News from producers around Derbyshire

Made in Derbyshire literally comes to life in this month's poem by Sian Tower.  Through its vivid use of language  we are reminded of the power of the River Derwent driving both the looms and the lives of the factory workers.

In her introduction Sian writes:

'Cromford in Derbyshire has been the subject of many of my poems. Bend in the River is about how the valley and river, which attracted industrialist Richard Arkwright to this area in 1771, have survived his endeavours. 

The Markhams were an old Northampton family, chiefly associated with the practice of law.

Chesterfield born artist Paul Cummins is well known for his work producing ceramic flowers for landscape art installations.  Starting out at Chesterfield College Cummins went on to be a maker of architectural models, leading to studying ceramics at the University of Derby’s College of Arts.

Organisers of an art exhibition in Hathersage in June are calling on local artists to help them boost their fundraising campaign.

The team behind the Heart For Hathersage initiative, which is aiming to create a multi-functional vibrant open space in the centre of the village, is planning an art exhibition in June at the Memorial Hall, to raise funds for the ambitious £400,000 project.

Calling all ‘Made in Derbyshire’ members, Derbyshire artists, crafts people, musicians and artisans. The Derbyshire Eco Centre Summer Fair 2015 will be a celebration of adult learning and all that is ‘Made in Derbyshire’; from food to crafts to musical acts and all that is in-between!

The Old Station Gallery have had a huge response to our call out for exhibitors for our inaugural Arts Festival this Spring Bank Holiday. There is still time to apply as the deadline for applications is 31st March.

For further information visit the website at: 
https://theoldstationgallery.wordpress.com/gallery-events/

The nationally renowned Buxton Festival featuring opera, music and books will take place from 10 to 26 July. This year’s music series features 36 concerts from award-winning and internationally renowned singers and musicians performing in Buxton Opera House, the Pavilion Arts Centre, St John’s Church and the Pavilion Café.

Local charity Accessible Derbyshire delivered workshops sessions at Visit England's national conference on Accessible Tourism on 'the customer journey and how to improve it'.

A new craft group opens its’ doors at Bakewell Town Hall on Tuesdays.

If you love making and would like to share your skills, ideas and enthusiasm for all things handmade, join us every Tuesday from 10.30am.

Would you like to learn a new skill?

Or make your own piece of jewellery for a special occasion?

Or perhaps you’d like to develop what you already know about enamelling?

Run by Gwin Kerry – Designer and Maker in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at West Studios in Chesterfield, a range of completely flexible workshops are available to book now.

Examples of workshops include: