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Charnwood Arts

Transforming lives and strengthening communities through the power of creativity

We inspire, empower, and connect people, fostering personal growth, well-being, and meaningful social change. 

About Charnwood Arts

Charnwood Arts is a community arts organisation based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, established in 1976 and celebrating 50 years in 2026. We nurture creativity across visual arts, crafts, music, multimedia and literature, welcoming people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Through workshops, exhibitions and partnerships, we bring communities together and celebrate cultural diversity.

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What’s On

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Bells Bridges and Belonging
Jun 6
Bells Bridges and Belonging

The Spirit of Loughborough’s Past Inspiring the Future.  

Draw Breathe Create
Jun 17
Draw Breathe Create

Take some time out to learn the basics of drawing and painting.

Heron Wellbeing Music Cafe
Jun 17
Heron Wellbeing Music Cafe

The Heron Wellbeing Music Café is a relaxed, inclusive live music session funded by Charnwood Arts and delivered by Musicworks to support wellbeing in the local community.

Garden Sketch Book
Jun 18
Garden Sketch Book

Come together over this four week course and allow yourself to be led by the Rectory Gardens through a series of sketches and print studies that capture the spirit of the place.

Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub
Jun 18
Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub

Take a moment out to focus on your wellbeing. Develop your arts skills with share them with others in an open and friendly environment.

Drawing Room
Jun 22
Drawing Room

Take time out to relax, meet new people or to quietly work on a drawing project.

Grieve, Breathe, Create
Jun 23
Grieve, Breathe, Create

Using creativity to explore emotions, healing and moving forward.

Care, Breathe, Create
Jun 23
Care, Breathe, Create

A calm, creative wellbeing group for anyone caring for a child or adult.

Watercolour with Katy
Jun 23
Watercolour with Katy

Learn the basics of watercolour painting in this four week beginner friendly course.

Draw Breathe Create
Jun 24
Draw Breathe Create

Take some time out to learn the basics of drawing and painting.

Geet Sangeet
Jun 24
Geet Sangeet

Music-based sessions in Hindi and Gujarati for people living with dementia, and their carers.

Garden Sketch Book
Jun 25
Garden Sketch Book

Come together over this four week course and allow yourself to be led by the Rectory Gardens through a series of sketches and print studies that capture the spirit of the place.

Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub
Jun 25
Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub

Take a moment out to focus on your wellbeing. Develop your arts skills with share them with others in an open and friendly environment.

Collage Day
Jun 29
Collage Day

Come and have a day of paper ripping, cutting and creating collages.

Drawing Room
Jun 29
Drawing Room

Take time out to relax, meet new people or to quietly work on a drawing project.

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Find Us

It’s easy to find us in Loughborough:

Address:

Charnwood Arts
27 Rectory Place
Loughborough
LE11 1UW

Phone:

01509 265728

Email:

info@charnwoodarts.com