Come and visit the Aquabox stand at Cromford Mills on Saturday 11th April were
DERBYSHIRE MAKES returns for a free festival, a joyful celebration of making, heritage crafts, arts and fun. Inspired by wheels, from water wheels and spinning wheels to big dance wheels, and the creative ideas that keep this place turning.
We will have demonstrations of our life saving water filters, and water fun games like Hook-a-duck and Aquabox Water bottle challenge.
The festival is based at Cromford Mills, with more events across Masson Mills and Aqueduct Cottage. It’s a chance to get involved, try something new and enjoy a packed programme of hands-on experiences; all completely free!
What’s happening:
Workshops! Free! Try weaving, mono printing, and make mini worlds
Heritage craft demos – blacksmithing, ceramics, spinning & printing
Meet the makers & local creative groups- have-a-go at a new skill!
Art Wilding Trail! Help us make mosaics, felt flowers and tile painting for our sculptures! For adults and families.
Musical instrument making and movement workshops for families by Level Centre
Wheel of Fortune interactive spinning sculpture
Live folk music with John Gill
Dance Displays from Black Pig Border Morris
Birdswood Canal Boat Trips- free but booking necessary
Weaving workshops & Jacquard textile sessions. Women Who Make at Masson Mills
Forest School bushcraft & nature workshops at Aqueduct Cottage
John Whall MAKEland Virtual Reality experience
Autin Dance Big Wheel Parades!
…and so much more!
11th April | 11am–4pm
Free entry | Free activities
