Festive
Workshops

November & December 2026

We love getting creative all-year round, but what a better time to make something new than the holiday season. Join us for a range of festive workshops that celebrate the homemade!

In Gallery 1 we have a range of workshops and courses for ages 12+.

Featured events

Every Saturday during exhibitions, 1pm - 3pm

Your opportunity to get creative, explore art hands-on, and take inspiration from our latest exhibitions to create your own work. Open to everyone, each session is supported by our friendly Learning Team.

30 October - 20 December 2026

Discover visual art projects across the city from established venues to pop up exhibitions, and see artists at work in Open Studio events in the city’s studios.

Saturday 14 November, 10:30am - 4:30pm

During this one-day practical writing workshop we will explore themes around winter, the changing weather and environment, the various festivals and celebrations that occur. Use our own experiences to inspire your writing.

Recent news

27th October 2026

Dee has taught pottery with us for 10 years and today we’re really sad to say is her last class. She is an established potter whose own hand-built work features...

26th October 2026

We love getting creative all-year round, but what a better time to make something new than the holiday season. Join us for a range of festive workshops that celebrate the...

23rd October 2026

This season we are excited to welcome lots of new faces to our Craft & Art Fair. With artists and crafters from across the county sharing their work ranging from...

Art for all

Based at the University of Leicester, Attenborough Arts Centre runs a range of arts and culture initiatives for our students and delivers the institution’s public programmes together with a range of partners, collectively engaging over 250,000 people annually.

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