Workshops &amp; Classes in Derbyshire

Wed 22 Jul11:00Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Whether you’re completely new to riding a bike or want some guided tuition to help you get back in the saddle if you’ve not cycled in a while, a trained member of the team will support you to feel confident on a bike. The sessions are also suitable for children who are riding for the first time, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Bikes and helmets are included at no extra cost, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

Wed 22 Jul18:30The Croquet Lawns

Taster session: Blackfordby WI

Spotted Taster session: Blackfordby WI on The Croquet Lawns's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

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Take Photos You’ll Love: A Beginner-Friendly 4‑Week Photography Course

Wed 22 Jul19:00Our Crafty Place CIC

Around £80

Take Photos You’ll Love: A Beginner-Friendly 4‑Week Photography Course

This photography session is part of a 4‑week course – Booking covers all 4 dates at just £80. Book the full course here The Course If you’ve ever wished you could take photos you’re truly proud of but feel unsure where to start … this welcoming four‑week photography course will give you the confidence, clarity and hands‑on practice you need. Designed for complete beginners, you’ll learn what your camera actually does, how to use its settings and how to make creative choices that transform your images. You’ll be part of a relaxed, supportive group of like‑minded people, all learning together and celebrating each other’s progress. Throughout the course, your tutor, Sophie, will guide you step‑by‑step, demystifying the technical bits and helping you see the world with a photographer’s eye. By the end of the four weeks, you’ll understand your camera, know how to use it creatively and feel confident capturing images you genuinely love. What we’ll do each week First Week – Understanding Your Camera An introduction to the essentials of how a camera works. We’ll explore: Camera parts: what they are and why they matter Key settings: what they do and how to use them The Exposure Triangle: shutter speed, aperture, ISO How to expose creatively and take control of your images This first week is all about building confidence with your camera and removing the mystery. Second Week – Composition & Lenses This week you’ll start shaping your creative style. We’ll explore: Composition...

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Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Zumba Class

Found this on St Andrews URC Church's radar. Zumba Class — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Andrews URC Church

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Thu 23 JulChatsworth House

Around £80

Cutting Garden Floristry Workshop

Develop your floristry skills with our experts - you will pick flowers from the Chatsworth Cutting garden and make a seasonal arrangement to take home with you.

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Thu 23 Jul11:00Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Whether you’re completely new to riding a bike or want some guided tuition to help you get back in the saddle if you’ve not cycled in a while, a trained member of the team will support you to feel confident on a bike. The sessions are also suitable for children who are riding for the first time, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Bikes and helmets are included at no extra cost, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

Fri 24 JulCedars Training Academy - Derby

Around £195.00

Thai Foot Massage

Course Cost: £195 Duration: 1 Day Course Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm Location: Available at both our Academies Course Overview The Thai Foot Massage One Day Short Course at Cedars Training Academy introduces learners to the traditional art of Thai foot massage, a treatment that combines acupressure, energy balancing, and stretching techniques . Practised throughout Thailand as part of everyday life, Thai foot massage dates back over 2,000 years and remains a highly popular and effective holistic therapy. This treatment focuses on the lower legs and feet, stimulating the body’s natural energy flow (Chi) by working along Sen lines and pressure points . You will learn how to use your hands, thumbs, and a traditional wooden acupressure massage tool to deliver an incredibly therapeutic treatment while minimising strain on your hands, making it ideal for long-term professional practice. What You Will Achieve Following successful completion of this course, you will: Be qualified to practise and charge for Thai Foot Massage Be eligible for professional insurance and membership (subject to provider approval) Offer clients greater choice, with foot treatments in high demand Increase profits with very low set-up costs Stand out from competitors with a unique treatment offering Deliver treatments anywhere – highly portable and flexible Increase employability with an increasingly popular therapy Course Content History, origins, and development of Thai Foot Massage Understanding Sen Lines and...

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Fri 24 Jul11:00Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Whether you’re completely new to riding a bike or want some guided tuition to help you get back in the saddle if you’ve not cycled in a while, a trained member of the team will support you to feel confident on a bike. The sessions are also suitable for children who are riding for the first time, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Bikes and helmets are included at no extra cost, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Our Crafty Place CIC

Linoprinting Workshop with Marcus Gilmore

Join Our Linoprinting Workshop with Marcus Gilmore Spend a day learning how to carve lino and print your own unique designs, perfect for decorating your home or giving as gifts. This linoprinting workshop with Marcus Gilmore is great for beginners and those who have tried linoprinting before. A full day allows you time to experiment, adjust your designs, and create multiple prints. Your tutor, Marcus, is looking forward to welcoming you and says: “Linoprinting is hands-on, meditative, and fun. It’s a great way to problem-solve creatively, lower stress, improve concentration and dexterity, and connect with fellow crafters.” What You’ll Do During this hands-on workshop, you will: Learn to carve lino safely and effectively Explore creating repeatable designs and patterns Experiment with inks, papers, and printing techniques Produce an array of hand-printed designs to take home Enjoy a creative, mindful, and social crafting experience Linoprinting is practical, meditative, and highly rewarding, giving you a chance to leave with tangible, personalised artworks. Who This Workshop Is For This workshop is perfect for: Complete beginners Anyone who has tried linoprinting before People looking for a relaxing, creative, and social craft session Those who enjoy hands-on, problem-solving activities No experience is needed.

