As part of this weekend’s Repton Festival, Derby Sketching Club’s own prize winning artists Margaret Esler and Tony Hall are taking part this year. They have 3 hours to paint a live sitter along with six other artists. Judging by author and Renaissance scholar Sarah Dunant. The venue is Pears School, Repton (no wheelchair access). £8 per ticket. Starts at 1pm. Buy a wristband so you can pop in and out throughout the afternoon.

Many other events: concerts, comedy shows, Viking crafts, street theatre etc. throughout the weekend. See their website for more details and booking. reptonfestival.littleboxxoffice.com