Dare to Dream workshops

Inspired by Derbyshire’s history of innovation, Dare to Dream invites everyone from across the county (and beyond!) to create new flags embodying hope, aspiration and radical thinking.

This is our chance to discover Derbyshire’s textiles heritage, create a monumental artwork together, and dream of a better future through making.

Join artist Lois Blackburn for a hands-on creative workshop where you can design and stitch your own mini road sign using fabric and thread. Inspired by real and imagined street names, this drop-in session invites you to explore personal journeys, memories, and dreams for the future—one stitch at a time. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and creativity.

Lois is an artist specialising in arts and health based in the High Peak. She creates issue-based artworks, with a particular focus on batik and quilt-making.

Using old, unwanted fabrics and found materials, we invite you to make powerful statements of possibility using flags, garments or banners.

Free, drop-in, no advance booking required.