What's On ​
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​Regular Classes and Events

​The Frames 4 Art Pop-up Shop comes to the gallery fortnightly on Fridays. 

Life Drawing sessions (socially distanced) take place every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm.
​Advance booking essential.  NB No Life Drawing on Tuesday 5th October

Earth Pig Pottery are taking bookings for one-to-one tuition.

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October 2021

The gallery will be fully open to the public from 1st October on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 10.30am to 4.30pm

Exhibitions

​The Green Man Gallery Autumn Collection
Original work by the gallery's Resident Artists and guest Designer Makers. 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.

Saturday 2nd October from 11am to 4pm: Artists At Work Day
To celebrate our re-opening to the public, we will transform the entire gallery into an open studio for the day. You will find artists and makers in every nook and cranny, demonstrating their techniques and talking about what inspires them. There will also be some 'hands-on' activities for you to try. Entry is free (donations welcome) and there's no need to book. There will also be cake!

​Regular Events

By appointment on Fridays and Saturdays: Pottery Tuition with Earth Pig Pottery
Every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm: Life Drawing
Fridays 1st, 15th and 29th October from 10.30am to 1pm: Frames 4 Art Pop-Up Shop

Monday 11th October from 6.30pm 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. The Green Man is a new venue for this well-established and welcoming event which will be back on the second Monday of every month. 

Workshops

Painting and drawing workshops with Geoff Chilton. All workshops are from 12pm to 4pm.  Email hello@thegreenmangallery.com to book (BACS payment)

Saturday 9th October: The Experimental Landscape 
Extend your painting/mixed media technique and free-up your style. 12pm to 4pm. Cost £30. 

Friday 15th October: Drawing for Beginners
For anyone new to drawing and who doesn’t know where to start. 12pm to 4pm. Cost £30. 

Saturday 23rd October: Urban Sketching
Improve your eye; get rid of any fears you might have about putting pencil to paper and drawing your own town. 12pm to 4pm. Cost £30. 

Live Music

Follow the links to book online. From 1st October tickets will also be available by phone on 01298 937375 or in person at the gallery
 
Sunday 10th October from 12pm to 2pm: The Sunday BuskStop
The welcome return of this popular monthly event which is a live showcase for local musicians.  Free event with soup, bread and cake for lunch and excellent company. Drop in for a while or stay for the full two hours. The October BuskStop features folk musicians, Four Tell. Four singers and two guitars with songs that always tell a story.

Friday 15th October at 7.30pm: Harbottle & Jonas - 'The Beacon' Album Tour
Contemporary folk duo, David Harbottle and Freya Jonas, return to showcase their beautiful recent album, 'The Beacon'. tradition. Closely intertwined vocal harmonies and compelling musical arrangements, blending concertina, harmonium, banjo, cittern, stomp box and acoustic guitar.  7.30pm (Doors 7pm) £10 adv/£12 on the door.  Booking:  www.wegottickets.com/event/525471
 
Friday 22nd October at 7pm: Richard Haslam 
A one-hour recital with music ranging from John Dowland (16th century England) via Fernando Sor (18th century Spain) and Villa-Lobos (early 20th century Brazil), to the innovative compositions of contemporary composer, Gary Ryan. 7pm (Doors 6.30pm). Tickets £8. Booking: www.wegottickets.com/event/526320/
 
Saturday 30th October at 7.30pm: Songs & Tunes from No. 10 - Charlie Moritz and Guests 
No, not that one... Number 10 is Charlie’s house in Chinley where he has hatched a clutch of new songs., Charlie will be joined at his ‘favourite venue on the planet’ by
a talented gang of guest musicians. 7.30pm (Doors 7pm) Tickets £10.
All proceeds to the War Child charity. www.wegottickets.com/event/524651

November 2021

Exhibitions

​The Green Man Gallery Autumn Collection
Original work by the gallery's Resident Artists and guest Designer Makers. 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.

​Regular Events

By appointment on Fridays and Saturdays: Pottery Tuition with Earth Pig Pottery
Every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm: Life Drawing
Fridays 12th & 26th November from 10.30am to 1pm: Frames 4 Art Pop-Up Shop

Monday 8th November from 6.30pm 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. The Green Man is a new venue for this well-established and welcoming event which will be back on the second Monday of every month. 

Workshops

Painting and drawing workshops with Geoff Chilton. Both workshops are from 12pm to 4pm. Email hello@thegreenmangallery.com to book (BACS payment).

​Saturday 6th November: Calligraphy in Art
Experiment with ways of adding calligraphy to your art using Celtic, Roman and Arabic alphabets. No experience necessary. 12pm to 4pm. Cost £35.
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Saturday 20th November: Experimental Landscape 
Extend your painting/mixed media technique and free-up your style. 12pm to 4pm. Cost £30. 

Live Music

Follow the links to book online. From 1st October tickets will also be available by phone on 01298 937375 or in person at the gallery
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Sunday 7th November from 12pm to 2pm: The Sunday BuskStop
Welcome back to Steve and Shane, harmony duo, plus guest. 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 13th November at 7.30pm: Kelly Bayfield and David Booth 
Last seen at The Green Man in 2019 in a moving tribute gig following the death of Kelly’s husband and David’s songwriting partner, Matt Bayfield. The Bayfield/Booth collaboration lives on. Contemporary acoustic music with roots in folk and country.
7.30pm (Doors 7pm). £10 adv/£12 on door. www.wegottickets.com/event/525472

Saturday 20th November at 7.30pm: Sarah McQuaid 
Acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist returns for her long-awaited fifth gig at the gallery. Original writing, superb musicianship, rich velvet vocals and intricate live looping. Unmissable. 7.30pm (Doors 7pm). £10 adv/£12 on door. www.wegottickets.com/event/492271

Earth Pig Pottery and Painting Studio

Drawing for Beginners - 15th October

Harbottle & Jonas - 15th October

Richard Haslam - 22nd October

Charlie Moritz - 30th October

Detail from a painting by Mara Edwards

Calligraphy in Art - 6th November

Bayfield & Booth - 13th November

Sarah McQuaid - 20th November

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.

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