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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. Forage and Nibble workshop
    Forage and Nibble workshop
    Forage and Nibble near Keswick

    Address

    Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YL

    Telephone

    +447852162142

    info@foragebox.co.uk

    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.

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  2. photo of a holly leaf, candle, pinecone and Christmas fairly lights next to a golden gilded frame picture of a feather.
    photo of a holly leaf, candle, pinecone and Christmas fairly lights next to a golden gilded frame picture of a feather.
    Festive Christmas Gilding Workshop at Beetham Nurseries

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    Pool Darkin Lane, Beetham, Milnthorpe, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7AP

    Telephone

    01539 563630

    enquiries@beethamnurseries.co.uk

    Milnthorpe, Milnthorpe

    The perfect workshop to ring in the Christmas Spirit! Learn the art of contemporary gilding by gilding a picture frame with Dutch Gold and adding your own unique gilded flair to a Christmas ornament of your choice.

    You will be taught about the art…

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  3. Swirly Calligraphy which says "Hello Sunshine"
     Swirly Calligraphy which says "Hello Sunshine"
    Gorgeously Swirly Calligraphy' with Claire from by Moon and Tide

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    Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UT

    Telephone

    017684 83984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Greystoke, Penrith

    Create beautiful lettering using 'Gorgeously Swirly Calligraphy' - with Claire from By Moon and Tide
    Calligraphy workshops are all about beginning your lettering adventures. I try to keep all the sessions really playful and fun, helping you to…

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  4. felted mushroom house pincushion with a red cap and white spots, set in a vintage teacup with colorful pins, placed outdoors against a backdrop of lar
    felted mushroom house pincushion with a red cap and white spots, set in a vintage teacup with colorful pins, placed outdoors against a backdrop of lar
    Needle Felted Toadstool in a Teacup Workshop – Sally Benson

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    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…

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  5. Forage and Nibble workshop
    Forage and Nibble workshop
    Forage and Nibble with Alpkit in Keswick

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    Alpkit Keswick, Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JJ

    Telephone

    +447852162142

    info@foragebox.co.uk

    Keswick

    A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack at Alpkit Keswick.

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  6. Photo overlooking Grasmere by Jonny Gios Photography
    Photo overlooking Grasmere by Jonny Gios Photography
    Sailboats on the Cumbrian Coast, by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Red Squirrel by Jonny Gios Photography
    Aerial Lake District Photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Photo overlooking Grasmere by Jonny Gios Photography
    Sailboats on the Cumbrian Coast, by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Red Squirrel by Jonny Gios Photography
    Aerial Lake District Photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Scenic Lake District photo by Jonny Gios Photography
    Photography Tours of the Lake District with Jonny Gios Photography

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    Cumbria

    Telephone

    07584052102

    jgios@me.com

    Join Jonny Gios for a stunning Lake District photo tour. Perfect for all skill levels, explore iconic landscapes, master techniques, and capture unforgettable moments with expert guidance.

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  7. River Rhythms Course
    River Rhythms Course

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    Old Lowther College, Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria, CA102HH

    Telephone

    07516588286

    community@connectfornature.org.uk

    Penrith

    River Rhythms is a free, three-day immersive course where you'll explore the science, ecology, and unique soundscape of rivers.

    Tune in to the rhythms of the natural world as you:

    – Capture and experiment with audio in wild river settings

    – Learn…

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  8. Forage and Nibble workshop
    Forage and Nibble workshop
    Forage and Nibble with Alpkit in Ambleside

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    Alpkit Ambleside, 100 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DB

    Telephone

    +447852162142

    info@foragebox.co.uk

    Ambleside

    A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack at Alpkit Ambleside.

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  9. What can bones tell us workshop poster. featuring a women talking to a group by a stone wall
    What can bones tell us workshop poster. featuring a women talking to a group by a stone wall
    What Can The Bones Tell Us?

