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Arts trail weekend is coming up!
Everyone on the arts trails and artisan fairs are talking about Creative Melbourne Gallery in the heart of South Derbyshire!
Five of us are returning for a second year for 2023 Derbyshire Open Arts!
If you haven't yet visited this might prompt you
CREATIVE MELBOURNE GALLERY is Venue1 on the Derbyshire Open Arts trail
And you are invited!
Some of the artists taking part in the art trail weekend this year
On March 4th I’m holding a one-day painting workshop in which you can paint along with me, step by step and take home your own original sheep canvas at the end of the day.
The venue is the lovely Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, downstairs in the glazing room. This cosy historic building makes the perfect backdrop for a day of fun, relaxing and learning.
We will have a buffet lunch provided by the onsite caterers, and as always, plenty of coffee and tea and slices of homemade cake are provided.
Beginners and more experienced artists are very welcome, we usually have two or three participants who have never painted before, together with some who have, and are keen to do more. We have even had professional artists join in, for a relaxing day trying out a different medium. For more info and booking details click here
Art Workshops Leicestershire
There is a complete diary of art workshops for 2023 now available to book. The first date is fully booked, however, there are spaces in all of the dates beginning in March with a colourful sheep workshop at Sharpes Museum in Swadlincote. I am running two more colourful Highland Cow courses due to popular requests. I’d like to keep to my usual small groups, so do book nice and early so that you don’t miss out on your chosen date/subject. This year the workshops are six hours long and lunch is included.
