Sharpe's Pottery Museum

27/05/2026

Sea Glass Art for Families with Shore Things

Come along to this half term workshop and create a piece of Sea Glass Art, this family workshop will take place at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum in Swadlincote

📅 Date: Thursday 28 May
🕒 Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
📍 Location: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, Swadlincote
🎟️ Suitable for: Families, Adults and Children all welcome!
💰 Cost: £15 per person – all materials provided

20/05/2026

Join us for a Creative Bee inspired Craft Day, suitable for the whole family. Enjoy hands-on crafts, in a fun and relaxed setting. Find out more on ‘Whats the buzz around World Bee Day’. This is a free, drop-in event, so no booking is required, come along and get creative with friends and family.

📅 Date: Saturday 23 May
⏰ Time: 10:00am–3:00pm
🎟️ Cost: Free
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for: The whole family

16/05/2026

Adopt an Object scheme helps us continue to enhance our projects. Promoting to all, a love towards heritage, culture, and the arts for years to come.

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13/05/2026

We loved welcoming so many people to Sharpe’s Pottery Museum as part of Derbyshire Makes in Swadlincote. Across the event, our galleries and spaces were filled with conversation, creativity and the sound of people getting stuck in — from ceramic demonstrations and hands-on making to families trying something new together.

Derbyshire Makes brought together incredible artists and makers who shared their skills, stories and time with visitors throughout the weekend at the end of April. Watching people gather around the artists,immersed in clay and ask questions, have a go, and connect with Derbyshire’s ceramic heritage felt really special.

Events like this are so important to us at Sharpe’s. They help keep Swadlincote’s creative stories alive, celebrate today’s creative community, and give people of all ages the chance to experience making in a welcoming and inspiring space.

Thank you to everyone who visited, supported, demonstrated, created and shared the weekend with us. We’re already looking forward to the next one.

13/05/2026

A collaborative network of independent businesses - for those who want more than just networking.

What is Sharpe’s – The Collective & What can we do for your business?

Sharpe’s – The Collective is a growing community of independent businesses, creatives and professionals coming together to support one another, celebrate local heritage and help revive Swadlincote through collaboration instead of competition.

Our vision is simple -

Support local. Grow together. Create opportunities.

The Collective brings together one business from each sector to build a trusted network of like-minded people who believe in community, creativity and keeping local business alive.

So… what’s the offering? 👇🏼

🩵 Networking & collaboration opportunities

🩵 Learn about your business's heritage

🩵 Shared marketing and promotion

🩵 Community events and heritage experiences

🩵 Access to workshops, training and guest speakers

🩵 Opportunities to showcase your business at future events and festivals

🩵 A supportive business community that genuinely wants to see you succeed

Members will also benefit from...

• Group Training

• Quarterly networking events

• Celebration evenings

• Exclusive promotional opportunities

• The chance to be part of something bigger than just business

This isn’t another corporate networking group full of awkward handshakes and cold coffee.

This is about real people, real businesses and real community.

We want to help shine a light on the incredible independent businesses South Derbyshire already has — whilst creating something exciting for the future of our town at the same time.

Interested in joining or learning more?
Come along to our FREE Launch Day and discover what The Collective is all about 👇🏼

Date: Tue, 14 Jul, 13:00

Location: Sharpe's Pottery Heritage and Arts Trust

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11/05/2026

Hand-building Workshops - Dates have been added to our calendar for the summer!

These are suitable for beginners or those with some pottery experience. They are friendly ceramic workshops that inspire creativity, all with gentle and expert tuition.

Hand-building Workshops - Dates have been added to our calendar for the summer!

These are suitable for beginners or those with some pottery experience. They are friendly ceramic workshops that inspire creativity, all with gentle and expert tuition.

Saturday 16 May - Joanna Dawidowska
10am - 3.30pm
£85pp

Saturday 13 June - Joanna Dawidowska
10am - 3.30pm
£85pp

Thursday 18June - Elaine Lim-Newton
10am - 1.00pm
£40pp

Saturday 11 July - Joanna Dawidowska
10am - 3.30pm
£85pp

Saturday 15 August - Joanna Dawidowska
10am - 3.30pm
£85pp

Limited spaces - book now!






Limited spaces - book now!

10/05/2026

Get creative and add a personal touch to your pottery at our Paint a Pot Workshop! Perfect for families, friends, or anyone who loves to get arty, this fun, hands-on session invites you to choose a ceramic piece and decorate it using a range of vibrant acrylic paints and brushes.

Whether you go for bold patterns, delicate designs, or something completely unique, your creation will be a lasting keepsake of your visit to Sharpe’s Pottery Museum. Our friendly team will be on hand to offer guidance and inspiration — no experience needed, just your imagination!

All materials are provided, and you’ll get to take your finished masterpiece home at the end of the session. No firing or glazing required!

📅 Date: Friday 29 May
🕒 Time: 10am-1pm (Choose from entry slots of 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm)
📍 Location: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, Swadlincote
🎟️ Suitable for: All ages and abilities
💰 Cost: Starting from £5 per person for resources and one small ceramic or hanging decoration - a variety of add-on items available for an additional charge

08/05/2026

Clay Bird Sculpting Workshop.

Join ceramic artist Joanna Dawidowska for a unique hands-on pottery workshop.

It is a hands-on, imaginative session where participants learn to create expressive bird forms in clay. The focus is on gentle guidance, creativity, and developing simple sculpting skills that suit all confidence levels.

Saturday 16 May
10am - 3.30pm
The Glaze Room Sharpe's Pottery Museum

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