Learning EventsLearning EventsNorwich Death Café at the Sainsbury Centre (2025-2026)DescriptionNorwich Death Café at Sainsbury Centre Meet in the Modern Life Café at 2pm, and at 3.30pm join us for a special tour of the collection which will highlight one special object related to death each week. Death Café is a worldwide movement that brings people together to drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. Our aim is to normalise these conversations and in so doing help us all to enjoy our (finite) lives. This is a free event and all guests get their first cuppa on the house. To find out more about what to expect at a Death Cafe go to www.deathcafe.com Please Note: Death Cafe events are offered as an informal space for talking about death with a view to normalising these conversations. As such they are not offered with the intention of providing bereavement support. The Norwich Death Cafe team are happy to signpost on to other organisations locally offering this kind of support where needed. Contact norwichdeathcafe@gmail.com for further details. Death Cafés are held throughout the year at the Sainsbury Centre’s Modern Life Café. Tickets are free, but booking is essential. Please make your selection below for the date you wish to attend. Please email Lauren Wilson at lauren.l.wilson@uea.ac.uk if you would like to bring a guest. Venue: Sainsbury Centre, Modern Life Café, UEA, Norfolk Road, Norwich NR4 7TJ
Young Associates Autumn 2025DescriptionYoung Associates is a programme for young people aged 16-25 years old to develop their own creative projects at the Sainsbury Centre. Guided by artists, curators and researchers, Young Associates take part in a series of workshops to make work to present as part of the Sainsbury Centre’s public programme. Young Associates is open to all aged 16-25 who would like to try out new ideas and join a network of new collaborators. Young Associates Autumn 2025 Tuesday 7th October Tuesday 14th October Tuesday 21st October Tuesday 28th October Tuesday 4th November Tuesday 11th November 4:30-6:15pm Learning studio Free To be added to the waiting list, please email Nell Croose Myhill: n.croose-myhill@uea.ac.uk
Mini Studio 11 NovemberDescriptionTerm-time workshops for parents, carers, and preschool children of all ages. Take part in relaxed guided exploration followed by multisensory play with a Sainsbury Centre artist. Book from the beginning of each month on our website. Suitable for 0-5 years old, accompanied by an adult. Babies with an older sibling do not require a ticket. Bursary places are available for families on a low income. Email Rach: Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk Handy Hands Workshop delivered by Verity Newman Hands up if you like stroking, squishing, tickling, pulling or pointing! Get those fingers warmed up for some fun, tactile activities.
Mini Studio 9 DecemberDescriptionTerm-time workshops for parents, carers, and preschool children of all ages. Take part in relaxed guided exploration followed by multisensory play with a Sainsbury Centre artist. Book from the beginning of each month on our website. Suitable for 0-5 years old, accompanied by an adult. Babies with an older sibling do not require a ticket. Bursary places are available for families on a low income. Email Rach: Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk Twit-Too-Woo Workshop delivered by Ian Brownlie Who-whooo is making a noise in the gallery today? Sensory soundmaking and playful activities in the studio for little ones.
Young Artists' Studio 19 FebruaryDescriptionYoung Artists' Studio (7-11) 10:30 - 15:30 Spend a day at the Sainsbury Centre, making art with one of our associate artists. We will take inspiration from the artworks we find and create our own work in response, concentrating on a different material or skill each time. Book in advance on our website. Bursary places are available for families on a low income. Email Rach: Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk Tickets cost £15 per person attending. The Science of Clay Workshop delivered by Nathalie Hammond Spend a day experimenting with clay! Meet artist Nathalie Hammond and explore ceramic artworks on display at the Sainsbury Centre. Get hands-on in the Studio, trying out different types of clay and slips. Make your own decorative test tiles, which Natalie will fire for you to keep. In Association with Norwich Science Festival 2026
Great Art Explained with James PayneDescriptionDemystifying masterpieces. Building a digital empire. Making art thrilling for everyone. Join us for an exciting evening with James Payne, the celebrated writer, curator, and creator of the global phenomenon, Great Art Explained. James will be joining us to talk about his incredible journey to YouTube stardom with over 1.7 million subscribers and 60 million views. Discover how he built the biggest art history channel on YouTube and achieved his lifelong mission: to make art appreciation accessible, relevant, and wildly entertaining. Unpack the 'Great' in Great Art James will be sharing his no-nonsense approach to art analysis and discussing how he breaks down complex theory to reveal the stories, passion and personal resonance behind some of the world's most iconic works. In a world of distraction, as James says, "great art slows us down... it doesn’t exist to give us easy answers - but it does give us better questions," a notion that is embedded in our exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre. Celebrating the launch of the Great Art Explained book We'll also be celebrating the launch of his new book, Great Art Explained, which delves into 30 masterpieces - from Picasso’s Les Demoiselles D’Avignon to Francis Bacon’s Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion - to reveal what makes them truly timeless. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this event promises to deepen your appreciation and enrich your understanding of art, bringing it to life in new ways. *Please show proof of membership on arrival.
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