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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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Penrith
Have you always wanted to write but you're not sure where to start? Or perhaps you have started to write your novel and feel like you need a helping hand to keep going? Then why not enjoy an afternoon with Emma in her creative, informal writing…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage your artistic side, drawing inspiration from the Arts & Crafts movement, beautiful features within the house and gardens and the current exhibition.
Gosforth, Seascale
Brought to you by the National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, join this transformational event and experience ritual, guided meditation and mindful nature bathing.
Penrith
Taking inspiration from landscapes and natural themes, we will first explore abstract mark making with beautiful metallic and matte watercolour paints and ink.
Penrith
Ideal for beginners, this class starts with a brief introduction to the cyanotype process, its origins and the ways artists have used it to generate artwork.
Newby Bridge
Journey into acrylics with this serene scene – a swan gracefully adrift on a tranquil autumn lake.
Penrith
A story or novel without conflict is dull and won't engage the reader, and dramatic tension keeps readers wanting to read more. In this friendly, informal class, Emma will teach you different types of conflict and how you can introduce them in your…
Sedbergh
£70 plus £5 for materials on the day
Come and enjoy a day of weaving on a 4-shaft table loom. Whether you're a beginner or already a weaver this will be a lovely opportunity to experiment with colour and texture. I'll even take the mystery out of…
Kendal
Be inspired by the becks and gyhlls in the lakeland landscape. Based in the stunning Kentmere Valley, you will be encouraged to explore ways of working with watercolour paint and soft pastels to record moving water to create rich colour, texture,…
Penrith
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Why not enjoy a fun introduction to modern calligraphy with Claire Gould from by Moon and Tide, where you will learn the basics of dippy ink pens as well as…
Ambleside
A walking photography workshop around Ambleside and the nearby countryside with photographer Chris Routledge. Walking around with the idea of taking photographs can change the way we see and you'll get expert advice on composition and tips on how to…
Penrith
We are delighted to welcome back Sue Rowland, who will inspire you to create an original lino print featuring your favourite animal or bird, combined with pattern and foliage.
Stramongate, Kendal
In this full day workshop, you will experience three distinct elements to creating your unique piece. The first part involves layering different strands of wool tops onto a flat surface to create a design where there will be visual resources at hand…
Penrith
We are delighted to welcome back Sue Rowland, who will inspire you to create an original lino print featuring your favourite animal or bird, combined with pattern and foliage. In this class you will explore mark making, creating texture and learn…
Penrith
It's often said that we all have a novel in us, but many people find it difficult to create a long piece of writing. A short story is much more achievable for many and in this friendly, informal class, Emma will teach you how to create your own…
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