The Old Lock Up Gallery set in Derbyshire and on the edge of The Peak District National Park is the perfect setting for art, artisan crafts and creative workshops - a unique and peaceful venue - with a log burning stove, beautiful natural light, original oak beams and wooden floor.
Our workshops are designed for small groups ranging in size from 5 - 10 people - providing each participant ample space to learn, relax, enjoy and create in our beautiful art gallery.
Truly indulgent experiences - led by exceptional creative practitioners, artisans and artists.
All of our workshops, courses and classes can be purchased as gifts - both birthday and Christmas - or simply a act of self indulgence. If booking as a gift we’ll send you a gift card for the recipient.
We also provide gift vouchers from £25 - £250 that can be redeemed against any of our workshops, ceramics and art.
For further information don’t hesitate to contact us - we’ll happily help with your enquiry.
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Basket Making 9th October 2024 10-5.30pm total cost £115
Basket Making 9th October 2024 10-5.30pm total cost £115
Join Karina, from Whittle & Weave, to create an asymmetrical willow basket with a whittled hazel handle - perfect for foraging or the garden harvest. 9th October 2024 10am - 5.30pm.
Working with various varieties of sustainably harvested willow participants can choose from a range of beautiful earthy tones to design their own unique basket.
Over this course participants will learn a range of basketry techniques, including a pairing weave, a 3-rod wale and French randing.
This course is suitable for complete beginners and those wishing to learn new weaving techniques.
I’m Karina and I quite like bending sticks. I love the slow pace and methodical processes involved in basket making and I really enjoy sharing this skill with others.
I have always worked in the outdoors. After studying environmental science and working in conservation for a while I moved into environmental education. For the last 15 years I have been running bushcraft courses – mainly playing in the woods, making fires, using sharp tools and creating things out of natural materials. I have been weaving baskets for around 10 years and set up this little business because weaving makes me happy.
I have worked with all sorts of groups over the years and have seen how beneficial connecting with nature can be. Immersing yourself in a mindful craft like basketry, working with your hands to physically shape a natural material, is a great way to connect… and so rewarding – plus you can do it indoors with a nice cup of tea when the weather’s rubbish.
If you would like to have a go at bending some sticks or twisting some leaves to make your own basket I would love to see you at the workshop. Costs £115 pp and inc materials. Makes a perfect Christmas gift for someone special.