Many Members of the High Peak Artists Group offer single Workshops Days, Tuitional Courses and even specialist themed Holidays in their own fields of creativity. Below we show their current listings. Each member can be contacted for further details.

JEWELLERY WORKSHOPS

with Adele Kime

Adele trained as a textile designer in print and embroidery and later gained a degree in 3D Design in Jewellery. She has taught within adult education for 18 years.

One day and two day workshops run throughout the year at her peaceful canal side garden studio in Whaley Bridge. These run from 10.30- 4pm with a maximum of 4 learners to ensure individual attention. Fun and friendly with no previous experience needed. Workshops are on a particular technique/project, full of inspiration and guidance so you will leave with your own unique piece of jewellery you will be proud of!

All workshop costs include materials; refreshments and homemade cake (please bring your own lunch).  Adele also offers one-one tuition and tailored workshops to suit groups on a specific date to suit you/theme. Please call or email to discuss.

One day workshops:-

Make a silver ring £79 (includes £10 of silver)

Creating textures, earrings or pendant in copper/silver £69/£79 (includes £10 of silver)

Bangle making £75 copper or £105 silver (includes £35 of silver)

Colourful 3D felted jewellery with aluminium metal elements £69

Machine embroidery jewellery on dissolvable fabrics £69

Two day workshops:-

Tube set gem stone silver ring £179 (includes £35 silver/stone)

Spinner silver ring £169 (includes £25 of silver)

Silver precious metal clay (earrings/pendant) £189 (includes £25 silver clay)

Email: adelekimejewellery@gmail.com

Website: www.facebook.com/adelekimejewellery

Mobile: 07891 572677

Adele’s Gallery Site Page

FELTING WORKSHOPS

With Elizabeth Swift

Elizabeth runs workshops throughout the year in her home in New Mills, Derbyshire.

Workshops run from 10 am until 3.30 pm on Tuesdays and Sundays and combine both techniques of wet felting and needle felting to produce a substantial piece of two dimensional work fit for framing.  A wealth of inspiration is provided on the day although participants are encouraged to bring some images that either inspire or mean something to them.

The cost of each session is £75 which includes hot drinks and homemade cakes (please bring your own lunch).

The aim of the workshop is to learn techniques and gain confidence in a relaxed, fun environment and to go home with a piece of work you are proud of.

Shorter workshops are also available in the afternoons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 1.30pm until 4pm to make felted bookmarks, hearts, cards or needle felted pictures. The cost for these sessions is £35. Hot drinks and homemade cakes are included.

All workshops are suitable for beginners and those with some experience.

Please email or telephone Elizabeth for dates and further information.

Email: lizswift32@gmail.com

Tel: 01663 744854

Mobile: 07837 893727

Elizabeth’s Gallery Site Page

FELT MAKING WORKSHOP

with Hannah Dodd

Hannah runs felting workshops for all levels of experience. All equipment and materials are provided and included in the price.

Contact Hannah for further details:

Email: hannahdoddtextileartist@gmail.com

Website: www.hannahdoddtextileartist.co.uk

Mobile: 07590496926

Hannah’s Gallery Site Page

LOUISE JANNETTA various Courses & Workshops

with Louise Jannetta, Fine Artist

The workshops in Louise’s studio run from 10.00 am to 4.30pm. Many materials are provided, but please bring along your favourite brushes and some paints. Refreshments are served all day, but you will need to bring your own lunch.

The cost of a lesson is £60.00 for the day.
The lessons are restricted to only six customers per lesson so that Louise can give tuition focused on each person’s needs.

All workshops are held at the Louise Jannetta Gallery & Studio, Rear of No 24 Dale Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6NL

Please contact Louise for more information:

Tel: 01298 214267

Mobile: 07931 821191

Email: enquiries@louisejannetta.co.uk

Website: www.louisejannetta.co.uk

Louise’s Gallery Site Page

PAM SMART various Courses & Workshops

with Pam Smart, Fine Artist

Pam provides a diverse range of art workshops in her light and spacious studio based in Buxton. She has over twenty five years experience of teaching art and design and offers a range of courses including drawing, painting & mixed media and covers themes such as flowers, architecture, landscape, insects, natural forms and sketchbook making. Beginners are always welcome and she provides you with all the materials and lunch too! The workshops are very popular and book up fast – take a look at her website.

“The day was well structured and paced and suitable for all levels, and Pam’s tuition and the materials used were excellent. We both came away with a sketchbook to be proud of and I have since added further sketches to complete the book. Having enjoyed this course we booked on two further courses with Pam. I mustn’t forget to mention the wonderful lunch that Pam provides as well!”

Please contact Pam for more information:

Email: pam@pamsmart.co.uk

SANDRA ORME – Pastel and Charcoal Workshops 2024 – booking online now

Sandra’s studio was built using the prize money from winning first prize in Buxton Spa Prize in 2016. She now runs her popular workshops at her studio, just outside Buxton, that has stunning views down the valley. Sandra has a degree in Fine Art and has been running workshops for over 20 years. She has recently competed a book on Painting Pastel Skies that is now available for pre-order from Search Press.

Her workshops are suitable for all levels of experience and abilities. Subjects can include ‘Sunsets in Pastel’, ‘Breaking Waves’ and ‘Exploring Trees’. She also runs workshops for local art groups and those further afield. Clients include The Ashmolean Museum, Unison Colour Pastels, Buxton Opera House, Field Breaks, Derby Sketching Club. Full info for workshops can be found on her website where you can also book online at www.sandraorme.com

‘A big thank you for today we all really enjoyed having such an accomplished artist and got a lot out of your demonstration and workshop.’

‘Many thanks for delivering such an enjoyable class, the participants had a super time and took home some real treasures to frame’

’Thank-you so much, I had a lovely day in your beautiful studio and can’t wait to come again’

MANDALA CREATION WORKSHOPS

with Tamsin Cunningham, fine artist
 
Tamsin runs workshops throughout the year at her garden studio in Whaley Bridge, High Peak. Learn all the skills and techniques you will need to produce your own beautiful mandala.

Understanding the mandala comes through creating one.
 
You may think “I cant draw” or wonder “Can I do this?” but this is where the magic begins!
 
No previous drawing or artistic skills required.
All materials provided.

Refreshments also provided.

10am-1.30pm £45.00

Workshops run on weekdays and weekends.

Maximum of 6 people per workshop.
Please see website for more details or send an email to register your interest.
 

Website.   www.tamdala.co.uk

Email.      tamdala@yahoo.com