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!

 

August

Forest Bathing
1st August
8.30am - 10.30am

Caroline Cook from Well With Nature will lead us for an exclusive early morning Forest Bathing session in the grounds of the beautiful Thornbridge Estate

Outdoor Yoga
17th & 31st August
9am - 10am

Join us for an energising and grounding Vinyasa yoga class set in the stunning surroundings of Thornbridge Estate. This all-levels flow is designed to build flexibility and mindfulness through breath-led movement. 

Kids Collagraph Printing
11th August
10.15am - 11.45am

Join Chesterfield-based printmaker Dave Elsom at Thornbridge Hall for a fun children's collagraph printing workshop. 

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

Alcohol Ink Workshop
11th September
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. 

Outdoor Yoga
7th, 21st & 28th
9am - 10am

Join us for an energising and grounding Vinyasa yoga class set in the stunning surroundings of Thornbridge Estate. This all-levels flow is designed to build flexibility and mindfulness through breath-led movement. 

Wildflower Embroidery
12th September
10am - 1.30pm

Join Robyn from Oh Sew Cute, for a peaceful morning of creativity in the stunning Thornbridge Orangery.

Knotted Pearl
25th September
10am - 1pm

Join Jenny from Panache for the morning and learn the pearl knotting technique, no previous experience is required.    

Mosaic
17th September
10am - 1pm

The perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft. Create your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles.

Autumn Wreath
27th September
11am - 1pm

Embrace the colours and textures of the season with our autumnal wreath workshop.

Willow Basket
24th September
1pm - 3.30pm

Come and join Nicky from Willow Sculpture and Crafts, to create a freeform contemporary Willow basket.

October

Autumn Embroidery
10th October
10am - 2pm

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a cosy morning of stitching in the gorgeous surroundings of Thornbridge Orangery.

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.

Kids Lego Printing
29th October


10:15am - 11.45am

Join Chesterfield-based printmaker Dave Elsom at Thornbridge Hall for a fun children's printing with Lego workshop. 

Posca Pen for Kids
31st October
10:15am - 11:45am

Join artist Dave Elsom of Sombrero Printmaking for a fun workshop where you will use acrylic paint markers to create unique artwork on a variety of surfaces

 

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.