Clare Gage

04/05/2026

We loved our evening! Would highly recommend it, even for those of you who (like me!) are a little nervous in front of the camera 📸 So much fun and a great escape from everything we’re all juggling in our lives
You hosted a great evening ✨

28/04/2026

Sharing the craft of lacemaking on Saturday for What a lovely day with lots of stunning work from the North East Derbyshire lacemakers. It was great to see people having their first try at the craft including the next generation!

There’s still time to see the display at Chesterfield Museum including my newly created lace artwork

21/04/2026

Join us on Saturday for a lace making demonstration and hands on activities. Chesterfield Library 10:30am-2:30pm
Come and have a play with bobbin lace!

16/04/2026

Chesterfield Museum have curated the display for Celebrate Lace Making in Chesterfield. You’ll find items from the museum archive and a collection of work from North East Derbyshire Lace Makers…as well as my new commissioned lace artwork!
And join us at Chesterfield Library on 25th April for a demonstration day with hands on lace making activities

16/04/2026

Really excited about this one! A while ago we started chatting about how Derbyshire Makes could support creative professionals in Chesterfield. My thought was SUPPORT ARTISTS TO MAKE ART! And here we are!
Join us on Saturday to see 40 creatives showing you their creativity. Can’t wait to make visible how artistic our town is ✨🎨😁

02/04/2026

Have you heard about the lacemaking activity that I’ve organised for Derbyshire Makes? Find me with some very talented local lacemakers in Chesterfield library on 25th April

Come and watch a demonstration of lacemaking from North East Derbyshire Lacemakers with hands on activities for all ages on Saturday 25th April. Take part in drop in workshop activities with Clare Gage and local lacemakers and have the opportunity to try your hand at beginner's lacemaking between 10:30am and 2:30pm in the Activity Room at Chesterfield Library.

01/04/2026

Really looking forward to this!

18/03/2026

Did you know that 3 days a week I get to teach pottery classes in a community pottery that I co-founded with a group of marvellous potters? I’m so lucky to spend my days in
Love the clay, love the creativity & love the community! 🎨✨👋

16/03/2026

Chesterfield is full of creative talent! I’m featured in a new exhibition in the town centre. Slightly crazy to find a poster of me there but it’s so great to be alongside other amazing creatives ✨

Chesterfield Makers is a new exhibition of powerful portraits by Derbyshire photographer Emma Croman, commissioned by Junction Arts, featuring ten artists and makers connected to the town.

From illustrators and designers to ceramicists and theatre practitioners, the exhibition highlights the diverse creativity shaping Chesterfield today.

📍 The Pavements Shopping Centre
📅 16 March – 17 May

Come and discover the makers behind the creativity. 🎨

Part of Derbyshire Makes in Chesterfield, a free town centre festival on 18 April, including The Great Chesterfield Make Off, workshops and live performances.

For more information about Derbyshire Makes Chesterfield: https://www.derbyshiremakes.co.uk/chesterfield



sheldonguitars

11/12/2025

Follow the pottery at Creative Community Pottery
And follow this link for bookings

https://creative-community-pottery.sumupstore.com/page/pottery-classes

09/12/2025

An Artist takeover of Chesterfield Market. It’ll be great! Chesterfield creative community let’s get involved

🎨 ONE WEEK TO APPLY! 🎨

Junction Arts is on the lookout for 40 talented artists and makers to join us for the Great Chesterfield Make Off on Saturday, 18th April 2026!

Celebrate Chesterfield’s amazing creative talent as part of the Chesterfield Derbyshire Makes Festival 2026.

If you were born in, have lived in, or work in Chesterfield, this paid opportunity is for you!

We’re seeking artists and makers who love to:
🖌️ Share their creative process
💬 Engage with visitors
🌟 Bring their craft to life

📅 Event time: 10am – 4pm
📍 Location: Chesterfield Market (outdoor event)

🕓 Apply by: Monday, 15th December 2025
📢 Successful applicants will be notified in January 2026

👉 Apply now via the link: https://ow.ly/519l50XqX4P