Matlock Storytelling Cafe next meets on Friday, 7 February 2020. When our wonderful resident Storytellers will ease you into February with questions and answers.

Every March, the world’s finest performers and teachers of klezmer gather at a tiny village in the Peak District. What is klezmer? The soul-wrenching, joyous music, song and dance of the Yiddish-speaking Eastern European Jews, now firmly established on the World Music scene and loved by Jews and non-Jews alike. Following a sell-out event last year for our 10th Kleznorth, we are delighted to announce another end-of-course public concert by our world-leading teaching faculty.

Explore the stunning works of modernist sculptor Ronald Pope and a series of talented artists who have all won the Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award in brand new exhibition Process and Progress.
Opening Friday 14 February at the Museum & Art Gallery

Debut poet Sunita Thind explores the Indian, female perspective and gives an insight into Punjabi culture in the UK today. Poetry like this is not usually visible in the mainstream which will provide an event of lush and exotic imaginings.

Drawing immensely from her dual Punjabi and UK heritage to display poems layered in dense imagery, a battle plan for the future. How to emancipate yourself from centuries of right and rituals to cast a new light on multicultural Britain.

For The Harley Open exhibition, we invite artists whether professional or amateur to enter their work in to our popular competition.

The Open Exhibition is a celebration of 2D art, and gives artists, whether just starting out and experimenting, or experienced professionals the perfect opportunity to showcase their work.

The cast of Hansel and Gretel can’t wait to bring the classic story to the Art Theatre stage - in true panto style.  This is the first time New Mills Art Theatre has produced the pantomime version of Hansel & Gretel and the Director’s team are thrilled to present the hilarious Alan Frayn script to audiences.

Using a variety of media you will paint a piece of art, taking inspiration from the spa town of Matlock Bath.
Naturally mindful painting is a good way to relax and unwind from everyday stress.
This workshop will inspire you to express emotion in your work with texture and colour.
Materials are included but please bring your own canvas or paper, and wear old clothes.
All abilities are welcome, refreshments included but bring a packed lunch. Pay and display parking is available onsite.

The Grand Pavilion Matlock Bath

South Parade

Belper Sunday Painters 
Session Dates 2020 Sundays 10.30 am – 12.30 pm £5 on the door.

Block 1
• January 12th
• February 9th
• March 8th

Block 2
• May 10th
• June 14th
• July 12th

Block 3
• Sept 13th
• October 11th
• November 8th

ALTON MANOR COMMUNITY CENTRE
GREGORYS WAY
BELPER
DE56 0HS

If you are a talented or aspiring craftsperson you can now apply for @QESTcraft funding of up to £18,000.  QEST has funded craftspeople across more than 150 craft disciplines ranging from millinery to thatching, arms & armour restoration to ice sculpture and basket-weaving to musical instrument making. QEST supports the training and education of talented or aspiring craftspeople and we are looking to share the news of this opportunity as widely as possible.