CRAFT COURSES IN THE PEAK DISTRICT
Professional tuition
6 – 8 people per class
Beautiful studio space
Quality materials
Delicious lunches & refreshments
UPCOMING COURSES
Fully booked
Create 2 beautiful hand-crafted brushes on this immensely satisfying workshop. Learn how to bind natural fibres into ‘turkey wing’ or ‘fan’ brooms using traditional techniques. A choice of plant fibres and coloured threads offer various combinations.
Fully booked
The perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft. Create your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Make a small panel, house number, table mat or coasters.
Fully booked
Make your own hardback notebook or sketchbook using traditional methods and materials. Books can be old friends or the start of a new story…This workshop will introduce you to the basics with impressive results.
1 place(s) available
Create a collection of decorative glass flower stems using the copper foil (Tiffany) technique. You will learn how to cut, shape and join glass using templates provided or your own simple designs.
Several places available
The perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft. Create your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Make a small panel, house number, table mat or coasters.
Fully booked
Three whole days to lose yourself in a mosaic project – bliss! Bring along your own ideas or simply turn up to be inspired. Ideas include a decorative panel, mirror frame or small table top.
Fully booked
Design and make your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Project ideas include a decorative panel, mirror frame, placemat or house number. A perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft.
Several places available
Design and make your own mosaic. Explore traditional or contemporary approaches using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Potential projects include a decorative panel, mirror frame or small table top.
Several places available
Design and make your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Project ideas include a decorative panel, mirror frame, placemat or house number. A perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft.
3 place(s) available
Learn the art of pointed pen & ink calligraphy from initial concepts to finishing flourishes. Develop your own distinctive lettering style with this modern free flowing approach.
3 place(s) available
Celebrate the art of Contemporary Gilding on this fascinating workshop. Using Dutch gold leaf, you will learn how to gild your own decorations, just in time for Christmas! Take away the basic skills to create beautiful gifts and give your home some festive sparkle.
Fully booked
Smoothed by waves and wind, frosted and translucent, Sea Glass has a beautiful quality of its own. Combine beachcombed glass treasure with Silver Clay to create your own unique hand-crafted jewellery.
Fully booked
Weave your own willow reindeer in day…just in time for Christmas. Add fairy lights if you wish to give some festive sparkle. Sculptor, Anthony Hammond, will guide you through the creative process – from antlers to tail!
Fully booked
Weave your own willow reindeer in day…just in time for Christmas. Add fairy lights if you wish to give some festive sparkle. Sculptor, Anthony Hammond, will guide you through the creative process – from antlers to tail!
1 place(s) available
Weave your own willow reindeer in day…just in time for Christmas. Add fairy lights if you wish to give some festive sparkle. Sculptor, Anthony Hammond, will guide you through the creative process – from antlers to tail!
Several places available
Design and make a beautiful tealight holder using the copper foil (Tiffany) technique. You will learn how to cut, shape and join glass to create your own mini candle lantern.
1 place(s) available
Christmas trees, angels, snowmen and stars… Make your own collection of stained glass decorations to treasure for years to come. Focusing on the copper foil (Tiffany) technique, you will learn how to cut, shape and join glass – with sparkling results!
Several places available
Let the sunlight flood in…through your own handcrafted window hanging. Using the copper foil (Tiffany) technique you will create a beautiful stained glass light catcher to take home.
Several places available
The perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft. Create your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Make a small panel, house number, table mat or coasters.
Several places available
Three whole days to lose yourself in a mosaic project – bliss! Bring along your own ideas or simply turn up to be inspired. Ideas include a decorative panel, mirror frame or small table top.
Several places available
Design and make your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Project ideas include a decorative panel, mirror frame, placemat or house number. A perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft.
Several places available
Design and make your own mosaic. Explore traditional or contemporary approaches using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Potential projects include a decorative panel, mirror frame or small table top.
Several places available
Make your own hardback notebook or sketchbook using traditional methods and materials. Books can be old friends or the start of a new story…This workshop will introduce you to the basics with impressive results.
