Derbyshire Makes Miniatures - model making, birds and miniature shops in boxes

Jo Litchfield is a modelmaker, writer and illustrator based in Derbyshire. She works in all kinds of media but is best known for her children's books and has illustrated over 100 titles, which have sold millions worldwide.

For the festival she will bring a selection of models from her books, as well as some specially made miniatures inspired by the doll’s house at the museum. She’ll be there with tips, tools and materials for people to make their own miniatures to take home.

Stephanie Coley is a mixed media artist born in Derbyshire, where she lives and works. Her art process is instinctive and playful, letting the materials dictate how she uses them, juxtaposing images, text, colour and shape and allowing paint to run & flow. She embraces mistakes and gets excited about not having a plan! As an artist she is really inspired and excited by found materials, which she likes to incorporate in her mixed-media artwork.

In this workshop Steph will share her passion for creating and working with all sorts of materials and backstories to make miniature shops in boxes inspired by the High Street's Salt Brothers Stores.

Join Sasha Archer to craft garden birds from recycled materials.

Garden birds are a common sight but a lot of people don't know that they have more benefits to the environment than just being pretty to look at and providing us with bird song. We would be in a lot of trouble if we didn't have our garden birds! They provide pest control, spread seeds and pollinate plants and flowers. Join Sasha to explore local birds and craft your own garden bird. Will it be one that we've seen before or something newly imagined.