Workshops
Looking for a little inspiration—and maybe a break from the daily grind? Our craft workshops are the perfect excuse to unplug, unwind, and get your hands busy.
Whether you're into nifty needlework, fabulous florals, or getting a little messy with paint, we’ve got an amazing selection lined up to choose from!
May
Watercolour Landscape
6th May
10am - 1pm
Under the guidance of artist Linzi Pattison, this workshop will demonstrate the art of watercolour painting techniques
Leather cardholder/wallet
7th May
10am - 1.30pm
Join Laura from Tiska Leatherwork to make your own card holder/wallet
Reverse Applique Accessory Bag
9th May
10.30am - 1.30pm
Join Robyn and learn beginner embroidery stitches and explore the reverse appliqué technique to create a floral-inspired design, choosing from a variety of fabric scraps.
Lino Printing
12th May
10.30am - 1pm
During this 2.5 hour workshop you’ll work with Dave Elsom from Sombrero Printmaking to learn the basics of lino printing, a technique used by artists for over 100 years.
Watercolour Flower
13th May
10am - 1pm
this workshop will demonstrate the art of watercolour painting techniques
Seasonal Vase Arrangement
17th May
10.30am - 12noon
Join Maxi and learn how to create your own seasonal vase arrangement to brighten up your home!
The Art of Needle felted Landscape
20th May
10am - 1pm
learn the art of needle felting using notched needles to sculpt fibres together to ‘paint with wool’ to create a 2D picture.
Hand Embroidery Workshop: 3D Bumblebee
23rd May
10am - 2pm
Create a stunning 3D stitched bumblebee with delicate foliage using the intricate Turkey Rug Stitch technique!
June
Tapestry Weaving
4th June
10am - 1pm
Weave your own colourful, textured tapestry woven wall-hanging, sampler or small purse, using a small loom.
Thornbridge through the lens - Photography
5th June
10am - 5pm
Capture breathtaking scenes with the guidance of three top photographers—Naomi Jones, Guy Badham, and Phil Sproson
Forage & Feast
6th June
11am - 4pm
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired picnic
Alcohol Ink Flowers
12th June
10am - 1pm
Come and join us in the Orangery for a morning of relaxing creativity and create a colourful alcohol inks flower painting to take home with you.
Hand-tied Bouquet
14th June
11am - 1pm
create your own hand-tied spiral bouquet using beautiful, freshly gathered seasonal flowers from Maxi’s cutting patch.
Pen & Watercolour
18th June
10.30am - 12.30pm
Learn different pen drawing techniques and ‘dry’ watercolour painting to create your own botanical art.
Acrylic Landscape Painting
24th June
10am -1pm
this workshop will demonstrate acrylic painting techniques giving you the skills to create your own painting taking inspiration from the beautiful surroundings
Mosaic
25th June
10am - 1pm
The perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft. Create your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles.
July
Acrylic Flower Painting
1st July
10am - 1pm
Together with artist Linzi Pattison you will learn techniques for painting flowers in Acrylic paint taking inspiration from Thornbridge Hall gardens and different examples shown on the day.
Coiled Basketry
9th July
10am - 1pm
Design and create your own coiled basket or coaster using both ‘plain’ and ‘figure of eight’ stitches, using your own choice of colour and material combinations.
Seasonal Vase Arrangement
19th July
11am - 12.30pm
Get creative and hands-on in, where you’ll learn how to arrange freshly gathered seasonal flowers into a natural, garden-inspired vase display.
August
Hand-tied Bouquet
16th August
10am - 12noon
create your own hand-tied spiral bouquet using beautiful, freshly gathered seasonal flowers from Maxi’s cutting patch.
Kids Lego Printing
18th & 27th August
10:15am - 11.45am
Join Chesterfield-based printmaker Dave Elsom at Thornbridge Hall for a fun children's printing with Lego workshop.
September
Mosaic
17th September
10am - 1pm
The perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft. Create your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles.
Willow Basket
24th September
10am - 12.30pm & 1pm - 3.30pm
Come and join Nicky from Willow Sculpture and Crafts, to create a freeform contemporary Willow basket.
Autumn Wreath
27th September
11am - 1pm
Embrace the colours and textures of the season with our autumnal wreath workshop.
October
Mandala Creation
15th October
10am - 1.30pm
A morning of meditative creativity! Learn all the skills and techniques you will need to produce your own beautiful mandala in the beautiful surroundings of the Orangery.
Forage & Feast
24th October
11am - 4pm
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired picnic
Halloween Flower arrangement
26th October
11am - 12.30pm
Dare to get creative this Halloween with Maxi from Thornbridge Blooms, in this eerie little workshop.
November
Christmas Wreath
27th & 29th November
Various times
Come and get festive with Maxi from Thornbridge Blooms, for a cosy, creative Christmas wreath workshop.
Christmas Robin Wire Weaving
5th & 19th November
10am - 12oon
Join Jenny from Panache Arts in this very festive workshop. You will learn how to weave your own Christmas Robin with wire.
Christmas Sleigh Wire Weaving
5th & 19th November
1pm - 3pm
Join Jenny from Panache Arts in this very festive workshop. You will learn how to weave your own Christmas Sleigh with wire.
Willow Deer
12th November
9am - 4pm
Come and join Nicky from Willow Sculpture and Crafts in The Carriage House, to create a Willow Deer.
December
Christmas Wreath
4th, 6th & 14th December
Various times
Come and get festive with Maxi from Thornbridge Blooms, for a cosy, creative Christmas wreath workshop.