Learn something new

Expert-led workshops and courses

Explore new pastimes or develop an existing skill with one of our adult learning courses.

Led by expert tutors and staged at Chatsworth, choose from a wide and varied range of workshops covering subjects such as art and creativity, horticulture, agriculture and rural skills.

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.

Collagraph printmaking

24 February

A complete introduction to collagraph printmaking using a press, led by artist and experienced teacher Diane Cooper.

Keeping chickens

15 May

Whether you've always wanted to keep your own birds or just want a fun day out with a difference, this workshop offers beneficial hands-on experience.

Keeping pigs

16 May

Learn more about how to care for pigs while enjoying an interesting and educational day out with a difference.

Flowers in the Garden, watercolour workshop

11 May, 29 June

Collect a spring posy in the kitchen and cutting garden, then use it as inspiration for your own artwork at our seasonal watercolour workshop, led by Peak District Artisan Pam Smart.

Sketchbook drawing masterclass

6 June

Join acclaimed artist Sue Nichol for a sketchbook drawing masterclass, taking inspiration from the Chatsworth Garden.

Winter talk: Introducing Picturing Childhood

1 March

The themes, objects and key moments of our forthcoming exhibition, Picturing Childhood, will be revealed in this illustrated talk from co-curator and Chatsworth's Head of Learning and Engagement, Gill Hart.

Moongazing hares willow weaving masterclass

22-23 March

Create your own Moongazing Hare sculpture out of willow in this fully guided workshop, led by internationally renowned artist Emma Stothard.

Macramé plant hanger workshop - intermediate

20 April

Learn how to make your own macramé plant hanger at this local-artist led workshop. Includes entry to the garden.

Lamb feeding experience

15 April - 20 May

Bottle feed baby lambs and learn about our breeding programme.

Macramé plant hanger workshop - beginner