Upcoming workshops for 2026

Floral Foray - Felting Workshop with Eve Marshall

Saturday September 26th, 2026 10:00am to 3:00pm
Walton Village Hall, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 7LT  £79 per place

Explore the magic of wet & needle felting by first learning about the wools and textures and how they can achieve different effects in your finished piece.  Choose from lots of colourful Merino wool, silk fibres, wool curls, skeleton leaves and other fibres to create your palette for your garden picture.  Learn how to layer these wools and textures to create depth and realism in your garden picture.  All material supplied, suitable for all abilities.

Paul Talbot-Greaves - Letting go with Acrylic

Friday the 16th of October 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00pm, Old Brampton Schoolroom, Main Road, Old Brampton, Chesterfield, S42 7JG    £79

In this workshop you will learn why acrylic is the perfect media for painting fast and loose. You will learn what to focus on, when, and how, allowing you to build up loose, yet expressive paintings without over labouring details. The day will begin with some exercise work to help you focus on what really matters, followed by an inspirational painting demonstration by Paul.  As with all of Paul's workshops, there will be plenty of expert theory and information shared, along with assistance throughout the day.  Suitable for all abilities.

A Watercolour View - Three Shires Head with Peter Woolley

Friday 30th of October 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00pm, Old Brampton Schoolroom, Main Road, Old Brampton, Chesterfield, S42 7JG    £79

Join us for a relaxing and inspiring workshop, following in the steps of the great 19th century watercolourists as we take a ramble up to the wonderful Three Shires Head in Derbyshire. With expert instruction from Peter Woolley, we will learn how to use a limited palette and simple techniques to capture this glorious scene. Taking each step at a time Peter will lead us through the process, helping us understand how to build the landscape and avoid common pitfalls. Suitable for all abilities.

2027

Spring Painting Break - Celebrate the Return of Colour

The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Derbyshire, 19th to 22nd  April 2027

Three nights full board residential £TBA or non-residential £TBA

An immersive and relaxing painting holiday in the heart of Derbyshire in the Peak District. Enjoy like-minded company and explore Spring colours using mixed media and try approaches such as abstraction with colour.  En-suite residential accommodation available, suitable for all abilities.

Summer Art School 2027

The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Derbyshire,
July 19th at 3:00pm to 23rd July at 2:00pm 2027  

£TBA fully residential - £TBA non residential

Soon available to book - please let us know if you are interested in reserving a place

Annual residential art holiday based in the glorious Derbyshire countryside.  Soak up the landscape and enjoy painting with relaxed company in a glorious location.  Try out new ways to work and enjoy being inspired by like-minded artists. 

4 nights, full board with en-suite accommodation.  Non-residential places also available, also non-painting partners welcome.

More workshops are added here regularly, so please check back here soon or contact us to register your interest in a course or tutor, thank you. 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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