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With two great universities and an abundance of independent businesses providing creative courses, Nottinghamshire is the ideal place to come and do a workshop or short course.

More and more people are swapping up holidays of relaxation and adventure for trips that expand their creativity and knowledge. So, if you’d prefer to return home with some fantastic new skills rather than souvenirs or a suntan, check out some of the excellent classes, workshops and short courses below. There’s a big variety, from learning the art of the perfect coffee, to dancing, drawing, or designing your own jewellery.

Scroll down to see the full list of workshops and classes coming up or click the links below to see what a specific business is currently offering.

Foodie Courses

If you’re a foodie, you’re in luck - you can learn just about anything in Nottinghamshire thanks to the wealth of specialist independent food businesses around the county.

In the hustle and bustle of the city, over at Sneinton Market you can get delectable dairy-free bars of artisan confectionary at Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates. This independent one-woman show whips up bean-to-bar delights, whilst also providing special tasting events where you can learn about the history and process of chocolate making whilst enjoying a glass of fizz and divine chocolatey treats.

Boozy Courses

Perhaps you want to impress your friends with an exquisitely prepared cocktail, learn the intricacies of your favourite tipple, or simply have a merry night out with mates. In any case, there’s a host of tastings, classes and experiences around Nottinghamshire to wet your whistle.

Wine lovers should check out the Vineyard Experiences at Hanwell Wine Estate, where you can tour the vineyard and taste the English sparkling wines made on the estate.

If whisky is more your tipple, Gauntleys Fine Wine, Whisky and Cigar Merchants hold tasting events throughout the year.

Arts & Crafts

Nottingham has a buzzing creative scene, reflected in some of the independent businesses that hold creative events and workshops.

Debbie Bryan in The Lace Market and Ruddington Village is always a delightful place to visit, and along with being an award-winning shop, this in-house design studio, creative space and award winning tea room hosts crafternoons, workshops and other events throughout the year. Learn crafts including wirework, textiles, lino printing and lots more while enjoying tea, cake and beautifully inspiring surroundings.

For anyone interested in making their own jewellery, there is no better destination than The Bead Shop. Along with sessions dedicated to silver smithing and beaded jewellery, they often host classes on crafts such as macramé or coaster making, and you can also book children’s parties, hen parties and team-building workshops tailored to suit your needs.

There are even more creative workshops available at the Hanwell Wine Estate, where their Rural Antics courses cover a diverse range of crafts including book-binding, stained glass, oil painting, illustration and embroidery, all taught in a beautiful countryside setting.

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Not only is it much easier to get into exercise when you have a regular class to attend, they are also a great place to socialise, have fun, and up your ability. One of our favourite options is Schuggies Ceilidhs, whose friendly, jovial evenings of traditional Irish and Scottish dancing often include a live band and easy to follow steps.

If you've always wanted to dabble in watersports look no further than Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Home of the National Water Sports Centre. They offer a range of courses, classes, memberships and events for you to learn the likes of British Canoeing, Safety and Rescue Courses and Paddlesport.

The National Ice Centre offers courses throughout the year including normal Skating Lessons and their popular Intensive Skating Courses which fits their six-week skating course into just three days. Skate hire is included in the price of the lessons, so you can learn at the home of Olympic Ice-Skating legends Torvill & Dean! Their courses are designed for people of all ages. They also have Ice Hockey lessons, Ice Clubs and Speed Skating lessons available on their website.

Nottingham Trent University Short Courses

Each summer, Nottingham Trent University provide a range of professional short courses to help you expand your skills, create a portfolio, or get the wheels rolling for a career change. Named University of the Year 2019 in the Guardian University Awards, you are ensured top quality teaching and a vast range of courses, including fashion design, architecture, photography or creative fiction writing.

Children’s Courses

Kids love learning new things outside of school, so whether you are wanting to get them into a new hobby or just looking for a way to keep them entertained, it's worth checking out some of the courses and classes available.

Get curious about science and creativity at Green’s Windmill and Science Centre. During school holidays they hold a variety of children’s workshops, which include topics from baking to science.

If your child is more of an arty type, Nottingham galleries or workshops at New Art Exchange, Lakeside Arts and Nottingham Contemporary all hold sessions for children or families at the weekend and school holidays where you can get hands-on with different creative mediums.

The National Justice Museum host a series of Make It Yours workshops for children. Their creative sessions are free and open to all. Join them to make and create together and contribute to the growing museum! The sessions will be led by artists, makers, and writers, all influenced by this unique museum.

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1525: Slow Craft Social

1525: Slow Craft Social

nottingham

Join Nottingham Contemporary for a relaxed day of creative making for 15-25 year olds, led by local textile artist Emma Graves, where you'll explore techniques including embroidery, collage and printing.

