Paul Curtis



Paul is a professional artist. His work is closely connected with the Derbyshire landscape and he has given regular exhibitions both here and abroad including events at the Royal Academy.

Click here to see some of Paul's work.

Gabby Hanlon

Info coming shortly.

Nicola Hilton

Nicola trained at the Royal School of Needlework and at the London College of Fashion and Design. She has worked on many private commissions and also exhibitions. Her group sessions take place in an informal and enjoyable atmosphere.

The course is suitable for beginners and those wishing to expand their skills. All materials and equipment are included.

Jane Littlefield

Jane is a professional stained glass artist working in the Peak District. She has a BA Honours Degree in Fine Art and has worked in many areas of design.

The course is suitable for beginners. All equipment and materials, except coloured glass will be provided. Glass for the main project will be available to buy on the day.

Valerie Oxley



Valerie has been tutoring botanical illustration for many years. She was the Programme Director for the prestigious Diploma in Botanical Illustration at the University of Sheffield and artwork from her students is featured in the book ‘Wild Flowers of the Peak District’.

Valerie is Chairman of the Florilegium Society at the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield, the purpose of which is to record and illustrate the plants in the Garden for an archive of the highest standards. She is a member of the Society of Botanical Artists and Vice President of the Northern Society for Botanical Art. Her own artwork has featured in a number of exhibitions including the Linnaean Society, London and Museum of Garden History, Lambeth.

Julie Small

Following a career in teaching, Julie has revived an interest in art. Initially working in watercolour she now works in pencil to illustrate a range of both botanical and wildlife subjects.

As a member of the Society of Botanical Artists, Julie has received several awards for her artwork. She is a Royal Horticultural Society Gold Medallist and received an additional award from the RHS for the Best New Exhibitor to the London shows.

Her work is held in various botanical collections, commercial and private both in the UK and abroad, and has been used for illustration in various publications.

Julie has been tutoring for a number of years and people return to her courses for her expert tuition.

Sue Vize



Sue is a full time artist and tutor of Botanical Illustration. Most of her work is in coloured pencil but Sue also enjoys watercolour, graphite pencil, and pastels, producing highly detailed work in each medium.

Sue has work in many private collections and has exhibited at the Society of Botanical Artists Exhibition at Westminster Hall, London.

Five of her botanical paintings have been purchased by a major greetings card manufacturer for their Summer 2007 range.

She is currently working on a project to illustrate a selection of rare trees from the Trent College Arboretum, Nottinghamshire.

Alan & Christine Wilson



A programme of varied walks to suit the group will be lead by experienced and friendly tutors Christine & Alan Wilson.

Christine & Alan Wilson are both experienced outdoor leaders who have extensive knowledge of the Peak District and a real passion for the outdoors.

They have led numerous expeditions abroad as well as tutoring regularly in the Peak District.