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Arts and crafts in Derbyshire

(including Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derby, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, High Peak, North East Derbyshire and South Derbyshire) is in the East Midlands of England. It has a population of around 1,000,000 and covers approximately 260,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, West Yorkshire

County flag of DerbyshireDerbyshire has within its borders a large part of the Peak District National Park and the southern part of the Pennines. The county town of Derbyshire is Derby, where you could visit Derby Museum and Art Gallery, which has collections of paintings, porcelain such as Royal Crown Derby, costumes, a toy theatre and natural history exhibits. A few miles outside Derby is Kedleston Hall, an 18th century mansion whose Neoclassical exterior and interiors were designed by the famous architect Robert Adam, who also designed the surrounding gardens. Performing arts venues in Derbyshire include the Pomegranate Theatre in Chesterfield, the Buxton Opera House, Derby Theatre and New Mills Art Theatre.

Set among picturesque country side Caudwells Mill in Matlock is a working flour mill, built during the 19th century on the site of an earlier mill and is powered by the flowing waters of the River Wye. The mill machinery mostly dates back to the late 19th and early 20th century, when it milled grain into flour. Visitors to the nearby Craft Centre can see and purchase the work of artists and craft makers, such as paintings, jewellery, glassware and metalwork. Hardwick Hall is an Elizabethan country house near Chesterfield, built during the late 16th century, which has many tapestries and other furnishings dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Other attractions in Derbyshire include Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, Derby Cathedral, Bolsover Castle, Sharpes Pottery Museum in Swadlincote and the remains of Peveril Castle.

A Dried Spell in Floral Art

A Dried Spell in Floral Art

New Mills, Derbyshire

Established in 2015, A Dried Spell is a cottage industry based in the High Peak in Derbyshire ...

Rens Handmade Jewellery

Rens Handmade Jewellery

Derby, Derbyshire

I make all kinds of jewellery and accessories based around the cottagecore, fairycore ...

Sherlox Boutique

Sherlox Boutique

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Sherlox Boutique is a new venture inspired by my passion for jewellery and clothing, ...

Sue Wilkins Childrens Author

Sue Wilkins Childrens Author

Matlock, Derbyshire

My five story books are suitable for children aged from birth to 8 years old. Each book ...

Wild Garden Cam

Wild Garden Cam

Erewash, Derbyshire

My name is Kelly and I am local to Derbyshire. I have been trading for a little over ...

Thunderbug Textiles

Thunderbug Textiles

Ripley, Derbyshire

Hi, my name is Toni, and I run Thunderbug Textiles. Based just North of Derby, UK, I’m ...

Its the little things

Its the little things

Alfreton, Derbyshire

I make and recycle items and gifts for the home and garden - my style is shabby chic, ...

The Busy Box Room

The Busy Box Room

Dronfield, Derbyshire

I am first and foremost a jeweller working in precious metals though I also create a ...

The Jellyfish Tree

The Jellyfish Tree

Derby, Derbyshire

Polymer clay creations designed to put a smile on your face! All of my models are handmade ...

Honeypot Crochet Co

Honeypot Crochet Co

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

I make Handmade crochet plushies, tapestries, keyrings and jewellery I also write and ...

LindaS Art Glass

LindaS Art Glass

Birch Vale, Derbyshire

Nothing is ever too much trouble when I work with my clients to create a wonderful and ...

Nash Woodcrafts

Nash Woodcrafts

Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Handmade wooden fruit with a choice of bowls for the fruit to be displayed in. Customers ...

Wilkinson Art

Wilkinson Art

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

I am an amateur artist, part of a local art group in Barlborough. I have been painting ...

Engravings on Glass

Engravings on Glass

Glossop, Derbyshire

Engraved glass items for sale and work may be undertaken on commission. All my work is ...

Nature Witch

Nature Witch

Belper, Derbyshire

I paint pictures and greeting cards using watercolour paints and recycled card. I make ...

Sea Moon Designs

Sea Moon Designs

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

I make semi-precious gemstone jewellery, including watches, and also incorporate gemstones ...

Paul ward and Glen Allen bespoke furnishings

Paul ward and Glen Allen bespoke furnishings

Holmewood, Derbyshire

We refurbish chairs.sofas.chaise lounge.pouffe. We make scatter cushions and table runners. ...

TLC Riddings

TLC Riddings

Alfreton, Derbyshire

Mainly the popular novelty covered Terrys chocolate oranges but also seasonal related ...

Crochet Critters By Ge

Crochet Critters By Ge

Marehay Ripley, Derbyshire

I set up Crochet Critters By Ge in Dec 2024. All my animals are lovingly made at home ...

Our Lovely Naturals

Our Lovely Naturals

Grassmoor, Derbyshire

Preferring the simpler things in life I thought it appropriate to make all our products ...

Abby Browne Art

Abby Browne Art

Deeside, Derbyshire

I work from home in my studio/ gallery making beautiful atmospheric paintings. I started ...

Mazzasmonkeys

Mazzasmonkeys

Milford, Derbyshire

Handcrafted creatures soft sculptured from socks Hi Im am Marie I have two passions in ...

Hand Woven with Love

Hand Woven with Love

Cowhill, Derbyshire

Hi My name is Kristen and I am passionate about crafts. I particularly love creating ...

