News from producers around Derbyshire

A pioneering Derbyshire County Council project funded by the Museums Association will see new homes being found for up to 2,300 pieces of art and other objects of historical and archaeological interest.

For more information, take a look at this article: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/landmark-project-sees-new-home-for-rare-de-morgan-vase.aspx

The first authors are revealed today (27 November) for the sixth Derby Book Festival, which will be held from 29 May – 6 June 2020 in venues across the city.  The Festival is now a well-established part of the city’s cultural calendar and celebrates the joy of books and reading.  It has just held its first successful Autumn Edition in October and will return next Spring with over 90 events across nine days with some of the very best writers in the country.

A unique world-class art sculpture trail in Derby for summer 2020

Businesses that have not yet signed up to be part of the Derby Ram Trail are being urged to ruminate no longer, as less than ten Rams remain available for sponsorship.

To date, over 20 businesses have registered to take part in the project which will be one of the largest mass-participation art events ever to be held in the city.

Are you a serious artist who is looking for inspiration or want to explore new techniques, or do you just want to have fun trying out your creative skills? You are sure to find something that will suit your needs perfectly amongst the exciting variety of art workshops we have lined up for 2020.
 

Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire’s quest to promote the area as a world-class destination has been given a huge boost after it was recognised in three of the travel industry’s top awards.

It has been revealed that the Peak District and Derbyshire has won bronze in the prestigious 2019 British Travel Awards, which are considered the benchmark for excellence in the travel industry and are voted for by the travelling public.

The countdown to Christmas has well and truly started, but if picking the perfect gift for a loved-one is giving you a headache, Derby LIVE and Derby Active have put together a fabulous list to give them an experience to remember.

Experience Black and White Film Photography 2 day course using 35mm film cameras to take photographs in the Peak District, then into the darkroom to process the films, make contact prints and finally make large prints for your wall, £600. Choose dates for up to 2 people. All materials and camera loan included (I have 2 Nikon FM cameras for you to use).

Private darkroom workshops are for 1 or 2 people. The cost is £300 per day, so if you come with a friend or partner that's £150 each. The price includes all materials and a buffet lunch.

We run private landscape photography courses for a maximum of 2 consecutive days at £300 per day. You can either come alone for the best personal tuition or share the course with your friends and family to reduce the cost.