Maid Marian workshop (Sat 23 May & Sun 24 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm UTC+01:00

BACKLIT - Gallery/Studios/Projects | Nottingham

BACKLIT Gallery
Publisher/HostBACKLIT Gallery
Maid Marian workshop (Sat 23 May & Sun 24 May 2026)
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Group workshops to meet artist Alicja Biala at BACKLIT Gallery and contribute to the new public artwork of Maid Marian
About this Event

BACKLIT, Nottingham City Council, and It’s in Nottingham have partnered to deliver a unique opportunity to contribute to a major public artwork that will become a landmark at the gateway to Nottingham city centre.


About the Project

The new sculpture will reimagine Maid Marian as a living presence shaped by Nottingham’s landscape, folklore, and shared values. Formed from cast-metal fragments of native plants, the artwork will reflect themes of ecology, resilience, and collective memory and you can help bring it to life.


Workshop Experience

During the sessions, you will:

  • Meet artist Alicja Biała and learn about her creative process
  • Take part in a hands-on workshop contributing to the sculpture
  • Explore the stories, plants, and meanings behind the artwork
  • Connect with others in your local community

No prior art experience is necessary.


Who Can Attend

Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Due to the nature of the materials and associated health and safety considerations, those under 16 will not be able to take part directly in making the sculptural elements. However, alternative activities will be available on site for younger attendees.

If you have any access requirements, please let us know in advance by emailing .

Once booked, we will contact you closer to the event date to confirm the schedule.

There are just 10 places available for each workshop.

When

The workshops will take place at the following times:

Saturday 23 May 10.30-12.30

Sunday 24 May 10.30-12.30

Where

BACKLIT Gallery, Lower Ground Gallery, Alfred House, Ashley Street, Nottingham, NG3 1JG



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BACKLIT - Gallery/Studios/Projects, Basement Gallery, Alfred House, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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