Learning Events

Norwich 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

Term-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  Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk 

If this event is fully booked and you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk 

Mini Studio X Play Project with artist Emma Zangs

We welcome Emma Zangs to join us in a special Mini Studio where adults are invited to explore their own creativity alongside their little ones.

Play time at the Sainsbury Centre, for adults!

Monday 11 May, 4.00pm-6.30pm

Are you 18 or over? Would you like the opportunity to play at an art museum?  

Come and play with artist Dot Howard and the Sainsbury Centre learning team in the gallery.

Find out about the Sainsbury Centre’s Profound Play research workshop series, in June and July 2026.

Suitable for over 18’s.  No prior experience is required, just a willingness to try new things.

Refreshments will be provided.

This taster session is free to attend, but booking is required.

For support, please email Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk

Play time at the Sainsbury Centre, for adults!

Monday 08 June 4.30pm-6.30pm

Monday 15 June 4.30pm-6.30pm

Monday 22 June 4.30pm-6.30pm

Monday 29 June 4.30pm-6.30pm

Monday 13 July 4.30pm-6.30pm

Monday 20 July 4.30pm-6.30pm

Are you 18 or over? Would you like the opportunity to play at an art museum?   Join the Profound Play research project with artist Dot Howard, Dr Patrick Yarker and the Sainsbury Centre learning team.

Suitable for over 18’s. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to try new things.

Refreshments will be provided.

This workshop series is free to attend, but booking is required. It is not possible to book individual sessions; please only book if you expect to be able to attend on the majority of dates.

For support, please email Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk

Term-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 Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk 

If this event is fully booked and you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk 

Spring Greens with artist Sorrell Muggridge

Join Sorrel in an exploration of all things green and leafy in the Sculpture Park and Studio. Come dressed for whatever the weather is doing!

Term-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. 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 Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk 

If this event is fully booked and you would like to be added to the waiting list, please Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk 

Building Blocks with artist Ian Brownlie

Collect, connect and construct in reponse to artworks in the gallery.

Term-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. 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 Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk

If this event is fully booked and you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact Rachel.Anstey@uea.ac.uk

Ball Games with artist Dot Howard

Roll up! Or down, or maybe bounce a-round with Dot. This Mini Studio takes balls and ball games as our inspiration.