| Event type: | Social |
| Date: | 7th October 2026 |
| Time: | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Venue: | Palace Hotel |
As you know, this year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Buxton & District u3a! From our humble beginnings in 1996—starting with just a handful of members and 5 original groups—we have grown into a thriving community.
To celebrate this incredible milestone, we are thrilled to announce a flagship event: the Creative Arts and Leisure Showcase (CALS).
What is CALS?
Wednesday 7th October Palace Hotel Ballroom 11am to 4pm
Discover Buxton u3a: Connect, Learn & Explore!
Looking to stay active, pursue new interests, and meet like-minded local people? Whether you are already a member or curious to see what Buxton u3a is all about, join us for our upcoming showcase!
What’s On Offer:
- For Current Members: Explore the incredible variety of activities, projects, and talents thriving across our different group showcase tables. Discover a new group to join or get inspired by what fellow members are doing!
- For the Buxton Community: Our doors are open to everyone! Come and discover who we are, what we do, and how our vibrant, member-led community brings learning and social connection to life.
- Interactive Workshops: Get involved on the day! Take part in hands-on workshops led by our group leaders throughout the day!
Come along, try something new, and see where your curiosity takes you.
Free Admission • Please encourage your family and friends to come along!
Workshop demonstration
Have a go workshops available throughout the day
Bookable workshops (limited places) please use the link to book a place.
All day - Make a vintage pin cushion
Drop in any time during the day to make a vintage pin cushion. Using traditional hand sewing skills and vintage cotton reels, you could walk away with a delightful vintage pin cushion.
12.30pm - 1.45pm (10 places available)
In this workshop you’ll be creating designs by recycling a variety of scrap papers and trying out simple painting techniques to develop colourful patterned pieces of work. No experience needed, just have a go!
11am - 12.15pm Greeting Cards for Beginners
Discover the simple joy of handmade greetings cards in our beginner-friendly workshop! We’ll cover essential techniques, and fun embellishments to make greeting cards for all occasions.
11am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm (20 places available morning and afternoon)
Discover the traditional art of button making with a modern, creative twist! Whether you are an experienced crafter or completely new to thread crafts, this friendly hands-on session is a wonderful way to learn a historic skill and take home a unique piece of artwork.
2pm - 3.15pm - Zentangle Art
This is an easy to learn and mindful way to create art using abstract images and repetitive patterns known as tangles.