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Tiny Fingers Tiny Toes

Thursday 07 December - Thursday 15 February

Fun, creative play sessions for your toddler. Suitable for ages 18-36 months.
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Art Investigator Max

Saturday 09 December - Saturday 24 February

Whatever your age or ability come along to AIM as an Art Investigator to visit exhibitions and enjoy arts and crafts activities led by University of Nottingham students.
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A Viking Christmas

Saturday 09 December

Did you know that before Christmas, the Vikings celebrated Yule – or Jól – in December? Join us for a fun-filled Viking Christmas at Lakeside.
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Lake Enders Public Sharing

Wednesday 13 December

Lake Enders is Lakeside’s theatre arts company for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. This is their termly public sharing event.
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Meet the Author: Clare Harvey

Thursday 14 December

Join award-winning author Clare Harvey as she discusses how Nottingham's renowned artist Dame Laura Knight inspired the creation of her third book, The Night Raid.
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Ancient Crafts: Christmas Tree Ornaments

Saturday 16 December

Join Kate Bajic to learn how to create your own beautiful Christmas tree decorations from materials such as copper and silver using jewellery-making techniques.
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Viking Activity Days: Home Life

Saturday 13 January

Witness the types of crafts that Vikings did at home. Learn about Viking storytelling and poetry, and maybe even tell your own saga.
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Danelaw Saga: Curator Tours - Fully Booked

Monday 15 January

Join one of the curators for a guided tour of the exhibition Danelaw Saga. Hear some of the stories behind the unique artefacts and manuscripts on display; learn how the Danelaw came to be established and the impact that it continues to have on the East Midlands today.
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Pre-School Family Yoga

Monday 15 January - Monday 12 February

An introduction to the practice of yoga through story, music and adventure to help pre-school age children explore movement, breath, play and relaxation.
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Viking Activity Days: Trade and Status

Saturday 03 February

Enjoy demonstrations of the crafts associated with Viking trade and high status ornaments.
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Ceramics Evening Class - Fully Booked

Tuesday 06 February - Tuesday 27 February

Join Artist-in-Residence Katrin Moye for this four week introduction to pottery course which will take you through various methods of making and decorating clay vessels.
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Viking Activity Days: Belief and Funerary Practice

Saturday 17 February

In our activity session focussing on Viking Age beliefs and funerary practice, think about Viking Age beliefs and what objects would have been buried with a Viking man, woman or child, and why.