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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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Greystoke, Penrith
The Wendy Crossbody bag is a cute, zipped bag in 2 sizes, utilising webbing for the detachable strap. It has a zipped pocket on the outside and optional pockets inside. The same pattern can be used to make a bag orientated either vertically or…
Greystoke, Penrith
Lyn will teach you how to employ loose watercolour techniques, allowing the pigment and water combination to work their own magic without too much interference being necessary. You could also include other tools, such as pens, inktence pencils,…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Saturday 30 November
(14:30/18:00)
Add some homemade charm to your festive celebrations this year by crafting your very own unique traditional Christmas Wreath.
While away a couple of hours in our beautiful Winter Wonderland, learning how to use…
W Strand, Whitehaven
This Christmas get creative, have fun and make something really personal for your home.
Join Emma from Eliza & Flo, who will provide you with all the materials you need to craft your wreath from scratch. This includes using moss and foliage to…
Greystoke, Penrith
Join Margaret Jarvis for the day and learn the various intricacies of painting in 'Pen and Wash'
This medium is also be known as 'Watercolour & Ink'. This day will touch on colour mixing and using watercolours and it combines the subtle variable…
Kentmere
Discover our immersive and transformative courses, which run for between 2 to 5 days, all centred on the art of drawing from observation. It's a journey of self-expression and visual communication, making the world's true beauty come alive.
W Strand, Whitehaven
Come and design your own Christmas decorations made out of wooden shapes and beautiful fabrics that will adorn your tree for years.
You will learn how to create your own personal and unique wooden Christmas decorations, gift tags and keep sakes…
Newby Bridge
Hosted by the talented local florists, Bluebell & Ivy, this hands-on workshop is your ticket to creating stunning holiday wreaths that will adorn your home with seasonal magic.
Join us on 1st December at either 11am for our morning session, or 3pm…
Penrith
Join Margaret Jarvis for the day and learn the various intricacies of painting in Pen and Wash
This medium can also be known as 'Watercolour & Ink'.
This day will touch on colour mixing and using watercolours and it combines the subtle variable…
Greystoke, Penrith
A lovely, festive printmaking day with Sue, suitable for beginners or improvers, learning the basics of cutting and hand printing of your own unique lino design to create an edition of stunning Christmas cards on a selection of different coloured…
Greystoke, Penrith
A lovely day with Cumbria's Willow master Phil Bradley creating a small Willow Angel
We are so happy that Phil runs several courses here at Greystoke, he has been teaching here since 2005 - his days are always popular, inspirational and relaxing.…
East of Lake, Coniston
Brighten up your home with a touch of Brantwood's flora and fauna!
Join Brantwood's very own talented florista, Janet, for a special festive workshop! Enjoy morning refreshments and a delightful seasonal lunch as you craft your own beautiful wreath…
Kirkland, Kendal
Join us for an inspiring guided drawing tour where art comes to life through your sketches. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning, this creative experience is a fun way to connect with art.
No sketching experience is needed, so…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Please join us on Saturday 7 December for a fantastically festive afternoon in the Fratry Hall as we make Christmas Wreaths.
Craft your own beautiful, wild and natural-style wreath, in this historic and enchanting setting.
All wreath-making…
Kendal
In Real Life: Slow, Print, Press | 7 Dec | 12-4pm | £60 | 16+yrs | Tutor Caroline Stow | Print Room and Studio 3
These monthly workshops are an antidote to the digital world, immersing you in the process and craft of sensual textured art-forms,…
Cockermouth
This is a practical course aimed at beginners, although more experienced students are welcome. Over four days, you will master the art of traditional water and oil gilding. Using skilled processes, you will prepare a picture frame, decorative…
Glenridding, Penrith
With the still waters of the Lakes as an inspiring backdrop, sewists of any experience are invited to leave behind the cares of the everyday and spend a weekend in a luxurious setting to dedicate time and attention to a sewing project. We'd love to…
Sedbergh
Tartan Weaving Workshop with Jan Beadle
Thursday 20 February 10am - 4pm
£75 plus £5 on the day for materials
Understand how classic Tartan patterns are designed. The 4 shaft table looms will already set up for you to weave a tartan scarf on the day…
Sedbergh
Snowdrops Fibre Art Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
Sunday 23 February 10am - 4pm
£65 plus £5 for materials on the day
Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann for a fun day creating snowdrops inspired fibre art. Using a range of plant fibres such as linen,…
Sedbergh
Make Your Own Ceramic Tea Light House Workshop with Lydia Crampton
Thursday 27 February 10am - 4pm
£65 plus £5 on the day for materials and firing
Ever fancied having a go at making your own piece of work out of clay?
This pottery workshop will be…
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