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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Gin lovers can see the process of distilling first hand by booking a tasting at Sneinton Market’s Redsmith Distillery, home to the award-winning Redsmith London Dry Gin as well as other fabulous gin creations. 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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Vineyard Tour And Tastings

Vineyard Tour And Tastings

Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Keyworth

Every Saturday - From Saturday 3 May - 25 October 2025 | 11am & 2pm Wolds Wine Estate, Thurlby lane, Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Keyworth, Nottingham £25
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SUMMER SCHOOL PUPPET PLAY IN A WEEK with Half a String

SUMMER SCHOOL PUPPET PLAY IN A WEEK with Half a String

University Park, Nottingham

Join award-winning puppetry company Half a String for an exciting introduction to visual performance, puppeteering techniques, and imaginative crafting.

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Lakeside Arts, Beeston

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4 Aug 2025to8 Aug 2025
Bookbinding Workshop

Bookbinding Workshop

Nottingham

You will learn how to make a paper-covered sewn binding.

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1 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Daily Nottingham City Walking Tour

Daily Nottingham City Walking Tour

Nottingham

Daily Tours of Nottingham I Duration: 1.5 hours Outside Nottingham Council House in Old Market Square Tickets: £12 P/person Join your local Nottingham guide on a 1.5 hour Nottingham City Walking Tour at 10:30am every day. Our tour is all about…

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11 July 2024to21 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
Hard Hat Tour of St Mary Magdalene

Hard Hat Tour of St Mary Magdalene

Newark-on-Trent

Join us for a tour of the building, and see St Mary's up close, as you have never seen it before. Enjoy a fascinating tour, and follow along with the progress on this amazing project.

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St Mary Magdalene Parish Church Newark, Newark

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30 May 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
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Captain Athelstan Popkess - talk by Tom Andrews

Captain Athelstan Popkess - talk by Tom Andrews

Arnold, Nottingham

Tuesday 19th August 2025 I 7pm Venue: Arnold Methodist Church Tickets: £1.00 for members and £3.00 for non-members
Captain Athelstan Popkess (Chief Constable, Nottingham City Police 1930-1959).
Tom Andrews is a former police officer who…

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Arnold Local History Group, Nottingham

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19 Aug 2025Open 19:00 -
Talk: Vibrant Vestiges of Vehicles – The Power of Ponies in Iron Age Britain

Talk: Vibrant Vestiges of Vehicles – The Power of Ponies in Iron Age Britain

University Park, Nottingham

Dr Sophia Adams, Curator at the British Museum, examines the significance of ponies in Iron Age Britain.

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3 July 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
Painting Class with Thistle & Sketch

Painting Class with Thistle & Sketch

Newark

Thistle and Sketch deliver creative, friendly and relaxing painting classes...

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Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire

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7 June 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
Seed Talks – The Psychology of Psychopaths

Seed Talks – The Psychology of Psychopaths

Nottingham

Join as we tap into the science behind psychopaths… From society to psychology, you'll learn what truly makes a psychopath. Can you spot one??

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19 May 2025
Beginners Rug Hooking Workshop

Beginners Rug Hooking Workshop

Nottingham

Welcome to Knit Nottingham's Rug Hooking Workshop!

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5 July 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
ANIMAL CREATURES WORKSHOP

ANIMAL CREATURES WORKSHOP

University Park, Nottingham

Calling all young explorers! Dive into the wild world of animals with our exciting and interactive craft workshop designed especially for children.

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Lakeside Arts, Beeston

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18 May 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
Allan Weber - Solo Exhibition

Allan Weber - Solo Exhibition

nottingham

Nottingham Contemporary is excited to present the first institutional solo exhibition dedicated to Weber's work in a major UK cultural institution.

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Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

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2 Feb 2025to5 May 2025
Spring Craft Fair

Spring Craft Fair

Southwell

There will be 60+ stalls selling a wide range of goods in the Minster. This is the perfect place to pick up a gift for a loved one whilst helping support independent businesses.

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24 May 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
NINJA WORKSHOP

NINJA WORKSHOP

University Park, Nottingham

Through the workshop, participants can better understand their body's physical ability and potential creativity.

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Lakeside Arts, Beeston

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12 June 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
Seed Talks – The Art of Tim Burton

Seed Talks – The Art of Tim Burton

Nottingham

30th April 2025 | 7:30PM | Tickets: Book Online
Squire Performing Arts Cenre
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the Art of Tim Burton: Exploring Dark Fantasy and Gothic Aesthetics.
Dive into the macabre world of Tim Burton's art, exploring his…

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1525 Slow Craft Social

1525 Slow Craft Social

nottingham

Free for all. This event is aimed at 15-25 year olds. Booking is required.

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Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

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30 Mar 2025to25 May 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
Free Teacher CPD Session - Sonic Memories: Exploring sound and ways of listening

Free Teacher CPD Session - Sonic Memories: Exploring sound and ways of listening

nottingham

Join our Associate Artist Charlotte Tupper for an artmaking and practice-sharing educator session in our galleries with a special tour of our new exhibition Your Ears Later Will Know to Listen (running until 7 Sep).

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Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

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5 June 2025Open 16:30 - 18:30
Festival of Food & Drink 2025

Festival of Food & Drink 2025

Newark

Set across the beautiful lawns in front of Thoresby Hall, the Festival offers over 160 stalls and entertainment for the whole family.

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Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire

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20 Sep 2025to21 Sep 2025
Cathedral Summer Craft Fair

Cathedral Summer Craft Fair

Derby Road, Nottingham

Nottingham Cathedral is thrilled to host its second Craft Fair on Saturday 26th July and Sunday 27th July 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

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26 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Juggling Masterclass with Gandini Juggling

Juggling Masterclass with Gandini Juggling

University of Nottingham, Nottingham

Monday 2 June 2025 | 6-8pm Lakeside Arts Performing Arts Studio £8 (£5 students) Suitable for ages 15+

Whether you're an amateur juggler wanting to polish your skills to the next level of performance, or someone who likes to wow…

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Lakeside Arts, Beeston

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2 June 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00

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