Upcoming Exhibitions and Events

  • Home is Where the Heart is

    Saturday 1st August - Saturday 5th September
    A Thought Press Project charity exhibition featuring over 50 original prints. Proceeds from all sales will be donated, split equally between Centre Point and Edible Rotherhithe.

  • The New Mills Open Art Exhibition

    Thursday 17th Sept - Saturday 31st October
    The New Mills Open Art Exhibition is back this September, and we invite you to join us for the launch on Thursday the 17th September. The 2026 Open Exhibition is the largest to date, with selected works by more than 50 artists and makers from across the UK.

Upcoming Workshops

  • September 2026

    Beginner and Improver Crochet Courses
    Sundays throughout September
    For more information or to book click here.

    Spinners Group
    Every Monday 2pm – 4pm
    Contact Kate Greatorex for more details on wildflaxenheart@gmail.com

    Crochet Cardigan
    6th, 13th, 20th & 27th September 7.00pm - 8.30pm | £60.00
    Join us over the month of September and make your own crochet cardigan with Dee. Refreshments provided. All levels of crochet welcome although knowledge of basic stitches required. Materials needed: Yarn & Crochet Hook
    Book here.

    Collage Club
    Thursday 24th September, 7-9pm
    £10 per person
    Collage club is a relaxed, social evening of cut and stick, offering a playful space to get started with collage. Each month, we have a theme or creative exercise to offer inspiration. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary! All materials are provided, and refreshments are included.
    Book your ticket.

    Wet Felting Workshop with Elizabeth Swift
    Saturday 26th September
    Come and enjoy a day of woolly magic! Classes suitable for complete beginners or those with some felting experience.
    Email elizabethswift73@gmail.com for more information or to book.


  • October 2026

    Spinners Group
    Every Monday 2pm – 4pm
    Contact Kate Greatorex for more details on wildflaxenheart@gmail.com

    Printober: Introduction to Printmaking - Beginners 5 Week Course
    Friday mornings throughout October
    Early bird offer: Book before the 18th of September for 20% off the full course price at £160.
    During this 5 week introductory printmaking course you will learn a new non-caustic printmaking technique each week.
    Full info and tickets available here.

    Introduction to Oil and Wax Painting
    Sunday 4th October 10:30-1:30
    £65 per person
    An informal workshop on using oil paints and wax to create atmospheric contemporary landscape. For Bookings contact Saima: 07830155126

    Folk Embroidery
    Sunday 4th October 7.00pm - 9.00pm
    £25.00 per person
    Join Kate for a morning of embroidery. Learn the art of Otomi embroidery (a Mexican embroidery style) and create your own piece of textile art.
    Book here.

    Letterpress Taster: Print your own tote bag workshop
    Friday 9th October 7-9pm
    During this 2 hour workshop you'll get hands-on with our beautiful 1830's Columbian Printing Press and learn the basics of traditional letterpress printing with our antique wooden type.
    Book tickets here.

    Introduction to Monotype Gel Press Printing
    Sunday 11th October 2-4pm
    Join printmaker Vicki Jordan for this fun session, experimenting with gel plate printing. Warning - this process can be highly addictive!
    Book here.

    Wet Felting Workshop with Elizabeth Swift
    Sunday 18th October
    Come and enjoy a day of woolly magic! Classes suitable for complete beginners or those with some felting experience.
    Email elizabethswift73@gmail.com for more information or to book.

    Collage Club
    Thursday 22nd October, 7-9pm
    £10 per person
    Collage club is a relaxed, social evening of cut and stick, offering a playful space to get started with collage. Each month, we have a theme or creative exercise to offer inspiration.
    Book your ticket.




  • November 2026

    Spinners Group
    Every Monday 2pm – 4pm
    Contact Kate Greatorex for more details on wildflaxenheart@gmail.com

    Tetra Pak Printing Workshop with Lucy Gell
    Friday 13th November 10 - 1:30
    £42 per person.
    Tetra Pak class will teach you to design, prepare and print exciting original prints using this fun and versatile technique in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
    Book here.

    Collage Club
    Thursday 19th November, 7-9pm
    £10 per person
    Collage club is a relaxed, social evening of cut and stick, offering a playful space to get started with collage. Each month, we have a theme or creative exercise to offer inspiration.
    Book your ticket.

    Lino Printing Christmas Card Workshop
    Sunday 22nd November
    Lucy Gell's linocut classes will teach you to design, cut and carve a 2 colour linocut print in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
    Book here.

    Wet Felting Workshop with Elizabeth Swift
    Saturday 28th November
    Come and enjoy a day of woolly magic! Classes suitable for complete beginners or those with some felting experience.
    Email elizabethswift73@gmail.com for more information or to book.

New for 2026: Book a Private Letterpress Experience Day

A hands‑on creative session, perfect for small groups, friends, families, teams and creative collectives.

If you're looking for a unique group experience, Milestone Studios offers private, 2.5hr letterpress workshops for groups of 2–6 people. These sessions are suitable for all ages 12+.

You’ll be working in our Peak District studio on a 200‑year‑old Columbian Printing Press, using antique wooden type faces. Letterpress is officially classed as an endangered craft in the UK, and these workshops give you rare access to historic tools and slow, tactile making.

Find out more here

Previous Exhibitions