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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. Flourish After: 45 Vision, Purpose, Renewal, and Support for Life After 45
    Flourish After: 45 Vision, Purpose, Renewal, and Support for Life After 45

    Address

    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

    Telephone

    015394 32050

    marketing@rydalhall.org

    Ambleside

    Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
    3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Arrival & Check-in
    Welcome packets, room assignments, refreshments.
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Opening Session: "Welcome to the Next Chapter"
    • Vision for the retreat
    • Introduction to key themes: faith,…

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  2. Watercolor painting depicting a serene forest scene with various trees and soft, blended colors.
    Watercolor painting depicting a serene forest scene with various trees and soft, blended colors.
    Misty Wood Watercolour Painting 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

    Misty Wood Watercolour Painting Workshop with Ruth Clayton
    £70 plus £7 for materials and a frame on the day
    Discover watercolour techniques with Ruth while creating a beautiful woodland landscape. Join Ruth as she guides you through a step-by-step…

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  3. A green and blue floral print lampshade featuring intricate leaf designs, showcasing a vibrant and nature-inspired pattern.
    A green and blue floral print lampshade featuring intricate leaf designs, showcasing a vibrant and nature-inspired pattern.
    Fibre Art Lampshade 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

    Fibre Art Lampshade Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
    £70 + £10 materials (payable on the day)
    Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann Stanger for an inspiring workshop where you'll learn to create your own bespoke fibre art lampshade. Working with an array of…

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  4. writing hiking holiday
    writing hiking holiday
    3 Days of Hiking & Writing at Ullswater

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    Ullswater's North Western Fells, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, Ullswater, CA11 0QR

    Telephone

    07976949488

    nicola@hikinghighs.co.uk

    Cumbria

    Move from 'How do I find the words', to feeling the satisfaction of engaging in a creative process as emotions become words on the paper in front of you. Inspired by what is under your feet, what you can hear, see & feel as you move around the…

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  5. Create a felt and textile landscape workshop example
    Create a felt and textile landscape workshop example
    Create a felt and textile landscape WORKSHOP

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    Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LX

    Telephone

    01539 816300

    events@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

    Crook Road, Kendal

    Using the Autumn landscape as inspiration, join artist Penny Hillier–Evans for a creative workshop inspired by the colours of the changing seasons.

    This workshop is suitable for adults and teenagers - with adult supervision.
    No drawing or painting…

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  6. A rainbow-colored weaving displayed on a white surface, featuring vibrant hues and a soft, flowing texture.
     A rainbow-colored weaving displayed on a white surface, featuring vibrant hues and a soft, flowing texture.
    Colour Blending and Weft Bundling 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

    Colour Blending and Weft Bundling in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell
    £70 plus £5 for materials
    Come and explore techniques for colour blending and shifting apparently seamlessly from one colour to another, taking inspiration from the colours of…

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  7. Assorted heritage apples in crates, showing a variety of shapes, sizes and colours.
    Assorted heritage apples in crates, showing a variety of shapes, sizes and colours.
    Juicing the harvest at Acorn Bank

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

    Telephone

    017683 61893

    acornbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Penrith

    Join Acorn Bank gardener Bronwyn and her team to taste freshly juiced apples from the orchard. You might be surprised at the flavours.

    * Juicing will take about 10 minutes at the start of the session, so if you want to see the pressing, be sure to…

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  8. A blue and red plaid weaving loom displaying a vibrant red and blue pattern in progress.
    A blue and red plaid weaving loom displaying a vibrant red and blue pattern in progress.
    Tartan Weaving (on a 4-shaft loom) 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

    Tartan Weaving (on a 4-shaft loom) Workshop with Jan Beadle
    £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…

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  9. Close-up of a fox's face illustrated in stitch, showcasing detailed fur texture and expressive eyes.
    Close-up of a fox's face illustrated in stitch, showcasing detailed fur texture and expressive eyes.
    Creative Stitch – Animals and Nature (Free-motion Machine Embroidery) Workshop with Holly Capstick

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Creative Stitch – Animals and Nature (Free-motion Machine Embroidery) Workshop with Holly Capstick
    £70 plus £5 for materials (sewing machines provided)
    An exciting free-motion machine embroidery workshop with Textile Artist Holly Capstick. Learn…

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  10. A decorative wreath adorned with a large bow, hanging on a wooden door.
    A decorative wreath adorned with a large bow, hanging on a wooden door.
    Bracken Wreath Workshop with Isobelle Stothert