The Juicing Room

The Juicing Room

Matlock, Derbyshire

Hello. My name is James Voce from TheJuicingRoom. I work from a small studio based in ...

Hetty Stewart Illustration

Hetty Stewart Illustration

Beeley Matlock, Derbyshire

I make whimsical, fairytale and folk inspired illustrations. My work is influenced by ...

Crafting with the kids

Crafting with the kids

Alfreton, Derbyshire

We are a family run small business just starting out. We customise and personalise items. ...

Kassie Tooby Jewellery

Kassie Tooby Jewellery

Pinxton Bolsover, Derbyshire

After 45 years of nursing, midwifery, and care management, I made the decision to pursue ...

Close Creations

Close Creations

Glossop, Derbyshire

I make Artificial arrangements, from door wreaths, heart wreaths, gift ideas, rose foam ...

Sheepish Crafts

Sheepish Crafts

Derby, Derbyshire

Sheepish Craft is a new business where I sell all hand knitted items ranging from baby ...

melwood

melwood

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Bandsaw Boxes. / Trinket Boxes. Jewellery boxes made from hardwoods using mainly a bandsaw ...

Mrs Harrison Makes

Mrs Harrison Makes

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

I am passionate about creating truly personal gifts. I focus on making amigurumi dolls ...

Silver by Victoria

Silver by Victoria

Dronfield, Derbyshire

I am an artist at heart and I can’t imagine doing anything else Silver by Victoria ...

Breeze Fine Art

Breeze Fine Art

Swadlincote, Derbyshire

I am a portrait artist specialising in portraits of people and pet portraits. A portrait ...

Dandelion Silver

Dandelion Silver

Matlock, Derbyshire

We started Dandelion silver around two years ago from the spare room if our house located ...

John Thomas Crowley

John Thomas Crowley

Derby, Derbyshire

I presently write children books age group 9-12. In each book I write 5 short stories ...

Tans Paperwork

Tans Paperwork

Holmwood, Derbyshire

I create handmade and unique quilling pieces. These include keepsake frames, cards and ...

Tales of the Burrows in Stained Glass

Tales of the Burrows in Stained Glass

Birch Vale, Derbyshire

I was contacted by the school after they had seen my stained glass and wood sculptures ...

Anyone else feel like their spinning plates

Anyone else feel like their spinning plates

Derby, Derbyshire

So, this is my very first blog having just joined this site and already I am impressed ...

Preparation

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Glossop, Derbyshire

Hello all I hope everyone is keeping well I am trying to distract myself at the moment ...

Glass

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Glossop, Derbyshire

I chose glass as my medium after seeing an engraver on holiday many years ago. He described ...

Shows

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Glossop, Derbyshire

I suppose that we are all in the same boat waiting for news , if anyone heard of events ...

New Products launching

New Products launching

New Mills, Derbyshire

Hi, My new products are being launched and I hope you like them.

Quietly creating

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New Mills, Derbyshire

I have quietly been creating and testing a completely new range of dried flower artwork ...

Its been a while since my last blog

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New Mills, Derbyshire

November is going to be important and exciting for me, as Im launching some new designs ...

A quiet Saturday

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Matlock, Derbyshire

Having just finished lunch and settling down for a lazy afternoon, I received a call ...

New Baby Nappy Ducks

New Baby Nappy Ducks

Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Wanting a gift for a new baby, I have these nappy ducks in three colours

Sorry not been proactive with my site

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Ill be back soon with more designs.

Last event

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Attended Handmade Hayfield Pop-Up Craft Fair last week. The fair was busy in fits and ...

Here we go again

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Im back with some fantastic designs, some using wood, some fabric Im loving it! Im attending ...

Sorry not been keeping you up to date

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Plenty of ideas and creations on the go, and I have a new collection which I am about ...

January over at last

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Its good the first month of the year is over, time to plan and reflect and create. I ...

A New Year and new creative ideas

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Over the festive period I have explored some different ideas and products. Moving forward ...

Hallmark

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Matlock, Derbyshire

I was amazed when visiting a market recently how many traders are selling non-hallmarked ...

Happy New Year

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Happy New Year to all the artisans and I wish you a great 2017 full of creativity and ...

A short rest over Xmas

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Ive just attended the Christmas Wilmslow Artisan Market, 17th December and it was great. ...

Unable to attend Hale Barns Christmas Market

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Due to unforeseen circumstances I cannot attend Hale Barns Christmas Market but will ...

Handmade Hayfield success

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Handmade Hayfield Christmas Pop Up Shop was an really enjoyable day I think everyone ...

Handmade Hayfield Christmas PopUp Shop

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Really looking forward to Saturday at Hayfield, created some unusual arrangements, if ...

Its countdown to more Christmas fairs

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Really looking forward to Handmade Hayfield Christmas Pop-Up shop 26th November, not ...

2 more markets and fairs booked

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New Mills, Derbyshire

Please come and see me at either of my booked events as listed here on my page.


Joseph Wright

(Born 1734 in Derby in Derbyshire), Painting

Joseph Wright was an English portrait and landscape painter. His work is significant for his use of the chiaroscuro effect, which highlights the contrast of light and dark which can be seen in his paintings of candle lit subjects. He has been celebrated as the first professional painter to demonstrate the mood of the Industrial Revolution.