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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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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…
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.
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…
Brougham, Penrith
Wheel Thrown Pottery day classes with Mary Chappelhow
Including tea/coffee breaks and two course lunch.
Booking essential.
The day will roughly be;
9.30am Coffee, registration, meet and greet.
9.45am Clay preparation, kneading and wedging.
10.15am…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Coniston
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Yew Tree Tarn.
Whitehaven
Make your very own Christmas decorations in this glass fusing class with Roxanne Denny of RD Glass.
Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to create your own designs.
During the course you will…
Kirkland, Kendal
Join us for an afternoon workshop inspired by the collection in the Ecology Gallery.
This event is part of a recurring series taking place on the third Saturday of each month. At each workshop, attendees will be taught a new skill or technique that…
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
oin us at Windermere Jetty Museum on Wednesday 3 December, 10:30am–1:30pm, for a joyful, hands-on workshop creating your own fresh, luxurious festive wreath with the guidance of Ashley from The Floralistas.
Spend a relaxing morning immersed in the…
Kirkland, Kendal
Join us for an afternoon workshop inspired by the collection in the Ecology Gallery.
This workshop will be taking place on Saturday 8 November. At this workshop, attendees will be taught a new skill or technique that contributes to a sustainable…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Winter Fibre Art Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
15 November
£70 plus £10 for materials on the day
Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann for an introduction to fibre art. Using a range of plant fibres such as linen, cotton, nettle, rose and bamboo, you will…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
£70 plus £10 for materials on the day
Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann for an introduction to fibre art. Using a range of plant fibres such as linen, cotton, nettle, rose and bamboo, you will learn how to best press and dry your own flowers to create…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
£75 plus £5 on the day for materials
Understand how classic Tartan patterns are designed. The 4 shaft table looms will already set up for you to weave a tartan scarf on the day Whether you are a beginner or already a weaver you will benefit from…
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.
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