Derbyshire Makes | What's On

What's On

Find out what's happening for Derbyshire Makes.

MARCH 2026

LOCATIONS

PROJECTS

Celebrating Lace Making in Chesterfield Exhibition
Chesterfield Lace Making Exhibition
Chesterfield Exhibition
Sat 18 April - Sat 02 May 2026
9:00am - 3:00pm

Celebrating Lace Making in Chesterfield Exhibition

A celebration of local lace making past, present and future.
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The Makory Tour - Matlock
The Makory. Photo Richard Tymon
Buxton The Makory Workshop Exhibition
Sat 18 April - Sun 19 April 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm

The Makory Tour - Buxton

Free drop-in creative workshops celebrating Derbyshire’s innovators - past and present - on board Derbyshire’s travelling makerspace.
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Derbyshire Makes Festival in Chesterfield
Derbyshire Makes Chesterfield 2025. Photo Richard Tymon
Chesterfield Festival Food Music Artists Textiles Market Workshop Performance
Sat 18 April 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm

Derbyshire Makes Festival in Chesterfield

A vibrant celebration of making, local talent and creativity in Chesterfield.
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The Great Chesterfield Make Off
Great Chesterfield Make Off
Chesterfield Artists Workshop Demonstration
Sat 18 April 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm

The Great Chesterfield Make Off

Live art show featuring 40 artists. From ceramics to illustration, theatre to crochet. Discover new talents and be inspired.
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Chesterfield Postcard Show Workshop
Postcard Workshop. Photo Richard Tymon
Chesterfield Workshop
Sat 18 April 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm

Chesterfield Postcard Show Workshop

Create Your Own Mini Masterpiece!
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Matt Pang - Thingamabob
THINGAMABOB by Matt Pang Photo Ashley Bird
Chesterfield Performance
Sat 18 April 2026
10:00am - 10:30am

Thingamabob

Ingenious solo street show blending circus, clowning, and mechanical mayhem.
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MAKEland
MAKELAND. John Whall with w Elaine Lim Newton
Chesterfield Immersive Experience Performance
Sat 18 April 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm

MAKEland

An immersive VR journey into Derbyshire’s creative landscape.
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Matt Pang - Thingamabob
THINGAMABOB by Matt Pang Photo Ashley Bird
Chesterfield Performance
Sat 18 April 2026
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Thingamabob

Ingenious solo street show blending circus, clowning, and mechanical mayhem.
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Heritage Crafts Taster: Introduction to creating dead hedges
Creating dead hedges
Cromford Heritage crafts Workshop Outdoor Activity
Sun 19 April 2026
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Heritage Crafts Taster: Introduction to creating dead hedges

A free "drop-in" session where you can learn how to create a dead hedge.
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Wednesday Webinars - Women Who Walk
Glossop Creates Wander Walk. Photo Richard Tymon
Online Women Who Make Talk
Wed 22 April 2026
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Wednesday Webinars - Women Who Walk

Women Who Make invites you to an online gathering exploring how walking can support creativity, connection and wellbeing through everyday.
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Meet the Maker: Derek Harbinson – Ceramics
Derek Harbinson
Cromford Talk
Thu 23 April 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meet the Maker: Derek Harbinson – Ceramics

Celebrate the people behind the making.
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The Makory Tour - Matlock
The Makory. Photo Richard Tymon
Ashbourne The Makory Workshop Exhibition
Sat 25 April 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm

The Makory Tour - Ashbourne

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