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'Buxton Landmarks' - Mixed media collage by Suzanne Pearson from the Summer Collection

The Green Man Gallery Summer Collection 2020
Opens 1st July

An online exhibition of paintings in oils, acrylics, watercolours and mixed media; printmaking, photography, mosaics and more by the gallery's Resident Artists. Part of Buxton Festival Fringe 2020.

Click here to browse through the art work and contact us if you would like to make purchase.

We would love to hear your feedback. You can leave comments next to the event description on the Fringe website. Visit www.buxtonfringe.org.uk/programme.php and scroll down the the Visual Arts section.

Buxton Festival Fringe 2020
1st to 19th July

We're so sad that we won't be hosting the 60+ live performances which were booked into the gallery this year by many old friends and lots of new faces.

It's not all doom and gloom however! This year's Fringe has gone mostly online with 100 events in all categories of entertainment.

Click here to see the entries by performers who should have been performing live at The Green Man Gallery during July.

'Spring' - ceramic plate by Sue Blatherwick from the Creative Space group

Creative Space

Throughout lockdown we've been posting creative activities in The Green Man Gallery Creative Space on Facebook

Join the group if you'd like to join our creative community and join our mailing list for regular news about all of our events. Click here to contact us and register for our (e)mailshots.

Regular Classes and Events

The gallery is currently closed due to the current pandemic. We hope to re-open soon but it may be long time before we can host classes, workshops, performances and other events.

Once we can operate as a venue again, the following regular events will gradually return.

Events Diary

THE GALLERY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED BECAUSE OF COVID 19.

EVENTS ARE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

We have left some event listings here so that new visitors to our website can see the variety of activities which take place at The Green Man.

If you have booked tickets or paid for places on workshops, you can transfer your payment to a future event. If you would like a refund, please email your name, the title of the event and your bank details to Caroline Small (Events Manager) on hello@thegreenmangallery.com

March 2020

Exhibitions

The Green Man Resident Artists and Guest Designer Makers
Vibrant contemporary art including paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, print-making and textiles along with a wide range of mounted prints and cards. Exhibited throughout the gallery, including on the landings and stairs. Ceramics, jewellery and items in leather, textiles and glass by guest designer makers can be found in the shop area on the ground floor.

Friday 27th March to Wednesday 22nd April: The Spring Gathering Open Exhibition 2020
Our 5th Spring Gathering Exhibition aims to showcase the huge variety of 2D and 3D art and craft created in our region. 50 artists and makers from the Peak District and its borders are taking part this year. The exhibition will be launched at the Spring Gathering Social and Networking Event on Friday 27th March from 6.30pm to 9pm.

Open Studios
Seven of our Resident Artists now have studio spaces on the first floor. Drop in at any time to learn about how they work and to view work in progress. The studios are open even when the artists are not at work.

Live Music & Performance

Sunday 15th March: The Sunday BuskStop - Three Guitars
Guitar music and songs from local musicians Steve, Martin and Shane with interludes from special guests, Shortcomings Barbershop Quartet. There's soup, cake and hot drinks for lunch and excellent company. 12pm to 2pm. Free entry. Donations invited. Drop in for a short time or stay and relax for the full two hours.

Saturday 21st March: Doug Torr & Tara Crank
Delicate harmonies and poetic song writing from a popular local acoustic duo. Doors 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £8 or £7 concessions. Book in person, by phone on 01298 937375 or online at www.wegottickets.com/event/497867

Workshops & Other Events

Every Tuesday: Life Drawing
A popular weekly session for artists at any stage who want to develop their drawing practice with a variety of professional life models. This is not a taught session but is organised by the members of the group. New members are welcome. Just come along at 7pm on a Tuesday and try it out. Easels are provided; paper may be purchased at the session. Some drawing tools are available but artists are encouraged to bring their own. Cost £8 per session to cover room hire and model's fee.

Thursday 19th March: Talk - Rewilding in the Peak District POSTPONED
16/03/20: Sorry but Extinction Rebellion have decided to postpone this event.
Rewilding offers fantastic opportunities to help address climate change, restore nature and promote a nature based economy. The Peak District is the perfect place for Rewilding to begin. At this event organised by Extincion Rebellion Buxton, Tim Birch from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust will join us for an inspiring talk on rewilding. Entry by paid ticket, with proceeds going to Extinction Rebellion Buxton, to help fund resources and outreach events in the High Peak. Click here to book.

