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, 20 AprMoira20 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK20 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKPaint my front cover image of my book 'Loose and Lively Animals in watercolour, ink & mixed media' where I take you through step by step on how to paint this stunning tiger. Click for more information or book now in the shop area.
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.
Sat, 25 MaySable Studio Gallery25 May 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Sable Studio Gallery, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Sat, 01 JunMoira01 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK01 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKPaint this gorgeous little mouse name Speedy. He appears in my book 'Loose & Lively Animals in watercolour, inks and mixed media' and is named after a pet I had as a child. Click here for more information or book in the shop area to reserve a space.
Sat, 15 JunMoira15 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Sat, 29 JunMoira29 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK29 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKThis is the badger from my book 'Loose and Lively Animals in watercolours, inks & mixed media'. Paint him step by step with detailed instruction and lots of demonstrations. Click for more information or book now in the shop area.
Sat, 20 JulMoira20 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Sat, 27 JulMoira27 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK
Sat, 03 Augsable studio gallery03 Aug 2024, 10:00 – 15:30sable studio gallery , 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, 13 AprMoira13 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK13 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKDesigned for the complete beginner, you will learn all the basics to get you started on this exciting journey... materials, colour mixing, washes and many techniques. Lots of mini demonstrations including how to stretch your watercolour paper. Materials are supplied, book now in the shop area.
Sat, 06 AprMoira06 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UK06 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Moira, Unit 3 Furnace Ln, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT, UKPaint in a loose style flowers, we could paint up to 4 paintings in one day as I encourage you to work in a loose and lively style, using lots of colour and wet into wet. Click to read more information or book in the shop area now.
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
