Free creative events to try this March
Published: 01/03/2024
Unleash your inner creative with free workshops, exhibitions, gigs and more from NTU Arts.
From improving mental health and wellbeing to learning new skills, creativity is proven to have all kinds of benefits. At NTU Arts, we have a whole programme of events and activities to help you broaden your creative horizons, featuring workshops, gallery tours, concerts and beyond – and many of them are free!
Discover what you can get involved in this March.
Stop motion animation workshops
Learn the basic principles of stop motion and use props, Lego, cardboard and your imagination to tell short stories on your phone.
DJ skills workshop
Various dates, NTU Music Centre.
Fancy learning something new this year? Join DJ Joni Newham for a free DJ Skills workshop, open to all NTU students.
Musical theatre class
Various dates, NTU Music Centre.
Join professional dancer, actress and singer Sarah Rymond for a workshop combining singing, dancing and acting.
Drawing class with Hannah Sawtell
Work with local illustrator Hannah Sawtell, who will guide you through different approaches to drawing, incorporating a range of mixed media. Suitable for all skill levels – materials are provided.
Evening writing workshop
Various dates, CELS Building, Clifton Campus.
Come along to our free Tuesday evening workshop and try your hand at writing – whether you're a complete beginner, secret scribbler or workshop regular.
Writer mentoring
Thursday 7 March, 6 pm, online via Teams.
Get a fresh perspective, and new ideas to improve your writing from an experienced writer. Free, online and open to all students.
Acrylic tile painting
Join us at this free drop-in session and decorate your own tile to be added to our collaborative mural. Come along, grab a brush, and get painting!
Gallery visit: Saad Qureshi – Conversations Before the End of Time
Thursday 7 March, 2 pm, meet at Newton Reception.
Explore award-winning artist Saad Qureshi's new exhibition, Conversations Before the End of Time at Djanogly Gallery on the University of Nottingham campus.
WRAP Café
Tuesday 12 March, 6 pm at Blend Café, Nottingham Contemporary.
Calling all writers, poets, musicians, actors and creatives! Come along to WRAP Café for a chance to meet our creative community, listen to their work and maybe share your own.
Battle of the Bands
Tuesday 12 March, 7 pm at Metronome.
See bands from NTU and Confetti battle it out for some incredible prizes, in front of industry judges.
Heritage visit: Guided tour of Nottingham Cathedral
Wednesday 13 March, 1.30 pm, meet at Newton Reception.
Join us for a guided tour of Nottingham Cathedral, and discover more about its fascinating history.
Exhibition launch: Osheen Siva, Shahnawaz Hussain and Peepshow
Friday 15 March, 6 pm at Bonington Gallery.
Head to Bonington Gallery for the launch of three new exhibitions; Osheen Siva: Karappu, Shahnawaz Hussain: My Nottinghamshire Perspectives in Watercolour and Peepshow: An Illusion Cut to the Measure of Desire.
Enjoy a free welcome drink, food and music from our DJs in the Atrium.
Crafting with NTU Maker Club
Wednesday 20 March, 1 pm and 2 pm.
Join NTU's Maker Club for two free crafting sessions, and try your hand at weaving willow into Easter baskets.
Drawing for fun with Nonsuch Studios
Wednesday 20 March, 12 pm at Clifton Global Lounge.
Come along to a free drawing session with Nonsuch Studios' Caroline Rowland. Open to all abilities, invite your friends for a couple of hours of doodling fun!
Find out more about NTU Arts
You can find our full programme of events and activities in our What’s On and sign up to the NTU Arts mailing list for exclusive updates, announcements, discounts and more.