OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library
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The OFFBEAT event will host a free family workshop at Arnold Library on 21 August 2026. Artist in Residence Sian Watson will lead activities exploring the connection between music, movement, and drawing. The session is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM.
Join Inspire's Artist in Residence Sian Watson this summer at a FREE family workshop!
Join Artist in Residence Sian Watson for a playful workshop exploring how music can inspire movement and drawing. Work together to create a large collaborative dance drawing, using rhythm and sound to guide your marks, then transform your artwork into split-pin puppets that can move and dance along with the music. A vibrant, creative celebration of colour, drawing, movement and sound!
FREE
Booking essential
Aimed at children 7+ and their families
Inspire's Artist and Author in Residence Sian Watson and Ashley Thorpe will be visiting 12 Inspire Libraries. For full information visit: inspireculture.org.uk/ArtistAndAuthor
This programme is part of Inspire's National Portfolio Organisation funded events.
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OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library takes place on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 10:00.
OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library is held at Arnold Library in Nottingham (Front Street, Nottingham, NG5 7EE).
Entry to OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library is free.
Tickets for OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library
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The OFFBEAT event will host a free family workshop at Arnold Library on 21 August 2026. Artist in Residence Sian Watson will lead activities exploring the connection between music, movement, and drawing. The session is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM.
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Join Inspire's Artist in Residence Sian Watson this summer at a FREE family workshop!
Join Artist in Residence Sian Watson for a playful workshop exploring how music can inspire movement and drawing. Work together to create a large collaborative dance drawing, using rhythm and sound to guide your marks, then transform your artwork into split-pin puppets that can move and dance along with the music. A vibrant, creative celebration of colour, drawing, movement and sound!
FREE
Booking essential
Aimed at children 7+ and their families
Inspire's Artist and Author in Residence Sian Watson and Ashley Thorpe will be visiting 12 Inspire Libraries. For full information visit: inspireculture.org.uk/ArtistAndAuthor
This programme is part of Inspire's National Portfolio Organisation funded events.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library?
OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library takes place on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 10:00.
Where is OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library taking place?
OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library is held at Arnold Library in Nottingham (Front Street, Nottingham, NG5 7EE).
How much are tickets for OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library?
Entry to OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library is free.
How do I get tickets for OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library?
Tickets for OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Arnold Library can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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