THE CAPITAL TOWN OF THE PEAK DISTRICT
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The founder of On a Wick & a Prayer and all-round candle expert Annie, first began making candles over 25 years ago from her kitchen table. In her hugely popular candle making workshops she will share her wealth of knowledge and experience with you as you learn how to make a set of your very …
13 November – 15 December (Wednesdays to Sundays) Experience the true magic of Christmas at Haddon Hall’s famous Mercatum – the enchanting Artisan Market you just have to tick off your festive bucket list. This year’s Mercatum will be bigger, better and more captivating than ever as Medieval Haddon’s beautifully-decorated courtyard, rooms and galleries play host …
🎄✨The Festive Event of the Season! 🎄✨ Get ready for a holly-jolly Christmas shopping experience! Our Christmas Markets are back and bigger than ever, running over 4 magical weekends in November and December. With over 30 local artisan stalls, it’s the perfect place to find unique gifts, indulge in festive treats, and soak up the …
A Quintessential English Christmas Market in the centre of Bakewell
Join Oaklea Crafts at Quackers cafe for a 3-hour Festive-themed Lino Printing Workshop, where you will create your own gift tags or Christmas cards! Lino printing is a form of fine art printmaking where the printing plate is cut into lino (as in linoleum, the floor covering). The lino is then inked, a piece of …
Make your very own Christmas Wreath with Katie from L&M Floral.Taking place in the Carriage House, Katie will take you through the process of making a wreath in this 3-hour workshop whilst enjoying a minced pie and a mulled wine or two. All materials are provided but you will need to bring your own scissor or …
Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly. You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it. Vital and incredulously angry. Hilarious.” – The Scotsman“Blissfully …
Come and celebrate the Year of the Snake as Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts returns with a spectacular array of programmes!
Between 1687 and 1707 the 1st Duke of Devonshire set about transforming his ancestral seat into one of the finest Baroque palaces of the age. To do this, he employed some of the most important and famous craftsmen then working in England to create the opulent interiors you can still see at Chatsworth today. Join …
Learn how to develop a range of drawing techniques and create new compositions inspired by the winter colours and vistas in the Chatsworth Garden. This session also offers a very special opportunity to access Chatsworth Garden during the workshop and afterwards at your leisure when it is closed to general visitors. No previous drawing experience …
A showcase of original works created by Peak District-based artists, designer makers, and contemporary artisans, staged in the Stables gift shop.
In this weekend workshop, you'll learn how to design, carve, ink, and print your very own multi-coloured jigsaw linocut print. Working with experienced tutor, Diane Cooper, you’ll be guided through the process of creating a multi-colour print using the jigsaw technique. You’ll learn to break down an image into different sections to form an effective …