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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.
 

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  1. A blue and white woven textile displayed on a wooden table, showcasing intricate patterns and textures.
    A blue and white woven textile displayed on a wooden table, showcasing intricate patterns and textures.
    Hatching and Blending in Woven Tapestry Workshop with Anna Wetherell

    Address

    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Hatching and Blending in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell
    Sunday 20 September
    £70 plus £5 for materials
    Taking our inspiration from the seasonal colours observed during a short walk down to the bridge just below Farfield Mill (weather permitting),…

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  2. People at Shed One making their own spirit with owner Andy
    People at Shed One making their own spirit with owner Andy
    Make Your Own Distilled Spirit

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    Shed One Distillery, The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AU

    Telephone

    07794699913

    info@shed1distillery.com

    North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston

    Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025

    Create your own distilled gin or vodka in this hands-on experience hosted by Shed One founders and distillers, Andy and Zoe.

    Begin with a welcome drink and guided distillery tour, then…

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  3. Two Colour Reduction Lino Printing
    Two Colour Reduction Lino Printing
    Introduction to Two Colour Reduction Lino Printing with Liz Jones

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    Rheged, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

    Telephone

    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    During this workshop, you will design, cut and print five reduction lino prints in two colours, plus white

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    Rag Rugging Workshop with Lorraine and Alison

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    Rheged, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

    Telephone

    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    learn how to use rag rugging tools including a latch hook and cutting gauge, you will then start to create your own rug from 100% pure wool blanket yarn.

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  5. Come And Sing
    Come And Sing
    RLPO presents – Come and Sing 2026

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    Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LD

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    +441229820000

    John.boyd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Back by popular demand, Come and Sing returns to Barrow, bringing voices together for a fun, relaxed and friendly singing workshop.

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  6. Landscape Photography
    Landscape Photography
    Landscape Photography Full day workshop

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    Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    0782729869

    steveblakephotography@gmail.com

    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…

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    Create a Shopper Bag with Emma Redfern

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    Rheged, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

    Telephone

    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    learn how to sew a fully lined bag, using the 'bagging out' technique to ensure there are no raw edges on show, perfect for work, days out, children's clutter or a bit of shopping

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    watercolour portrait
    Portrait in a Day in Watercolours with Catherine Macdiarmid

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    Rheged, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

    Telephone

    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    Develop some different watercolour techniques that can be used for portraits. Photographs and photocopies will be used as source material for the portraits eliminating a lot of the time usually taken to draw out before painting.

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  9. a piece of a paper sat at the end of a rock overhanging a body of water
    a piece of a paper sat at the end of a rock overhanging a body of water
    Revolutionary Poetry: Religion within reason alone

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    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

    Telephone

    015394 32050

    marketing@rydalhall.org

    Ambleside

    This is a two day course which covers the rise of the arts and literary movement called modernism. Taking the book by Julia Kristeva poetry and revolution as our inspiration We can see how poetry was changed in the hands of the artists of the 19th…

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  10. Close-up of a vibrant striped scarf featuring various colors and patterns, showcasing its texture and design.
    Close-up of a vibrant striped scarf featuring various colors and patterns, showcasing its texture and design.
    Playing with Pattern Weaving Workshop with Jan Beadle

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    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Playing with Pattern Weaving Workshop with Jan Beadle
    £75 plus £5 for materials on the day
    Enjoy a creative day of weaving on a 4-shaft table loom with experienced weaver Jan Beadle. Suitable for both beginners and those with some weaving…

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  11. Alchemy with Nature Woodland Retreat for Women October 2026 The Lake District
    Alchemy with Nature Woodland Retreat for Women October 2026 The Lake District
    Alchemy with Nature Women's Woodland Retreat

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    Telephone

    07525715008

    delyth@delythjohnson.co.uk

    Alchemy with Nature is not a retreat you attend. It's something you enter.

    Designed for women in midlife who are ready to stop, breathe, and come back to themselves.

    A different rhythm. A different way of being. Where the noise drops away… and…

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    photo of people laying down in a circle in a field
    A Buffalo's Journey" Past - Present - Future

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    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

    Telephone

    015394 32050

    marketing@rydalhall.org

    Ambleside

    Join us for an unforgettable weekend of connection, healing and transformation.

