Eco Centre Pottery Group – Collaborative Studio Time
Oct
1
to 17 Dec

Eco Centre Pottery Group – Collaborative Studio Time

Looking to continue your pottery journey? Join our friendly, self-directed pottery group at Derbyshire Eco Centre. Ideal for those with some previous pottery experience, it’s a relaxed, supportive space to develop your own work, share skills and ideas, and learn from each other (Weekly)

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Countryside Skills
Oct
28
to 2 Dec

Countryside Skills

A supportive and inclusive group for everyone wanting to learn hands-on outdoor skills at our unique and beautiful countryside Eco Centre site.  Enjoy working as a team, and learning new skills, while keeping active and well in the outdoors and nature, doing practical activities together (Weekly)

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Creative Dementia
Nov
3
to 8 Dec

Creative Dementia

This course can be booked as a whole, or by individual sessions. A supportive group for those living with dementia and their carers, to enhance wellbeing, joy and connection. Exploring creativity through art, crafts and gardening (Weekly)

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Painting & Drawing
Nov
4
to 9 Dec

Painting & Drawing

This course can be booked as a whole, or by individual sessions. Learn to paint & draw in a casual creative environment where we focus on the joy of process over perfection - no prior practice, skill or materials required, just come as you are! (Wednesday evenings)

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Beginners Pottery
Nov
5
to 10 Dec

Beginners Pottery

Suitable for beginners and those with a little experience. We will cover the basics of hand building and surface decoration in clay through a series of playful exercises and projects (Weekly)

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Natural Body Care
Nov
14

Natural Body Care

Come and join us to learn how to make natural products to use at home such as moisturising creams, lip balm, hair care products and much more at our 1 day workshop (Saturday)

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Bird Box Making
Nov
14

Bird Box Making

No woodwork or carpentry experience necessary as all instruction will be given.  We will be using basic woodworking tools to create bird boxes of various styles and using different types of timber (Saturday)

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Textile Art
Nov
18
to 16 Dec

Textile Art

Textile art offers endless opportunities for creative expression. On this course, you'll have the opportunity to try various techniques and materials to produce a beautiful piece of art. No previous art experience is necessary (Weekly)

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An Adventure in The Gambia
Nov
18

An Adventure in The Gambia

Spending two years with Voluntary Service Overseas on an education project in the tiny country of The Gambia in West Africa brought adventures, challenges and lifelong friendships with those Emma lived and worked with (Wednesday evening)

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Dry Stone Walling Taster - 3
Nov
21

Dry Stone Walling Taster - 3

ADDITIONAL DATE

A half day introductory course for anyone who wants to gain the basic knowledge and skills to repair dry stone walls. A practical session with added information on how to take the craft further if you wish (Saturday - am)

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Traditional Stained Glass Painting
Nov
21

Traditional Stained Glass Painting

Discover the beautiful, centuries-old craft of traditional stained glass painting in this relaxed and creative one-day workshop. Suitable for complete beginners. No previous painting or glass working experience necessary and all materials are provided (Saturday)

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Christmas Crafts - Wreaths
Nov
24

Christmas Crafts - Wreaths

Get into the festive spirit and have a cosy relaxed evening working with locally grown materials. Create a beautiful wreath to adorn your front door using eco-friendly and sustainable floristry techniques (Tuesday evening)

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Coiled Basketry
Nov
28
to 29 Nov

Coiled Basketry

Enjoy creating colourful, patterned coiled basketry items using this ancient craft, using raffia, yarn and fabric and a variety of stitches from around the world (Weekend)

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Hedgelaying
Nov
28
to 29 Nov

Hedgelaying

An introduction to the traditional craft of hedgelaying - a traditional way of restoring and reviving a hedge whilst creating a natural stockproof barrier (Weekend)

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Christmas Crafts - Wreaths
Dec
1

Christmas Crafts - Wreaths

Get into the festive spirit and have a cosy relaxed evening working with locally grown materials. Create a beautiful wreath to adorn your front door using eco-friendly and sustainable floristry techniques (Tuesday evening)

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Eco Warm Space - Puzzles, games and crafts
Dec
2
to 24 Feb

Eco Warm Space - Puzzles, games and crafts

Join our FREE Eco Warm Spaces on Wednesday mornings. Get out of the house, meet up with friends, play games, enjoy some crafts or just chat over a drink. These friendly, informal sessions will be weekly to the end of February (excluding December 23rd and 30th). Transport may be available (Weekly) 

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Finding the Way on the Portway
Dec
2

Finding the Way on the Portway

This ancient Portway trading route once ran along 'Porter Lane' right past the Eco Centre and continued to Mam Tor. While much of this ‘way’ is steeped in mystery, the existence of the Portway is evidenced with documents, place names and in a few cases with physical paths on the ground (Wednesday evening)

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Make Your Own Willow Lantern!
Dec
5

Make Your Own Willow Lantern!

