Studio & garden
Our purpose-built studio is a light and airy first floor space
The garden enjoys views across the fields to Carsington Water – perfect for Willow Workshops and Summer School lunches
CRAFT COURSES
We offer workshops throughout the year in a range of different crafts
Take home new skills, exciting ideas and your own hand crafted works of art
Book with confidence
We are following Government guidance on hygiene & safety. This includes:
– thorough cleaning & good ventilation of studio
– individual work stations & tools
– visors/masks & social distancing
Cancellation due to Covid-19
We will offer a full refund or the option to postpone your course should your booking be affected by Government restrictions
Tutors
All are practising artists/craftspeople with a passion for what they do
They offer plenty of inspiration, specialist knowledge and experience
Food & drink
Lunch is included in the course fee. Homemade soup & bread, salads & fruit, teatime treats
Help yourself to drinks & biscuits throughout the day with cake served mid afternoon
Classes
4 – 6 people per workshop
Professional tuition in a friendly relaxed atmosphere
Beginners and those with experience equally welcome
Tuition 10.00am – 4.30pm (with an hour for lunch)
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. Chose a course type from our list or request something new
COURSE DATES
COURSE FEES
Price includes lunch & refreshments – but not materials
| Duration | Deposit | Balance | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | £30 | £80 | £110 |
| 2 days | £50 | £170 | £220 |
| 5 days | £75 | £400 | £475 |
A Materials Fee is payable to the tutor at the end of the workshop
This varies depending on the course and what you choose to make
You can reserve a place via our website, by phone or email
A deposit is required to secure the booking. The balance is due a month before the event
Payments is by bank transfer or cheque (sorry, no cards)
Please see our Terms & Conditions
COURSE GIFT VOUCHERS
- These make great experience presents
- Book a specific date or leave ‘Open’ for the recipient to choose from our programme
- 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
B&B and Self Catering
Breach Farm, Carsington
www.breachfarm.co.uk
01629 540265
Self Catering
The Wash House, Wirksworth
Quirky, self contained holiday let (1 double)
link to airbnb
Self Catering
The Brew House, Wirksworth
Little boho bolt hole (1 double)
link to airbnb
Self Catering (sleeps 4)
Cosy Cottage, Wirksworth
link to airbnb
Self Catering
Hopton Hall (holiday cottages & gardens, indoor pool)
www.hoptonhall.co.uk
01629 540458
Self Catering
Netherton Hall (4 holiday cottages & indoor pool)
Bradbourne, Ashbourne
www.nethertonhall.co.uk
01629 540998
Self Catering
Stainsborough Hall, Carsington (4 cottages)
www.stainsboroughhall.com
01629 258319
B&B and Self Catering
George House
Wirksworth
www.georgehousewirksworth.co.uk
01629 820256
Self Catering
The Retreat, Wirksworth
Tiny converted chapel (1 bedroom)
link to HomeAway
Self Catering
Swiers Farmhouse & Emily Barn, Carsington
www.swiersfarmhouse.co.uk
01629 541800 / 540513
Youth Hostel Association
www.yha.org.uk
0800 0191700
Travelodge
Ashbourne Hotel
Carnation Way, Ashbourne DE6
www.travelodge.co.uk
0871 9846362
Caravan/Camping
Carsington Water Caravan Club Site
www.caravanclub.co.uk
Carsington Fields Caravan Park
www.carsingtoncaravaning.co.uk
01335 372872
PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION
Zantium Studios & Godfrey Hole Holiday Cottage
Peter & Alison Massey
Godfrey Hole House
Godfrey Hole
Hopton
Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE4 4DF
