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Derbyshire Makes: Swadlincote

Saturday 25th April 2026, 10am - 4pm On Saturday 25th April, Swadlincote will be alive with creativity. Join us for a fun packed day, all free of charge. From exhibitions to workshops, local history to meeting artists working locally. There is an incredible programme of events - pick up a free copy of the programme newspaper from local venues such as Sharpe's Pottery Museum.  Last year, I visited Derbyshire Makes with my two children and loved this event so much as a visitor - we made all sorts of things from book hedgehogs to cord keyrings and letterpress prints.  This year, I'm involved on the creative side, which I am thrilled about. I'll be in Sharpe's Pottery Museum Shop (right next...

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Open Studio 18th & 19th October 2025

Following on from the success of my previous Open Studios, I'll be opening up my studio for my 5th annual Open Studio at Sharpe's Pottery Museum in Swadlincote on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October, from 10am to 4pm.

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Open Studio 2024

Can you believe it's three years since I moved into my cosy studio here in Swadlincote? To celebrate, this year my Open Studio is a collaborative event with The Shop here at Sharpe's Pottery Museum which directly adjoins my studio! My Open Studio runs over two days, Friday 18th October & Saturday 19th October, 10am - 5pm both days. As usual, I'll be here in the studio and you are very welcome to come along and say hello, browse my jewellery collections including many one-of pieces - a few of which will be brand new as I'm finishing them off this week. It's also a great chance to come and have a chat about the creative jewellery workshops I run, as I love...

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Open Studio 4th & 5th November 2023

Following on from the success of my previous Open Studios, I'll be opening up my studio for my third annual Open Studio at Sharpe's Pottery Museum in Swadlincote on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November, from 11am to 4pm.

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Open Studio 19th & 20th November 2022

This time last year I had just moved into my brand new studio at Sharpe's Pottery Museum in Swadlincote, and I held an Open Studio to celebrate. Well I'm delighted to say that as it was such a great weekend last year, I've decided to hold an Open Studio again this year on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th November, from 10.30am - 4.30pm.

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