Wirksworth Historians Launch
Wellspring Wellspring Church, Woodstreet,Launch Meeting for a new community group Hear about our past projects: Open All Hours and Taming the Red Lion Books free to members joining on the night Discover our […]
Free
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Wirksworth Book Festival Among the Shelves 1
Wirksworth Library Town Hall, Market Place, WirksworthYou are invited ‘among the shelves’ of Wirksworth Library to meet two authors on Friday 25 April. Wendy Garvey is the first. She welcomes young readers and their families to […]
Free
Wirksworth Book Festival Among the Shelves 2
Wirksworth Library Town Hall, Market Place, WirksworthYou are invited to Wirksworth Library for 2:30pm on Friday 25 April for another author ‘among the shelves.’ Janet Tennant will talk about her new book, The Refugee Countess - […]
Free
Wirksworth Book Festival Book and Vintage Fair
Memorial Hall GardenNew books, secondhand books, authors, vintage and vinyl indoors and out.
Free
Wirksworth Book Festival Story Games
Wirksworth Library Town Hall, Market Place, WirksworthParticipants will be led through timed writing exercises using dice, cards and chess pieces as triggers to generate plot lines and characters. Story Games are fun and useful tools for […]
Free
Wirksworth Book Festival Off the Bookshelf
Wellspring Wellspring Church, Woodstreet,11am - Sophie Draper, Jane Bettany and Mark Eklid - Derbyshire's Partners in Crime Join Derbyshire-based authors Sophie Draper, Jane Bettany and Mark Eklid, who will be discussing their books, […]
Free
Wirksworth Book Festival The Power of Reading
The Feather StarThe Power of Reading with Vanessa Hall What is single most powerful way to improve your child’s well-being, academic achievement, communication skills, general knowledge and capacity for empathy? Well, obviously […]
Free
Jamie Thrasivoulou Feral poetry launch and open mic
The Feather StarAward-winning writer, poet, and educator Jamie Thrasivoulou will launch Feral, his third full-length collection of poetry at The Feather Star. Jamie Thrasivoulou is also the lyricist in the band Kez. […]
Free
Great Wirksworth Book Quiz
Memorial Hall 39 St John Street, WirksworthTest your literary learning, your English expertise, and your paperback proficiency with questions set by Scarthin Books, last year's quiz winners. Prizes for the winning team donated by Ken's Megastore […]
£20
Traditional Brush Making Workshop
Haarlem Shop 11 Market Place, Wirksworth, United KingdomWith Sophia Elouise Learn the traditional technique of brush making and take home two of your own handmade natural fibre brushes. Brush binding is a lovely skill to learn ands […]
£75.00
Alice in Wonderland
Haarlem Gallery The Red Lion, WirksworthFollow Alice down the rabbit hole with this fabulous radio style reading by the esteemed Kirk Ireton Light Programme. Tickets are for sale at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wirksworthbookfestival
£6 – £10
Belper Voices – Victorian Readings and Pictures
Wellspring Wellspring Church, Woodstreet,A presentation by Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Educational Trust
£3
Modern Calligraphy Course (1 day) at Zantium Studios
Learn the art of pointed pen & ink calligraphy from initial concepts to finishing flourishes. Develop your own distinctive lettering style with this modern free flowing approach. Go with the […]
£130
Mosaic Course (1 day) at Zantium Studios
Design and make your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Project ideas include a decorative panel, mirror frame, placemat or house number. A perfect introduction to this all-absorbing […]
£130
Mosaic Course (2 days) at Zantium Studios
Zantium Studios Godfrey Hole House, Near Hopton, United KingdomDesign and make your own mosaic. Explore traditional or contemporary approaches using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Potential projects include a decorative panel, mirror frame or small table top. Two […]
£250
Willow Animal Sculputre Course at Zantium Studios
Let your imagination run wild creating your own willow animal. No experience necessary for this fun and accessible medium. Make a fox, pheasant, hare or hens to enhance any home […]
£250
Stained Glass Sun Catchers (1-day) at Zantium Studios
Let the sunlight flood in…through your own handcrafted window hanging. Using the copper foil (Tiffany) technique you will create a beautiful stained glass light catcher to take home. Perfect for […]
£130
Wirksworth Civic Society AGM and Presentation on the history of North End
Wellspring Wellspring Church, Woodstreet,Wirksworth Civic Society's annual general meeting and a presentation by the Wirksworth Historians on the history of North End.
£3
Wirksworth Writers New Members Taster Sessions
The Town HallWirksworth Writers welcome new members for free taster sessions. Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month 7:15-9.30. For more details contact [email protected].
Free
WWII, how it changed womes lives for ever
Ecclesbourne Valley RailwayA talk by Shirley Mann, our local award-winning war novelist. (see The talk will be at at Wirksworth Station on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway as part of the Wirkworthback to […]
WWII, how it changed womens’ lives for ever
Ecclesbourne Valley RailwayA talk by Shirley Mann, our local award-winning war novelist. The talk will be at at Wirksworth Station on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway as part of the Wirkworth back to […]
SIX The Musical
National Stone Centre Portland Lane, WirksworthOutdoor theatre in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District! Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the […]
£16 – £17.50