THE NATIONAL CENTRE
FOR CRAFT & DESIGN
01529 308710
Made in the Middle, until
1 July – View the best of
craft and design work
produced by makers from
the Midlands. Free entry.
Concrete Canvas, until 24 June – Taking inspiration from the international popularity of urban, street and Guerilla art, this exhibition aims to bring colour, social interaction and life to the streets of Sleaford. Free entry.
Re-Engage, 30 June to 9 September – This exhibition looks at artists, designers and makers who are handing over part of the creative process to audiences through the use of new technologies such as iPad applications, the internet and 3D printing. Free entry.
Fit for a Monarch, 2 to 9 June, 10am to
5pm – Discover an exhibition of unique knitted garments created by textile students from the University of Lincoln. Free entry.
Film Club, 3 June, 2pm – Come and enjoy an afternoon of film. Free entry.
Life Drawing with Alan Parker, every Tuesday from 5 June to 10 July, 7pm to 9pm – Develop your skills of observation and drawing. £42 for the six week course or
£7 per session.
Half Term Workshops, 5 to 8 June, various times, prices and age ranges – Make your own cape, enjoy a popular ‘Listen, Make and Create’ session, produce a hanging or hand help object using various craft techniques, take part in a craft drop-in session and learn everything you need to know about becoming a street craft artist.
Keep Calm and Carry Yarn, 9 June, 10am to 4pm – A celebration of all that is textiles! Enjoy a variety of demonstrations, drop-in workshops, craft stalls and outdoor knitting. Free entry.
Gallery Talk with Chi-Son Chang, 16 June,
1pm – He will discuss the techniques and inspiration behind his innovative glasswork currently being shown in the Window Space.
£4 or £3 for concessions / students.
In Conversation with Kate Mc Bride and Anna Collette Hunt, 16 June, 2.30pm – Discuss their witty and quirky ceramics and explore their relationship as mentor and mentee. Various
prices apply.
Sunday Club, 24 June, various times – A fun and creative craft course led by special guest artists. £5 per person.
Dinky Designers, 27 June, 10.30am to 12noon – Messy and creative fun for children and their parents / carers. £5 per child.
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ARTSNK
01529 410595
Unplugged, 5 June, 7pm –
The NCCD will open late for this
monthly acoustic evening. A
group of inspired writers also
join the musicians with their
wide range of work. Free entry.
Adult Musical Theatre Dance Class, every Thursday at the Terry O’Toole Theatre, 7pm –
Learn set dances to famous songs from classic West End shows including Hairspray, Chicago, Grease, plus more! £2.50 per person.
African Drumming Classes, every Tuesday, various times – African drumming workshops led by Njega Sohne. Classes take place at the North Kesteven Centre, North Hykeham, for both children and adults. Various prices apply.
Dance Classes, various venues and times –
A range of dance classes for young people and adults are available at Harpers at Sleaford Fitness Club and the North Kesteven Centre, North Hykeham. Various prices apply.
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NATURAL WORLD
CENTRE, WHISBY
01522 688868
Explore, Discover,
Experience the Heart
of Lincolnshire, until 10 June – Discover how you can explore the district’s delightful countryside and learn more about its heritage and landscape. Free entry.
Photographic Competition Exhibition,
18 June to 15 July – See the best entries from the centre’s recent photography competition.
Free entry.
Countryside Critters, 6 June – Using air drying clay and natural resources, come and create your own countryside critter.
£2.50 per person.
Natural Dyeing Workshop, 7 June – Learn how plants can be used to make natural dyes and create your own beautifully dyed fabric. £2.50 per person.
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TERRY O’TOOLE
THEATRE
01522 883311
TOTT Readers, 3 June,
7pm – Take part in this
monthly reading group.
Free entry.
TOTT Live! Open Mic Night, 10 June, 7pm – Local performers are invited to showcase their talents at the theatre’s monthly open mic evening. Spectators are welcome also. Free entry.
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COUNTRYSIDENK
01522 688868
Wildlife Through the
Lens, 3 June at
Millennium Green,
North Hykeham – Join a
Countryside Ranger for a stroll around the green to learn about its wildlife and discover some new photography opportunities. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Free entry.
NK OUTREACH
01522 870252
Street Games Festival, 8 June, various times at the North Kesteven Centre – Enjoy an afternoon of dance, football, climbing, skating, inflatables and sumo suits. Free entry.
NK Social Strollers, various venues and
times – Join NK Social Strollers for leisurely health walks throughout the district. Meet new people, exercise and have fun. Free entry.
The POD, various dates,
venues and times – A mobile
play centre that’s free for all in
North Kesteven to enjoy!
Activities include sports,
computer games, arts and
crafts, music, plus lots
more! The bus is wheelchair
accessible. Free entry.
ExtremeNK Climbing
Sessions at the NK Centre,
various days and times –
Try out vertical climbing and
bouldering challenges on
this fantastic indoor facility.
£4.10 per person per session
inc. kit hire (consent form
must be completed prior to the session).