Visual Art in Derby

Talk: Lets Flax! The Heritage of Flax to Fabric production in Derbyshire

We really need to talk about Flax!Join community textile artist, Amanda Haran, as she guides you through an interactive and enlightening talk about how Flax to…

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Natural Dyeing on Natural Fabric

Ignite an interest in natural dying with silk and wool!In this playful workshop you will begin by filling a sketchbook of ideas, hints and tips to start your na…

The Museum of Making, Derby

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Introduction to Woodworking

About this course: This course will cover the basics of woodworking over a series of three workshops that can be taken individually or ideally as a complete set…

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Lino-Printed Lampshade workshop

Learn to lino print and construct your own lampshade in a day.In this workshop, youll be guided through designing your pattern and cutting your own lino block.

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Machine Knit to make hand warmers!

Make your very own fingerless gloves with a knitting machine!Under the tuition of Jane Taylor from North End Knitting School, come and learn the machine knittin…

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Know your Style Signature

Discover your style signature with sustainable fashion influencer Helena...This seasons newest trend, Must have tops for summer, Polka dots are in.

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Wearing the Uplands: The journey of Bog Jumper - Artist Talk

Discover how people, sheep and land are interwoven in this fascinating talk!We are delighted to host Laura Harrington, a multidisciplinary artist and researcher…

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Introduction to Tapestry Weaving

A taste of the traditional art of weaving pictures!First you will learn how to put the warp on a simple frame loom, and how to do plain weave.

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Milk Bottle Mallets Workshop

This course centres around recycling and sustainable creation. The aim is to educate you on how to turn HDPE (high density polyethylene) plastic into beautiful…

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Sashiko Stitch Signatures

Join textile artist Seiko Kinoshita to create your own stitched identity by learning the ancient and traditional art of Sashiko.Sashiko has been used for centur…

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Clothes and Textiles Repair Cafe

Join us to repair your clothes!At our Clothes and Textiles Repair Caf, situated on the Cutting Table in the Assemblage Gallery, Level 2, Museum of Making, our s…

The Museum of Making, Derby