Workshops
April
Mandala Workshop
2nd April
10am - 1.30pm
A morning of meditative creativity! Learn all the skills and techniques you will need to produce your own beautiful mandala in the beautiful surroundings of the Orangery.
Alcohol Ink Workshop
3rd April
10am - 1pm
Come and join us in the Orangery for a morning of relaxing creativity and create a colourful alcohol inks flower painting to take home with you.
Stitching a Herb Garden workshop
4th April
10am - 2pm
In this embroidery workshop, you will stitch a beautiful herb-inspired design featuring popular culinary herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage.
Kids Posca Pen Workshop
14th April
10.15am - 11.45am
Join artist Dave Elsom of Sombrero Printmaking for a fun workshop where you will use acrylic paint markers to create unique artwork on a variety of surface
Kids Lego Printing Workshop
11th & 15th April
10.15am - 11.45am
Join Chesterfield-based printmaker Dave Elsom at Thornbridge Hall for a fun children's printing with Lego workshop.
Hand Embroidery Workshop: 3D Bumblebee with Oh sew cute
Create a stunning 3D stitched bumblebee with delicate foliage using the intricate Turkey Rug Stitch technique!
Spring Wreath Workshop
12th April
11am - 1pm
Join Maxi to create your very own living spring wreath using a seasonal selection flowers, bulbs and plants on a willow wreath base
Kids Easter Posy Workshop
19th April
11am - 12noon
Get creative in this kids posy workshop
Willow Obelisk Workshop
23rd April
10am - 12.30pm
Come and join Nicky from Willow Sculpture and Crafts in our Orangery, to create a Willow Garden Obelisk for your garden.
May
Watercolour Landscape
6th May
10am - 1pm
Under the guidance of artist Linzi Pattison, this workshop will demonstrate the art of watercolour painting techniques
Leather cardholder/wallet workshop
7th May
10am - 1.30pm
Join Laura from Tiska Leatherwork to make your own card holder/wallet
Reverse Applique Accessory Bag workshop
9th May
10.30am - 1.30pm
Join Robyn and learn beginner embroidery stitches and explore the reverse appliqué technique to create a floral-inspired design, choosing from a variety of fabric scraps.
Lino Printing Workshop
12th May
10.30am - 1pm
During this 2.5 hour workshop you’ll work with Dave Elsom from Sombrero Printmaking to learn the basics of lino printing, a technique used by artists for over 100 years.
Watercolour Flower
13th May
10am - 1pm
this workshop will demonstrate the art of watercolour painting techniques
Seasonal Vase Arrangement Workshop
17th May
10.30am - 12noon
Join Maxi and learn how to create your own seasonal vase arrangement to brighten up your home!
The Art of Needle felted Landscape
20th May
10am - 1pm
learn the art of needle felting using notched needles to sculpt fibres together to ‘paint with wool’ to create a 2D picture.
June
Thornbridge through the lens - Photography Workshop
5th June
10am - 5pm
Capture breathtaking scenes with the guidance of three top photographers—Naomi Jones, Guy Badham, and Phil Sproson
Tapestry Weaving
4th June
10am - 1pm
Weave your own colourful, textured tapestry woven wall-hanging, sampler or small purse, using a small loom.
Alcohol Ink Workshop
12th June
10am - 1pm
Come and join us in the Orangery for a morning of relaxing creativity and create a colourful alcohol inks flower painting to take home with you.
Acrylic Landscape Painting
24th June
10am -1pm
this workshop will demonstrate acrylic painting techniques giving you the skills to create your own painting taking inspiration from the beautiful surroundings
July
Coiled Basketry
9th July
10am - 1pm
Design and create your own coiled basket or coaster using both ‘plain’ and ‘figure of eight’ stitches, using your own choice of colour and material combinations.
November
Christmas Robin Wire Weaving Workshop
7th & 19th November
10am - 12oon
Join Jenny from Panache Arts in this very festive workshop. You will learn how to weave your own Christmas Robin with wire.
Christmas Sleigh Wire Weaving Workshop
7th & 19th November
1pm - 3pm
Join Jenny from Panache Arts in this very festive workshop. You will learn how to weave your own Christmas Sleigh with wire.