Summer Rose Gardens at Hopton Hall, Hopton, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4DF. Saturday 1st July – Day of Art Enjoy the opening day of the season and meet a number of artists working plein air, as they respond to the gardens. 10.30 – 4pm, adults £5 and children £2.50, plus light refreshments available. For further details…

It’s only Natural Not everyone has a full day available for a workshop and using public transport can be a bit tricky if coming to The Slipper Studio, so here’s something that might be of interest to you. Join me at the lovely studio of By Heather May in Ripley on Saturday 24th June, for…

Explore 1 or 2 Colour Lino Cutting and Printing Lino cutting and printing is a very enjoyable process that can be explored at our kitchen tables and requires a minimum of specialist equipment. Many of us may remember creating our first linocut during our Art lessons at secondary school. If you are looking to learn…

Block Printing on Fabric If you have ever considered designing and creating something to use in your home or thought about personalised gifts, Block Printing on Fabric is the workshop for you. Bring along your ideas and learn how to translate them into a design and create your own stamps. We will initially work on…

Inspired by Bloomsbury – still life with flowers and pots A mixed bunch of flowers in a favourite vase or jug is a simple pleasure and one that cheers; add a favourite ornament or two and you have a beautiful still life. Numerous artists, such as Emma Dunbar, Debbie George, Emily Maudey and Jo Aylward,…

Lino Cutting and Printing for Beginners & Rusty Printmakers Lino cutting and printing is a very enjoyable process that can be explored at our kitchen tables and requires the minimum of specialist equipment. Many of us may remember creating our first lino cut during our Art lessons at secondary school. If you are looking to…

Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design Taking our inspiration from Mid Century Design and contemporary printmakers such as Jane Ormes and Jenny Douglas, we will explore pattern through mark making, drawing and collage. Composition will be developed by creating experimental print blocks and stamps, before we refine our ideas and experiences to develop a…

Wire Birds Workshop If you’re closer to Cheshire than Derbyshire, why not join me in the village of Sandiway at Toolerstone House for a creative workshop? This is a not for profit ‘creative escape’ situated in beautiful private gardens, offering day workshops inspired by nature and the garden setting. Please head to: www.toolerstone.co.uk for further…

Garden Inspired Wire Workshop If you’re closer to Cheshire than Derbyshire, why not join me in the village of Sandiway at Toolerstone House for a creative workshop? This is a not for profit ‘creative escape’ situated in beautiful private gardens, offering day workshops inspired by nature and the garden setting. Please head to: www.toolerstone.co.uk for…