Workshops
April
Kids Posca Pen
14th April
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 surface
Kids Lego Printing
11th & 15th April
10.15am - 11.45am
Join Chesterfield-based printmaker Dave Elsom at Thornbridge Hall for a fun children's printing with Lego workshop.
Hand Embroidery Workshop: 3D Bumblebee
Create a stunning 3D stitched bumblebee with delicate foliage using the intricate Turkey Rug Stitch technique!
Spring Wreath
FULLY BOOKED
12th April
11am - 1pm
Join Maxi to create your very own living spring wreath using a seasonal selection flowers, bulbs and plants on a willow wreath base
Kids Easter Posy
19th April
11am - 12noon
Get creative in this kids posy workshop
Willow Obelisk
23rd April
10am - 12.30pm
Come and join Nicky from Willow Sculpture and Crafts in our Orangery, to create a Willow Garden Obelisk for your garden.
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.
June
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
Tapestry Weaving
4th June
10am - 1pm
Weave your own colourful, textured tapestry woven wall-hanging, sampler or small purse, using a small loom.
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
July
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.
September
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.
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.
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.