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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. The Art Trail in front of a painting in the Art Herbarium
    The Art Trail in front of a painting in the Art Herbarium
    May Half Term Family Activities at Abbot Hall

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    Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    ecooper@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kirkland, Kendal

    Celebrate spring at Abbot Hall with creative, family-friendly activities running throughout the Easter holidays. From hands-on crafts to gallery adventures, there's plenty to keep curious minds busy.

    Draw a Self-Portrait!

    Draw a self-portrait…

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  2. Bellwethers poetry
    Bellwethers poetry
    May Half Term Activities at Blackwell

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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Looking for something creative to do with the kids this May half term? Join us at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house for hands-on crafting activities inspired by our new Useful/Beautiful exhibition.

    Decorate a Pot!

    Decorate your own paper pot…

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  3. 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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  4. Junk Modeling
    Junk Modeling
    SumArt To Do - Junk Modelling

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    Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Join Handpicked Productions this May at Rosehill for a relaxed, hands-on creative session where we turn everyday throwaway materials into something amazing.

    Using card, packaging, string, paper straws, recycled bits and pieces and more, you'll…

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  5. A photo of some stone carvings
    A photo of some stone carvings
    Stone Carving Retreat: Stone Carving for Beginners

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    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

    Telephone

    015394 32050

    marketing@rydalhall.org

    Ambleside


    This is a high quality workshop where participants will be taught how to create a small stone sculpture that they can keep. Participants can work on carving their own block of limestone and can create a relief carved shape from a pre prepared…

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  6. Garden course
    Garden course
    'Design & Planting Tips for a small Garden' with Shelagh Todd - lecturer, garden designer & plantswoman

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    Quirky Workshops (art & craft courses), Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UT

    Telephone

    017684 83984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Penrith

    10.00am to 4.30pm

    £85 inc tasty home made lunch, fresh coffee and cream tea
    Material Charges: £5 to cover soil testing kits etc to Shelagh on the day

    Design and Planting Tips for a Small Garden with Cumbrian Based lecturer, garden designer &…

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  7. Floral Acrylics & Mixed Media Workshop
    Floral Acrylics & Mixed Media Workshop
    Floral Acrylics & Mixed Media Workshop

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    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    11.30am-5pm | 16+ yrs
    Explore acrylic painting and mixed media using a fresh still life of flowers. Learn colour mixing, mark-making and layering techniques while building confidence. Hands-on exercises will help you experiment, develop personal…

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  8. Block Printing at Carlisle Cathedral
    Block Printing at Carlisle Cathedral
    Block Printing Workshops

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    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    info@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    The Abbey, Carlisle

    Our popular Block Printing Workshops return to the calendar on Saturday 30 May and Saturday 18 July!
    Our friendly workshops take place in the Undercroft, and guests will use a beautiful selection of printing blocks and an appealing choice of colours…

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  9. Green Man for the garden
    Green Man for the garden
    A Green Man for the Garden ~ with Mark Bradley

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    Quirky Workshops (art & craft courses), Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UT

    Telephone

    01768483984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Greystoke, Penrith

    Spend a lovely Day with Mark creating a characterful 'Green Man for the Garden' in Stoneware.

    A new take on this very popular course we have run in the past :)

    Join Mark and create a lovely Green Garden plaque ~ as scary / bumbling / friendly as…

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  10. painting of a woodland scene in water colour
    painting of a woodland scene in water colour
    Lavender Wood – Watercolour Workshop with Ruth Clayton

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Lavender Wood – Watercolour Workshop with Ruth Clayton
    31 May £70 plus £7 on the day for materials and frame
    Join Ruth Clayton for a relaxed and inspiring watercolour workshop exploring the soft colours, atmosphere, and structure of a lavender…

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  11. wild swimmers with Swim the Lakes Ambleside
    wild swimmers with Swim the Lakes Ambleside
    Wild Swimming Taster Session

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    Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LW

    Telephone

    015394 33826

    swim@swimthelakes.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Try wild swimming in the Lake District. All you need to do is book, bring your swimming costume and towel and we'll do the rest!
    Wetsuit and equipment hire is included and we have the perfect venue for beginners to outdoor swimming.
    Rydal Water or…

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  12. View of the greenhouse in the herb garden at Acorn Bank.
    View of the greenhouse in the herb garden at Acorn Bank.
    Herb Garden Walk and Tea Tasting Experience

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    National Trust Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SP

    Telephone

    0344 249 1895

    acornbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Penrith

    Join Bel Charlesworth, medical herbalist, for a walk around Acorn Bank's walled herb garden followed by a fresh herbal tea tasting. There are two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

    Bel Charlesworth is a member of the National…

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  13. Beginners Navigation Course
    Beginners Navigation Course
    Beginners Navigation Course

    Address

    St. Martin's Church, Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windemere, Cumbria, LA23 3DE

    Telephone

    07878471253

    nick@morethanmountains.co.uk

    Bowness-on-Windemere

    A one day map reading course for beginners based in the Lake District.
    If you have never looked at a map or would be unsure about planning and following a route along paths and tracks then this is the course for you.

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  14. Explore, Play, Print!
    Explore, Play, Print!
    Explore, Play, Print!

    Address

    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    12.30-2pm | Open to Families – Children aged 5+ with a responsible adult
    Get ready to roll, press, peel and be amazed! Our Explore, Play, Print! Workshop is a hands-on, creative session with an emphasis on exploration and play.

    Gelli plate…

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  15. textile collage with stitch
    textile collage with stitch
    Gel-Plate Printing Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Gel-Plate Printing Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
    Saturday 6 June
    £70 plus £10 for materials on the day
    Join studio artist Wendy Ann Stanger at Farfield Mill for an inspiring and creative gel plate printing workshop, drawing on the beauty of the…

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  16. Common Sorrel
    Common Sorrel
    Spring Foraging event at Acorn Bank, nr Penrith

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    Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SP

    Telephone

    01981 590604

    admin@wildfooduk.com

    Penrith

    Acorn Bank can be found at Temple Sowerby, just a few miles east of Penrith and situated between the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty. It is within reach of Leeds, Middlesbrough,…

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  17. A pair of hands holding a bunch of herbs
    A pair of hands holding a bunch of herbs
    Using Medicinal Herbs at Home

    Address

    Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SP

    Telephone

    017683 61893

    acornbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Penrith

    Learn how to make your own herbal remedies for everyday ailments with medical herbalist, Bel Charlesworth.

    Here at Acorn Bank, is the largest medicinal herb garden in the National Trust's care. The perfect place to join Bel Charlesworth, who is a…

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  18. tapestry weaving
    tapestry weaving
    Pick and Pick and Stripes in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh


    Pick and Pick and Stripes in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell
    Saturday 13th June
    £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…

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  19. Landscape Photography
    Landscape Photography
    Landscape Photography Full day workshop

    Address

    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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  20. Sizergh Castle
    Sizergh Castle
    Summer Daze: Cyanotype Workshop and Guided Walk

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    Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE

    Telephone

    01539569818

    sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Nr Kendal

    Join award-winning photographer and visual artist Joanne Coates for a midsummer guided walk and creative cyanotype workshop that brings together landscape, land-use and image-making. Explore Joanne's site-specific project Daughters of the Soil,…

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