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  • Leaf Release

    We worked with artist Kay Stowell, learning different fused glass techniques,  to make panels of seasonal leaves.

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  • Project eARTh Song

    We finally recorded the Project eARTh song that the group composed with musician Claire Mooney 18 months ago! It is all about Project eARTh, the friendships we make and art we create… We are making a Youtube film to go with the song, but meanwhile, have a listen. We hope you like it.  ‘Project eARTh’

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  • Nurture Nature

    This project was led by artist Amanda Whewell. It was collage and printing based, inspired by the work of British artist Mark Hearld.  The 30 beautiful completed framed collages are now in their new home, on the walls of St. Anne’s Parish Hall, and really brighten up the room. 

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  • The Felted Fall of Leaves

    Participants worked with artist Carol Wilson to make individual felted squares on an Autumn theme – to include wet felting and then embellishing the work with embroidery. To start the project, everyone made a small square inspired by the traditional felting of Kyrgystan. [foogallery id=”9856″]

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  • Project eARTh Song

    We are having songwriting workshops with Claire Mooney, to write a song about Project eARTh.  We have been playing around with poetry and lyrics , and having fun in the process – quite a challenge to write a collective song with about 20 people, but so far the ‘band ‘ have not fallen out!

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  • Brookfield Pond

    Relief metal work sculpture for Brookfield Pond. We are busy working with artist Adele Kime to create artwork for the railing on Brookfield Pond on Reservoir Road, Whaley Bridge. We will be working in aluminium and copper and are learning the different techniques we can use. [foogallery id=”12080″]

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  • Willow Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Sculptures

    We made wonderful willow sculptures of Alice, The Mad Hatter, The March Hare, a Teapot and Dormouse – all for our 40th Anniversary Tea Parties this summer – and then a permanent home in the gardens of Primrose Court ( sheltered housing in Hayfield). We worked with artist Juliette Hamilton and had great fun –

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  • 40th Anniversary Mugs and Plates

    Also for our Tea Parties, we made a set of ceramic mugs and plates each one commemorating a different project from High Peak Community Arts’ past 40 years. Working with artist Caroline Chouler- Tisser, we had a lovely time exploring old photos to use as decal transfers. Here are some in their early stages ….and

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  • Silk Painting for Spring Bank Arts

    Participants worked with artist Amanda Whewell to create silk paintings as a wall hanging for Spring Bank Arts, inspired by Charles Kempe’s stained glass windows. We made 5 hangings for the windows of the Ingham’s Room, plus an accompanying book featuring smaller silk pieces, and participants’ sketches and notes. They look stunning.

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