This stunning location is bound to inspire. Draw/paint the grounds throughout the month of July with the opportunity to win prizes.  As part of Hopton Hall’s Month of Art, we have 2 artists pods available today. Out of the elements and near the cafe, we can paint, draw and display our work for sale. […]

An opportunity to sketch items on display in Derby Museums collection. No cafe here but there’s a cafe nearby and we can bring drinks in. https://derbymuseums.org/pickfords-house/visit/

Two or three live portrait models to draw or paint from in the large hall at the community centre.

St Modwen's is a Grade 1 listed 18th century church. Located in the market place it backs onto the Trent River Gardens. Holly and Yew trees stand alongside the ancient memorials and tombstones, weathering in the churchyard. The interior has inspiring features to sketch and has a handy toilet. As the church is centrally located […]

An opportunity to sketch items on display in Derby Museums collection. Meet in the café where we normally have lunch afterwards. https://derbymuseums.org/museum-of-making/

Two or three live portrait sitters to paint or draw. Venue is the large hall at the community centre. This is a popular session so it's advisable to get there early.

Dying to get out your paintbrushes but shy about painting in public? Meet up with your Derby Sketching Club fellow artists at 10.00 in the castle courtyard at Elvaston. Plenty of subjects to inspire here: the main building, the boathouse, the lake, the unusual topiary, the woods...so much variety you might want to bring a […]

An opportunity to sketch items on display in Derby Museums collection. Meet in the café where we normally have lunch afterwards. https://derbymuseums.org/museum-and-art-gallery/