Friday 20th March: Frames 4 Art Pop-Up Shop POSTPONED
The first of a new regular event, Frames 4 Art offer a quality, bespoke picture framing service for art groups and societies, individual artists and galleries. They also have a wide range of ready-made frames, mounts and primed canvases available to buy. The pop-up shop will be located on our Workshop Room once a fortnight on Fridays from 10.30am to 12.30pm. More details at www.frames4art.co.uk

Saturday 21st March: Heart Art Drop-In Workshop CANCELLED
Heart Art is a Buxton-based community project which aims to create and exhibit 2,500 hearts to raise awareness and funds for the 25,000,000 refugees worldwide. The exhibition will link several community venues including The Green Man Gallery during July 2020. Drop in any time between 11am to 3.30pm to stitch, decorate, knit, sew, doodle.....or bring your own idea along. There'll be cake, hot drinks, friendship and fun. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.) There'll be a second workshop on Sunday 26th April from 12pm to 4pm.

Saturday 21st March: The Experimental Landscape FULLY BOOKED
A workshop focusing on painting landscapes in mixed media using experimental techniques. Green Man Gallery Resident Artist Geoff Chilton demonstrates some of the methods he uses to produce his dramatic and striking work from sketches made in the Peak District, Scottish Highlands and other wild places of Britain. 12pm – 3pm. Cost £20 per person. Booking essential. Further workshop on Saturday 11th April. See below.

Saturday 28th March: Stained Glass Workshop FULLY BOOKED
At this one day workshop you will create a small stained glass panel using traditional leadwork techniques. 10am to 4pm. Cost £55 and all equipment and materials are included. A Derbyshire County Council Adult Education course. Information and booking 01629 533385 or email buxton.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk NB Cannot be booked through the gallery. There will be a further workshop at the gallery on Sunday 21st June.

April 2020

Exhibitions

The Green Man Resident Artists and Guest Designer Makers
Vibrant contemporary art including paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, print-making and textiles along with a wide range of mounted prints and cards. Exhibited throughout the gallery, including on the landings and stairs. Ceramics, jewellery and items in leather, textiles and glass by guest designer makers can be found in the shop area on the ground floor.

Until Wednesday 22nd April: The Spring Gathering Open Exhibition 2020
Our 5th Spring Gathering Exhibition showcases the work of 50 artists and makers from the Peak District and its borders. Paintings in oils, acrylics, water colour, gouache and mixed media; drawings, printmaking, textiles, sculpture and, for the first time, Augmented Reality art. Meet some of the exhibitors at the Artists At Work Day on 4th April (details below)

Open Studios
Seven of our Resident Artists now have studio spaces on the first floor. Drop in at any time to learn about how they work and to view work in progress. The studios are open even when the artists are not at work.

Live Music & Performance

Wednesday 15th April: Radical Music Forum
Experimental music open mic night led by Sol E Nte. 7pm to 10pm. Come to play or just to listen. Free. Donations invited.

Sunday 19th April TBC: The Sunday BuskStop POSTPONED
Live music with soup, cake and hot drinks for lunch and excellent company. 12pm to 2pm. Free entry. Donations invited. Drop in for a short time or stay and relax for the full two hours.

Friday 24th April: Gig for Extinction Rebellion POSTPONED
Folk/acoustic gig raising funds for Extinction Rebellion, organised by the Buxton XR group which meets regularly at the gallery. Tickets £4 plus optional bucket collection. Doors 6.30pm for 7pm start.

Workshops & Other Events

Every Tuesday: Life Drawing
A popular weekly session for artists at any stage who want to develop their drawing practice with a variety of professional life models. This is not a taught session but is organised by the members of the group. New members are welcome. Easels are provided; paper may be purchased at the session. Some drawing tools are available but artists are encouraged to bring their own. 7pm to 9pm. Cost £8 per session.

Fridays 3rd & 17th April: Frames 4 Art Pop-Up Shop
10.30am to 12.30pm in our upstairs Workshop Room.

