What's On
Regular Classes and Events
Earth Pig Pottery are open for one-to-one tuition. on the potter's wheels.
Life Drawing is back in it's regular slot: every Tuesday in term time from 7pm to 9pm.
Advance booking essential.
Buxton Sketching Group met again on Sunday 13th March. Further dates to be confirmed.
Spoken Words - an open mic without mics for poetry and prose. Second Monday of the month.
Creative Lounge @ TGMG - scroll down for information.
Life Drawing is back in it's regular slot: every Tuesday in term time from 7pm to 9pm.
Advance booking essential.
Buxton Sketching Group met again on Sunday 13th March. Further dates to be confirmed.
Spoken Words - an open mic without mics for poetry and prose. Second Monday of the month.
Creative Lounge @ TGMG - scroll down for information.
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May 2022
Exhibitions The Green Man Resident Artists and Guest Designer Makers Ever-changing displays of original work by the gallery's resident and guest artists. Paintings, drawings, print-making, mixed-media, photography, mosaics, textiles, ceramics and glass. Artist's Books, tooled leather items, unusual jewellery, artisan-made candles and a huge range of prints and cards. You can also explore the open studios on the first floor. Until 25th May: Buxton Drama League Centenary Exhibition Buxton Drama League celebrates its 100th year with a special exhibition of photographs and artefacts evoking memories of productions from the 1920s to the present day. Celebration Night: Friday 13th May. Further details coming soon. Opening 27th May: Colourful Connections A vibrant group exhibition by four members of the Altrincham Society of Artists. Jane Fraser, June Hamilton-Hall, Mary Atherton and Sue Allen. The first three artists have exhibited previously at The Green Man in the Spring Gathering Open Exhibition and the Buxton Spa Art Prize. All four of them have an enthusiasm for interpreting the world around them in colourful, accessible, and imaginative ways. Regular Events By appointment: Pottery Tuition with Earth Pig Pottery Monday 9th May from 6pm to 8.30pm: Buxton Spoken Words An open mic night without mics for the spoken word. Come along and read your own poems or short stories, or just come to listen and be entertained. No need to book and admission is free but donations welcome. Refreshments available or bring your own. A friendly and welcoming event which takes place every second Monday. Workshops & Classes Saturday 14th May: Macramé Workshop - Moon & Star Wall Hangings Macramé artist James Meredith teaches you how to make a crescent moon or star wall-hanging from natural materials using this fascinating knotting technique. Macramé has made a huge come-back recently in home interiors and James' designs are subtle and contemporary. See more at www.huiswerkstore.com Instagram: @huiswerk_store Workshop 11am to 1pm. £35. All materials provided. Book in person at the gallery or by phone on 01298 937375 during opening hours. Saturday 14th May: Flowerpot Trail Workshop with Funny Wonders Drop in to the Green Man yard between 2pm and 4pm and get creative to take part in this year's Buxton Flowerpot Trail. Pick up flowerpots and other materials plus instructions and ideas. A great activity for families. Free event. Sunday 15th May: Watercolour Flowers Painting Workshop with Saima Rasheed Suitable for beginners or more experienced artists, this workshop will explore techniques for painting loose, lovely flora and foliage firstly on a small card-size paper before moving on to a larger final watercolour painting to take home and display on your walls. All materials are provided. 10.30 to 2.30pm. £48. Book in person at the gallery or by phone on 01298 937375 during opening hours. Live Music Sunday 8th May from 12pm to 2pm: The Sunday BuskStop with Dawson Dean A warm welcome to acoustic trio Dawson Dean, appearing for the first time at The Green Man. Free event with soup, bread and cake for lunch and excellent company. Drop in for a while or stay for the full 2 hours. Saturday 14th May: Little Sparrow - Postponed from 2nd April We are excited to host Manchester-based singer-songwriter Little Sparrow (Katie Ware) in the glorious acoustics of the The Green Man Gallery. Not to be missed! "A breath-taking vocalist delivering original and beautiful songs. An incredibly gifted songwriter with a great stage presence and a gorgeous voice.” Chris Hawkins - BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. £10 in advance/£12 on door if available. Book in person, by phone on 01298 937375 during opening hours, or online at wegottickets.com/event/538762 NB Tickets booked for original date, 2nd April, are valid for this new date. Sunday 22nd May: #Music&Art - Classical Series 2 - A Spring Celebration with Trilogy Ensemble The second concert in our special classical series sees the return (by popular demand) of the award-winning Trilogy Ensemble. Amy-Jayne Milton, flute, Henrietta Hill, viola and Bethan Griffiths, harp, bring a joyful programme of music celebrating nature. Programme includes Ravel, Vivaldi, Mathias and Miguel del Aguila. 7.30pm. £10 advance/£12 on door. Book in person, by phone on 01298 937375 during opening hours. Online booking wegottickets.com/event/545312 |
'The Hillside' by Resident Artist, Mara Edwards
'Eight Bells' - Buxton Drama League, 1938
Art work by Jane Fraser
Macramé Workshop - 14th May
Watercolour Flower Workshop - 14th May
Dawson Dean - The Sunday BuskStop - 8th May
Charismatic singer/songwriter - 14th May
Trilogy Ensemble - A Spring Celebration - 22nd May
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June 2022
Information coming soon...
Information coming soon...
July 2022
Wednesday 6th to Sunday 24th July: Buxton Festival Fringe
This year we are hosting well over 70 performances and two special exhibitions during the Fringe. The programme includes comedy, music (folk, jazz and classical), small-scale theatre, poetry and spoken word, a show for children, and introduction to philosophy and an amazing magician.
We have daytime performances in our upstairs venue (the Workshop Room) and evening performances in both the Workshop Room and the Ground Floor Gallery with its glorious acoustics.
Tickets are now on sale from the gallery, in person or by phone (card payment) during opening hours. You can also book online.
Click here for the full programme of Fringe shows at The Green Man Gallery where you will also find the online booking links.
Wednesday 6th to Sunday 24th July: Buxton Festival Fringe
This year we are hosting well over 70 performances and two special exhibitions during the Fringe. The programme includes comedy, music (folk, jazz and classical), small-scale theatre, poetry and spoken word, a show for children, and introduction to philosophy and an amazing magician.
We have daytime performances in our upstairs venue (the Workshop Room) and evening performances in both the Workshop Room and the Ground Floor Gallery with its glorious acoustics.
Tickets are now on sale from the gallery, in person or by phone (card payment) during opening hours. You can also book online.
Click here for the full programme of Fringe shows at The Green Man Gallery where you will also find the online booking links.
Online Events
A Virtual Tour of the Gallery
A walk around our ground floor gallery in a 6 minute film by Aidan Rhode. Click the title to view on Youtube
Creative Space
Throughout the first lockdown we posted creative activities in The Green Man Gallery Creative Space on Facebook.
The group is fairly quiet at the moment but we hope to resume online activities soon.
Join our mailing list for regular news about all of our events. Click here to contact us and register for our (e)mailshots.
A Virtual Tour of the Gallery
A walk around our ground floor gallery in a 6 minute film by Aidan Rhode. Click the title to view on Youtube
Creative Space
Throughout the first lockdown we posted creative activities in The Green Man Gallery Creative Space on Facebook.
The group is fairly quiet at the moment but we hope to resume online activities soon.
Join our mailing list for regular news about all of our events. Click here to contact us and register for our (e)mailshots.