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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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122A Highgate, Kendal
Wed 17 Sep-3 Dec (10 wks) | 6.45-7.45pm | 18+ yrs
Get fit, feel amazing, and express yourself!
An open adult dance class for all abilities. The class will explore moving and connecting with your body.
Through working with different Dance…
Cockermouth
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Bassenthwaite Lake Station.
Grange-over-Sands
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Holker Hall in Cumbria.
Penrith
Come and make beautiful Christmas themed mosaic decorations and items for indoor display, using traditional and recycled materials. This workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers. You will learn everything you need to know about the 'direct'…
Stramongate, Kendal
This two-session introductory workshop is designed for anyone interested in the captivating art of watercolour painting. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some prior experience, this course will guide you through the essential materials and…
Greystoke, Penrith
9.30am to 4.30pm ish
£120 Lunch and fresh coffee included
Material Charges: £40 inc clay and two firings(see below NOTE*)
Sculpt your own beautiful seated Ceramic Hare, with Mark Bradley
New for 2025 we're really pleased to welcome Mark and…
Cockermouth
Book your place on a beginners half day fusing 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. Create pieces such as freestanding waves or curves, wall…
Carlisle
We are delighted to launch "Creating at the Cathedral" - a series of Creative Learning Activities for Adults, all of which will take place in the Undercroft.
There are many crafts and hobbies to try out including:
Block Printing - 31 May,…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
£65 plus £15 for materials (including a teacup) or £10 (bring your own teacup)
Learn about the art of needle felting using English natural wool to create an individual toadstool in a teacup which can be used as a pin cushion
Sally Benson
Sally…
Dalston, Carlisle
Join us for a very special Christmas wreath making workshop, get creative and make your own Christmas door wreath. All materials will be provided. Includes Festive Feast afterwards.
Greystoke, Penrith
'Mokuhanga' Japanese woodblock printing. 'Japanese Gardens' with Julie Evans
Join printmaker Julie Evans for an exciting foray into the art of Mokuhanga, explored through the theme of Katei (Ka-house, Tei- Garden)
This is a fascinating and full…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment.
Full day workshops are designed for those looking to take their photography to the next level and learn how to get the most out of your photography equipment, be that an iPad or…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Join us for a special seasonal craft activity in the Undercroft at Carlisle Cathedral, aimed at primary-aged children, which will take inspiration from our beautiful starry ceiling and angels that adorn the Cathedral.
Tickets: £4 per child.…
Coniston
Family Photography Adventure at Tarn Hows – Half Term Fun!
Step away from the selfies this half term and capture autumn at its best! Join us at the stunning Tarn Hows for a playful, family-friendly photography workshop that's all about fun,…
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Treat yourself or someone special to a mindful, hands-on experience crafting a luxurious wreath using sustainably grown and dried British foliage and festive florals. Guided by Ashley from The Floralistas, you'll create a wild and whimsical design…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
£150 plus £5 on the day for materials
If you know the basics, maybe set up your own loom and woven some patterns, or have never done any weaving before and would love to have ago.
The 2-day course will take you through the whole process of winding…
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…
Penrith
Join Nicola Hunter-Dale for this festive workshop. You will create textures and patterns in your clay work using some simple and truly effective techniques for printing onto clay using lace, a variety of fabrics and natural materials.
You will…
Windermere
Food Smoking Course
Experience a unique food smoking course in the Lake District at Wild Boar Estate, where Great British Chef Daniel Winstanley will teach you how to smoke your own food in our purpose built smokehouse.
Take part in a whole day…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Handpicked Productions offers a first glimpse of new work for the Mid-Winter Hullabaloo 2026. Enjoy family-friendly workshops, singing and sound sessions, and a chance to audition for the commissioned play. Join them to help shape new traditions for…
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