06.11.2025
| FIND OUT WHAT’S ON IN DERBYSHIRE IN NOVEMBER! |
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But what else do we have? Plenty! There are things to do, things to see, experiences to have and workshops to get involved in. Read on and see what takes your fancy! Go along and see Peak Vision Arts, a collective of artists based in the heart of the Peak District, have unveiled a new and deeply moving installation to commemorate Remembrance Day 2025. Titled “Echoes of Remembrance”, the group’s latest project brings together their varied creative disciplines to reflect on memory, conflict, peace and hope through a series of personal and poignant responses. The installation is on display in the window at Insuranceman, Chapel-en-le-Frith until 14 November, before moving to 89 Market Street for public viewing during the collective’s November Show on 22-23 November. 📌 Where: Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith Following the success of the first tour in June and July, Derby Book Festival has teamed up again with the Society of Authors, Derby Libraries and Derbyshire Library Service to organise a second series of talks by local authors in libraries across the county this autumn. Head to your local library and enjoy talks and workshops across a broad range of topics. 📌 Where: Various libraries across Derbyshire Experience Charles Dickens’ iconic Oliver Twist in a magical adaptation at Derby Theatre from 28 November. Featuring carols, folk songs and original music, this exciting and enchanting version of Dickens’ timeless classic will come alive with adventure and festive sparkle. Join the courageous young orphan Oliver on his journey from the workhouse to the streets of Victorian Derby as he navigates the city’s gritty underworld in search of family, love and a place to call home. 📌 Where: Derby Theatre This autumn, the Harley Gallery in Nottinghamshire is presenting the first major solo exhibition by award-winning children’s book illustrator Helen Oxenbury. Throughout the exhibition, visitors of all ages are invited to engage in the creative process of this much-loved artist – trying their hand at writing and illustrating their own stories inspired by Oxenbury’s inclusive and imaginative approach. Alongside the exhibition, there’s also a We’re Going on a Bear Hunt inspired countryside trail! 📌 Where: The Harley Gallery, Worksop A retrospective of local multimedia artist Tracey Meek is being held at Quad Gallery to celebrate her life and work. Following her tragic passing in November of last year, Tracey’s family and fellow artists have come together to celebrate her extraordinary creativity. The exhibition, Tracey Meek: A Celebration in Colour, offers a glimpse into her artistic process and pays tribute to her lasting impact and legendary creative spirit. 📌 Where: Quad Gallery, Derby |
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| Go along and take part
Join Surtal Arts at a Derby venue near you this month and make your own lantern using eco-friendly biodegradable materials in the spirit of light, peace and friendship. Then, illuminate your lantern with a battery-operated LED light (not included with the ticket) and bring your finished lantern to the Derby Lantern Parade on 27 November. Both the workshops and the parade are great family days out that are not to be missed! 📌 Where: Various venues across Derby Nothing says “Welcome home” quite like a handmade festive wreath, brimming with tradition, greenery and seasonal cheer. This year, Our Crafty Place CIC is saying “Bring on Christmas!” with their very own Christmas Wreath Making Workshop. By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a stunning, hand-crafted Christmas wreath. Join Our Crafty Place for a morning of creativity, laughter and plenty of festive spirit. 📌 Where: Our Crafty Place CIC, Ilkeston Following the success of their sustainable fashion activities over the past year, Transition Buxton is hosting more Clothes Swap events this month in response to local demand. So, mark your calendars for 4 November and 25 November, set aside 5 or so clean adult garments in good condition that you want to swap, and do something positive for yourself that is also good for the planet. A social, fun, affordable way to spend an evening fighting fast fashion and updating your look at the same time. 📌 Where: Fairfield Infant & Nursery School / Harpur Hill Village Hall, Buxton This series of online art collage classes from Stephanie Siân Coley will encourage you to explore your creativity and to see the world a little differently. Over the six weeks, Steph will show you lots of different ways to use collage in your artwork, share examples of other artists collage work (including her own), share collage and mixed media videos, and set little creative challenges along the way, too. Each session will be themed to get your brain working a little more – some of the themes you’ll like, some you might struggle with, but that’s all part of the creative process. All abilities welcome! 📌 Where: Online via Zoom Join Laura Burrill, Community Arts Practitioner & Textile Artist, for a relaxed session at Ashbourne Library – a peaceful space for those who enjoy a slower, more reflective way of making. As part of the Stitching Ashbourne project, participants will explore simple textile techniques and create a piece to add to the larger community artwork. It’s a lovely opportunity to pause, stitch and connect with creativity, with others, and with Ashbourne itself. 📌 Where: Ashbourne Library Olympic double bronze medallist and three-time World Champion, Bianca Walkden, will be in Derbyshire this November to lead a unique women’s fitness and empowerment event. STRIKE x SPOX is designed to inspire confidence, strength and connection among women of all fitness levels. Bianca, who recently launched her new women’s fitness movement Strike, will be front and centre on the day – leading a high-energy workout, practical self-defence session and an open Q&A. The experience blends empowering fitness with real talk around confidence, resilience and wellbeing. 📌 Where: Genesis Centre, Alfreton Pop in and join Allestree’s Shared Reading Group in the centre of Allestree Library. A warm and friendly group open to everyone and led by trained volunteers, it’s an opportunity to come together to read, listen, and to connect over stories, poems, letters, quotes, articles and songs. Whether you’d like to read aloud, join in with the conversation or just sit back and listen, you’re always welcome. 📌 Where: Allestree Library, Derby This relaxed Christmas Botanical Pen and Watercolour Workshop is suitable for all abilities. Artist Kate Dawes will show you different pen drawing techniques and how to overlay with ‘dry’ watercolour to enhance your artwork, creating an A4 botanical artwork using seasonal foliage. Kate will offer individual support and guidance throughout to help everyone develop their personal style, understand composition, colour mixing, and achieve a more confident approach to art. Perfect for using for your own festive card design this season! 📌 Where: Bakewell Town Hall Join Stevie Davies Glass for this Glitzy Glass Jewellery Workshop using a variety of techniques including glass cutting, along with designing with dichroic glass elements to make sparkling glass jewellery. Everyone loves sparkle, and this workshop is perfect for making wearable art for yourself or to give as give away as gifts this Christmas. After a brief introduction to how to work safely with glass, Stevie will teach you the technique of cutting and layering sheet glass to produce your own unique creations. 📌 Where: Stevie Davies Glass, Wirksworth |
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