Hub-Sleaford

Hub-Sleaford The Hub delivers an inspiring programme of contemporary craft, design, dance & creative arts experiences

Follow us to keep up to date with our programme, exhibitions, events and workshops. The Hub is a nationally renowned Centre that delivers an inspiring programme of craft, design, dance and creative arts experiences in Sleaford, across North Kesteven and beyond. Home to the national centre for craft and design, our celebrated exhibitions showcase contemporary artists and makers from around the worl

d. Our shop stocks an ever-changing collection of handmade craft objects and design gifts, and our CaféBar is a great place to enjoy locally sourced specialty food and drink. The Hub offers a dynamic learning programme of workshops, talks, classes, competitions, special events and performances for all people, ages and abilities. We deliver creative activities in schools, community & care settings and online; and we work with our communities & partners to coordinate participatory arts projects, events, festivals, celebrations and public commissions. We’re also home to Design-Nation, the UK’s leading portfolio network for designers & makers of craft, design, and product. The Hub is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, owned and supported by North Kesteven District Council and operated by Better who is part of GLL; a charitable social enterprise and the UK’s largest public leisure operator.

Our NEW Jul-Oct season is going live next week! From Mon 1 June, 12 noon, pick up a printed what's on guide, have a brow...
31/05/2026

Our NEW Jul-Oct season is going live next week! From Mon 1 June, 12 noon, pick up a printed what's on guide, have a browse online and be the first to book on our Spring workshop line up. Here's a taster of what's to come...they'll be more silversmithing, bookbinding is back and the Summer Holidays line up is not to be missed.

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Drop-In Making Activity: Character Makers! 📅 Tue 26 May ⏰ 10am - 2pm, 30 min activity ↪️ £3, 5yrs+ Everyone is welcome t...
25/05/2026

Drop-In Making Activity: Character Makers!

📅 Tue 26 May
⏰ 10am - 2pm, 30 min activity
↪️ £3, 5yrs+

Everyone is welcome to be creative together in this family-friendly workshop. Inspired by Sofía Barbé, experiment with sculpture, balance, texture and movement while creating your own imaginative character. The best bit...we have air conditioning!

Pay online now or on the day
https://hub-sleaford.org.uk/events/drop-in-making-activities

" I did actually source the wool in that work from Algeria and I used British acorns to dye that wool. Being half Algeri...
24/05/2026

" I did actually source the wool in that work from Algeria and I used British acorns to dye that wool. Being half Algerian, half English and just kind of merging them together. Moving forward, I definitely want to be more mindful of the materials I'm using and try to be as natural as possible."

Just a snippet of Samira's insightful talk last week as we opened her exhibition of tufted tapestries inspired by her experiences of working alongside traditional weavers across Algeria.

↪️ Samira Boumecid: Rooted in the Land
📅 16 May - 28 Jun
📍 Ground Floor Gallery

Join us this May Half Term for a week of creative craft and dance inspiration at the Hub. With workshops and activities ...
20/05/2026

Join us this May Half Term for a week of creative craft and dance inspiration at the Hub. With workshops and activities running throughout the holiday, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark the dates in your diary and come get involved.

Book now: https://hub-sleaford.org.uk/whats-on

This Saturday we've got two FREE maker events to enjoy on your visit. As we open the new ground floor gallery exhibition...
14/05/2026

This Saturday we've got two FREE maker events to enjoy on your visit. As we open the new ground floor gallery exhibition, have an informal chat with maker Samira about her intricate tapestries. Jane will be in the shop demonstrating how she constructs her knitted lampshades. Rumour has it you can have a go too!

↪️ Meet the Maker: Samira Boumecid
📅 Sat 16 May
⏰11am - 12noon
📍Ground Floor Gallery

↪️ Shop Demonstration with
📅 Sat 16 May
⏰ 11am - 3pm

Sleaford Museum and Hub Sleaford are seeking a locally-based freelance Project Assistant for our upcoming exhibition Com...
28/04/2026

Sleaford Museum and Hub Sleaford are seeking a locally-based freelance Project Assistant for our upcoming exhibition Common Ground: Sleaford’s Shared Stories.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual with an interest in arts, heritage, and digital platforms to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, cross-sectoral project.They will play a key role in making the Museum’s collection and the new artworks accessible to a wider audience through a digital platform.

Duration | 12-14 days work May–July 2026

Salary | £200 per day

Location | The role will be primarily based between Sleaford Museum and the Hub

Expenses | Travel expenses will be reimbursed for local travel and parking etc

This position is for a self-employed freelancer, not an employee. The appointed person will submit invoices for work, not receive a salary through PAYE. They will need to be registered with HMRC as a sole trader or limited company.

Closing Date: 9am, Mon 25 May 2026
For more information and to apply:
https://hub-sleaford.org.uk/news/common-ground-project-assistant

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This has been made possible by the Reimagine programme and Weston Loan Programme .

Spaces are going fast on these craft workshops coming up in the next couple of weeks! ✨Needle Felted Creature Faces with...
27/04/2026

Spaces are going fast on these craft workshops coming up in the next couple of weeks!

✨Needle Felted Creature Faces with Sofía Barbé *1 SPACE LEFT*
Sat 2 May, 1–3pm
£30, 18yrs+

✨Nature-Inspired Lino Printing with Hannah Bigley *1 SPACE LEFT*
Tue 5 May, 6:30–8:30pm
£30, 18yrs+

✨Life Drawing Evening with Kelly Barfoot
Tue 5 May, 6:30–8:30pm
£20, 18yrs+

✨Botanical Gelli Plate Printing with Lisa Tank *3 SPACES LEFT*
Sun 10 May, 11am–3pm
£50, 18yrs+

✨Still Life Drawing with Vanessa Stone: Inky Whites
Sun 10 May, 1–3pm
£20, 18yrs+

Book now
https://hub-sleaford.org.uk/whats-on

We met Retford based photographer Nicola Davison Reed last week at Sleaford Museum, where she set up a makeshift studio ...
21/04/2026

We met Retford based photographer Nicola Davison Reed last week at Sleaford Museum, where she set up a makeshift studio and beautifully captured some of the museum’s collection. These photographs capture quiet details and moments, fragments of a collection seen up close and reimagined through a contemporary eye.

See Nicola’s work, alongside our other commissioned artists, this summer.

↪Common Ground: Sleaford’s Shared Stories
📅18 Jul – 8 Nov 2026
📍Main Gallery

This project has been made possible by the Art Fund Reimagine programme, with support from Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery, who are supporting an artist commission.

Introducing our Evening Series Workshops by popular demand. The Hub opens its doors after hours to welcome you for a cre...
18/04/2026

Introducing our Evening Series Workshops by popular demand. The Hub opens its doors after hours to welcome you for a creative evening, perfect for unwinding while learning something new. Book now!

🌙Life Drawing with Kelly Barfoot
Tue 5 May & 2 Jun, 6.30–8.30pm
£20, 18yrs+
https://hub-sleaford.org.uk/events/life-drawing-evening-with-kelly-barfoot-

🌙Nature Inspired Lino Printing with Hannah Bigley
Tue 5 May. 6.30–8.30pm
£30, 18yrs+
https://hub-sleaford.org.uk/events/nature-inspired-lino-printing-with-hannah-bigley

🌙Make a Silver Pendant with Rosie Priestley Jewellery
Tue 2 Jun, 6.30–8.30pm
£50, 18yrs+
https://hub-sleaford.org.uk/events/make-a-silver-pendant-with-rosie-priestley

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