What's On

Regular Classes and Events

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

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

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

March 2023

The Green Man Gallery Spring 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; textiles; 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.

Guest Exhibitions

25th February to 29th March: The Impact of Digital Technology Across the World and Across Society A fascinating exhibition by Simon Rogerson, Professor Emeritus at the Centre for Computing & Social Responsibility, De Montfort University. Poems, stories, images and quotations. Launch event: Saturday 25th February from 2pm to 4pm.

3rd to 29th March: The Wild Hunt – Paintings by Jenny C Black
The Wild Hunt rides the skies in a clamorous hodgepodge of folk legend, seeking unwary souls to join the throng. In this exhibition of paintings by Macclesfield native Jenny Black, years of myth, dreaming and nonsense are presented on canvas and old floorboards for the ultimate judgement. This collection is inspired by British folklore through the lens of the artist’s inner landscape. Launch event: Friday 3rd March from 7pm to 9pm

31st March to 26th April: The Spring Gathering 2023
Our annual open exhibition is now in its 8th year. A celebration and showcase of the creativity of our region, the exhibition regularly attracts around 50 artists and makers. Launch Party: Friday 31st March from 6.30 to 8.30pm

Workshops and Events

Regular Workshops & Events

By appointment: One to One Pottery Tuition - Earth Pig Pottery
Email: earthpigpottery@gmail.com Phone: 07914 382258 or 07545 394349

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 13th March: 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 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March: 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.

Thursdays 2nd & 30th March:
Meditation & Mindfulness - 6.30 to 8pm A welcoming group session funded by Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Suppport Sevice. Further information from Jon Davey: jonathandavey@gmail.com (Will continue during April.)

Other Workshops & Events

Wednesdays 22nd March to 12th April – 6.30 to 8.30pm
Drawing for Beginners Course - A four-session course led by Green Man Resident Artist Geoff Chilton. If you think you can’t draw but you would like to, this is the course for you. £50 for all four sessions. Book at the gallery or online at wegottickets.com/event/573010 19/03/23: FULLY BOOKED

Saturday 25th March: Matisse Inspired Collage – 10.30am to 3.30pm
Create your own brightly coloured collages using the cut-out style favoured by Henri Matisse in his later work. A Derbyshire Community Education workshop led by Saima Rasheed. Cannot be booked at the gallery. Bookings via
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-workshop-matisse-inspired-collage-tickets-466307998777

Live Performance
Book in person or by phone on 01298 937375 during opening hours, or click links for online booking.

Saturday 25th March: Will Hawthorne & Friends – Charity Gig
It’s always a joy to welcome this brilliant performer to the gallery stage and this time he’s bringing two talented friends singer/songwriter Chris Lay and variety pianist Maria King- for a night of excellent music. Proceeds will go to the Music in Hospitals and Care charity. Doors 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets are just £5 with an optional door collection for anyone who would like to give more. Book at the gallery or online at wegottickets.com/event/572509

April 2023

The Green Man Gallery Spring 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; textiles; 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.

Guest Exhibitions

Until 26th April: The Spring Gathering 2023
Our annual open exhibition is now in its 8th year. A celebration and showcase of the creativity of our region, the exhibition regularly attracts around 50 artists and makers.

Workshops and Events

Regular Workshops & Events

By appointment: One to One Pottery Tuition - Earth Pig Pottery
Email: earthpigpottery@gmail.com Phone: 07914 382258 or 07545 394349

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.

Tuesday 11th April: Spoken Words – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
In April and May, Spoken Words moves to the second Tuesday of hte month due to the Easter and Coronation Bank Holidays. Spoken Words is an 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 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th April: 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.

