Conscious Creativity: Environmental Sustainability Training

Are you an artist, maker, or creative based in Glossop or the High Peak? Join this workshop to explore what environmental sustainability can look like in your professional creative practice and local community.

As sustainability becomes increasingly important across the creative sector, from funding and commissioning to materials and storytelling, this session offers practical insight and space for reflection.

The workshop is suitable for beginners as well as creatives with some existing knowledge who want to build confidence and deepen their approach.

What the session will cover

1. The current climate 
   An accessible introduction to the climate crisis, exploring both the global picture and what it means locally for Glossop and the High Peak.

1. How our industry is changing 
   How the arts and cultural sector is responding to environmental challenges — and how artists and makers can adapt in practical, realistic ways.

1. Practical sustainability 
   An exploration of how artists and makers can embed environmental thinking in their practice in practical, realistic ways – exploring circular economy thinking and climate communication.

1. Designing a sustainable project 
   A guided reflection on what sustainability could look like in your own creative practice — with space to explore ideas, values, and next steps.

What you’ll gain

• A clear, jargon-free introduction to sustainability in the arts

• Practical ideas you can apply to your own work

• Time for discussion, reflection, and peer learning

• Increased confidence talking about sustainability in your practice

• A supportive, non-judgemental space — no prior knowledge required

Who is this for?

• Artists, makers, designers, and creative freelancers

• Hobbyists, early-career creatives, and established practitioners

• Those working in cultural or creative organisations in Glossop or the High Peak

Derbyshire Makes

This workshop has been funded as part of Glossop’s Derbyshire Makes programme. Join us on 9th May in Glossop for our main festival day, filled with puppet parades, live music, storytelling, exhibitions, and makers markets. The festival day will be open from 11am-5pm in Glossop's Norfolk Square, Market Hall & Partington Theatre.

About the facilitator

Helen Brook is a sustainability professional (MSc, PIEMA) with over five years’ experience supporting creative businesses and organisations to reduce their environmental impact and strengthen their sustainability storytelling. 

Alongside this, Helen works as a creative producer and artist and is programming the Derbyshire Makes 2026 Festival.

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