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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.

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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.

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.

Get Active

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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Northern Rascals Choreography Workshop

Northern Rascals Choreography Workshop

University Park, Nottingham

Led by the Directors of Yorkshire-based dance theatre company Northern Rascals, this workshop explores the company's unique approach to authentic co-creation with communities, through the lens of their new dance theatre show SUNNY | SIDE

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17 May 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
NEEDLEPOINT FELT MAKING with Roma Patel

NEEDLEPOINT FELT MAKING with Roma Patel

University Park, Nottingham

Get inspired by the artworks of the Material Worlds exhibition and be guided by an experienced artist in this perfect opportunity to create something unique with felt.

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Lakeside Arts, Beeston

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27 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
National Mills Weekend at Green's Windmill

National Mills Weekend at Green's Windmill

Sneinton, Nottingham

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 May 2025 | 10am - 4pm Green's Windmill and Science Centre Free
National Mills Weekend is the annual festival of the UK's milling heritage, so celebrate by visiting Nottingham's 19th Century windmill.
Climb the…

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Green's Windmill, Nottingham

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10 May 2025to11 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY Discover the Romans

FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY Discover the Romans

University Park, Nottingham

join us for our Roman themed Festival of Archaeology to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition The Norton Disney Dodecahedron:

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Lakeside Arts, Beeston

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26 July 2025Open 12:00 - 15:30
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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The Bendigo Story – Guided Walking Tour

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The Bendigo Story – Guided Walking Tour

Nottingham

The Bendigo Story is a guided walk that celebrates the life and times of William ‘Bendigo’ Thompson, Nottingham’s legendary Prize-Fighter and All England Champion.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Claytime Workshop

Claytime Workshop

University of Nottingham, Nottingham

Are you ready to dive into a world of imagination and messy creativity?

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Lakeside Arts, Beeston

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13 Apr 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
Guided Tours of Bromley House Library

Guided Tours of Bromley House Library

Nottingham

View every room of the library on a fully guided tour of the building's three floors.* Discover the collections, hear about secrets from the shelves and members from the past, and enjoy the historic features of this literary gem, established in 1816…

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Bromley House Library, Nottingham

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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
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
Ages 14+
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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Portable Antiquities Scheme and Treasure in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire - talk by Meghan King

Portable Antiquities Scheme and Treasure in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire - talk by Meghan King

Arnold, Nottingham

Tuesday 17th June 2025 I 7pm I (The Peter Hunt Memorial Talk) Venue: Arnold Methodist Church Tickets: £1.00 for members and £3.00 for non-members
An Introduction to the Portable Antiquities Scheme and Treasure in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire…

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Arnold Local History Group, Nottingham

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MAKE A RUBBISH MYTH WORKSHOP

MAKE A RUBBISH MYTH WORKSHOP

University Park, Nottingham

Join this session focused on clowning, physical humour, and storytelling, exploring the building blocks of myths and legends.

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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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Summer School for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

Summer School for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham

Practical courses for the artists, designers and writers of the future who wish to develop a competitive portfolio and experience university life. Book your place on a Summer School course today!

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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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Material Worlds - Contemporary Art and Textiles

Material Worlds - Contemporary Art and Textiles

University Park, Nottingham

Sat 17 May – Sun 31 Aug 2025
Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm; Sunday, 12noon-4pm; Closed Mondays
Djanogly Gallery
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Lakeside Arts, Beeston

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Nottingham Castle Cave Tours

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Nottingham Castle Cave Tours

Nottingham

Explore the foundations of the medieval castle from dire dungeons to wonderous wine cellars – hear the stories of Nottingham during the time of Robin Hood and in the underground spaces where they actually happened!

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Nottingham Castle, Nottingham

City of Caves, Nottingham

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A Walk-through History of Bromley House Library with Martin Gorman

A Walk-through History of Bromley House Library with Martin Gorman

Arnold, Nottingham

Hear the story of this fascinating hidden city library constructed in 1752

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Arnold Local History Group, Nottingham

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Summer Craft Fair Contemporary

Summer Craft Fair Contemporary

nottingham

Nottingham Contemporary's popular Summer Craft Fair celebrates all things craft. Held in a large performance Space, our Craft Fair will showcase around 40 stalls.

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6 June 2025to8 June 2025Open 17:00 - 16:00
Curious About Newark

Curious About Newark

Victoria Street, Newark

25% off - use code VISITNOTTS25 - Have fun discovering Newark on Trent with two quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.

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Governor's House, Newark

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1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2025

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