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 out now and available to buy from sites including Search Press and Amazon. Loving art of a different kind, I am a black belt and have previously held world champion title in Tae Kwon-Do at hand power - have been British Champion breaking boards and held many more titles from this martial art and Judo
Loose and Lively Animals in watercolour, inks and mixed Media
Available with all good stockists, Amazon, Search Press & here in my online shop
Jo Allsopp appeared on BBC One
Home is Where the Art is
with Nick Knowles
Upcoming Events
Sat, 21 SeptNewtown Linford21 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Newtown Linford, Bradgate Rd, Newtown Linford, Leicester LE6 0HB, UK21 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Newtown Linford, Bradgate Rd, Newtown Linford, Leicester LE6 0HB, UKFantastic opportunity to paint for whole day outdoors under the careful guidance of professional artist Jo Allsopp. The local beauty spot is to be Bradgate Park where there will be lots of demonstrations and sketching/painting opportunities. Please click below for more information.
Sat, 28 SeptSable Studio Gallery28 Sept 2024, 10:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK28 Sept 2024, 10:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKMake some beautiful pieces of jewellery on this two hour resin workshop using all the materials in the gallery. You will make approximately three pieces of jewellery alternatively you could make a coaster or a trinket dish. All materials are supplied for this workshop 10 am until 12
Sat, 28 SeptMoira28 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Sat, 12 OctMoira12 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Sat, 02 NovSable Studio Gallery02 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK02 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKMake a solid silver pendant and earrings on this wonderful workshop using art clay silver. you will also be supplied with a sterling silver chain and either sterling silver ear wires or hoops. Click for more information or book now in the shop area
Sat, 30 NovMoira30 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK30 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKThese days are so popular and start at 10am until 3pm. All abilities are welcome to attend due to my thorough teaching style. Mulled wine and mince pies are complimentary on this event. Click here for more information or book now in the shop area.
Sat, 07 DecMoira07 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Sat, 14 DecMoira14 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Tue, 06 MayNice06 May 2025, 19:00 – 11 May 2025, 23:00Nice, 19 Rue Costes et Bellonte, 06200 Nice, France
Sat, 31 AugMoira31 Aug 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Sat, 24 AugSable Studio Gallery24 Aug 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK24 Aug 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKThis is a fantastic opportunity to hop onto one of my mosaic making days (or half day). Choose from a bird house; stepping stone; bird bath; sphere; hare etc for the full day or smaller butterflies or bees or similar for the half day option. Select choices from the shop area. Tea/coffee & cake too
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
