Workshops

Throughout the year we have an extensive programme of workshops and events focused on developing new skills.

Haddon Hall is a place for making, for learning and for finding new passions

Walk around Haddon Hall and you’ll see 900 years of the most exquisite craftsmanship, traditional artisanal skills and heartfelt artistic expression.

With our growing programme of workshops, we hope to provide the opportunity to learn a new skill and share our passion for craft and making. From traditional techniques to contemporary design, our expert-led sessions are inspired by centuries of craft at Haddon and the abundance of natural materials found on the Estate.

Whether you’re a seasoned maker or simply want to dip your toe in the crafting world and bring home something beautiful you’ve made yourself, Haddon’s programme of workshops has something for everyone.

Drawing Ancient Trees Workshop with Tansy Lee Moir
18 Apr
Bird Walks with Jack Baddams in Haddon Medieval Park
25 Apr, 8 May
Living Wreath Workshop with Fern Floral Design 
26 Apr
Dawn Chorus Walks with Jack Baddams
30 Apr, 9 May

Guided Parkland Walks in Haddon Medieval Park
2 May, 16 May, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 4 Sep, 10 Oct
Natural Pigment Making Workshop with Diana Green
3 May
The Derbyshire River Wye: A Talk by Christine Gregory
10 May
Bat Watching Evenings at Haddon Hall
15 May, 16 May, 5 Jun, 6 Jun

A River Life Walk with naturalist Christine Gregory
17 May
Fabric Appliqué & Embroidery Workshop with Sue Lancaster
13 Jun
The Birds of the Peak District: Talks by Jack Baddams
19 Jun, 26 Jun
Herbal Medicine Workshop with Frances Burton MNIMH
21 Jun

Photography Workshop in Haddon Medieval Park
27 Jun
Butterflies & Meadow Life Walk with Steve Orridge
28 Jun
Heritage Dyeing Workshop with The Mulberry Dyer
4 Jul
Wider Haddon Estate Conservation & Heritage Walk
10 Jul

Contemporary Gilding Workshop with Amelia Bedson
11 Jul
Wildflower Wander with ecologist Julie Riley
12 Jul
Cyanotype Workshop with Indigo Studio
18 Jul
Creative Nature Writing Workshop
24 Jul

The Trees of Haddon Medieval Park with Jason Ingamells
26 Jul, 4 Oct
Watercolours in the Meadow Workshop with Julie Mellor
1 Aug
The Little School of Ecology in Haddon Medieval Park
11 Aug, 25 Aug
Rush Matting Workshop with Felicity Irons BEM
15 Aug

Kintsugi Art Workshop with Amelia Bedson
22 Aug
Botanical Print Workshop with Pulp & Pigment
5 Sep
Wire Seed Head Art Workshop with Judith Brown
6 Sep
Nalbinding Workshop with Woodland Ways
11 Sep

Autumn Wreath Making with Fern Floral Design
27 Sep
Peg Loom Weaving Workshop with Sophie Heywood
11 Oct