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From pottery classes for children to glass-blowing lessons for grown-ups, in the Lake District you can really get to grips with a host of crafts. You can learn how to carve wood and engrave stone, work with paper and try your hand at weaving yarn out of wool.
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Temple Sowerby, Penrith
Learn about all things foraging with Wild Food UK. The foraging course begins with a short introduction on foraging, a talk about Wild Food UK's Foraging Code with a brief summary of the Countryside Act.
Gosforth, Seascale
Brought to you by National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing ritual and let go of all the things that are no longer serving you.
Sedbergh
£65 plus £5 for materials
Stone surrounds us at Farfield Mill, in the walls and forming the bed of the river but also in the wider landscape. We will create a small woven tapestry inspired by the surroundings of the Mill, after taking a short stroll…
Stramongate, Kendal
Inspired By Nature: Mini Hangings with Hand Embroidery and Natural Objects. Do you have a collection of natural treasures that you'd like to use in your work but are not sure how? This workshop will explore ways of combining fabrics, found objects,…
Whitehaven
Join us at The Beacon Portal for a beginners half day glass fusing course. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and guidance. Make up to two dishes and a hanging with your very own designs.
During the course you…
Whitehaven
Join us at The Beacon Portal for a beginners half day glass fusing course. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and guidance. Make up to two dishes and a hanging with your very own designs.
During the course you…
Whitehaven
Join Handpicked Productions to create weird and wonderful paper cup puppets. Think about the characters your puppets could be. Are they the evil Cup Master? The daring Princess Paper Cup? Or the silly and valiant Sir Cup Alot?
Penrith
Following on from my Nature Journal Workshops I am now turning my attention to the built environment. What is an urban sketch? An urban sketch is a drawing created on location, indoors or out, capturing what the sketcher sees from direct…
Penrith
Have you wanted to create a nature journal but don't know where to start or how to do it? This workshop will - hopefully - fix that. I will take you through the process I follow for creating my journals which are really an expression of the joy I…
Greystoke, Penrith
Have you wanted to create a nature journal but don't know where to start or how to do it?
This workshop will - hopefully - fix that. I will take you through the process I follow for creating my journals which are really an expression of the joy I…
Kendal
Create your own silver pendant or earrings inspired by the natural world. Silver clay is fun, fast to learn and full of creative alchemy. Perfect for beginners and those with some experience.
Penrith
In this artist-led class, you will make a 3D animal from the contents of your recycling bin. Mark is a professional artist with over 20 years' experience in leading both adult and children's creative classes.
Mark makes animals and birds from…
Penrith
Painting a Looser Botanical in Watercolour with Lyn Evans
Lyn likes to paint her watercolours largely from life, choosing blooms which will stay open for a couple of days. She likes interesting shapes so Iris, Lilies and Tulips feature largely…
Greystoke, Penrith
'Paint with Wool' and Needle Felt your own Herdwick Sheep ... The iconic breed of the Lake District ~ with Jane Makes
Learn how to paint with wool to create a beautiful Herdwick sheep, crafted with real wool fibres into a hessian background.
Over…
Penrith
Embark on a journey to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit at the upcoming Roots to Wellbeing Holistic Health Event, set amidst the serene backdrop of the North Lakes Hotel and Spa. On Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, immerse…
Keswick
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that combines the power of nature, ancient rituals, and sisterhood bonding?
Kendal
For both professionals wanting to add to their stock library or a beginner with a love of the countryside.
Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the Year, author and photographer of Forty Farms will guide you on this special tour. Providing…
Market St, Egremont
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of blossoms, creativity, and camaraderie? Welcome to my Monthly Friends and Flower Club – where floral enthusiasts come together in an inspiring and welcoming environment to indulge in the beauty of…
N Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
On arrival you will be greeted with a Shed One Fancy Frolic gin* and tonic before being guided through making your very own moisturising sugar scrub, soothing balm and essential oil lip balm. Afterwards, sit back and enjoy freshly baked scones,…
Ambleside
If you've ever been curious about how photography was done a century or more ago, this workshop with photographer Chris Routledge is a chance to find out. Using modern instant film and direct positive paper, this is your chance to get under the dark…
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