Hopton Hall Gallery hosts a diverse programme of workshops and events throughout the year. Explore our current and upcoming programme of workshops and events at Hopton Hall Gallery and at Hopton Hall, listed below. Events are booked via the artist. For artists to arrange a workshop or talk - please get in touch.
Forthcoming
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Botanical Pen and Watercolour Workshop with Kate Dawes
10:30 - 12:30 am All Levels Welcome 4 Jun 2026 Spend time at Hopton Hall Gallery creating beautiful botanicals in pen and watercolour with Kate Dawes. A relaxed pen & watercolour workshop. Suitable for all abilities. Read more -
Create a Postcard and Book Launch with Lesley Linley
Part of the Ashbourne Street Festival 20 - 21 Jun 2026 Create your own beautiful seaside postcard paintings at this special event and book launch with Lesley Linley part of the Ashbourne Street Festival. Dive into a relaxing, coastal-inspired have a... Read more -
The Month of Art at Hopton Hall Information For Artists
If you’re an artist wishing to participate in Hopton Hall’s Month of Art celebration in July 2026, here’s all the information you need to know. 1 - 26 Jul 2026 Artist information about registering to join us at Hopton Hall Month of Art 2026. Your subject matter should be inspired by or reflect an external aspect of Hopton Hall or its gardens – come and get creative! Read more
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Presentation Evening and Gallery Official Launch
Featuring Peak District Artisans Young Emerging Artist Award Presentation 7 Aug 2026 You’re warmly invited to join us in celebrating the rich diversity of creative talent in and around the Peak District at the Peak District Artisans Young Emerging Artist Award 2025.... Read more -
Negative Space Landscape Painting With Denise Cliffen
10:30 - 12:30 9 Sep 2026 A vibrant break from traditional painting! Using acrylics on black paper, we’ll explore the effects of painting the negative spaces. Join Denise Cliffen for or a vibrant, hands-on workshop where... Read more -
The Big Drawing Table(au) with Liz Wellby
10:30 - 15:30 The Big Draw Saturday Sessions 3 Oct 2026 Tableau meaning: scene - aspect - view - vista - drama - panorama Join us at Hopton Hall Gallery at our big drawing table, to roll up your sleeves and... Read more
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Drawing the past in the present - with Chris Lewis Jones
10:30 - 12:30 The Big Draw Saturday Sessions 10 Oct 2026 A Big Draw 26 workshop. Book via the artist: chrislewisjones44@gmail.com Join artist-flaneur and archaeological illustrator Chris Lewis-Jones to explore traditional, technical and contemporary approaches to drawing and reading artefacts. Basic... Read more -
Masters of Drawing. Sue Blake MA SGFA
10:30 - 12:30 The Big Draw Saturday Sessions 17 Oct 2026 An informal art appreciation talk followed by a hands-on drawing session. Have fun making marks inspired by famous artists' techniques. Free but places are limited. To reserve please email sueblake@w3z.co.uk... Read more -
Create Your Own Nature Inspired Neurographic Art. with Christine Thomas
10:30 - 12:30 The Big Draw Saturday Sessions. 24 Oct 2026 Join artist Christine Thomas to create your own nature inspired Neurographic Art. This workshop will give you some of the basics to start using art in a mindful practice, explore... Read more
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The graphic art of psychogeography
With Chris Lewis Jones 30 Oct 2026 A Big Draw 26 workshop. Book via the artist: chrislewisjones44@gmail.com Join artist-flaneur Chris Lewis-Jones to explore traditional and contemporary approaches to mark making and drawing to capture the spirit of... Read more -
The Cabin at Ashbourne
Pop up event featuring talented makers from Belper's popular The Cabin 28 - 29 Nov 2026 We are pleased to invite the people of Ashbourne to view a pop up version of The Cabin. “Artisanal Crafts in the heart of Belper” In its long history on... Read more -
Round House Gallery Ceramic Pop Up
Featuring ceramics from Philip Evans 4 - 6 Dec 2026 For three days while the Ashbourne Lantern Parade takes place we welcome a ceramic pop up shop within our gallery from our friends The Round House Gallery Foston, featuring Philip... Read more
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Create a Trio of Christmas Decorations - explore Metal Foil Embossing
12:30 - 3:30 pm 9 Dec 2026 Join us at Hopton Hall Gallery, in the centre of Ashbourne, for a relaxing afternoon of making Christmas Decorations that will get your festive to do list firmly on track. Read more -
Winter Jewellery Presentation at Hopton Hall Gallery
A special three day Christmas event showcasing the work of talented local jewellers. 11 - 13 Dec 2026 Sparkle into the festive season at Hopton Hall Gallery for a showcase of exceptional jewellery makers. This exclusive winter presentation brings together a selection of distinguished regional jewellers, each presenting... Read more -
Yuletide in Clay
A special three-day Christmas event showcasing the work of talented ceramic artists. 18 - 20 Dec 2026 Celebrate the festive season at Hopton Hall Gallery with Yuletide in Clay, a three-day Christmas showcase featuring contemporary ceramic artists and makers. Featuring work by Heather Duncan, Gael Cherry, Ian... Read more
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Acrylic Pouring Workshop with Kaleido Marbling Art
More Information coming soon. 10:30 - 1 pm 21 Jan 2027 Read more -
Drawing on the Town
With Chris Lewis Jones 19 Feb 2027 Approaches to urban sketching with Artist-Flaneur Chris Lewis-Jones For more information email: chrislewisjones44@gmail.com Join artist Chris Lewis-Jones to explore traditional and innovative approaches to sketching townscapes. Basic materials will be... Read more
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Spring Art Trail
Peak District Artisans 23 - 24 May 2026 Experience a celebration of local creativity at the Peak District Artisans Spring Art Trail, hosted here at Hopton Hall Gallery in Ashbourne. Read more -
Artists at The Hopton Snowdrops
Snowdrop Painting Demonstration 1 - 28 Feb 2026 Hopton Hall Gallery will have artists demonstrating painting snowdrop themed artwork within the Hall's cafe. Read more