Using willow sticks and tissue paper, create a beautiful lantern, complete with little LED lights to make it glow! Let your imagination shine! A lovely hands-on activity for families to enjoy. Suitable for children aged 4 and over, accompanied by an adult. No experience needed (Saturday - am)

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Dry Stone Walling Taster - 4
Dec
5

Dry Stone Walling Taster - 4

ADDITIONAL DATE

A half day introductory course for anyone who wants to gain the basic knowledge and skills to repair dry stone walls. A practical session with added information on how to take the craft further if you wish (Saturday - am)

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First Aid Awareness
Dec
8

First Aid Awareness

This FREE introductory session will show you how to feel first-aid confident and how to respond when needed.  It is ideal for those working and volunteering in community groups, schools, organisations and at events. It will also help you know how to react in a family or domestic situation (Tuesday am)

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From Farm to Fork
Dec
9

From Farm to Fork

A look at the hill farm Sally lives on, how it is run with the seasons, the conservation work being done, the restoration of species rich hay meadows, and the support for ground nesting birds, as well as the animals' year, and what it takes to get from farm to fork! (Evening talk)

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Winter Traditions
Dec
13

Winter Traditions

We start with a short winter walk of about an hour followed by a session back in the warmth of the Eco Centre to explore and share winter traditions from around the world (Sunday)

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Creative Dementia
Jan
5
to 9 Feb

Creative Dementia

A supportive group for those living with dementia and their carers, to enhance wellbeing, joy and connection. Exploring creativity through art, crafts and gardening (Weekly)

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Countryside Skills
Jan
6
to 10 Feb

Countryside Skills

A supportive and inclusive group for everyone wanting to learn hands-on outdoor skills at our unique and beautiful countryside Eco Centre site.  Enjoy working as a team, and learning new skills, while keeping active and well in the outdoors and nature, doing practical activities together (Weekly)

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Improvers Pottery
Jan
7
to 11 Feb

Improvers Pottery

Suitable for those who have attended our beginner’s course or for those with experience of the main hand building techniques of pinch, coil and slab work. We will further develop hand-built forms to create individually designed pieces of work (Weekly)

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Tying Up Loose Ends
Jan
26
to 2 Feb

Tying Up Loose Ends

Taking time to think about the future is one of the most reassuring things any of us can do, for ourselves and for the people we care about. Tying Up Loose Ends is a warm, inclusive, and supportive space to help everyone ‘get their ducks in a row’ (Tuesdays)

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What to do with Ashes
Feb
9

What to do with Ashes

More and more of us find ourselves holding onto ashes at home, whether inherited, kept until the time feels right, or simply because we aren't sure what options exist. Deciding what to do next can feel overwhelming, but clear information can bring great reassurance (Tuesday)

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Dry Stone Walling - Level 2 2027
Apr
19
to 15 Jul

Dry Stone Walling - Level 2 2027

An accredited course to build on existing skills learned at Level 1, to include the theory and knowledge to build a wall end (cheek end) and culminating in a Level 2 test (DSWA/LANTRA) (9 days + test day)

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Dry Stone Walling - Level 1 2027
May
10
to 22 Jul

Dry Stone Walling - Level 1 2027

An accredited course for people wishing to expand on their knowledge and skills in the art of dry stone walling, with the possibility of a new career path, and culminating in a Level 1 test (DSWA/LANTRA) (7 days + test day)

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Smoke Fired Pottery
Oct
11
to 18 Oct

Smoke Fired Pottery

This two-part smoke firing workshop is ideal for all abilities whether you are a complete beginner to pottery or have some experience of working with clay. You will explore and make a variety of different forms ready to prepare for the firing on the second weekend (Sunday over two weekends)

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Schnapps from the saddle!
Oct
7

Schnapps from the saddle!

Alastair bought a second-hand bike in Karl Marx Allee in Berlin and set off to ride 650 kms almost to the Dutch border. This talk tells the story of the places he discovered and the people he met (Evening talk)

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Creative Dementia
Sept
29
to 27 Oct

Creative Dementia

BOOK COURSE, OR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

A supportive group for those living with dementia and their carers, to enhance wellbeing, joy and connection. Exploring creativity through art, crafts and gardening (Weekly)

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Dry Stone Walling Taster - 2
Sept
20

Dry Stone Walling Taster - 2

ADDITIONAL DATE

A half day introductory course for anyone who wants to gain the basic knowledge and skills to repair dry stone walls. A practical session with added information on how to take the craft further if you wish (Sunday - pm)

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Family Drop in Morning
Sept
20

Family Drop in Morning

FREE EVENT

Come and visit the recently re-opened Eco Centre! Course taster sessions, refreshments and information about what is coming up. Find out about courses, hiring the spaces and working with us. Everyone welcome. Refreshments available. (Sunday)

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Photography
Sept
16
to 21 Oct

Photography

BOOK COURSE, OR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Look at photography from a different angle. Learn what makes a photograph stand out from the others. Understand the ‘rules’ and experiment with breaking them. This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in photography. You can use any device on which you can take images (Weekly)

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Countryside Skills
Sept
16
to 21 Oct

Countryside Skills

BOOK COURSE, OR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

A supportive and inclusive group for everyone wanting to learn hands-on outdoor skills at our unique and beautiful countryside Eco Centre site.  Enjoy working as a team, and learning new skills, while keeping active and well in the outdoors and nature, doing practical activities together (Weekly)

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Textile Art
Sept
16
to 21 Oct

Textile Art

BOOK COURSE, OR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Textile art offers endless opportunities for creative expression. On this course, you'll have the opportunity to try various techniques and materials to produce a beautiful piece of art. No previous art experience is necessary (Weekly)

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Growing Together in Autumn
Sept
15
to 20 Oct

Growing Together in Autumn

BOOK COURSE, OR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Get your hands dirty with other beginners to learn the basic skills for successful gardening. We’ll learn how to manage and make wildlife friendly plans for a garden as we move into the cooler months (Weekly)

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Dry Stone Walling Taster
Sept
5

Dry Stone Walling Taster

A half day introductory course for anyone who wants to gain the basic knowledge and skills to repair dry stone walls. A practical session with added information on how to take the craft further if you wish (Saturday - am)

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