A community event run by volunteers - proud to be part of Ashby de la Zouch
WHAT'S ON
Outdoor Gallery
From 2nd May to 10th July 2024 giant 8 foot by 4 foot artworks, created by local artists, can be seen on buildings all around the centre of Ashby. Our theme is: “200th Birthday of The National Gallery."
Quick Flicks
Fantastic annual film night by Pudding Bag Productions held at Ashby School on 9th May. Among this year's five films will be Sir George Beaumont of Coleorton Hall and the story of the founding of the National Gallery.
Artist Trading Card Swap
12 May 2024
The chance for creative people to make artist trading cards and swap with each other.
Arty Pants
Creating unique and bespoke artwork, that makes you smile every time you look at it! Join us in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and create a beautiful painting to take away!
Music Night
11th May 2024 held at the Venture Theatre, Ashby.
A musical evening with headliners Skinner and Twitch, supported by Three Rivers Gang.
Jak's Art Workshop
Come and have a go at carving bee and bug habitats from waste aerated concrete!
Confident Communities
Accessible Creative Mindfulness Sessions
A series of free sessions, open to all, but structured to be accessible for people with neurodiverse conditions or anxiety.
Red Riding Hood
Chorus Theatre present a brand-new interactive storytelling show with music, songs, puppetry and a big bad wolf!
The Sid Bowfin Show
An engaging and quirky classical violinist with a burning satirical wit. Sid Bowfin, the madcap violinist presents Mozart’s one-legged Rondo, Vivaldi’s secret agent Winter, Brahm’s Hungarian dancers and Rossini’s choir of Barbers.
Photo Competition
Have you taken some great shots this year?
It is time to share the ones you are most proud of by entering them into our Photography Competition.
Arts and Crafts Fair
Join us in our “Pop Up Arts Centre” at Ivanhoe School for our Art and Craft Fair. Entry is free so you can peruse the stalls and perhaps even grab a coffee and cake in our Café.
Open 10-4pm on 11th and 12th May
Children’s Competition to …… Draw a selfie
TO ENTER YOU NEED TO draw and colour a selfie. Draw friends too if you like.
Pride Crafts
Join us in the café at our Pop Up Arts Centre at Ivanhoe School for some FREE crafting.
Available during our opening hours of 10am to 4pm on 11th and 12th May
Rootbeetjam- Drumming Sessions
Join Callum to learn the basic techniques of Jembe drumming and to make some noise on 11th May 2024.
Acoustic Guitar Workshop
Join talented guitarist Martin O'Connor for a relaxed and friendly 2hr group workshop to improve your skills including the 'caged' system and finger picking techniques.
