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

  • Mon 16
    Two punch needle scenes of flowers in wooded hops displayed on top of books.
    February 16, 2026 @ 10:30 - 13:30

    Beginner’s 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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    Tue 17
    A range of fibre badges including a watermelon, lips, and an eye.
    February 17, 2026 @ 10:30 - 14:30

    Punch Needle Embroidery Badge

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

    Create your own fun and tactile badge in this beginner’s punch needle embroidery workshop. Not only will you learn a new skill, 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 each step of the process, from designing your badge […]

    £26 – £35
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    Tue 24
    A hand crocheting a circle out of teal yarn.
    February 24, 2026 @ 18:00 - March 24, 2026 @ 20:00

    Beginners Crochet

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

    A five-week introductory course for anyone new to crochet. This friendly and informal course is for complete beginners to give you the confidence to use a pattern and start your first crochet creations. In week one you will receive everything you will need to get you started including a ball of yarn, crochet hook and […]

    £56 – £75
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    Sat 28
    Two pieces of folded up gingham fabric next to a pair of scissors.
    February 28, 2026 @ 10:30 - 16:30

    Beginners Sewing Day

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

    Learning 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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  • March 2026

  • Wed 4
    An eight fold octagon pattern painted in watercolours, surrounded by the materials used.
    March 4, 2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00

    Islamic Geometry for Beginners: 8-fold Octagon Pattern from the Taj Mahal

    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 8-fold octagon pattern found at the Taj Mahal in India. During […]

    £23 – £30
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    Sat 7
    Two hoops filled with different textures of punch needle, one blue and one pink.
    March 7, 2026 @ 10:30 - 16:30

    Exploring Texture with Punch Needle

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

    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 creativity flow and make a piece that develops as you punch. If you prefer more guidance however, tutor Caroline will be on hand to help […]

    £41 – £55
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    Sat 14
    An plastic embroidery square filled with colourful zig-zags made of thread.
    March 14, 2026 @ 10:30 - 13:30

    Bright Bargello Coaster

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

    Learn the retro craft of bargello to create a colourful textile coaster and wow your friends with your creative talents! No experience in crafting or embroidery is required – this is the perfect class for the nervous or novice and crafter, or anyone with more experience who fancies some relaxing retro stitching fun. This perfect […]

    £30 – £40
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    Wed 18
    Two hands taking strings of felt and tying them around a metal ring.
    March 18, 2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00

    Spring Felt Wreath Making

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

    Celebrate the new season by making your own spring-inspired felt wreath. This workshop is open to all ages (12+) and abilities as you learn how to create a sustainable wreath using felt knotting techniques. Experiment with embellishing and adorning your wreath with a variety of wooden decorations, ribbons, feathers, and dried flowers to create a […]

    £23 – £30
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    Sat 28
    A paper filled with prints of giant leaves.
    March 28, 2026 @ 10:30 - 13:30

    Spring Stamps

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

    Create your own unique and beautiful shaped lino cut plates and stamps in this exciting half-day printmaking workshop. Explore working intuitively and organically to build up an original composition for your print. Suitable for absolute beginners or those with some experience who love printmaking, tutor Jo will take you through the lino printing process step by […]

    £23 – £30
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  • April 2026

  • Fri 17
    A woman is a gingham dress drawing on the wall.
    April 17, 2026 @ 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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