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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Meet the Artists at Hopton Hall Gallery
Steph Jansen - Alison Wake - Laura Burrill - Ingrid Katarina Karlsson - Elizabeth Forrest 12:30 - 4 pm 6 Sep 2026 Sunday 6 September 2026 12.30 – 4pm Hopton Hall Gallery, Ashbourne As Ashbourne comes alive for Ashbourne’s Big Fashion Day Out, Hopton Hall Gallery is celebrating textiles, stitch, craft and... Read more -
Charly Rhodes Live Fashion Drawings
at Ashbourne’s Big Fashion Day Out 6 Sep 2026 When: 6th September 1-2 & 3-4PM Where: The Marketplace, Ashbourne What: Local artist Charly Rhodes will be setting up her easel to sketch and paint live the fabulous outfits being... Read more -
Negative Space Landscape Painting With Denise Cliffen
10:30 - 13:30 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
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Six Week Tutored Life Drawing Class
Art Oxford - HeArt 13 Sep - 18 Oct 2026 This six week course aims to develop drawing skills through a range of techniques & media, with a focus on drawing disciplines including measurement & proportion, as well as developing... Read more -
The Big Drawing Table(au) with Liz Wellby FREE
10:30 - 15:30 The Big Draw Festival 3 Oct 2026 Cost: Free drop in session When: 3rd October 10:30 - 15:30 Where: Ground Floor Hopton Hall Gallery Workshop description: Join us at Hopton Hall Gallery at our big drawing table,... Read more -
Kate Dawes - Pen and Watercolour £47.50
10:30 - 13:30 The Big Draw Festival 8 Oct 2026 Cost: £47.50 / To book contact Kate here When: 8th October 10:30 - 13:30 Where: First Floor Hopton Hall Gallery Workshop description: Learn different pen drawing techniques and ‘dry’ watercolour... Read more
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Drawing the past in the present - with Chris Lewis Jones £30
10:30 - 12:30 The Big Draw Festival 10 Oct 2026 Cost: £30 Book via the artist: chrislewisjones44@gmail.com When: 10th October 10:30 - 12:30 Where: First Floor Hopton Hall Gallery Workshop Description: Join artist-flaneur and archaeological illustrator Chris Lewis-Jones to explore... Read more -
Masters of Drawing. Sue Blake MA SGFA FREE Talk/Drawing Session
10:30 - 13:00 The Big Draw Festival 17 Oct 2026 Cost: Free but places are limited. To book please email sueblake@w3z.co.uk by September 31st. When: October 17th 10:30 - 13:00 Where: First Floor Hopton Hall Gallery Workshop Description: An informal... Read more -
Painting/Drawing Pastels Pastel Pencils with Katie Wyke £40
10:30 - 13:30 The Big Draw Festival 22 Oct 2026 Cost: £40 Book via the artist here When: October 22nd 10:30 - 13:30 Where: First Floor Hopton Hall Gallery Workshop Description: Painting/Drawing Pastels Pastel Pencils Explore the vivid colours and... Read more
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Charcoal Sketching with Diana Green £30
The Big Draw Festival 10:30 - 12:30 24 Oct 2026 Cost: £30 Book via the artist here When : Saturday 24th October 10.30am-12.30pm Where: upper floor at Hopton Hall Gallery Workshop Description: In this workshop you will create a winter... Read more -
The Graphic Art of Psychogeography - With Chris Lewis Jones £30
10:30 - 12:30 The Big Draw Festival 30 Oct 2026 Cost: £30 book via the artist here When: Friday 30th October 10:30 - 12:30 Where: First Floor Hopton Hall Gallery Workshop Description: Join artist-flaneur Chris Lewis-Jones to explore traditional and... Read more -
Paint your own Watercolour Christmas Card Workshop
With Alan Fernihough 1 Nov 2026 Paint your own watercolour Christmas card then have them printed with your name and greeting on the front and reverse. To book this workshop email: utcheter2001@yahoo.ie Read more
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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 -
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
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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 -
Acrylic Pouring Workshop with Kaleido Marbling Art
More Information coming soon. 10:30 - 1 pm 21 Jan 2027 Read more
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Kate Dawes
10:30 - 1:30 18 Feb 2027 Read more -
Drawing on the Town
With Chris Lewis Jones 10:30 - 12:30 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 -
Six Week Tutored Life Drawing Class
ArtOxford - HeArt 7 Mar - 11 Apr 2027 This six week course aims to develop drawing skills through a range of techniques & media, with a focus on drawing disciplines including measurement & proportion, as well as developing... Read more
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Experimental Monotype and Monoprinting With Printmaker Sarah Godfrey
10:30 - 3:30 24 Apr 2027 Sarah is a contemporary printmaker who loves experimenting with different printmaking techniques. In this workshop she will share her years of experience so you gain an understanding of the processes... Read more -
Six Week Tutored Life Drawing Class
ArtOxford - HeArt 23 May - 27 Jun 2027 This six week course aims to develop drawing skills through a range of techniques & media, with a focus on drawing disciplines including measurement & proportion, as well as developing... Read more
Past
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Life Drawing Taster
With Art Oxford - HeArt 23 Aug 2026 This is a taught taster session suitable for beginners, intermediate and experienced artists who would like to learn how to draw the model. The two-hour session aims to focus on... Read more -
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 -
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
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Botanical Pen and Watercolour Workshop with Kate Dawes
10:30 - 13:30 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 -
ARTbourne
30 - 31 May 2026 Hopton Hall Gallery is pleased to support the new Artbourne Art Trail which is a two day trail taking place across Ashbourne town centre. Read more -
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
