Bag

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

    Create your own wonderfully embellished tote bag in this half day beginner's punch needle embroidery class. You will use a slim needle and DK yarn to ‘punch’ stitches onto a tote bag to create a uniquely decorated bag that you can use straight away! No experience or sewing skills are required! Tutor Caroline will take […]

    £30 – £40
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  • July 2026

  • Sat 4
    Paper printed with pink and black abstract shapes with the blue lino cutting laying on top.
    July 4 @ 10:30 - 16:30

    Intuitive Lino Printing

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

    Explore the art of intuitive lino printing in this one-day beginner’s workshop. Using continuous line and mark-making, create a vibrant abstract print with the reduction method. This workshop is all about process and creativity - listen to your instincts, carve your lino with repetitive, therapeutic movements, and let your mood guide your choice of colour […]

    £60 – £80
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    Tue 7
    A black and white printed illustration of a waterfall falling into a pool of water.
    July 7 @ 10:00 - 16:00

    Drawings in Drypoint

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

    Discover the art of drypoint in this one-day hands-on workshop. Learn to create rich lines, texture, and shading on plates, experiment with mark-making, and produce your own expressive prints. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to explore this printmaking technique. By the end of the day, you’ll be able to: Prepare and etch a plate […]

    £60 – £80
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