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.instagram.com/highpeakschoolofjewellery
Mobile: 07891 572677
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
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
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
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 DRAWING WORKSHOP
with Tamsin Cunningham
Tamsin runs regular workshops from her garden studio in Whaley Bridge, High peak.
Learn the skills and techniques to create your own beautiful mandala — a mindful, creative journey from the first mark to the finished piece.
Many people arrive thinking, “I can’t draw” or “I’m not artistic.” But this is where the magic begins. By letting go of the idea of a perfect outcome, you can relax into the process — small, repeated actions that gently draw you into a meditative flow state. Through this focus, your mandala naturally begins to emerge, each one unique in its design and energy.
We’ll begin with simple mark-making, shapes, and patterns, and you’ll be amazed at how your mandala unfolds. This is mindfulness in action — a form of meditation through creativity. Even those who think they “can’t meditate” often find themselves effortlessly absorbed in the process.
You’ll leave the workshop feeling calm, relaxed, and inspired, with a mandala you’ll be proud to display and the confidence to continue your creative practice at home. Many past participants now use mandala drawing as a gentle tool to support their mental wellbeing.
This truly is the ultimate doodle — offering hours of calming mindfulness, endless creativity, and infinite patterns waiting to be discovered.
No previous drawing or artistic skills required.
All materials provided.
Refreshments also provided.
1.00pm – 5.00pm £60.00
Workshops run on weekdays and weekends.
Maximum of 6 people per workshop.
Please see website to book your place or send an email to register your interest.
Website – www.tamdala.co.uk
Email – tamdala@yahoo.com
Mandala dotting workshop.
Learn all the techniques you need to create your own stunning dotting mandala using specialist tools and vibrant acrylic paints.
No experience is needed — just a willingness to explore. You’ll be guided step by step, and once you begin, you’ll find yourself absorbed in the rhythm of repeated dots and patterns. Calm and focus naturally take over, and you’ll be surprised and delighted by what you create — a piece you’ll be proud to display at home.
This workshop can be taken as a progression from the Drawing Mandala Workshop or enjoyed as a stand-alone session.
This is a creative meditation in motion — simple, soothing, and deeply satisfying. Each mandala is unique, reflecting your individual energy, colour choices, and flow.
As you work, you’ll be amazed at how your mandala evolves, drawing you in and quieting your thoughts. You’ll leave with the skills, confidence, and inspiration to continue your practice at home — a mindful art form that brings peace, balance, and joy.
There are infinite patterns to explore, offering hours of creative pleasure, mindfulness, and discovery.
No artistic skills required.
All materials provided.
Refreshments also provided.
1.00pm – 5.00pm £65.00
Workshops run on weekdays and weekends.
Maximum of 5 people per workshop.
Please see website to book your place or send an email to register your interest.
Website – www.tamdala.co.uk
Email – tamdala@yahoo.com
