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.
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.
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.
Beginner's Printmaking Course
Every Tuesday, 6 January - 10 February 2026
Learn how to create a series of prints using a variety of different printmaking techniques in this six-week beginner's course.
Learn to Draw in Six Weeks
Thursdays, 8 January - 12 February 2026
A six-week drawing course covering a range of techniques, from understanding your tools to mastering observational drawing.
Get Drawing in Winter
24 January 2026
Explore the garden and create a series of observational drawings under expert tuition.
Sustainable Intaglio Printmaking Workshop
31 January 2026
Design and prepare an intaglio plate using recycled materials in this artist-led introductory workshop.
Beginner's Portrait Painting in Oils
4 February 2026
Begin your journey in oil portrait panting in this workshop led by artist, Richard Kitson.
Printed Valentine's Day Cards
6 February 2026
Design and print your own Valentine's Day cards using lino printing techniques in this introductory workshop.
Capturing Water in Oil Painting
11 February 2026
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.
Next Steps in Drawing - Six Week Course
Thursday 26 February - Thursday 2 April 2026
Enhance your existing drawing skills and use a variety of techniques and materials
Printed Lampshades Weekend Workshop
28 February - 1 March 2026
Create a unique handprinted lampshade in this artist-led weekend workshop.
An Introduction to Hardback Book Binding
7 March 2026
Learn how to create and bind your own hardback notebook.
Spring Paper Wreaths & Posies
28 March 2026
Learn how to make paper flowers and develop them into a seasonal wreath.
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.
