CRAFT COURSES IN THE PEAK DISTRICT
Professional tuition
4 – 8 people per class
Beautiful studio space
Quality materials
Delicious lunches & cakes
COURSE TYPES
UPCOMING COURSES
2 place(s) 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.
3 place(s) 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.
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.
Several places available
Inspired by British wildflowers, create your own exquisite botanical blooms, almost entirely from paper.
Several places available
Discover a world of papercraft, inspired by British wildflowers. Using simple materials and inventive techniques, create your own bunch of exquisite botanical blooms.
Several places available
Inspired by British wildflowers, create your own exquisite botanical blooms, almost entirely from paper.
3 place(s) 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.
2 place(s) available
Imagine the thrill of catching fish using your own hand-tied fishing flies! Our course offers the perfect introduction to this heritage craft. You will create a number of tried and tested designs to take to the water.
Several places available
Create intricate charms, pendants & earrings by replicating natural forms. Silver Clay 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.
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.
Several places available
Inspired by meadow flowers, use simple tools to create a bunch of delicate wire seed heads. Arrange your finished collection in a vase as an everlasting display or present as special gifts.
Several places available
A gentle introduction to the art of pointed pen & ink calligraphy. Develop your own personal style of lettering with this fresh, free flowing approach.
Several places available
Create a stylish leather card holder using traditional hand-stitch techniques. Quality materials in a choice of colours can be personalised with stamped initials or motifs if you wish.
Several places available
Make a tactile, leather-bound journal to treasure or to gift. Celebrate heritage techniques and quality materials, personalised with stamped initials or motifs if you wish.
3 place(s) available
Explore the ancient art of Japanese Marbling (Suminagashi) to create stunning patterned papers. Then construct your own hardback book using traditional binding techniques. Quality materials, simple tools, beautiful results!
Several places available
Make a beautiful hand-bound journal/sketchbook using traditional methods and materials. Choose your own decorative cover and create a classic leather spine.
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 fresh, free flowing approach.
3 place(s) available
Spend a relaxing day in the garden making your own willow panel or hurdle. Follow traditional heritage techniques or adopt a more decorative approach. Learn practical skills to create attractive barriers, screening or border edging.
Several places available
Let your imagination run wild creating your own willow animal. No experience necessary for this fun and accessible medium. Make a fox, pheasant, hare or hens to enhance any home or garden.
Fully booked
A taster day using willow to create simple sculptural forms. Practise random weave techniques to make a bird, fish, sphere, heart or pod.
2 place(s) available
Join master craftsman, Eddie Glew, for this all-absorbing workshop in basketry. Use traditional English and French techniques to make a beautiful basket of your choice.
Fully booked
Enjoy a creative day in the garden working with willow. Make an obelisk or plant support (perfect for those sweet peas) – plus a decorative sunflower, dragonfly or bird feeder.
Several places available
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.
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.
| 2026 Courses | Deposit | Balance | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half day | £20 | £45 | £65 |
| 1 day | £30 | £105 | £135 |
| 2 day | £50 | £210 | £260 |
| 3 day | £70 | £315 | £385 |
| 5 day | £90 | £470 | £560 |
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 Boutique Cottage, Wirksworth
link to Booking.com
B&B
The Stable Rooms, Kirk Ireton
link to Booking.com
07349 959450
B&B
The Old Lockup, Wirksworth
www.theoldlockup.co.uk
01629 826272
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
Caravan/Camping
Sleepy Hollow Farm
www.caravanclub.co.uk
Carsington Water Caravan Club Site
www.caravanclub.co.uk
Carsington Fields Caravan Park
www.carsingtoncaravaning.co.uk
01335 372872
Youth Hostel Association
www.yha.org.uk
0800 0191700
PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION
Zantium Studios & Godfrey Hole Holiday Cottage
Peter & Alison Massey
Godfrey Hole House
Godfrey Hole
Hopton
Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE4 4DF