Derbyshire Makes | What's On

What's On

Find out what's happening for Derbyshire Makes.

MARCH 2026

LOCATIONS

PROJECTS

Gelli Plate Printing
Gelli Plate Printing
Bolsover Workshop
Sat 16 May 2026
11:15am - 12:00pm

Gelli Plate Printing

Create textures and layers of colour in beautiful prints.
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Parade - The Giant Wheel
PARADE by Autin Dance Theatre. Photo Jenny Harper
Bolsover Performance
Sat 16 May 2026
11:30am - 12:20pm

Parade - The Giant Wheel

A moving performance inspired by the beauty, power and impact of people from different walks of life coming together.
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Make a Fairy Garden/Monster Diorama
Make a Fairy Garden Diorama
Bolsover Workshop
Sat 16 May 2026
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Make a Fairy Garden/Monster Diorama

Using air drying silk clay and hand building techniques.
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Lantern Making workshop
Lantern Making
Bolsover Workshop
Sat 16 May 2026
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lantern Making workshop

Create your own simple willow and tissue lantern.
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Heritage Crafts Taster: Flower pounding & Embroidery workshop
Flower pounding Embroidery
Cromford Outdoor Activity Heritage crafts Workshop
Sat 16 May 2026
1:30pm - 4:00pm

Heritage Crafts Taster: Flower pounding & Embroidery workshop

Learning a traditional Japanese craft using natural materials.
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Parade - The Giant Wheel
PARADE by Autin Dance Theatre. Photo Jenny Harper
Bolsover Performance
Sat 16 May 2026
2:00pm - 2:50pm

Parade - The Giant Wheel

A moving performance inspired by the beauty, power and impact of people from different walks of life coming together.
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Copper Ring Making
Copper Ring Making
Bolsover Workshop
Sat 16 May 2026
2:15pm - 3:00pm

Copper Ring Making

Learn basic techniques and make a decorative ring.
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The Makory Tour - Matlock
The Makory. Photo Richard Tymon
Cresswell Crags The Makory Workshop Exhibition
Sun 17 May 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm

The Makory Tour - Creswell Crags

Free drop-in creative workshops celebrating Derbyshire’s innovators - past and present - on board Derbyshire’s travelling makerspace.
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Meet the Maker: Johnny White & Amanda Wray - Sculpture
Amanda Wray & Johnny White
Cromford Talk
Wed 20 May 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meet the Maker: Johnny White & Amanda Wray - Sculpture

Celebrate the people behind the making.
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The Makory Tour - Matlock
The Makory. Photo Richard Tymon
Countywide The Makory Workshop Exhibition
Thu 21 May 2026
4:30pm - 7:00pm

The Makory Tour - Ambergate

Attendees of the Derbyshire Makes History “Heritage Market Place” can join in creative workshops celebrating Derbyshire’s innovators - past and present - on board Derbyshire’s travelling makerspace.
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Glossop Arts Network Trail
Glossop Arts Network Trail
Glossop Festival Walk Exhibition Meet the Maker
Sat 23 May - Mon 25 May 2026
10:30am - 4:00pm

Glossop Arts Network Trail

Discover new work, meeting the makers, and experiencing the rich artistic talent within the local community.
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The Makory Tour - Matlock
The Makory. Photo Richard Tymon
Doe Lea The Makory Workshop Exhibition
Sat 23 May 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm

The Makory Tour - Hardwick Hall

Free drop-in creative workshops celebrating Derbyshire’s innovators - past and present - on board Derbyshire’s travelling makerspace.
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