Welcome to Sable Studio Gallery
Painting Classes, Painting Holidays and Painting Retreats
I set up Sable Studio Gallery 20 years ago but have had my gallery space at Moira Furnace Museum for around 15 years. Such a beautiful location by the canal my unit is located in the courtyard with several other businesses including a pottery studio and café. There is free parking on site, wheelchair access, toilets, woodland walks, boat rides, ice creams, picnic areas and so much more locally to see and do. In my studio space I run regular watercolour painting classes and workshops and I also offer painting holidays and art retreats both here in the UK and in the South of France. From my gallery I also sell paintings, cards, prints, soft furnishings, jewellery and giftware.
Professional artist & author
Jo Allsopp
I am a fully qualified art tutor and began working in Adult Education over 20 years ago for Leicestershire County Council. When a unit became available to rent by the canal, I decided this was just too much of a great opportunity to miss and so began running my own classes from my gallery space. The business has gone from strength to strength and I have lots of regular students who attend my weekly drawing and painting classes as well as attendees to the weekend workshops which I offer most Saturdays. I also offer painting breaks both here in the UK and in the South of France which are hugely popular.
In 2019 I was chosen to appear on BBC One on the new art TV series 'Home is where the art is' with presenter Nick Knowles which was a fabulous experience. This then led to me pushing my art further afield and striking up a working relationship with the SAA. I have my own watercolour book coming out later this year which is available to pre order from sites including Search Press and Amazon. Loving art of a different kind, I am a black belt and currently a world champion in Tae Kwon-Do at hand power - have been British Champion breaking boards and held many more titles from this martial art and Judo
Jo Allsopp appeared on BBC One
Home is Where the Art is
with Nick Knowles
Opening Hours
Come Visit
Tues - Sat: 10am - 3pm
Please always ring me before setting out as I often travel to other venues to demonstrate to art groups and organisations around the country so would not wish for you to have wasted a journey. I also offer painting holdi
Please view more of my work in the Gallery section
By Jo Allsopp
SLEEPING LION
Contacts and Links
Please find herewith my address and some useful links to my social media accounts and my Etsy shop where you will also find more beautiful products
Unit 3 Furnace Lane, Moira
Derbyshire, DE12 6AT
United Kingdom
01283 224332/07714 700686
Upcoming Events
Sat, 09 DecMoira09 Dec 2023, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Sat, 09 DecMoira09 Dec 2023, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Sat, 16 DecMoira16 Dec 2023, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Tue, 16 JanSable Studio Gallery16 Jan 2024, 13:00 – 13 Feb 2024, 15:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK16 Jan 2024, 13:00 – 13 Feb 2024, 15:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKLearn this exciting medium, so many demonstrations of techniques. All materials are supplied for the duration of the course which is Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm starting 16th Jan. Double click for additional information or look in the shop area in description. There you can then book and reserve your space.
Sat, 20 JanSable Studio Gallery20 Jan 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK20 Jan 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKFabulous painting experience for all abilities and ages due to my professional step by step instruction. Bring your own materials or use mine in the gallery for the day. Cost is £55 per person if using own materials or an additional £5 to use mine which are artists quality. Click for more info
Sat, 10 FebSable Studio Gallery10 Feb 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK10 Feb 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKA fabulous opportunity to make several pieces of jewellery on this full day starting at 10am until 3pm. You each get 14g of clay and a sterling silver chain and ear wires or hoops. You can reserve a space in the shop area by purchasing a 50% deposit. Limited spaces, maximum 8 places
Tue, 07 MayNice07 May 2024, 15:00 – 12 May 2024, 11:00Nice, Nice, France07 May 2024, 15:00 – 12 May 2024, 11:00Nice, Nice, France A fanta A fantastic opportunity to join us on what will be our fourth visit to the South of France where we will paint various scenes/topics which may include; boats, harbour, buildings, seascapes, landscape, flowers at various exciting locations including Monte Carlo, the port area and old town.