11am - 3pm
Tear, arrange and layer materials to make Thomas Demand inspired artworks. There are lots of textures on offer, but only a limited number of colours. We...
11am - 3pm
Surreal landscapes, floating architecture and half built cities are looming large in our new exhibition. Be inspired by what you see and work with us to...
11am - 3pm. Free
The Space and the Galleries, just drop in.
Welcome in the New Year at Nottingham Contemporary with 2012's very first Family Extravaganza.
11am - 3pm. Free
The Studio, just drop in.
Be inspired by Klaus Weber’s dressed up rocks and give your own object a personality.
What will your object wear? Does...
11am - 3pm. Free
In the Galleries, just drop in.
Work with our Associate Artist on this Bank Holiday special. Make a fantasy shopping list and bring ingredients of...
11am - 3pm, Free
The Studio, just drop in.
Jump into the giant vehicle that is Nottingham Contemporary. Get inspired by the rain filled window with its giant...
11am - 3pm. Free
The Studio, no need to book just drop in.
What objects would you choose to tell others a story about yourself or things that are important to you?...
11am - 3pm. Free
The Studio, no need to book just drop in.
Use a host of tactile materials and fragments of strange objects to construct your very own work of art....
11am - 3pm. Free
The Studio, just drop in.
Can you make art by crash landing bees on giant pieces of paper? Yes! Come along and we'll show you how. We are already...
11am - 3pm. Free
The Studio, no booking required just drop in.
Klaus Weber has a host of art works that sway, squeak and run with considerable speed. Join us to make...
11am - 3pm. Free
The Studio
The force of nature can no longer be contained. Come on in and create artworks inspired by the power of nature. Help us make art that will...
The Studio
11am -3pm. Free
Inspired by Weber's anatomical models filled with vegetables from around the world, we're giving you the chance to fill your body with a...
11am - 3pm, The Studio
Free, just drop in.
Our week dedicated to the Big Draw comes to an end in a rather spectacular way. For the first time ever you will have the...
This Half Term prepare to be amazed at Nottingham Contemporary! Our brand new exhibition, Klaus Weber opens on 22 October and it will be overflowing with weird and...
Free. The Space & the Galleries
11am - 3pm
Giant windscreen wipers? Tornados made form vacuum cleaners? Conjoined cactus? Yes, these are some of the artworks you can...
Free. 11am - 3pm. The Space.
In our final extravaganza of the season you can build your own city in our giant space!
Make buildings, roads and street signs and make...
Sat 24 & Sun 25 September
Weekend Family Room. Free. The Studio
Blanket of Ideas
Look closely at the very theatrical artworks in the galleries. Pay special...
We are open over the weekend and on Bank Holiday Monday!
Saturday, Sunday 1am - 3pm
Monday 11am - 1pm
Free, The Space
World Within World's
Explore lots of...
Sat 6 & Sun 7 August
Weekend Family Room. Free. The Studio
Imagined Rooms
Choose a character from the exhibition or someone from your family. Now imagine creating...
The Space, 4.00 - 4.45pm
Free
The Tate Movie Project is the first of its kind - an animated film made by and for children.
Come along to a special screening at...
Make the most of your summer holidays by joining us for a feast of creativity, no need to book, just drop in and join us! You can make your own movie, explore the...
All the weekends in between our family extravaganzas. 11am - 3pm
Free. The Studio
Step inside the weekend family room and discover a space dedicated to families....
Sat 16 & Sun 17 July
Weekend Family Room. Free. The Studio
Dress for Change
Use the power of dress to transform yourself. Make costumes and props that change your...
11am - 4pm. Free. The Space
With The University of Nottingham come along and learn how the science of the very small is helping to build the aeroplanes of today and...
Stomp into Nottingham Contemporary’s story challenge.
There are elephants, bats and puppets on show to fuel your imagination. We’ll be on hand to help you make...
This half term there’s something to keep the family entertained every day! From becoming a spy to discovering a miniature world we’ve got fantastic free activities...
Amazing Maze
Sat 21 & Sun 22 May
11am - 3pm. Free
Get lost in the twists and turns of a giant maze. Make and add things for others to discover and see what others...
Open the door on Level 2 and drop into our family room. This will provide a space to draw, read, relax and create something in response to our exhibitions. This space is...