    The Buffalo is the only animal that charges headfirst into a storm rather than run from it. While other animals turn and flee-prolonging their struggle – the buffalo…

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  13. Salsa & Dine in Keswick Graphics
    Salsa & Dine in Keswick Graphics
    Salsa Night: Dance & Dine Latin Evening

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    Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BN

    Telephone

    01768772071

    SkiddawHotel@lakedistricthotels.net

    Keswick

    Salsa Night in Keswick | Dance & Dine Latin Evening at the Skiddaw Hotel

    Step into an evening of rhythm, flavour and atmosphere at our Salsa Steps: Dance & Dine Latin Night at the Skiddaw Hotel in the heart of Keswick.

    Hosted by Diane and Ashia…

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  14. A hand-written notebook lies open at the base of a large tree. It has a pen resting on it and is surrounded by wildflowers and plants.
    A hand-written notebook lies open at the base of a large tree. It has a pen resting on it and is surrounded by wildflowers and plants.
    Connecting with nature through creative writing at Wild Haweswater

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    The RSPB at Wild Haweswater, Naddle Farm, Bampton, Haweswater, Cumbria, CA10 2RP

    Telephone

    01931 713376

    haweswater@rspb.org.uk

    Bampton, Haweswater

    Join Wild Haweswater's writer in residence Joanna Clare Dobson for an immersive morning of creative writing and nature observation.

    Together, you'll be based in the beautifully restored Cumbrian Spinning Barn, and will also spend time in the…

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  15. A man carefully cuts a piece of glass with a knife, demonstrating precision and focus in his task.
    A man carefully cuts a piece of glass with a knife, demonstrating precision and focus in his task.
    Stained Glass Workshop with Annette McMillan

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    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Stained Glass Workshop with Annette McMillan
    £70 plus £15 on the day for materials
    Learn the traditional art of stained-glass panel making in this hands-on workshop with Annette McMillan. You will learn how to cut glass from a pattern, lead the…

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  16. An oil painting depicting a small barn surrounded by a lush green field under a clear blue sky.
    An oil painting depicting a small barn surrounded by a lush green field under a clear blue sky.
    Where the Wall Leads Acrylic Painting Workshop with Stuart Gray

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    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Where the Wall Leads Acrylic Painting Workshop with Stuart Gray
    £70 + £7 for materials and framing (payable on the day)
    Immerse yourself in a full-day acrylic painting workshop led by experienced artist and tutor Stuart Gray. This relaxed and…

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  17. A stack of four colorful bracelets arranged together, showcasing a variety of vibrant hues and designs.
    A stack of four colorful bracelets arranged together, showcasing a variety of vibrant hues and designs.
    Handwoven Bracelet Workshop – Isobelle Stothert

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    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Handwoven Bracelet Workshop – Isobelle Stothert
    £70 plus £5 for materials
    Treat yourself to a peaceful and creative day learning the beautiful craft of handwoven bracelet making. Using a small loom and guided step by step by an experienced tutor,…

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  18. RD Glass Beginners half day glass fusing course
    RD Glass Beginners half day glass fusing course
    Beginners half day glass fusing course

    Address

    RD Glass, cockermouth, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TR

    Telephone

    07724746277

    info@roxydennyglass.co.uk

    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. Create pieces such as freestanding waves or…

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  19. Fused glass taster session with RD Glass near Cockermouth
    Fused glass taster session with RD Glass near Cockermouth
    Fused glass taster session

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    RD Glass, cockermouth, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TR

    Telephone

    07724746277

    info@roxydennyglass.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    Book your place on a fused glass taster session 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 session you will use pre-cut pieces of glass in a…

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  20. Close-up of a weaving loom featuring vibrant green and blue yarns interlaced in the weaving process.
    Close-up of a weaving loom featuring vibrant green and blue yarns interlaced in the weaving process.
    Relax into Weaving (Workshop) with Denise Bryan

    Address

    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

    Telephone

    01593621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Relax into Weaving (Workshop) with Denise Bryan
    £70 Plus £10 for Materials
    Come and enjoy a mindful & relaxing day of weaving with Denise on a simple rigid heddle loom. We will weave two pieces of fabric from cotton; one plain & one textured. There…

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