At what point do we figure it out // does it get easier // will we find the answers // will I feel okay? Join Caitlin O'Ryan for an evening of spoken word poetry featuring work from her debut collection, At What Point. Known for her raw, relatable and deeply honest writing, Caitlin's poetry moves between […]
Create your own wonderfully textured Halloween decoration in this beginner's punch needle embroidery class. You will use a slim needle and DK yarn to create a piece that you can hang to decorate your autumnal space! Not only will you learn a new skill, you’ll also enjoy the wellbeing elements of this incredibly therapeutic and […]
Feel a sense of personal discovery as you challenge your practise in this one-day masterclass for those with some experience of life drawing. You will explore a wide range of styles and techniques to draw and paint the human figure and be encouraged to create something new and unique. You will begin by experimenting with […]
One Tenth Human in association with The Dukes Lancaster present So Unfair! Welcome to our interactive science demo – with a twist! We need YOU to take on some big challenges and help us save the day. How can we make things more fair? And what could go wrong if we don’t? Help Daniel Bye […]
This event takes place at Leicester Cathedral, Guildhall Entrance. The Sitar Music Society Presents: "String Beats": An Evening of Indian Classical Music and Timeless Melodies After performing to audiences across the UK for many years, Sandeep Kandola, Harminder Sahota and Harkiran Sahota who form ‘String Beats’ return to Leicester - where their musical journeys first began - for a special […]
Create a series of on-trend geometric prints using the technique of relief collagraphy. Explore composition, scale and the relationships between shapes and space to create your own collagraph plate. Gain an understanding of inking up your plate and experiment with colours, repeat pattern and the printing process. You’ll gain an understanding of relief collagraphs, learn […]
Our popular Craft & Art Fair returns to showcase the work of some of the best local and regional craft makers and artists. Meet, browse and buy from over 50 curated exhibitors at each fair, showcasing their jewellery, glass, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, painting, wood, stationery, homewares, accessories, artisan foods and more. Our galleries, shop and […]
It’s our usual Saturday Gallery Art Club, but a more relaxed version. Smaller numbers, relaxing activities, and more support from our team. This hour session is designed for families and young people who may find our main art club a bit too busy and prefer a more relaxed session. Get creative, explore art hands-on, and […]
Make a unique tea light house to keep or gift, in this fun festive workshop. Tutor Nikki will guide you through step-by-step how to hand build a pottery tea light house from white clay. You will be shown how to roll and slab build the house and how to strengthen the joins. You will use […]
Make a festive decoration with a difference to hang in your home this festive season and beyond – stars aren’t just for Christmas! In this relaxed 3-hour workshop you’ll make a twisted textured winter star. Using just one macramé knot it’s super easy to create even for the novice crafter. Once completed add some twinkling […]
Spend 5 relaxed weeks finding drawing and sketching inspiration from the winter/festive season. In this course the focus will be on following a series of festive sketching projects to help fill a folding concertina sketchbook with wonderful ideas and drawings. Each week we’ll have fun as we grow our confidence and increase our skills, completing […]
A seasonal three-week dive into the exciting world of collage and printmaking. In this creative three-week course we will be experimenting with monoprinting, textured prints, layering, cutting and composition to create mixed-media, original artworks. All inspired by the approach of winter and the festivals celebrated during this period. Packed with hands-on making, creative exploration, and […]
