What's On

Regular Classes and Events

Earth Pig Pottery is open for one-to-one tuition on the potter's wheels.

Life Drawing - Every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm. Advance booking essential.

Buxton Sketching Group - Autumn dates to be confirmed

Spoken Words - An open mic without mics for poetry and prose. Second Monday of the month.

November 2022

Exhibitions

The Green Man Gallery Autumn Collection
Extensive and exhibitions by our Resident Artists and Guest Designer Makers including: paintings in oils, acrylics, watercolours and mixed media; oil pastels; pencil drawings; linocuts, monoprints, collagraphs, etchings and woodblock prints; photography; ceramics; jewellery; glass; mounted prints and a wide range of cards.

Open Studios
Visit our Resident Artists' studios on the first floor. You are welcome to go in and view work in progress or chat to the artists when they are working.

Until Sunday 20th November: A Green Gathering
10th Anniversary Open Exhibition showcasing visual art and poetry inspired by the Green Man, the cycle of life and all things green and growing. Paintings, drawings, printmaking, photography, textiles, ceramics and much more, created by 40 artists from across our region. The visual art is accompanied by original poetry by members of Buxton Spoken Words who meet at the gallery on a monthly basis.

Until Wednesday 16th November:
The Hen-Picked Collection by Jane Vere-Hodge
A lively collection of paintings and drawings inspired by the antics of the artist's own hens and several other birds. (First Floor Gallery.) Jane paints on various recycled materials including slates and wooden boards as well as on paper. The collection includes many items which would make superb gifts for anyone who keeps hens or loves birds. janeverehodgeart.com

Workshops and Events

Regular Workshops

By appointment: One to One Pottery Tuition - Earth Pig Pottery
Details and booking at earthpigpottery.com

During gallery opening hours: Escape to the Creative Lounge
A cosy creative space, open to all. Bring your own work or use the materials provided. Free. Donations invited.

Monday 14th November: Spoken Words – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Open mic night without the mic for original poetry and short stories. Entry is free. Donations towards costs are invited. (Doors open from 6pm.)

Tuesdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th November: Life Drawing – 7pm to 9pm Aimed at anyone who wants to develop their drawing practice with live models. £8 per session. To book contact Sue O’Neill on 07849 901406.

Other Workshops

Saturday 5th November: Knit-In 2 - Winter Warmers - 1.30 to 4pm
Drop in for an afternoon of knitting as part of this project to create gifts for people who need some extra warmth this winter. Yarn (DK and Aran) and patterns available. Please bring your own needles (e.g. 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm). Beginners are welcome.

Saturday 26th November: Printed Christmas Card Workshop - 10.30am to 3.30pm
Design and make your own unique Christmas cards using simple printing techniques. You will make your own printing blocks from polystyrene. A Derbyshire Community Education Course. Details and booking at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-workshop-printed-christmas-cards-using-polystyrene-tickets-416588987877 Cannot be booked through the gallery.

Live Music

POSTPONED TO SPRING 2023. NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Saturday 12th November: David Booth & Kelly Bayfield
A warm welcome to this superb duo of singer songwriters. Returning for the fourth time, Kelly and David bring their finely-crafted songs, tightly interwoven harmonies and relaxed between-song banter to our friendly venue with its excellent acoustics. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £10 in advance/£12 on door. Book in person, by phone on 01298 937375, or online at wegottickets.com/event/554732

Sunday 13th November: The Sunday BuskStop
Old friends Steve Thomas and Shane Carrington return with songs from the fifties to the nineties. They are joined by folk trio Shake-A-Leg, performing at the gallery for the first time. 12pm to 2pm. Free entry. Soup on sale for lunch and excellent company.

Saturday 19th November: Sarah McQuaid
“Captivating, unorthodox songwriting … layered satin vocals ... enthralling, harrowing arrangements … a gateway into a true innovator’s soul.” —PopMatters.
The inimitable Sarah McQuaid returns for her 6th visit to The Green Man Gallery. “One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.” —Neil March, Trust The Doc. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £10 in advance/£12 on the door. Book in person, by phone on 01298 937375, or online at wegottickets.com/event/555556

10th Anniversary Events in November

Friday 25th November: 10th Birthday Party and Opening of the Winter Emporium 2022. Details coming soon.

Sunday 27th November: Birthday BuskStop with Tim Mottershead and Bill Holmes