Derby Sketching Club

Life Drawing: John
2026-06-05 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom

Portrait
2026-06-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Still Life, The Derby Collection - Derby Museum of Making (Silk Mill)
2026-06-02 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-12 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/

Artbourne Festival
2026-05-31 10:30 - 15:30 | Ashbourne
Over 100 artists will exhibit across 20+ venues, turning shops, cafés and community spaces into pop-up galleries.From painting and printmaking to ceramics, sculpture and photography, the trail showcases a wide range of work from local and regional creatives.Every artist will be on hand across the weekend, giving visitors the chance to meet the makers, watch demonstrations, and learn more about their work.Alon gside the trail, there will also be live music, street food, artist demonstrations and creative workshops, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere throughout the town. Wristbands are £5, with free entry for under 12s.
https://visitpeakdistrict.com/events/artbourne-art-trail—ashbourne

Artbourne Festival
2026-05-30 10:30 - 15:30 | Ashbourne
Over 100 artists will exhibit across 20+ venues, turning shops, cafés and community spaces into pop-up galleries.From painting and printmaking to ceramics, sculpture and photography, the trail showcases a wide range of work from local and regional creatives.Every artist will be on hand across the weekend, giving visitors the chance to meet the makers, watch demonstrations, and learn more about their work.Alongside the trail, there will also be live music, street food, artist demonstrations and creative workshops, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere throughout the town. Wristbands are £5, with free entry for under 12s.
https://visitpeakdistrict.com/events/artbourne-art-trail—ashbourne

Life Drawing: Holly
2026-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom

Life Drawing: Melody
2026-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom

Still Life, The Derby Collection - Pickford's House
2026-05-26 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-05 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/

TROPHY EXHIBITION
2026-05-25 09:00 - 17:00 | MARKEATON PARK, Markeaton Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 4NH, United Kingdom
Final day of the annual Derby Sketching Club Trophy exhibition. Our venue is Markeaton Park Craft Village (in the central courtyard). Open to the public all day. Free entry. Quality, original art for sale by local artists.
Final day. Artists to collect unsold work 4pm

TROPHY EXHIBITION
2026-05-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 | MARKEATON PARK, Markeaton Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 4NH, United Kingdom
The annual Derby Sketching Club Trophy exhibition. Our venue is Markeaton Park Craft Village (in the central courtyard). Open to the public all day. Free entry. Quality, original art for sale by local artists.

TROPHY EXHIBITION 2026 - HANGING DAY, JUDGING AND LAUNCH PARTY
2026-05-22 09:00 - 21:00 | MARKEATON PARK, Markeaton Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 4NH, United Kingdom
All DSC members are encouraged to display their art In the beautiful grounds of Markeaton Park for our annual exhibition. The exhibition is open from tomorrow morning until the end of bank holiday Monday so tell your friends, bring the family. A great chance for them to buy original artworks. More information regarding submissions will be available nearer the time. Party in the evening.
Markeaton Craft Village is the venue, at the end of the central courtyard.

Still Life, The Derby Collection - Derby Museum and Art Gallery
2026-05-19 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-28 10:30 - 13:30 | 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/

Life Drawing: Natasha I
2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom

Life Drawing: Sara
2026-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom

Life Drawing: Jo Clarke
2026-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom

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

Life Drawing: Julie
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom

Life Drawing: Fran
2026-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom

CAMBRIDGE DAY TRIP
2026-04-25 08:30 - 16:30 | Derbyshire
Leaving 8.30 by coach from The Masons Arms, Mickleover, visiting Kettle’s Yard and The Fitzwilliam Museum. Book your place at any session. £30

Still Life Evening: 'What's That In Your Shed?'
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom
Bring along whatever random items inspire you from the shed or the garage. Together we’ll make a still-life arrangement to paint or draw. Perhaps the item is gardening related? or old toys? a broken bike? wellies, car parts? decorating materials? Bring it along and we’ll make it art!

Life Drawing: Sarena
2026-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | MICKLEOVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Uttoxeter Road Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA, United Kingdom
