Whether your kids are creative, crafty or like to move and make music, we have a jam-packed workshop schedule to keep your little ones busy. Take a look below:
Easter at Lakeside
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Sonic Explorers
Tue 7 Apr 2026
Join early years’ musician Tatenda for a joyful, sensory music-making experience blending instruments and play. For ages 0-4.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Pop Art Costume Workshop
Wed 8 Apr 2026
Step into the world of Pop Art and design your own wearable masterpiece inspired by Andy Warhol. For ages 8-12.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Collage Still Life
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Explore the Andy Warhol exhibition and then create your own bold, stencilled, and collaged artworks. For ages 8-14.
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Love the Skin You’re In
Sat 6 Jun 2026
A creative workshop for children aged 8-12 to explore how you feel about eczema.
For ages 1-7
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Feel the Rhythm
Sun 15 Mar 2026
A hands-on music workshop, inspired by the rhythms and traditions of Zimbabwe. For ages 3-7.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Sonic Explorers
Tue 7 Apr 2026
Join early years’ musician Tatenda for a joyful, sensory music-making experience blending instruments and play. For ages 0-4.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Sock Puppet Sleuths
Sun 17 May 2026
Create your own sock puppet in this fun, hands-on family workshop inspired by The Detective Dog. For ages 4+.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Seed Sculptures
Fri 29 May 2026
Create clay sculptures that'll dissolve into the soil and transform into flowers. For ages 4+ and their families.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Cardboard World Makers
Sun 31 May 2026
Enjoy a world of imagination and build an entire universe from the simplest of materials — cardboard! For ages 3-6.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Roar-some Costume Making Workshop
Sun 7 Jun 2026
Design and build prehistoric paper costumes, from T-Rex tails to pterosaur wings, in this creative workshop. For ages 4+.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Cut Paper Collage Workshop
Sun 28 Jun 2026
Step into a world of colour, imagination, and storytelling in this hands‑on family workshop. For ages 3+.
For ages 8+
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Pop Art Costume Workshop
Wed 8 Apr 2026
Step into the world of Pop Art and design your own wearable masterpiece inspired by Andy Warhol. For ages 8-12.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Collage Still Life
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Explore the Andy Warhol exhibition and then create your own bold, stencilled, and collaged artworks. For ages 8-14.
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Love the Skin You’re In
Sat 6 Jun 2026
A creative workshop for children aged 8-12 to explore how you feel about eczema.
Children & Families
Workshop
Visual Arts Studio
Gallery Art Group
Saturdays 18 April – 16 May & 6 June – 4 July
A weekly art group, to let teens express their creativity and help build their portfolio. For ages 11-16.
Children & Families
Workshop
Visual Arts Studio
Nature in Monochrome
Tue 26 May 2026
Create expressive black-and-white designs, inspired by the beautiful outdoors. For ages 8-12.
Children & Families
Workshop
Visual Arts Studio
Fun with Drawing
Fri 29 May 2026
A workshop to inspire young artists and ensure you go home with lots of ideas. For ages 8-12.
Children & Families
Workshop
University of Nottingham Museum
Learning Studio
Festival of Archaeology
Sat 25 Jul 2026
A free, drop-in session, where young visitors can take part in crafts and enjoy a handling session. For ages 7+.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Play in a week
Monday 3 – Friday 7 August
A creative summer-school with professional theatre makers, for young creatives ages 10-16.
Andy Warhol: Pop Icon
An ARTIST ROOMS Partnership Exhibition with Tate and National Galleries of Scotland
Open Saturday 24 January - Sunday 19 April | Djanogly Gallery
Book your tickets