What's On
Find out what's happening for Derbyshire Makes.
MAY 2026
LOCATIONS
PROJECTS
Pop-up Poetry
Step into the world of pop-up poetry and take home a one-of-a-kind poem created just for you.
Portraits of Place: Creative Photography Lab
Step into a playful pop-up portrait studio exploring place, identity and self-expression through photography.
Women Who Make Book Display
Explore in the Bookshop
Live Spinning Demonstration
Step into the world of traditional handspinning and discover how yarn was made before the industrial revolution
Discover with Us & Hardwick Makers
Bess’s Building Journey: An Architecture Walk
Step into the story of Bess of Hardwick through the remarkable buildings and landscape she shaped.
Threads of Identity – In Conversation
A thought-provoking discussion exploring identity, storytelling and women’s creative voices through making.
UPFRONT: Women, Voice & Visibility
An inspiring talk exploring confidence, leadership and women’s voice in creative and professional spaces.
Bess’s Building Journey: An Architecture Walk
Step into the story of Bess of Hardwick through the remarkable buildings and landscape she shaped.
Mindful Nature Writing Workshop
Be guided through a series of reflective sensory writing tasks
From Plant to Pigment: Beginner's Natural Dye Workshop
Join artist Abigail Wasite for an introduction to natural dye!
Wirksworth Walk of Wonder - Circular Walk with Glass Photo Ball Experience and Breathwork Session
Women Who Make invites you to a guided circular walk through Wirksworth, combining photography, local history and breathwork.