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:
Free, drop-in workshops
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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+.
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Angear Visitor Centre
Free Family Drawing Workshops
Tue 4 – Thu 20 Aug 2026
Be inspired and explore your creativity this summer with our free artist-led drawing workshops.
Children & Families
Performing Arts Studio
Magical Garden
Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 October
A free, drop-in session. A world of soft lights and shimmers of colour. A multi-sensory, inclusive space for ages 0-3.
Children & Families
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Learning Studio
Museum Explorers: Riddles in Clay
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Shape your own mythical clay sphinx, inspired by a Roman collection statue, while discovering ancient Egyptian influences. For ages 7+
For babies and Toddlers
Children & Families
Djanogly Theatre
A Message for the Future
Sat 3 – Sun 4 Oct 2026
Step into a magical future garden for an inclusive, multi-sensory gig theatre adventure for little ones! For ages 0-3.
Children & Families
Performing Arts Studio
Magical Garden
Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 October
A free, drop-in session. A world of soft lights and shimmers of colour. A multi-sensory, inclusive space for ages 0-3.
For bigger kids
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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
Summer School: Play in a week
Monday 3 – Friday 7 August
A creative summer-school with professional theatre makers, for young creatives ages 10-16.
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Joan’s Quest Workshop
Sun 18 Oct 2026
Craft your own cardboard helmet, shield, and sword in this heroic, family-friendly crafting adventure.
Circus
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Performing Arts Studio
Circus for Beginners
Tue 20 Oct 2026
Run away with the circus for a day in this playful, movement-filled, character-building workshop. For ages 7-12.
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Performing Arts Studio
Flying Owl Puppets Workshop
Wed 21 Oct 2026
Design and build your own flying owl puppet using simple mechanisms and fun, creative materials. For ages 6-8.
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Magic Paintbrush
Fri 23 – Sat 24 Oct 2026
Shape your own interactive story in a tech-filled playground inspired by Julia Donaldson’s classic tale. For ages 5-10.
Children & Families
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Learning Studio
Museum Explorers: Riddles in Clay
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Shape your own mythical clay sphinx, inspired by a Roman collection statue, while discovering ancient Egyptian influences. For ages 7+
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Den Building Workshop
Sun 25 Oct 2026
Build, drape, and create your own dream den using everyday materials in this joyful family adventure! For ages 4+.
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Performing Arts Studio
Make a Montage Face
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Recreate faces by snipping, squishing, and gluing in this fun, interactive, and creative portrait workshop. For ages 8-10.
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Performing Arts Studio
Iridescent Beetles Workshop
Thu 29 Oct 2026
Examine real museum beetles, sketch their intricate forms, and craft a vibrant 3D paper sculpture. For ages 8-10.
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Performing Arts Studio
Tim Burton Inspired Crafts
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Craft spooky monster badges and magnets in this Tim Burton-inspired Halloween workshop for creative kids. For ages 8-10.
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Tim Burton Inspired Selfies
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Design a quirky, spooky self-portrait inspired by Tim Burton in this creepy, creative Halloween workshop. For ages 8-10.
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Performing Arts Studio
Silly Christmas Decoration Workshop
Sat 12 Dec 2026
A fun, family, festive workshop creating quirky, hands-on Christmas decorations all together. Suitable for ages 6+.
For ages 11+
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Performing Arts Studio
Summer School: Play in a week
Monday 3 – Friday 7 August
A creative summer-school with professional theatre makers, for young creatives ages 10-16.
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Visual Arts Studio
Gallery Art Group
Saturdays 19 September – 17 October & 7 November – 5 December
A weekly art group for creative kids to build skills in a relaxed, social environment, for ages 11-16.
New SEND Workshops
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Learning Studio
Express and Explore: workshop one
Sat 10 Oct 2026
New arts and crafts workshops for children with special educational needs and disabilities, with Matthew Leigh-Browne. For ages 7-14.
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Learning Studio
Express and Explore: workshop two
Sat 7 Nov 2026
New arts and crafts workshops for children with special educational needs and disabilities, with Matthew Leigh-Browne. For ages 7-14.
Children & Families
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Learning Studio
Express and Explore: workshop three
Sat 5 Dec 2026
New arts and crafts workshops for children with special educational needs and disabilities, with Matthew Leigh-Browne. For ages 7-14.
