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.
An Introduction to Hardback Book Binding
23 May 2025
Learn how to create and bind your own hardback notebook.
Working in Oils Outdoors
26 June 2025
Spend a day capturing the landscape around the Chatsworth Garden using the vibrant medium of oil painting.
Get Drawing in the Seasons
28 June & 18 October
Create a series of observational drawings of seasonal plants, trees and landscapes under expert tuition.
Beginner's Portrait Painting in Oils
5 July & 27 September 2025
Begin your journey in oil portrait panting in this workshop led by artist, Richard Kitson.
Botanical Linoprint Workshop
19 July 2025
Create your own botanical prints using linocut blocks, taking inspiration from the Chatsworth Garden.
Pig Willow Weaving Masterclass
19 July, 20 July 2025
International willow artist, Emma Stothard, leads a pig themed willow weaving masterclass.
Cutting Garden Floristry Workshop
24 July, 25 July, 11 September, 12 September 2025
Create a seasonal arrangement using flowers from the Chatsworth Garden.
Beauty in the Detail: Plant Studies for Botanical Art
26 - 27 July 2025
Learn how to see and draw like a botanical artist, making plant studies which capture the essence, detail and beauty of plants on paper.
Paper Making Workshop
3 September 2025
Spend a summer's evening learning to make paper by hand, from recycled materials.
Needle Felted Landscape Workshop
5 September 2025
Learn how to needle felt your own landscape picture with Linzi Pattison.
Autumnal Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop
3 October 2025
Learn how to make your own macramé plant hanger at this local-artist led workshop.
Jigsaw Lino Print Weekend Workshop
4 - 5 October 2025
A weekend workshop where you'll learn the art of lino printing.
Autumnal Paper Wreaths Workshop
13 September 2025
Craft a stunning paper seasonal wreath using the warm and inviting colours of autumn.
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.
We add to our programme throughout the year, visit our event page to discover all we have to offer:
Stay with us
With so much to see, do, and explore in the Peak District, it's a shame to only come for the day, so why not stay a little longer? Our country cottages, shepherd's huts, hotels, and inns are the perfect base for exploring all that Chatsworth, Derbyshire, and the Peak District have to offer. Find out more.