Friday 3rd April: Social Evening with Buxton Labour
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL AUTUMN
Buxton Branch Labour Party invite you to an evening of music, song, poetry and a quiz. 7pm to 10pm. Tickets £5 from the gallery. Proceeds will go to support the work of the local party.

Saturday 4th April: Artists At Work Day
The whole gallery is turned into an open studio for the day. Demonstrations and activities involving 20+ artists across a range of media. 10.30am to 4pm. Free entry.

Sunday 5th April: Sketching Tutorial with Geoff Chilton
An introduction to sketching aimed at beginners before the April Sketching Group meeting. 11.30am to 12.30pm. Cost £5. No need to book. Pay on arrival.

Sunday 5th April: Buxton Sketching Group
Sketching adventures around Buxton. A new regular event for anyone who loves to draw and would like to draw more. Meet at the gallery at 12.30pm. Free.

Saturday 11th April: The Experimental Landscape
Resident Artist Geoff Chilton leads a second mixed-media landscape painting workshop. 12pm to 3pm. Cost £20. Basic materials provided but bring a sketchbook and any materials you’d like to use.

Saturday 25th April: Expressive Drawing
For beginners and experienced artists alike, this full day workshop led by Geoff Chilton focuses on mark-making, composition and tone in an abstract way. If you want to loosen up your drawing and try something different, this course is for you. 10am to 4pm in our upstairs Workshop Room. Cost £40. Booking essential.

Sunday 26th April: Heart Art Drop-in Workshop
Create hearts in various media for an exhibition which will raise awareness of the plight of refugees around the world. Drop in at any time between 12pm and 4pm. Free.

May 2020

Exhibitions

The Green Man Resident Artists and Guest Designer Makers
Vibrant contemporary art including paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, print-making and textiles along with a wide range of mounted prints and cards. Exhibited throughout the gallery, including on the landings and stairs. Ceramics, jewellery and items in leather, textiles and glass by guest designer makers can be found in the shop area on the ground floor.

Until Wednesday 20th May: Guest Exhibition - to be announced

Friday 22nd May to Friday 19th June: Katie Stabana, Rebecca Webster-Lajmi and Sue Blatherwick are our guest exhibitors for Derbyshire Open Arts weekend (23rd to 25th May) and for three weeks in June. Meet then at the Preview on Friday 22nd May from 4.30 to 8pm.

Open Studios
Many of our Resident Artists have studio spaces on the first floor. Drop in at any time to learn about how they work and to view work in progress. The studios are open even when the artists are not at work.

Live Music & Performance

Saturday 2nd May: Wildwood Jack
Innovative acoustic folk and roots duo make their second appearance at The Green Man as part of a tour to launch their new album, Many More Ways Than One. Contemporary folk music with a twist of bluegrass and world music played with outstanding acoustic guitar and ukulele. 7.30pm (Doors 7pm). Tickets £10 advance/£12 on door. Book in person, by phone on 01298 937375 (card payment) or online at wegottickets.com/event/495885

Saturday 16th May: Mambo Jambo in Concert
Musical sunshine from a multi-instrumental duo! Their rhythmic and joyful performance brings together sounds from roots, world, folk and jazz music, plus their own compositions.

Workshops & Other Events

Saturday 2nd May: Getting Bold With Watercolour
Painting workshop with Jenny McKenzie which focus on use of tone and vibrancy in creating colourful landscapes in watercolour and mixed media. 10am to 1pm in our upstairs Workshop Room. Cost £15 (includes materials). Booking essential. Book in person or phone 01298 937375 during opening hours. (Card payment taken.)

Friday 8th May: The Green Man Goes to the Fair
Visit our stall at Buxton Spring Fair. Open on the Market Place from 10am to 4pm.

Friday 8th May: Buxton Sketching Group
meet at The Green Man stall on the Market Place at 12pm.

Saturday 16th May: Flowerpot People with Funny Wonders
Come make a flowerpot person for the Buxton Flowerpot Trail 2020. Free drop-in workshop from 2pm to 4pm. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Look online...

Throughout lockdown we've been posting creative activities in The Green Man Gallery Creative Space on Facebook

Join the group if you'd like to join our creative community and join our mailing list for regular news about all of our events. Click here to contact us and register for our (e)mailshots.