Thursdays : 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th April:
Meditation & Mindfulness - 6.30 to 8pm A welcoming group session funded by Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Suppport Sevice. Further information from Jon Davey: jonathandavey@gmail.com

Other Workshops & Events

Saturday 1st April: Towards Abstract Landscape – 11am to 4pm
A one-day workshop with Resident Artist Geoff Chilton you will learn various methods to free up your landscape painting. Learn how to blend non-realistic and symbolic ideas with representational elements, using tone to add drama and abrasive media for details. Book at the gallery or online at wegottickets.com/event/573019

This workshop will be repeated on 27th May. Details and booking at
wegottickets.com/event/576157

Saturday 1st April: Join the Knit-In – 1.30 to 4pm
A community project to help Buxton keep warm! Knitters from beginners to advanced welcome to join in. Crochet also welcome! We have lots of donated yarn and various patterns to share but please bring your own needles.

Saturday 1st April: Buxton Fringe presents Springboard - 7pm to 9pm
Buxton Festival Fringe Committee invite you a celebration of the changing season and an exciting Fringe 2023. Mini-performances for a taste of what's to come; food drink nad excellent company. Free event - all welcome. Donations invited for food and drink.

Saturday 15th April - Sketch Your Town - 12pm to 4pm
Urban sketching tutorial with Geoff Chilton followed by an hour or so sketching around town then a chance to review work over a hot drink back at the gallery. Cost £30. Book at the gallery or online at wegottickets.com/event/576159

Live Music

Saturday 8th April: Quinta Jazz
We're excited to welcome this five-piece jazz band to the gallery stage for the first time. Doors 7pm for 7.30pm start. Book in person or by phone at the gallery during opening hours or find full details and online booking at:
wegottickets.com/event/574034

Sunday 16th April: The Sunday BuskStop with Gill Sweeting
Enjoy free lunchtime music from this talented local singer/songwriter/pianist. As always there'll be soup, bread and cake on sale for lunch along with a warm welcome and excellent company. 12pm to 2pm. Drop in for a short time or stay for the full two hours. Free entry; donations invited.

May & June Preview

Sunday 7th May: Drawing as Discovery - 12pm to 4pm
Workshop with Geoff Chilton. Cost £30.

Saturday 13th May: Painting Demonstration with Geoff Chilton - 1pm to 3pm Cost £15. Details coming soon.

Sunday 14th May: The Sunday BuskStop with Will Hawthorne - 12pm to 2pm Free live music with soup on sale for lunch and excellent company.

Friday 19th May: Rough and Rowdy Days - Book Launch - 7.30pm
Alan Budge launches his new book of poetry which celebrates the music of the 60s and 70s. Tickets available soon.

Saturday 20th May: Creative Textiles Workshop - Lutrador Lanterns - 10.30am to 3.30pm A Derbyshire Adult Education Workshop. Details and booking at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/buxton-courses-14039

Sunday 21st May: Garden Arts and Crafts - 10.30am to 3.30pm
A Derbyshire Adult Education Workshop. Details and booking at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/buxton-courses-14039

Saturday 27th May: Abstracting the Landscape Workshop
A second chance to participate in this popular workshop with Resident Artist Geoff Chilton. Details and booking at wegottickets.com/event/576157

Saturday 27th May: Flowerpot People Workshop with Funny Wonders - 2pm to 4pm Free drop-in workshop in the gallery yard. Pick up materials and let Funny Wonders show you how to make a flowerpot figure for this year's trail.

Friday 2nd June: #music+art - Endeli 5 Wind Quintet - 7pm
The much anticipated return of this superb wind quintet to the gallery stage as part of our 2023 Classical Series. Further details and booking available soon.

Saturday 3rd June: Buxton Festival Fringe Programme Party - 7pm to 9pm Celebrate the publication of this year's programme with mini-performances, food, drink and excellent company. All welcome. Free entry.

Saturday 17th June: Clay Workshop with Earth Pig Pottery - 12pm - 4pm Details coming soon. You will owrk in the pottery studio upstairs. Places are limited,

Saturday 17th June: Painting Workshop - Stunning Sunset in Acrylics - 10.30am to 3.30pm A Derbyshire Adult Education Workshop. Details and booking at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/buxton-courses-14039

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June: Celebrating 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight' A weekend of events to launch the publication of a new translation of this famous medieval poem. Details coming soon.