Jane Bevan. Noticing and Working with Nature 2nd September Jane Bevan is a Derbyshire artist with a passion for English woodlands, who forages for natural materials which she ties, stitches and binds together to make her artworks. Her materials are those that might otherwise be trodden on or overlooked, such as feathers, twigs, bark, seeds … Continue reading Jane Bevan. Noticing and Working with Nature 2nd September

Modular Knitting with Nicki of Being Knitterly 8th September Join knitwear designer Nicki Merrall at Hope & Elvis to learn modular knitting techniques. Modular knitting is a fun technique in which you knit one module (or shape) at a time. Having knitted the first module, you pick up stitches from the previous module, so that … Continue reading Modular Knitting with Nicki of Being Knitterly 8th September

Mending with Celia Pym. 15th & 16th September ç Celia Pym is an exhibiting artist living and was shortlisted for the inaugural Loewe Craft Prize, COAM, Madrid and touring and Woman’s Hour Craft Prize in 2017. She is currently a visiting lecturer in Textiles at the RCA.  She has been exploring mending since 2007 with … Continue reading Mending with Celia Pym. 15th & 16th September

Helen Hallows. Patterns From Nature Friday 12th October Helen Hallows is a creator, artist, tutor and mentor working and living in the Midlands. I recently spent the most beautiful day sketching the Derbyshire landscape with Helen and was able to peak a look at the wonderful way in which she uses mark making in her … Continue reading Helen Hallows. Patterns From Nature Friday 12th October

Richard McVetis. Contemporary Embroidery 13th October *date change*  We are delighted to welcome back Richard McVetis who is an artist-maker, known for his meticulously embroidered drawings and objects. Richard studied at Embroidery at Manchester School of Art and Textiles at The Royal College of Art.   This is an exciting opportunity to explore the enormous scope … Continue reading Richard McVetis. Contemporary Embroidery 13th October *date change*

Leah Halliday’s Heirloom Angels 3rd November or 4th November Designer maker Leah is every bit as wonderful as her name with a glorious sense of colour and flair for vintage.. This is a great opportunity to make a hand crafted Angel using an original pattern designed by Leah. You’ll learn doll-making techniques, tips on stuffing, … Continue reading Leah Halliday’s Heirloom Angels 3rd November or 4th November

Helaina Sharpley: Wire Work. 1st December Helaina is a designer maker, based in West Yorkshire, creating 2D and 3D wirework. Her work is inspired for her love of tea and the rituals around tea drinking and is rooted in the elegance of the past, particularly the Edwardian era. Using old sepia photographs she creates pen … Continue reading Helaina Sharpley: Wire Work. 1st December

Summer School: Art Workshops for Children. August 7th , 8th & 9th Kate Taylor was a primary school teacher for many years and deputy head teacher in a junior school for eighteen of them. For the last six years she has been delivering CPD in art with passion and enthusiasm, to class teachers within the … Continue reading Summer School: Art Workshops for Children. August 7th , 8th & 9th

Emily Jo Gibbs. Illustrative pictures, working with silk organza. 6th & 7th October Emily Jo Gibbs is a British Artist who over the last two decades has established an international reputation for her exquisite work. She has received significant critical acclaim and is a member of Contemporary Applied Arts and the 62 Group of Textile … Continue reading Emily Jo Gibbs. Illustrative pictures, working with silk organza. 6th & 7th October