Adventures in Art

Adventures in Art is our weekly multi-disciplinary art workshop for adults. The sessions are usually in Studio 4 on the first floor, accessible via lift, stairs or external ramp.

We have a variety of tutors who will deliver 3 or 4 weeks in a row, and then a different tutor will take over with a new creative discipline/project, which could include printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture, clay, collage, journaling, crafts like macramé and more.

Although there is no need to book in advance, we do advise booking ahead of each session if you can, just to ensure a place is available for you, as places are limited and sessions do fill up! No experience is necessary – everyone is very welcome. It’s a great way of having a go and trying new things in a very friendly and relaxed group, working at your own pace, supported by an experienced tutor.

All materials are provided – no need to bring anything with you except maybe an apron or old clothes, as some activities can get messy! We do have aprons you can borrow in the studio. Participants must be aged 18+.

Upcoming Workshops: Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm 5 May: Magazine Posca art – colourful, impactful collage and pattern, with tutor Bonita Keay. 12 & 19 May: Printmaking with tutor Jo Shearer. 26 May: Introduction to a choice of stitch crafts, including Bargello and embroidery, with tutor Bonita Keay. 2 June, 9 June & 16 June: With a different project each week, get creative and use differing techniques to make a variety of sculptures in clay, with tutor Austin Orwin. 23 & 30 June: Printmaking with tutor Jo Shearer. 7 July, 14 July, 21 July & 28 July: Mixed media art using colour, texture and composition to create abstract images with tutor Bonita Keay.

Please note: tutors and/or activities listed may be subject to change at short notice.

Further information: If the course/workshop you’d like to book is sold out, we do operate a waiting list – simply contact our box office team on 0116 252 2455 / arts-centre@le.ac.uk and ask to be added to the waiting list. We’ll then contact you if a place becomes available, with absolutely no obligation to accept it if you’ve made other plans! Please ensure that you agree to our updated Terms & Conditions before booking as courses/workshops are non-refundable if cancelled within 21 days of the start date for any reason.

We aim to make all our sessions as accessible as possible and carers/PAs are very welcome – just remember to book their free place when you book your session. If you’d like to talk to us in advance of booking or attending your sessions to discuss your access needs, our Box Office team is here to help! Email arts-centre@le.ac.uk, pop in or call 0116 252 2455, open 7 days a week. We have four blue badge parking spaces outside Attenborough Arts Centre, plus double yellow line roadside parking very close to the building for blue badge holders for up to three hours if our parking spaces are occupied. Free parking for all customers is available after 5pm.