The latest news from producers, makers, venues and events organisers from around Derby and Derbyshire. If you have news to add to this page, then email us to let us know about it: editor@madeinderbyshire.org
Fancy developing your art skills with the help of the Dronfield Hall Barn's Artist in Residence? Then make sure you get involved with a new term of art classes taking place every Thursday from September.
Chesterfield Theatre have just announced some must-see screenings for this summer!
Off The Rails (15)
Regular screenings: until Friday 13th August, 7:30pm
Running time: 94 minutes
From Bill Kenwright Films comes a journey about rediscovery, friendship and forgiveness.
Three women in their 50s recreate an inter-rail journey across Europe to fulfil a friend’s dying wish, leading to as many laughs and tears as the first time around.
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a producer - production development role from storytelling and theatre production group Babbling Vagabonds.
Overview: ‘Adventure Shack’
This is a new collaboration between Claire Crook and Babbling Vagabonds, co-commissioned by Barnsley Civic and Greentop Community Circus.
Sinfonia Viva is seeking to appoint an ambitious, engaging and innovative Chief Executive to help lead the orchestra into its exciting next chapter.
Applications should include a covering letter, outlining your vision for the future of the orchestra, your CV and details of at least two professional references. If preferred, Sinfonia Viva can also accept applications using video or audio in place of a covering letter.
More than 450 A Level students at Derby College Group (DCG) are receiving their results by email this morning (Tuesday August 10).
Whilst students are asked to celebrate their results at home with their family and friends, staff are on hand in person at the Joseph Wright Centre to support any students who need help with issues such as clearing and appeals.
Assemble: Derby’s Festival of Making is an annual gathering that celebrates makers of all shapes and sizes at the Museum of Making on what is widely regarded as the site of the world’s first factory.
Discover the creations of makers, engineers, tinkerers, crafters, hobbyists and more, and have a go yourself with all sorts of fun, hands-on activities for makers of all ages. Try weaving, coding, origami, jewellery-making, clay-modelling, woodworking, electronics, sewing, puppetry, building, printing, robotics and more…
After the team at St John Street Gallery have managed to survive the past year, they had to reconsider their business goals and the way forward. And so, they are turning over a new leaf: a new name, new logo, a new colour theme and sign outside!
St John Street Gallery's new website and social media pages will be up and running soon.
Why not get together with some friends and book on to one of Straight Curves weekend workshops or come along solo and make some new friends!
Straight Curves' 16 week CAL is now completed and the team are offering a printed A4 or A5 pattern booklet and wool as a kit available to order and collect now.
The kits still include support via social media and email but it is not a taught course. Please specify A5 or A5 booklet when ordering.
Hubbub are really pleased to announce that they have made a full return to in person activity at their base in Deda!
Summer Term Residencies
This term, Hubbub had 2 fantastic residencies with artists Daniel Longhurst and Omar Khan.
Remember when the Barn looked like this? Beginning on Tuesday 3rd August, and taking place on every Wednesday that month (10th, 17th, 24th) from 1pm-1:45pm, you can join us for a tour of the Barn and learn about the characters and people from the building's 600 years of history.
Tickets are priced at £2 for members, and £4 for non-members, and can be purchased from our website, or just turn up on the day.