Expert-led workshops and courses
Explore new pastimes or develop an existing skill with one of our creative workshops.
Led by expert tutors and staged at Chatsworth, choose from a wide range of arts and crafts and horticulture workshops covering a variety of subjects, such as learn to paint, sketch, embroider, print or even learning the craft of bookbinding or floristry.
With a choice of full or half-day courses available, taking place in the week, and at weekends, there is something to suit most schedules.
Autumnal Centrepiece Workshop
16 & 17 October 2025
Celebrate the beauty of autumn by creating a seasonal centrepiece for your home, complete with flowers and foliage from the Chatsworth Kitchen and Cutting Garden.
Wet Felting Workshop
22 October 2025
Learn the art of wet felting with experienced artist, Linzi Pattison.
Capturing Water in Oil Painting
7 November 2025
Peak District artist, Sue Nichol, leads a workshop in capturing water in all its moods in your artwork. Suitable for both beginners and experienced artists.
Festive Printmaking
8 November 2025
Learn how to design and print your own Christmas cards and gift tags with our introductory linocut printmaking workshop.
Advent Calendar Workshop
14 November 2025
Create your own festive advent calendar with paper artist Kim Bevan.
Printed Christmas Bunting Workshop
15 November 2025
Learn how to produce your own set of festive handmade bunting using the art of lino printing.
Needle Felted Baubles Workshop
21 November 2025
Learn how to create your own needle felted bauble decoration in this expert-led workshop.
Festive Paper Decorations
22 November 2025
A half day workshop learning to create beautiful folded paper Christmas decorations for your Christmas tree.
Polar Bear Willow Weaving
Friday 28 & Saturday 29 November 2025
Create your own festive polar bear sculpture in this hands-on masterclass from international willow artist, Emma Stothard.
Christmas Luxury Wreath Making
9 December 2025
A longer, three-hour workshop where you can create your own Christmas wreath using curated foliage from the estate.
Includes house and garden entry.
We add to our programme throughout the year, visit our event page to discover all we have to offer:
Stay With Us
With miles of walks on the estate and in the national park, as well as centuries of heritage, art and design to explore, Chatsworth and the Peak District are a dream destination for an unforgettable escape. Find a stay with us in a hotel, inn, cottage, or shepherd’s hut here.