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Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

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From:
27 Sep 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
Julia Isídrez

Julia Isídrez

nottingham

Nottingham Contemporary will present the first international institutional solo exhibition of the Guaraní artist and ceramicist Julia Isídrez (b.1967, Paraguay), whose clay sculptures trouble and enlighten many issues that define cultural debate…

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Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

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From:

3 Oct 2026to10 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 18:00
Workshop: Thresholds, Liberating Narratives: Exploring Your Photography

Workshop: Thresholds, Liberating Narratives: Exploring Your Photography

Nottingham

Reflect on your own photographs through the lens of the LagosPhoto exhibition. Over five weeks, develop new ways of thinking about your own work and grow your understanding of the history of photography. Not suitable for beginners.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

16 Sep 2026to14 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
Print Fair Contemporary 2026

Print Fair Contemporary 2026

nottingham

Nottingham Contemporary are excited to return this year with Print Fair Contemporary, taking place across the weekend of Sat 17 and Sun 18 Oct, with a launch Evening on Fri 16 Oct.

Venue

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

Dates

From:

16 Oct 2026to18 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Leaf Print Bunting Workshop

Leaf Print Bunting Workshop

Newark

Create your own Leafy Bunting in this Autumn inspired workshop with local artist Amelia Daiz.

Venue

St Mary Magdalene Parish Church Newark, Newark

Dates

From:
23 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
Tim Burton Creepy Workshops

Tim Burton Creepy Workshops

Nottingham

In this Tim Burton–inspired workshop, young creators will design their own spooky monster badges and magnets, full of wobbly lines, eerie expressions, and weirdly wonderful details.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
31 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
Wild Writing Workshop with Victoria Firth

Wild Writing Workshop with Victoria Firth

Nottingham

Begin to write your own stories from prompts and fragments.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
15 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
Bookmaking Workshop

Bookmaking Workshop

Lenton Lane, Nottingham

Join this focussed session to learn the essentials of bookbinding and to make your own book that you can take home.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
6 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
Professor Brian Cox

Professor Brian Cox

Nottingham

Professor Brian Cox brings his new world tour 'Emergence' to Nottingham in October, following the success of his smash-hit show 'Horizons'

Venue

National Ice Centre, Nottingham

Dates

From:
29 Oct 2026
Joan's Quest Workshop

Joan's Quest Workshop

Nottingham

Join this family fun workshop inspired by Joan and the Dragon, a crafty adventure for the whole family.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
18 Oct 2026Open 12:30 - 13:30
Teacher CPD Session

Teacher CPD Session

nottingham

Join Nottingham Contemporary for art-making and practice-sharing with our Associate Artist Amelia Daiz in this special viewing of our two new exhibitions by Sarah Cunningham and Julia Isídrez.

Venue

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

Dates

From:
15 Oct 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
The Flying Hulls and Bok's Crew of 1942

The Flying Hulls and Bok's Crew of 1942

Newark

A fascinating World War II story of two pilot cousins.

Venue

St Mary Magdalene Parish Church Newark, Newark

Dates

From:
12 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
Talk: Alfred Monson and the Ardlamont Murder

Talk: Alfred Monson and the Ardlamont Murder

Nottingham

Drawing on sources uncovered by archivists from Manuscripts and Special Collections during their research for author Dr Lindsey Fitzharris's latest book into the man who inspired Sherlock Holmes, this talk uses material from the University of…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
9 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
Debbie Bryan Crafternoons - Unique Experiences

Debbie Bryan Crafternoons - Unique Experiences

Nottingham

Number one for shopping in Nottingham, Debbie Bryan are an award winning, independent creative gallery based on St. Peter's gate in Nottingham City Centre and in Ruddington village. With an in-house design studio, creative space and award winning…

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2026
Charlotte Tilbury Girls Afternoon

Charlotte Tilbury Girls Afternoon

Nottingham

The Charlotte Tilbury girls are BACK with an all-new event. Enjoy a makeup masterclass including a personalised mini chat with the girls where you might just discover a new make-up look that ticks all the boxes.

Dates

From:
20 Sep 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00
Workshop and Tour: Understanding Early Modern Printed Books

Workshop and Tour: Understanding Early Modern Printed Books

Nottingham

In this session, Special Collections Librarian Dr Ursula Ackrill will use facsimiles from Early Modern books held at Manuscripts and Special Collections to guide you through decoding the mysterious language of these images.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Creative Short Courses - Nottingham Trent University

Creative Short Courses - Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham

Evening, weekend and summer courses for beginners, improvers, and professionals. Whether you're a designer, an artist, a marketer, or just searching for a new challenge, come and get inspired!

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Craft Fair Contemporary 2026

Craft Fair Contemporary 2026

nottingham

Join Nottingham Contemporary for Craft Fair Contemporary this December, where they will have over 40 local and national makers over two floors showcasing a wide selection of contemporary craft and design including ceramics, textiles, jewellery,…

Venue

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

Dates

From:

4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Makers of Imaginary Worlds Magic Paintbrush

Makers of Imaginary Worlds Magic Paintbrush

Nottingham

Step into an interactive, storytelling playground where you shape the tale using your imagination and immersive technologies.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

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Lustre

Lustre

Nottingham

The beautifully curated contemporary craft and design market, Lustre, returns this November, with work from over 50 of the UK's finest makers. Browse and buy unique, handmade pieces directly from our selected makers and chat with them about the…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

6 Nov 2026to8 Nov 2026Various Opening Times

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