Still Life, The Derby Collection - Derby Museum and Art Gallery
2026-07-21 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-08-11 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-01 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-22 10:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | DERBY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, The Strand, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1BS, United Kingdom
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/

Portrait
2026-07-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom
Two or three live portrait models to draw or paint from in the large hall at the community centre.

HOPTON HALL - DSC GAZEBO
2026-07-23 09:00 - 18:00 | Hopton Hall, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DF, United Kingdom
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 a gazebo available today. Out of the elements and near the cafe, we can paint, draw and display our work for sale. https://www.hoptonhall.co.uk/month-of-art-artists-info

Still Life, The Derby Collection - Pickford's House
2026-07-28 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-08-18 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-29 10:30 - 13:30 | Pickford’s House, 41 Friar Gate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1DA, United Kingdom
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/

Landscape: St Modwen's Church, Burton on Trent Market Place
2026-07-30 10:30 - 13:00 | St Modwen’s Church, Market Place, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1HA, United Kingdom
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 there are plenty of cafes and pubs for refreshments. The X38 bus goes directly from Derby to Burton Market Place or if you’re going by car there are several choices of car park. Bring along your art materials and a folding chair if you have one. Lots of features to inspire…

Still Life, The Derby Collection - Derby Museum of Making (Silk Mill)
2026-08-04 10:30 - 13:30 | DERBY MUSEUM OF MAKING, Silk Mill Lane, Derby, England, DE1 3AF, United Kingdom
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/

Portrait
2026-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom
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.

Landscape: Elvaston Castle
2026-08-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Elvaston Castle and Country Park, Borrowash Road ((B5010), Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3EP, United Kingdom
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 packed lunch and stay for the day. You will need your art materials, sensible clothing for the weather and perhaps something to sit on. If you arrive after 10, Whatsappers can find eachother in the grounds.

Landscape: Darley Park
2026-08-13 10:00 - 13:00 | DARLEY PARK, Darley Street, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1DU, United Kingdom
Darley Park – the birthplace of our city is the location for this week’s landscape session. Meeting at the cafe at 10.00 we can take inspiration in the floral, walled gardens, alongside the river or even just stay to draw and paint the cafe area. This location is always popular for our summer landscapers. Just come along on the day. Bring art materials, appropriate clothing and maybe a folding chair if you have one. Parking, toilets and refreshments very handy.

Landscape: Cromford
2026-08-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire,, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ, United Kingdom
Cromford Mills cafe is the meeting point for this week’s Landscape session. So much to paint or draw here. The backdrop of the mills, the waterwheel and the quaint shops. Over the road in one direction is the wharf and beautiful canal pathway. In the other direction is the fast flowing river and countryside beyond. You could even venture across to the pond. Plenty to inspire here. Bring your art supplies, appropriate clothing and maybe a folding stool. This one is a little out of town but worth the journey. Parking, toilets and refreshments are all here. Just come along and draw Derbyshire in the summer.

Still Life, The Derby Collection - Derby Museum of Making
2026-08-25 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-15 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-10-06 10:30 - 13:30 | DERBY MUSEUM OF MAKING, Silk Mill Lane, Derby, England, DE1 3AF, United Kingdom

Portrait
2026-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Derbyshire

REPTON EXHIBITION - HANGING DAY
2026-09-01 10:00 - 23:00 | Repton Village Hall, 58 Askew Grove, Repton, Derbyshire, DE65 6GR, United Kingdom
All exhibitors to bring their framed artworks to Repton Village Hall at 10 am. A2 or smaller please (no life drawing). Labels will be ready printed. Please stay to assist with hanging. Everyone is responsible for their own work.

Still Life, The Derby Collection - Pickford's House
2026-09-08 10:30 - 13:30 | Derbyshire
