Enjoy the stunning surroundings of Lakeside and our various galleries with a workshop to get the creative juices flowing.
Creative Workshops
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Visual Arts Studio
Brush Painting: Workshop One
Wed 23 Sep 2026
A beginner-friendly series of workshops that allows you to explore the traditional art of Chinese brush painting.
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Performing Arts Studio
Portraits Painting
Sat 26 Sep 2026
A relaxed and supportive workshop that'll allow you to explore expressive approaches to painting portraits.
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Performing Arts Studio
Batik Workshop
Sat 17 Oct 2026
Slow down and master traditional batik, creating your own unique textile masterpiece. Perfect for all levels.
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Learning Studio
Stone Carving Workshop
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Create and keep a relief sculpture in this beginner workshop led by expert Alan Micklethwaite.
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King’s Meadow Campus, Manuscripts and Special Collections
Bookmaking Workshop
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Join this workshop and learn the essential skills of bookbinding with artist and maker Paula McCann.
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Performing Arts Studio
Linocut Printmaking
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Master linocut printing basics, design techniques, and press-free printing. Take your block home for Christmas card-making.
Talk
Workshop
Weston Gallery
Understanding Early Modern Printed Books
Tue 1 Dec 2026
Decode the mysterious mythological engravings of early modern books with Special Collections Librarian Dr Ursula Ackrill.
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Performing Arts Studio
Festive Wreath Making
Sat 12 Dec 2026
Unwind and get creative making a unique, modern festive wreath from fabric and recycled materials.
Theatre & Dance Workshops
Theatre & Dance
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Inclusive Dance Workshop
Thu 15 Oct 2026
Join Thick & Tight for an inclusive dance workshop exploring character, transformation, and physical storytelling.
Theatre & Dance
Workshop
Visual Arts Studio
Wild Writing Workshop
Thu 15 Oct 2026
Get inspired by Victoria Firth’s writing workshop. Use prompts to write stories beyond expectations. All experiences welcome.
Theatre & Dance
Workshop
Music
Djanogly Recital Hall
Flamenco Dance Workshop
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Learn the basics of Flamenco with the esteemed Maria Vega. No previous experience is required.
Photography Workshops
Workshop
Exhibition
Djanogly Gallery
Thresholds, Liberating Narratives: Exploring Your Photography
Wednesdays 16, 23 & 30 September, 7 & 14 October
An interactive workshop, in conjunction with our LagosPhoto exhibition, giving you a chance to reflect on your own photography.