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Bracken Wreath Workshop with Isobelle Stothert
    £70 plus £20 materials fee payable on the day
    Join Izzy at the Mill for a relaxing day creating your own beautiful bracken wreath. Using a carefully selected range of dried foliage, you will design and…

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  11. two wooden weaving looms on a table
    two wooden weaving looms on a table
    Become a Weaver Workshop– Jan Beadle

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Become a Weaver Workshop– Jan Beadle
    £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…

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  12. Dawn breaking over Ullswater with person taking photograph
    Dawn breaking over Ullswater with person taking photograph
    Autumn Early Bird Dawn Photography Cruise

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    Ullswater Steamers, Ullswater Steamers, The Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0US

    Telephone

    01768482229

    enquiries@ullswater-steamers.co.uk

    Glenridding

    Experience the magic of Ullswater in autumn with our special 2.5 hour photography cruise hosted by Charlotte Graham.

    "Charlotte Graham is a professional photographer based in Cumbria in the north of England. Her unique combination of technical and…

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  13. Three decorative wicker stars placed on a bed
    Three decorative wicker stars placed on a bed
    Willow Christmas Decorations Workshop with Jackie Carnell

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Willow Christmas Decorations Workshop with Jackie Carnell
    £70 plus £5 on the day for materials
    Join basket maker Jackie Carnell of The Willow Shed for a one-day workshop creating beautiful green Christmas decorations from locally gathered natural…

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  14. Stained glass window featuring intricate blue and white designs, showcasing artistic craftsmanship and vibrant colors.
    Stained glass window featuring intricate blue and white designs, showcasing artistic craftsmanship and vibrant colors.
    Winter Stained Glass Workshop with Annette McMillan

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Winter Stained Glass Workshop with Annette McMillan
    £70 plus £15 on the day for materials
    A Winter inspired traditional stained-glass panel making. You will learn to cut glass from a pattern, lead the glass pieces together, solder the joints and…

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  15. Landscape Photography
    Landscape Photography
    Half day Landscape Photography Workshop

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0782729869

    steveblakephotography@gmail.com

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Join photographer Steve Blake on a half day workshop

    Whinlatter's beautiful woodland environment is a perfect setting in which to 'dip your toe' into the world of landscape photography.

    You'll explore different elements and techniques of landscape…

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  16. Festive Gold Leaf Gilding Workshop
    Festive Gold Leaf Gilding Workshop
    Festive Gold Leaf Gilding Workshop with Amelia Bedson

    Address

    The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY

    Telephone

    01946592302

    thebeacon@copeland.gov.uk

    W Strand, Whitehaven

    The perfect workshop to ring in the Christmas Spirit!


    Learn the art of Contemporary Gilding, how it has changed over time and how you can use it in your home to give your possessions the Midas touch.

    During the workshop, you will learn how to…

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  17. Wreath Making at Rose Castle
    Wreath Making at Rose Castle
    Wreath Making & Festive Feast

    Address

    Rose Castle, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7BY

    Telephone

    01228 642980

    hello@rosecastle.com

    Dalston

    Celebrate the festive season at Rose Castle by joining our gardeners, Ruth and Liz, to create your own handcrafted Christmas wreath using materials from the Castle gardens. A sumptuous festive feast in the magnificent State Drawing Room follows…

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  18. Christmas Wreath Workshop
    Christmas Wreath Workshop
    Christmas Wreath Workshop at The Beacon Museum

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    The Beacon Museum, The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY

    Telephone

    01946592302

    thebeacon@copeland.gov.uk

    W Strand, Whitehaven

    This Christmas get creative, have fun and make something really personal for your home.

    Learn how to create your very own beautiful Christmas wreath, with guidance and inspiritation from Emma (from Eliza & Flo). You will be provided you with all…

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  19. Wreath making , National Trust Images
    Wreath making , National Trust Images
    Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

    Address

    Townend barn, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LB

    Telephone

    0344 249 1895

    townend@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Windermere

    Join us at the historic Townend Lakeland barn in Troutbeck, Windermere to design and create your own natural Christmas wreath to decorate your home this festive season.
    PLEASE BOOK TICKETS THROUGH THE NT WEBSITE https://www.nationaltrust.org…

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  20. Family making Christmas decorations
    Family making Christmas decorations
    Regency Christmas and Dorothy's Birthday Celebration

    Address

    Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    01539435544

    education@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    On Christmas Day it was Dorothy's Wordsworth's birthday! Find out how Dorothy and her brother William celebrated when she lived in Dove Cottage over 200 years ago. We'll read some of her birthday journal entries and then try some Regency era…

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