For four weeks this September, Creative Lives is taking over the Imperial Building courtyard and filling it with lots of fun creative activities.
In partnership with Flux, BBC Radio Sheffield and Children’s Capital of Culture, we’ve programmed a range of fun workshops!
These events are suitable for all ages. The events are free and no booking is required, just turn up!
BBC Radio Sheffield’s Mid Morning Show will be broadcasting live from the venue, so you might event get a chance to go on air!
Venue for all events
Imperial Buildings, High Street, Rotherham S60 1FF
Dates and times
- Tue 2 Sept, 11am to 1pm: Make bold, exciting artworks with marker pens and coloured paper in a fun session run by Jodie Cooper of Gallery Town. All supplies included.
- Wed 3 Sept, 1-5pm to: A fun, hands-on DJ workshop for all ages led by Electronic Music Club. Learn the basics of mixing and beatmatching, and help record a collaborative mix.
- Thu 4 Sept, 11am to 1pm: Let’s Circus give a sneak preview of their Rotherham Show activity, so find your inner daredevil and have a go!
- Tue 9 Sept, 11am to 1pm: Interactive story session for pre-school children, with movement, sensory exploration, and creative play.
- Wed 10 Sept, 11am to 1pm: Grimm & Co pop into the space with their usual magic, lots of storytelling and imagination.
- Thu 11 Sept, 11am to 1pm: Join community artist Amanda ‘Minx’ Daley for a textiles-based activity, all materials provided. Suitable for 10+ and adults.
- Tue 16 Sept, 12.30 to 1.30pm: Join Spread the Word Poets for an open mic session, bring your own work or just enjoy Rotherham’s rich poetry.
- Wed 17 Sept, 11am to 1pm: StoryBombs with Hybrid3 offer you a chance to create your own music and narrative podcasts.
- Thu 18 Sept, 11am to 1pm: Plug In And Play - details TBC.
- Tue 23 Sept, 4.30pm to 6.30pm: Open Mic Night for singers, poets, comedians and storytellers aged 14-25 years. Join us for a night celebrating the talented young people of Rotherham.
- Wed 24 Sept, 11am to 1pm: Join community members from Steel City to upcycle plastic bags into beautiful flowers.
- Thu 25 Sept, 11am to 1pm: Wentworth Woodhouse brings the House of Fun into the heart of Rotherham, except bold, vibrant activity for all to enjoy!
Further information
If you have any queries about any of the above, please email info@creative-lives.org