Weaving an Exploration of Masson Mills in the Derwent Valley
On Saturday 20th June 2026 starting at 11.00, and lasting for just over an hour, I will be giving a lecture that reveals the findings from my three year inquiry into Masson Mills. This will answer the questions that I first raised in 2022 such as:
• Why cotton? • Why here? • How was this place found? • Who worked here? • Where did they live? • What choices did they have? • What did they actually do here? • How much of this is original? • When did yarn production end? • What now for this site?
Then go on to explain how much more was discovered about Masson Mills and how weaving contributed to this new knowledge.
Kiln Ceramic Fair
4th & 5th July 2026
A Stunning Setting for a Celebration of Ceramics will take place on the first weekend of July this year!
An exciting 2 day event this summer brings over 50+ diverse & talented potters to you.
4th & 5th July: 10-4.30pm
Masson Mills, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PY
Entry £2 per person under 16s free
Selected Potters & Ceramicists:
Laura Lee – Carrie Kendra – Tideline Ceramics – Bev Seth – Rowena Hamilton – Deborah Frith – Kathryn Borg – Lucy Ormsby – Jill Benson – Liz McLelland – Will Broughton – Charlotte Easingwood – Edward King – Inga Winson – John Wheeldon – Meghan Durham – Caroline Barnes – Danny O’Connor – Martin Lewis – Leanne Ball – David Short – Charles Brown – Lesley Anne Greene – Chris Timms – Gabi Konar-Dixon – Carol Rogerson – Laura McNicholas – Ann Bates – Ammie Sykes – Jayne Randall – David Wright – Nigel Gossage – Jane Clowes – Rebecca Storey – Pete Singer – Polly Chapman – Elaine Humpleby – Joe Small – Gitte Porsgaard – Sharon Howarth – Humbleyard Ceramics – Walkley Pottery – Elaine Lim Newton – Josie Walter – Huw Phillips – Alison Wren – Sue Clegg – Claire Evers – Sue Blatherwick – Marnie Waghorn – Mel Fowell – Dorit Deutsch – Melanie Keevil – Emma Williams
