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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

What's On

Our Sheffield culture calendar. Filled with picks of the city’s arts, culture and heritage events, both in-person and virtual. Plus reviews and festival guides.

Beginner Sewing

Ed's Workshop, Carver House, Carver Street S1 4FS

Learn to sew with confidence and build lasting skills. In this beginner-friendly course, you will learn machine setup and essential sewing skills through making a custom apron.

Water Bodies: Memories, Landscapes, Mythologies

Sat. 17 October 2026

Yorkshire Artspace: Exchange Place Studios

Join artist Eelyn Lee for a free sound, movement, and costume workshop exploring how Sheffield’s rivers carry memories across places and time. Starting with a short walk to where the river Sheaf meets the Don.

Cryptids, Monsters and More! Writing Fantastical Creatures

Sat. 24 October 2026

The Writers Workshop, Unit 14, Orchard Square, S1 2FB

Join fantasy author Jools Warner for some creative-writing fun as part of The Writers Workshop's Weird Weekend. Suitable for beginners. Over 18s only.

Creating (Sexy) Paranormal Characters Writing Workshop

Sat. 24 October 2026

The Writers Workshop, Unit 14, Orchard Square, S1 2FB

Addicted to romantasy books? Fancy creating your own paranormal/fantasy hero or heroine? Romantasy writers Helen Bright and Andie M. Long will show you how. Over 18s only.

Writing and Rituals Poetry Workshop: Finding the Witch

Sat. 24 October 2026

The Writers Workshop, 14 Orchard Square, S1 2FB

Join poet and performer goodnighttheskye for creative-writing fun using rituals as prompts for conjuring witchy verse. Over 18s only.

Clown College

Wed. 23 September 2026 — Wed. 28 October 2026

CADS, Arley Street, S2 4QP

A 6-week workshop series exploring the fundamentals of clowning – not as a set of acrobatic skills, but as a way of relating to yourself, other people and the world around you. Build your confidence through collective experimentation in a DIY space.

Beginner Peg Loom Weaving Class

Multiple dates

Ed's Workshop, Carver House, Carver Street, S1 4FS

Discover the art of peg loom weaving.

Quilt your own Christmas Stocking

Multiple dates

Ed's Textile Studio, Carver House, Carver Street, S1 4FS

Learn to quilt a beautiful Christmas stocking to last year after year.