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Friday Friends Storytime

Join us on Fridays at 9:30 & 10:30 am for learning fun with stories, songs and bubbles! Friday Friends is held in Hannah’s Reading Garden from May through September and inside the rest of the year. Download the Preschool to Pathway’s event flyer below.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Morton Little Library

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Adults & Young Adults DIY Ghost Workshop

Sat 25 JulMatlock Ghost Emporium

Around £40

Adults & Young Adults DIY Ghost Workshop

Attention all aspiring phantom painters and creative souls! The Matlock Ghost Emporium invites you to an immersive 2 to 3-hour Ghost Painting Workshop where you’ll design, decorate, and personalize your very own ghostly creation to take home. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop is your chance to rediscover your creative spark while crafting a spectral masterpiece.Here’s what’s included:8cm Ghost Figurine: A larger canvas for your creativity, ready to be brought to life.All Paints & Equipment Provided: Everything you need for ghostly glazing, dripping techniques, and finishing touches.Selection of Accessories: Hats, scarves, props—customize your ghost with unique personality-defining additions.Expert Guidance from Our Artists: Receive tips and tricks from our veteran ghost wranglers as they help you master spectral techniques.Tea, Coffee, or Squash: Relax with a warm drink while you channel your artistic spirit.Feeling stuck? Fear not! The Mill ghosts themselves will be your ethereal muses, whispering secrets from beyond the veil to help you choose the perfect color palette and design for your ghostly companion. The result will be a one-of-a-kind phantom masterpiece—a creation that’s both eerie and enchanting.Details:Price: £35 per personStart Time: 1pmSession Length: 2-3 hoursAge Requirement: Open to participants 9 years and older.

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £35

Glass Painting Workshop

Experience the beauty of glass painting through a relaxing, hands-on workshop that combines colour, creativity, and artistic expression

Sat 25 JulOrdish Room

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Sat 25 Jul11:00Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Whether you’re completely new to riding a bike or want some guided tuition to help you get back in the saddle if you’ve not cycled in a while, a trained member of the team will support you to feel confident on a bike. The sessions are also suitable for children who are riding for the first time, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Bikes and helmets are included at no extra cost, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Our Crafty Place CIC

Kinusaiga: Textile Pictures Without Sewing

Join Our Kinusaiga Workshop Your tutor, Kate, is looking forward to welcoming you and sharing this beautiful Japanese craft with you. Kinusaiga is a modern Japanese craft where patterns are built from small pieces of fabric tucked into carved lines on a soft board. Instead of stitching, the design is created by gently pressing each fabric fragment into place, forming a richly textured, layered picture. The result is a beautiful patchwork‑style artwork that blends traditional textile charm with contemporary crafting techniques. What You’ll Do Learn how to prepare your foam board and transfer your chosen design Cut and shape fabric pieces to fit your pattern Press and tuck fabric into carved lines to build your artwork Layer colours and textures to create depth and detail Finish and mount your piece ready to take home You Will Explore How colour, pattern and texture influence your final design Techniques for clean edges and smooth layering How to design your own image, if you feel inspired This Workshop is Perfect for • Complete beginners • Anyone who enjoys textiles, pattern, or mindful making • People who like slow, absorbing crafts • No experience is needed. You will be using a craft knife to cut your design into the foam board, it’s a bit like drawing a line but with added pressure! And then you’ll be pressing fabric into the resulting groove … you can do this! Kate will guide you through each step.

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Sat 25 Jul14:00Matlock Ghost Emporium

Around £35

Adults & Young Adults DIY Ghost Workshop

Attention all aspiring phantom painters and creative souls! The Matlock Ghost Emporium invites you to an immersive 2 to 3-hour Ghost Painting Workshop where you’ll design, decorate, and personalize your very own ghostly creation to take home. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop is your chance to rediscover your creative spark while crafting a spectral masterpiece.Here’s what’s included:8cm Ghost Figurine: A larger canvas for your creativity, ready to be brought to life.All Paints & Equipment Provided: Everything you need for ghostly glazing, dripping techniques, and finishing touches.Selection of Accessories: Hats, scarves, props—customize your ghost with unique personality-defining additions.Expert Guidance from Our Artists: Receive tips and tricks from our veteran ghost wranglers as they help you master spectral techniques.Tea, Coffee, or Squash: Relax with a warm drink while you channel your artistic spirit.Feeling stuck? Fear not! The Mill ghosts themselves will be your ethereal muses, whispering secrets from beyond the veil to help you choose the perfect color palette and design for your ghostly companion. The result will be a one-of-a-kind phantom masterpiece—a creation that’s both eerie and enchanting.Details:Price: £35 per personStart Time: 1pmSession Length: 2-3 hoursAge Requirement: Open to participants 9 years and older.

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