Expert-led workshops and courses
Explore new pastimes or develop an existing skill with one of our creative workshops.
Led by expert tutors and staged at Chatsworth, choose from a wide range of arts and crafts and horticulture workshops covering a variety of subjects, such as learn to paint, sketch, embroider, print or even learning the craft of bookbinding or floristry.
With a choice of full or half-day courses available, taking place in the week, and at weekends, there is something to suit most schedules.
Cutting Garden Floristry Workshop
11&12 September 2025
Create a seasonal arrangement using flowers from the Chatsworth Garden.
Chatsworth Print Club
Tuesdays between:
2 September and 21 October 2025
Develop your understanding and experience of printmaking in this artist-led course, with the option to join for 4, 6 or 8 weeks.
Paper Making Workshop
3 September 2025
Spend a summer's evening learning to make paper by hand, from recycled materials.
Needle Felted Landscape Workshop
5 September 2025
Learn how to needle felt your own landscape picture with Linzi Pattison.
Beginner's Portrait Painting in Oils
27 September 2025
Begin your journey in oil portrait panting in this workshop led by artist, Richard Kitson.
Get Drawing in the Seasons
18 October
Create a series of observational drawings of seasonal plants, trees and landscapes under expert tuition.
Learn to Draw in Six Weeks
Thursdays between
4 September and 9 October 2025
Take inspiration from the Chatsworth Garden as you develop your drawing skills over this six-week course.
Exploring the Landscape in Oils
24 September 2025
A masterclass in landscape oil painting with Peak District based artist, Sue Nichol.
Botanical Drawing for Beginners
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Learn how to draw plants and flowers from the Chatsworth Garden in this guided workshop.
Autumnal Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop
3 October 2025
Learn how to make your own macramé plant hanger at this local-artist led workshop.
Jigsaw Lino Print Weekend Workshop
4 - 5 October 2025
A weekend workshop where you'll learn the art of lino printing.
Autumnal Paper Wreaths Workshop
13 September 2025
Craft a stunning paper seasonal wreath using the warm and inviting colours of autumn.
Autumnal Centrepiece Workshop
16 & 17 October 2025
Celebrate the beauty of autumn by creating a seasonal centrepiece for your home, complete with flowers and foliage from the Chatsworth Kitchen and Cutting Garden.
Wet Felting Workshop
22 October 2025
Learn the art of wet felting with experienced artist, Linzi Pattison.
Capturing Water in Oil Painting
7 November 2025
Peak District artist, Sue Nichol, leads a workshop in capturing water in all its moods in your artwork. Suitable for both beginners and experienced artists.
We add to our programme throughout the year, visit our event page to discover all we have to offer:
Stay With Us
With miles of walks on the estate and in the national park, as well as centuries of heritage, art and design to explore, Chatsworth and the Peak District are a dream destination for an unforgettable escape. Find a stay with us in a hotel, inn, cottage, or shepherd’s hut here.