Several places available
Capture natural forms using Silver Clay to create intricate charms, pendants & earrings. This amazing medium can be sculpted by hand, then heat-fired to form solid silver. Choose shells, leaves or seedpods to make tiny moulds from which to cast your jewellery.
3 place(s) available
Smoothed by waves and wind, frosted and translucent, Sea Glass has a beautiful quality of its own. Combine beachcombed glass treasure with Silver Clay to create your own unique hand-crafted jewellery.
COURSE TYPES
Studio & Garden
Our purpose-built studio is a light and airy first floor space. We have a cafe area downstairs for breaks
The garden enjoys views across the fields to Carsington Water – perfect for Willow Workshops and Summer School lunches
Classes
6 – 8 people per workshop
Professional tuition in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Beginners and those with experience equally welcome
Classes range from half a day workshops to 5-day courses
Tutors
All are practising artists/craftspeople with a passion for what they do
They offer plenty of inspiration, specialist knowledge and experience
Food & Drink
A tasty light lunch is included in all full day courses. Half day classes include refreshments
Drinks and snacks are available throughout to help yourself with homemade cake served mid-afternoon
Materials
Our tutors provide a range of quality materials for their own course (at an additional fee)
The charge varies depending on the class and what you choose to make. See individual course listings for details
Private Groups
Bespoke workshops for family or friends (minimum 4 people). Hen/stag parties, birthday celebrations, team building etc
We can plan dates, tuition and menu to suit. Choose a Course Type from our list or request something new
COURSE FEES
All courses include drinks & refreshments. Full day course fees include lunch.
Materials cost extra, payable on the day.
| 2025 Courses | Deposit | Balance | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half day | £20 | £45 | £65 |
| 1 day | £30 | £100 | £130 |
| 2 day | £50 | £200 | £250 |
| 3 day | £70 | £300 | £370 |
| 5 day | £90 | £450 | £540 |
Deposit payable on booking
Balance due a month before the course
Payment is by card or bank transfer
COURSE GIFT VOUCHERS
- These make great experience presents
- Book a specific date or buy an ‘Open Voucher’ for the recipient to choose
- Vouchers can be sent by email or post
OUR ACCOMMODATION
We have 2 properties nearby
Each can be booked independently or in conjunction with a course at Zantium Studios
Other places to stay locally
Self Catering
Breach Farm, Carsington
www.breachfarm.co.uk
01629 540265
Self Catering
The Apartment, Wirksworth
www.theapartmentwirksworth.co.uk
01629 820256
Self Catering
Cosy Cottage, Wirksworth
link to Airbnb
B&B
The Old Lockup, Wirksworth
www.theoldlockup.co.uk
01629 826272
B&B
The Stable Rooms, Kirk Ireton
link to Booking.com
07349 959450
Self Catering
Hopton Hall (holiday cottages & gardens, indoor pool)
www.hoptonhall.co.uk
01629 540458
Self Catering
Stainsborough Hall, Carsington (4 cottages)
www.stainsboroughhall.com
01629 258319
Self Catering
Darley House (6 bedrooms, sleeps 10-14)
www.darleyhouse.com
07719 894663
Self Catering
Netherton Hall (4 holiday cottages & indoor pool)
www.nethertonhall.co.uk
01629 540998
Hotel
Oak Hill, Cromford DE4 3RH
www.oakhillcromford.co.uk
01629 822211
Premier Inn
Matlock Hotel
Bakewell Road, Matlock DE4 3AZ
www.premierinn.com
0333 234 6447
Travelodge
Ashbourne Hotel
Carnation Way, Ashbourne DE6
www.travelodge.co.uk
0871 9846362
Youth Hostel Association
www.yha.org.uk
0800 0191700
Caravan/Camping
Carsington Water Caravan Club Site
www.caravanclub.co.uk
Carsington Fields Caravan Park
www.carsingtoncaravaning.co.uk
01335 372872
Sleepy Hollow Farm
www.caravanclub.co.uk
PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION
Zantium Studios & Godfrey Hole Holiday Cottage
Peter & Alison Massey
Godfrey Hole House
Godfrey Hole
Hopton
Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE4 4DF