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Perfect Pawtraits: Dog Life Drawing at Blend Cafe

Tue 31 Mar 2026

Dog Life Drawing is much like any regular life drawing class except for one key difference; the models all have four legs! Kathy Giddins went along to the latest session at Blend Cafe...

Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath

Fri 06 Mar 2026

Artworks: Kelly Brown on the process of pencil drawing

Thu 22 May 2025

For Artworks this month we spoke to local pencil artist Kelly Brown.

How many giraffes are in the air we breathe? We Review Nottingham Contemporary's Latest Exhibition

Thu 27 Jul 2023

Through a fusion of bold artistic activism and interactive installations, Nottingham Contemporary's latest triad of exhibitions provides a visual playground for us to re-examine the importance of imagination and innocence...

Floral Arranging and Mindful Drawing

Sat 15 Jul 2023

From Zombie Life Drawing to a Poetry Festival, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week

Mon 22 May 2023

With three different festivals to choose from, you'll have to make a tough decision this week...

Comedian and NHS Anaesthetist Ed Patrick Chats New Book Catch Your Breath

Tue 06 Dec 2022

Part-time comedian and full-time NHS anaesthetist, Ed Patrick has taken to writing about the wacky world of medicine in his new book Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist. Ahead of Patrick’s visit to Five Leaves this December, our writer Lewis Keech catches up with the new author to chat his medical memoir, podcast and humour that can be found in the darkest moments…

Meditation in Nottingham: “I say whenever the mind gets too full with stuff, that's the time to close your eyes and take a focused breath."

Thu 27 May 2021

George White explains how he overcame his initial scepticism to harness the true benefits of meditation...

Illustrator Kate Sharp talks Children's Books, Lockdown and Drawing Animals

Sun 06 Sept 2020

After catching our eye with a sweet illustration of our magazine stands you can find around town, we’ve had the pleasure of working with recent-graduate illustrator Kate Sharp for our spot-the-difference series and many other illustrations featured in our past few issues. After she bagged a Young Creative Award for her children’s book, Lion’s Hate Pigeons, we took a deep dive into Kate’s colourful world, discussing her past, present and future plans…

Henry Normal on His New Poetry Collection and Preparing for Live Shows

Thu 27 Sept 2018

The ever delightful poet, producer and screen-writer, Henry Normal, sat down for a quick chat about his latest poetry collection, This Phantom Breath, and what to expect from his upcoming live show, Nature V Human Nature....