Do you have an overlocker but not feeling confident about using it? The next 'get to know your overlocker' class is coming up on 29th October. We will cover all the basic functions and lots of techniques you can do with this machine. ow.ly/mUuQ50LgNVy

Midlands Makers Market here Sat 3 & Sun 4 December, 1-5pm! 52 Makers over 2 days - expect the most vibrant, creative independent shopping event! Support your local creatives, including live music, sellers + workshops Free entry - bring a food bank donation bit.ly/3eS21yE

'How to protect the Design and Copyright of your craft business' Friday 4th November 12:30 – 13:30 Free webinar from Crafts Council UK & Briffa Sign up on Eventbrite bit.ly/3TlNt9r

With just over a wk to go a quick reminder to pop the next Creative Coffee Leic date into your diary - Wed Nov 2nd 10am. Celebrating Leicester's artists with guest speaker Danielle Tomlinson followed by a Japanese Calligraphy workshop, what's not to love?! Details: ow.ly/khse50Lj4uO

Last week, we've attended the talk about the allinleicester group and how to incorporate accessibility for all when designing venues! The talk by Bill Haley was part of Design Season at LCB Depot - you can find out more about the group here allinleicester.org.uk

Join Heritage Crafts in conversation with Holly Johnson online on 28 Nov at 7pm. Holly is a self-taught hat maker and business owner using the traditional practice of felt blocking with more contemporary methods. Attendees must register in advance via …yjohnsoninconversation.eventbrite.com.

#graphics #opencall Calling all graphic designers, zine makers, illustrators & animators! December's Graphics season open call is now open! More info and submissions via forms.gle/yuYoSH4kXGWJHR… Deadline Sunday November 13th, 23:59 ⠀ #illustration #animation #graphic #design

The Violence Reduction Network are looking for your views on crime and anti-social behaviour in your local area. Have your say by by completing this short questionnaire surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LNNPJMY

It's the last Friday of the month, and that can only mean one thing, it's LastFridayLCB tonight! It's also the launch of L.O.V.E Art, an exhibition of Leicester's creatives! Plus DJs, comedy and fire pits to keep you cosy, looks sure to be a great evening so don't miss it.

There's still time to sign up for Wed's Creative Coffee. After we've enjoyed hearing all about local artist Danielle Tomlinson, we're going to do some Japanese Calligraphy! Fancy it? Sign up here: ow.ly/sFbu50LprVk ...& we'll see you there! #CCLeic #LeicesterMeetup

Upcoming events at LCB.. Weds 2nd Nov 10am - @ccleic Artist Showcase & Workshop Sat 12th Nov, 12-4pm Sculpting Painting - @cqearlies Coming soon... Fri 18th 7pm, @someanticsleicester Fri 25th 5-10pm, @lastfridaylcb X Graphic Season launch Info/tix linktree.com/lcbdepot

Wooooh! Our November #newsletter is flying across the #Halloween ether gripped by the claws of a cauldron of bats, into subscribers' inboxes ... you can read it, too, before or after the pumpkins are lit .. 👉 bit.ly/3Wizp2p

'Me & You' by Isobel Brigham / @isobel_brigham ⠀ Gouache and digital painter who created tender portraits nostalgic of childhood and life in the early 2000’s. See in the #art season at LCB Depot, Mon-Fri 9-5pm until November 20th Find out more via linktr.ee/lcbdepot

Join us tonight at 7pm for an In Conversation event with award winning stained glass artist Pinkie Maclure. Sign up & more information here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/pinkie-maclu…

Makers' Yard #Christmas #Shopping Weekend! Sat 26 & Sun 27 November, 11am-5pm, free entry. With Xmas shopping in mind, #artists & designer-#makers invite you in to browse & buy their wares & see their making spaces at 82 Rutland St! bit.ly/3Sm0fo2 Poster by Ruth Nutting

With Black History Month having drawn to a close, here’s a reminder that you can still explore a rich range of stories celebrating Black makers over on the Crafts Council UK site. Here's a thread to get you started.🧵

Hold tight Leicester... Art Week 2022 is just around the corner! We kick off this Friday 11th November. Full listings coming soon! #LE1ArtWeek

Events this week 12 Nov - CQ Earlies Family Day - Free sculpting and painting activity day Coming soon 14-20 Nov - Leicester Chinese Film Festival 18 Nov - Someantics Spoken Word Night 25 Nov- Last Friday at LCB and Graphics Season launch, 5-10pm 26-27 Nov - MY Xmas market

Introduction to Linocut Printmaking with Gregory Millar. Print your own linocuts on to paper by cutting your own plates or using some of Gregory's existing plates. Saturday 12 November 10.30am #NewarkeHouses leicestermuseums.org/event-details/…

The Crafts Council UK annual survey of #maker needs is now open! Takes 10-15 minutes and has a free prize draw. The survey and prize draw will close on 9 January 2023. More info and link to survey: craftscouncil.org.uk/maker-survey