Join us for a day Landscape Photography workshop in the Stunning Peak District National Park with Chris Nowell Photography. At 9 am we will begin with a general conversation to get to know each other. Before familiarising ourselves with the cameras and some basic camera skills. Next we will take the short 30 minute drive […]
Join David Smith on a journey around these enchanted islands discovering the unique fauna and flora which inhabits them today.
We will be opening up our archives again Join us on Saturday 5 November as we open up our archives. We have a fantastic collection of material, both written and photographic, all relating to Dronfield's past. If you have family history, housing, street, commercial questions , we can help.
Five Local Artists Exhibition Doreen Pass: I have always taken inspiration from my environment. Having been brought up in the Calder Valley, West Yorkshire, on the edge of the moors; living in Sheffield near lots of green spaces; painting with my friends near Bridlington. I hope my love of these landscapes is clear when you […]
A six-week course in the art of Botanical illustration led by Rachael Dawson: The Turning Leaves Join Rachael Dawson as she teaches you how to capture natures finest display in watercolour. Learn to illustrate leaves as they crisp, curl and transform in colour; from green through to vibrant shades of red, gold and orange. Guidance […]
This November the Sheffield Printmakers will be exhibiting at the Barn. The group has a broad and inclusive membership encompassing all forms of printmaking with a primary aim to promote printmaking as a creative force in Sheffield and beyond. The group was set up in 2014 and currently consists of around 32 members spread across […]
Everyone knows laid and couched work as the stitch used for the Bayeux Tapestry, but most people aren’t aware that it was used all over medieval Europe for hundreds of years. This workshop will be using naturally dyed wools to get as close to true medieval colours as possible we will explore this fun and […]
We are pleased to announce that Live and Local is back in Dronfield and are delighted the venue for Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman with a breath taking blend of traditional Irish and Scottish music, swing jazz, bluegrass and baroque, as well as festive favourites given a fresh voice with moving and beautiful arrangements, this very […]
'Saving Lives' Shelagh's Sewing Circle A Community Response to the Pandemic. The story of how our local communities came together to make and deliver facemasks to key workers during the COVID 19 Pandemic 2020
Join John Parker, currently an Emeritus Professor of Glass Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield Glass in his talk on glass. Artefacts play so many different roles in our lives. This talk will look at its importance in the history of South Yorkshire and Derbyshire over the centuries.
Join us as we celebrate Dronfield's Christmas light switch on the Friday evening and continue into the Saturday, let's get into the Christmas spirit and support local, independent businesses who produce their own high quality products. Promising more stallholders than ever before- from refreshments and sweet treats to gift ideas- why not make Dronfield your […]
Join us as we celebrate Dronfield's Christmas light switch on the Friday evening and continue into the Saturday, let's get into the Christmas spirit and support local, independent businesses who produce their own high quality products. Promising more stallholders than ever before- from refreshments and sweet treats to gift ideas- why not make Dronfield your […]
Join us as we celebrate Dronfield's Christmas light switch on the Friday evening and continue into the Saturday, let's get into the Christmas spirit and support local, independent businesses who produce their own high quality products. Promising more stallholders than ever before- from refreshments and sweet treats to gift ideas- why not make Dronfield your […]
Join us as we celebrate Dronfield's Christmas light switch on the Friday evening and continue into the Saturday, let's get into the Christmas spirit and support local, independent businesses who produce their own high quality products. Promising more stallholders than ever before- from refreshments and sweet treats to gift ideas- why not make Dronfield your […]
The Arty Crafters Exhibition The Arty Crafters Group will be exhibiting their works this week at the Barn. Jan Ward: Will be exhibiting and selling a variety jewellery and glass objects Chris Turk: A mix of hand made and turned wooden items Ali Thomas: Ali will be showcasing her skill at pyrography with a range […]
Fancy having a go at making two stained glass Christmas t-light holders? Come along to our workshop in the Edward Lucas Hall in the Peel Centre. No previous experience is needed and all materials will be provided to enable you to complete your pieces during the workshop. We regret that due to the use of […]