Archive: These workshops were advertised for autumn 2021 at the former Buxton Museum and nearby venues. The museum reopened in a temporary home next to Buxton Library in October 2026.
The programme included bronze casting, painting, smartphone photography, ceramics, linocut and willow weaving. Prices below are those in the original announcement, including its stated booking fees. The council’s 24 September 2021 bulletin listed the same programme before booking fees. The listings are historical and do not confirm every session took place.
Bronze smithing with James Dilley
Advertised for 2 October 2021, 10am–4pm, at the Dove Valley Centre. The original price was £83.95, including a £3.95 booking fee; participants were to make a replica Bronze Age axe head.
Painting with acrylics with Martin Olsson
The original listing marked the 2 October session as postponed. The council’s later bulletin advertised an acrylics workshop with Olsson on 30 October 2021. The original listed price was £52.69, including a £2.69 booking fee.
Smartphone photography with Chris Gilbert
Advertised for 16 October 2021, 10am–4pm, at Gilbert’s Cressbrook studio. The original listed price was £52.69, including a £2.69 booking fee.
Ceramics with Sue Blatherwick
Advertised for 16 October 2021, 10am–4pm, at the Dove Valley Centre. The original listed price was £52.69, including a £2.69 booking fee.
Linocut with Liz Wellby: October
Advertised for 23 October 2021, 10am–4pm, at Buxton Museum. The original listed price was £52.69, including a £2.69 booking fee.
Linocut with Liz Wellby: November
Advertised for 6 November 2021, 10am–4pm, at Buxton Museum. The original listed price was £52.69, including a £2.69 booking fee.
Festive willow weaving with Rachel Evans
Advertised for 13 November 2021, 10am–4pm, at Buxton Museum. The original listed price was £52.69, including a £2.69 booking fee.
Visiting the museum in 2021
In 2021, timed bookings helped the former museum manage visitor numbers. For current details, see Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.
Former museum address (closed in 2023): Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, Terrace Road, Buxton, SK17 6DA
T: 01629 533540
derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/buxton-museum/buxton-museum-and-art-gallery
The museum is now in a temporary building next to Buxton Library on Kents Bank Road. Find Buxton Library on Google Maps.
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