Workshops

Looking for a little inspiration—and maybe a break from the daily grind? Our craft workshops are the perfect excuse to unplug, unwind, and get your hands busy.

Whether you're into nifty needlework, fabulous florals, or getting a little messy with paint, we’ve got an amazing selection lined up to choose from!

 

July

Outdoor Yoga
26th July
9am - 10am or 10.30am - 11.30am

Join us for an energising and grounding Vinyasa yoga class set in the stunning surroundings of Thornbridge Estate.

Kids Stone Painting Workshop
30th July
10:15am - 11.45am

Join Chesterfield-based printmaker Dave Elsom at Thornbridge Hall for a fun children's stone painting workshop

 

August

Forest Bathing
1st August
8.30am - 10.30am

Caroline Cook from Well With Nature will lead us for an exclusive early morning Forest Bathing session in the grounds of the beautiful Thornbridge Estate

Kids Collagraph Printing
11th August
10.15am - 11.45am

Join Chesterfield-based printmaker Dave Elsom at Thornbridge Hall for a fun children's collagraph printing workshop. 

Hand-tied Bouquet
16th August
10am - 12noon

create your own hand-tied spiral bouquet using beautiful, freshly gathered seasonal flowers from Maxi’s cutting patch.

Kids Lego Printing
18th & 27th August


10:15am - 11.45am

Join Chesterfield-based printmaker Dave Elsom at Thornbridge Hall for a fun children's printing with Lego workshop. 

September

Alcohol Ink Workshop
11th September
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. 

Knotted Pearl
25th September
10am - 1pm

Join Jenny from Panache for the morning and learn the pearl knotting technique, no previous experience is required.    

Wildflower Embroidery
12th September
10am - 1.30pm

Join Robyn from Oh Sew Cute, for a peaceful morning of creativity in the stunning Thornbridge Orangery.

Autumn Wreath
27th September
11am - 1pm

Embrace the colours and textures of the season with our autumnal wreath workshop.

Mosaic
17th September
10am - 1pm

The perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft. Create your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles.

Willow Basket
24th September
1pm - 3.30pm

Come and join Nicky from Willow Sculpture and Crafts, to create a freeform contemporary Willow basket.

October

Autumn Embroidery
10th October
10am - 2pm

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a cosy morning of stitching in the gorgeous surroundings of Thornbridge Orangery.

Mandala Creation
15th October
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.

Forage & Feast
24th October
11am - 4pm

A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired picnic

Halloween Flower arrangement
26th October
11am - 12.30pm

Dare to get creative this Halloween with Maxi from Thornbridge Blooms, in this eerie little workshop.

Kids Lego Printing
29th October


10:15am - 11.45am

Join Chesterfield-based printmaker Dave Elsom at Thornbridge Hall for a fun children's printing with Lego workshop. 

Posca Pen for Kids
31st October
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 surfaces

 

November

Christmas Wreath
27th & 29th November
Various times

Come and get festive with Maxi from Thornbridge Blooms, for a cosy, creative Christmas wreath workshop.

Christmas Robin Wire Weaving
5th & 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
5th & 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.

Willow Deer
12th November
9am - 4pm

Come and join Nicky from Willow Sculpture and Crafts in The Carriage House, to create a Willow Deer.

December

Christmas Wreath
4th, 6th & 14th December
Various times

Come and get festive with Maxi from Thornbridge Blooms, for a cosy, creative Christmas wreath workshop.