For creative kids, we have a fantastic range of family-friendly workshops... from free drop-in sessions to week-long Summer Schools and dates to book in over October half-term, take a look below:
Free Workshops
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Learning Studio
Summer Family Workshops
Sat 2 – Sat 30 Aug 2025
Free family workshops, inspired by our Material Worlds exhibition, booking is required. Suitable for ages 5+.
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Learning Studio
Summer Family Workshops – SEND Sessions
Wed 6 – Wed 27 Aug 2025
Free family workshops, inspired by our Material Worlds exhibition, booking is required. Suitable for ages 5+.
Children & Families
University of Nottingham Museum
Angear Visitor Centre
Festival of Archaeology
Sat 26 Jul 2025
A free, drop-in museum session, exploring the Romans for the Festival of Archaeology. Suitable for ages 7+.
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Learning Studio
Museum Explorers
Sat 18 Oct 2025
Free, drop in workshop. Get creative and build a longboat while exploring the Viking Age, suitable for 7+.
October Half-Term
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Performing Arts Studio
Sculptures in Clay
Thu 23 Oct 2025
A creative workshop inspired by the work of Kate MccGuire and her exhibition 'Quiver'. For ages 8+
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Performing Arts Studio
Egg Box Theatre Workshop
Fri 24 Oct 2025
Half-term workshop for creative kids, bringing a world of imagination alive. For ages 8+.
Children & Families
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Learning Studio
Museum Explorers
Sat 18 Oct 2025
Free, drop in workshop. Get creative and build a longboat while exploring the Viking Age, suitable for 7+.
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Curves in Nature Printmaking
Tue 28 Oct 2025
Let creative kids express their ideas in this creative printmaking workshop. For ages 11-18.
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Performing Arts Studio
Creepy-crawly Craft Workshop
Wed 29 Oct 2025
A hands-on workshop where you can create your own mini-beast, and let your imagination run wild. For ages 8-12.
For ages 1-7
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Performing Arts Studio
Interactive Storytelling Workshop
Sun 2 Nov 2025
Join us for an enchanting journey through traditional tales from around the world in this interactive workshop. For ages 3-6.
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Performing Arts Studio
Family Clay workshop
Sun 16 Nov 2025
Take inspiration from the textures of nature to make your own clay creation. For ages 3-7.
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Performing Arts Studio
Sensory Play Workshop
Sun 23 Nov 2025
A playful workshop, where you'll explore a wintery world through sensory play. For ages 1-4.
For ages 7+
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Performing Arts Studio
Interactive Family Workshop
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Enjoy movement-based play and learn Mudra, expressive hand gestures used in classical South Asian dance. For ages 7+.
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Sculptures in Clay
Thu 23 Oct 2025
A creative workshop inspired by the work of Kate MccGuire and her exhibition 'Quiver'. For ages 8+
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Egg Box Theatre Workshop
Fri 24 Oct 2025
Half-term workshop for creative kids, bringing a world of imagination alive. For ages 8+.
Children & Families
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Learning Studio
Museum Explorers
Sat 18 Oct 2025
Free, drop in workshop. Get creative and build a longboat while exploring the Viking Age, suitable for 7+.
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Curves in Nature Printmaking
Tue 28 Oct 2025
Let creative kids express their ideas in this creative printmaking workshop. For ages 11-18.
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Creepy-crawly Craft Workshop
Wed 29 Oct 2025
A hands-on workshop where you can create your own mini-beast, and let your imagination run wild. For ages 8-12.
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Circus for Beginners Workshop
Thu 30 Oct 2025
A circus workshop for ages 6-10, you'll learn acro-balance and ground-based circus skills from Circus Hub.
Summer School and Gallery Art Group
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Performing Arts Studio
Puppet Play in a Week
Monday 4 – Friday 8 August
Join award-winning puppetry company Half a String for an exciting week-long workshop. For ages 8+.
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Visual Arts Studio
Gallery Art Group
Saturdays 13 September – 11 October & 8 November – 6 December
A weekly art group, to let teens express their creativity and help build their portfolio. For ages 11-18.
