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Get Creative

We’ve got a great range of activities for children and young people at Phoenix, from filmmaking courses to downloadable activities using Scratch.

We run a wide range of events and activities to inspire children, young people and their families, giving them the chance to experiment with new materials and the latest digital technology.

Free drop-in sessions are held throughout the year, particularly during school holidays, along with one-day workshops on subjects like animation, creative technology and filmmaking.

Phoenix is also a host venue for The Spark Festival – Leicester’s annual arts event for children and families – and our wider programme of digital experiences and activities is specially designed to engage and excite people of all ages.

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Cultural Quarter Earlies

Cultural Quarter Earlies brings together FREE family activities across Leicester’s Cultural Quarter, taking place on the second Saturday of every month. Look out for details of our next workshop.

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Game Design 'At-Home'

Using experimental tools to discover game design, this free course takes you through the basics of building and publishing story-telling games. The course comprises four video tutorials. Suitable for ages 12+.

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Family Workshop Gallery

Our free drop-in workshops give kids the chance to get creative with the latest digital technologies. Take a look at our gallery to see the fabulously inventive work that children have made in some of these workshop sessions.

Explore our family workshops gallery