Events

Mandi Muggeson

Do you have a treasured but forgotten piece of furniture that needs some love and attention? Would you like to restore and re-use, rather than send to landfill and replace? Mandi Muggeson has been upholstering near Bakewell for the past five years. After working in a very fast-paced industry for many years, she retrained to find a new outlet for her creativity. Mandi loves taking statement pieces that have seen better days and breathing new life into them, with a pop of colour and some beautiful new fabric. She is instinctively drawn to butterflies, flowers and plants in blue, green and purple tones, but also likes geometric shapes. Having lived abroad, she also loves Mediterranean, North African and Chinese-inspired designs. Recent commissions include: Transforming a small bedroom chair by replacing the tired, worn fabric with a warm navy wool and matching piping. Decorating a treasured family sewing box with tapestry panels sewn by the client, so that it can be used and enjoyed again for many more years. Re-covering the drop-in seat of a beautifully-carved antique chair in a new, modern geometric fabric, and making some matching scatter cushions. Mandi understands how personal, emotive and sentimental the craft of upholstery can be when bringing beloved items back to life. Quality, honesty and integrity are at the core of what she does, and she loves sharing in others’ precious memories and stories. By selecting the most appropriate upholstery techniques and materials for each project, and choosing the right fabrics, she can transform a dated, worn chair, footstool, headboard or ottoman into a beautiful statement focal point.…

David Hunns + David Nutt

Exhibition of painting. Open 10 am - 4.30 pm. David Hunns, from Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, is a contemporary abstract artist known for colourful evocative mixed-media works that explore memory, landscape, and human presence. His practice combines drawing, painting, and layered textures, creating atmospheric compositions that invite reflection and emotional engagement, often rooted in personal exploration of trying to create harmony from chaos. David Nutt has been turning wood for over a decade, creating functional and decorative pieces that are both beautiful and a pleasure to use. His work includes bowls, vases and candlesticks, each one shaped and finished entirely by hand. David is drawn to unusual timbers and distinctive grain patterns, particularly in exotic hardwoods, carefully selecting each piece of wood for its character. Just as important as appearance is how a piece feels in the hand. Every item is sanded to achieve a silky smooth finish, then treated with natural beeswax to enhance and protect the wood.…

Sally Ratcliffe

Welcome to Sally's world of exquisite, handcrafted jewelry — where artistry meets exclusivity.. Each piece is a reflection of her lifelong passion for design, shaped by the rugged beauty of the Clwydian Hills in North Wales, where Sally's creative journey first began. Sally Ratcliffe's foray into jewelry craftsmanship started over 30 years ago at Canterbury College of Art, where she studied Theatre, Costume, and Design. Today, from her private workshop in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Sally meticulously crafts each limited-edition piece, drawing inspiration from the raw elegance of nature—textures of ancient rocks, the organic forms of the countryside, and the untamed beauty discovered on walks and climbs. Many of Sally's designs are available in strictly limited numbers, ensuring that those who wear them possess something truly rare and exceptional.…