
Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make
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Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make will be held at BACKLIT on 6 November 2026. This free workshop invites participants to engage with archival materials and create their own badges in a creative and relaxed environment.
Where creativity meets discovery.
Explore archival materials, uncover hidden stories, and find inspiration in the images, objects, and ideas held within Nottingham Black Archive.
Get hands-on with our badge-making activity, transforming your ideas and inspirations into your own wearable creations. Whether you're drawn to the archive's histories, interested in creative experimentation, or simply looking for a chance to make something, this is an opportunity to explore, connect, and create in a relaxed and welcoming space.
Come along, get creative, and leave with a badge that's uniquely yours!
Everyone is welcome.
This event is supported by Nottingham City Council's Cultural Investment Fund
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Hotels within walking distance of BACKLIT.
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Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026 at 18:00.
Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make is held at BACKLIT in Nottingham (Ashley Street, Nottingham, NG3 1JG).
Entry to Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make is free.
The forecast for Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make is Light drizzle · 4°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of BACKLIT can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make 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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Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make will be held at BACKLIT on 6 November 2026. This free workshop invites participants to engage with archival materials and create their own badges in a creative and relaxed environment.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Where creativity meets discovery.
Explore archival materials, uncover hidden stories, and find inspiration in the images, objects, and ideas held within Nottingham Black Archive.
Get hands-on with our badge-making activity, transforming your ideas and inspirations into your own wearable creations. Whether you're drawn to the archive's histories, interested in creative experimentation, or simply looking for a chance to make something, this is an opportunity to explore, connect, and create in a relaxed and welcoming space.
Come along, get creative, and leave with a badge that's uniquely yours!
Everyone is welcome.
This event is supported by Nottingham City Council's Cultural Investment Fund
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of BACKLIT. Searching near Ashley Street, Nottingham, NG3 1JG; check-in Friday, 6 November 2026.
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WhereBACKLIT
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make?
Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make taking place?
Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make is held at BACKLIT in Nottingham (Ashley Street, Nottingham, NG3 1JG).
How much are tickets for Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make?
Entry to Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make is free.
What will the weather be like at Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make?
The forecast for Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make is Light drizzle · 4°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of BACKLIT can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make?
Tickets for Open Archive: Explore, Create and Make 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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Ashley Street, Nottingham, NG3 1JG
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