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
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.
Fully booked
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.
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.
Fully booked
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.
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.
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
