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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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Kendal
Young Music Producers is suitable for young people who would like to write and record their own music with support from a professional music producer, Tiiva. Participants will use a digital lab (Ableton and GarageBand) to make their own pieces and…
Kendal
Brewery Film Crew is perfect for young people who have always wanted to star on the big screen or have always wanted to be a director, cinematographer, or scriptwriter.
Participants will explore all aspects of film, whether in front or behind the…
Kendal
Thu 27 Apr to Thu 13 Jul | 7-9pm | £75 (10 wks)| 15-19 yrs
Brewery Arts' flagship youth theatre company, Brewery Youth Theatre is perfect for young people who are passionate about theatre and performing, committed to productions, and looking to…
Kendal
Stage Stars is the Brewery Arts performing arts class for little ones to move, make, create and play. Children will be introduced to different skills for the stage, exploring different themes through dance and drama, and use their imaginations to…
Whitehaven
Come and create an everlasting flower crown, with our fantastic instructor, Jackie from 'Flowers from my Attic'. She will guide you step by step in creating a stylish dried flower crown. Make it for yourself or the little one in your life. If cared…
Kendal
Sat 3 Jun | Sat 1 Jul | 11.15am-12.45pm, 1.30-3pm, 3.30-5pm | £48pp per session | 16+ yrs
Discover… Pottery Throwing is a fun and intensive workshop for adults which concentrates on improving the throwing technique on the potter's wheel and is…
Penrith
Have you always wanted to write but you're not sure where to start or have you started writing and feel you need further inspiration, working amongst like-minded people?
Emma and Helen will teach you:
How to use photography and music for…
Mealbank Rd, Kendal
We will be learning to sew a fabric doorstop out of our wonderful fabrics in the scrapstore. This is a friendly and relaxed beginners adult workshop, all abilities welcome!
Make yourself a groovy doorstop creature, it could be an owl, it could…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Presented in collaboration with Kirkgate Arts and Heritage, Cockermouth, and Arts Out West.
Critically acclaimed chamber-folk trio VRi comprise three young Welsh musicians who are pushing the boundaries of their art.
In this workshop on Saturday 3…
Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands
During this workshop you will learn a technique for Line and Wash (which differs from the traditional processes) and create an ink sketch tinted with selective watercolour. The day will start with an introduction to your tutor, John Harrison, and…
Staveley
Create your own silver pendant or earrings inspired by the natural world. Silver clay is fun, fast to learn and full of creative alchemy. When fired on the day, it transforms like magic into a piece of pure silver. Perfect for beginners and those…
Kendal
6-7.30pm | £30 One Adult & One Young Person
This fun and exploration-focused workshop is part of the brand-new Family Fridays series of workshops at Brewery Arts, which focus on different areas of artistic practice. Family Fridays: Printmaking…
Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands
This is a course for anyone who loves making things from wood. Learn easy, low tech ways of carving creative gifts out of unique bits of wood you can find – anywhere!
Our one day workshop will introduce you to all five safe carving techniques you…
Cockermouth
Book your place on a beginners half day fusing and slumping course at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to choose what you make.
During the course you will learn all you…
Whitehaven
Take a deep dive into linocut print making on this day long workshop. You will create your own unique linocut print in full colour with this beautiful, accessible medium. Laura has taught for many years and has noticed that everybody , without…
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…
Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands
During this full day workshop you will have the opportunity to create several miniature plant pots and coasters using a variety of geometric and recycled moulds. Jesmonite is a versatile material that will create a different look every time. You…
Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands
Kumihimo Braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding with a wide range of coloured cords. Easy to grasp and lots of fun, it is like French Knitting for adults! Originating in Japan, this ancient craft has been used to secure…
Kendal
Black & White Film Photography for Beginners is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to use a film camera and is interested in developing their own prints. The class will teach the functions of a film camera, how to improve photographic…
Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands
Visible Mending highlights and celebrates the repair process. It is a sustainable way to increase the longevity of the clothes y0u love and own in a fun and mindful way. In this session we will cover patching, sashiko stitching, and darning, as…
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