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    Roman Army Museum, Greenhead, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7JB

    Telephone

    016977 47485

    info@vindolanda.com

    Brampton

    This is a one-day workshop with Senior Archaeologist for the Magna Project, Rachel Frame, and Dr Andrew Newton, who is an NHS Emergency Medicine Consultant and member of the Roman Military Research Society. Combining research from the excavations at…

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  10. Landscape Photography taster workshop
    Landscape Photography taster workshop

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

    Telephone

    07827298695

    steveblakephotography@gmail.com

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment.
    Taster sessions are the perfect opportunity to 'dip your toe' into the world of landscape photography, exploring different elements and techniques.
    £25 per person. Booking…

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  11. A watercolour painting of flowers
    A watercolour painting of flowers
    'Loose Botanicals in Watercolours' with Lyn Evans

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    Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UT

    Telephone

    01768483984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Greystoke, Penrith

    Painting a Looser Botanical in Watercolour with Lyn Evans

    Lyn likes to paint her watercolours largely from life, choosing blooms which will stay open for a couple of days. She likes interesting shapes so Iris, Lilies and Tulips feature largely in…

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  12. a person holding up a stained glass window
    a person holding up a stained glass window
    Make a Stained Glass Mirror with Lizzy Hippisley-Cox

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    Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UT

    Telephone

    01768483984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Greystoke, Penrith

    Join Lizzy Hippisley-Cox for a one day Stained Glass 'taster' ... Design and make a beautiful Leaded Mirror.

    An opportunity to dip your toe into and try this intensive one day Stained Glass taster day with Lizzy making a leaded stained glass…

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  13. A group of ladies dancing in a studio
    A group of ladies dancing in a studio
    Mature Movers

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

    Telephone

    +441539725133

    marketing@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Mature Movers is an open dance class for all abilities, aimed at over 60s. The class involves moving together to a variety of music, exploring different styles, and creating movement in a fun, supportive and overall sociable atmosphere.

    What…

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  14. Oil painting of the Lake District
    Oil painting of the Lake District
    'Landscapes of the Lakes' in Oils with Roy Simmons - begs. & ints.

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    Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UT

    Telephone

    017684 83984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Greystoke, Penrith

    'Landscapes of the Lake District' in Oils, with Roy Simmons ... Beginners and intermediates.

    'PROPER' PAINTING! Of course oil paint has that reputation, deserved or not, for its many qualities. Blending with oil paint is a wonderful thing, as you…

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  15. Samian Ware Workshop poster featuring broken pots
    Samian Ware Workshop poster featuring broken pots
    Samian Ware Workshop

    Address

    Roman Army Museum, Greenhead, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7JB

    Telephone

    016977 47485

    info@vindolanda.com

    Brampton

    During this workshop participants will learn about Roman Samian Ware, Terra Sigillata, arguably the World's first truly mass-produced pottery. These workshops are designed for adults, no previous experience is necessary, but if you have made pots…

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  16. Landscape painting of the Lake district
    Landscape painting of the Lake district
    Landscapes of the Lakes' in Oils with Roy Simmons

    Address

    Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UT

    Telephone

    017684 83984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Greystoke, Penrith

    10.00am – 4.00pm
    £78 Tasty home made lunch, frech coffee, cream tea inc
    Material Charges: £10 on the day - all materials supplied.

    'Landscapes of the Lake District' in Oils, with Roy Simmons ... Beginners and intermediates.

    'PROPER' PAINTING!…

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  17. Hands holding copies of a booklet titled 'A Poet’s Scorebook: Composing With Wordsworth in Nature,'
    Hands holding copies of a booklet titled 'A Poet’s Scorebook: Composing With Wordsworth in Nature,'
    The Time Lab: Anarchive

    Address

    Wordsworth Grasmere, Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    +441539435544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    Join artist-designer and songwriter Stacey Joy Rossouw for a series of creative workshops inspired by The Time Lab: A Living Prelude, our new exhibition at Wordsworth Grasmere.

    Learn new artistic skills and try something different – from found…

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  18. Mixed media artwork on fabric featuring layered painted background with floral motifs
    Mixed media artwork on fabric featuring layered painted background with floral motifs
    Paint Print Stitch 'In Nature' ~ with Kay Leech

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    Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UT

    Telephone

    017684 83984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Greystoke, Penrith


    'Paint Print Stitch in Nature' with Kay Leech

    A lovely day with Kay Leech, being guided through the process of creating using paint, print and then stitch. Working in mixed media you will create a picture based on flowers, you can bring your own…

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  19. Children in an arts and crafts class
    Children in an arts and crafts class
    Art Explorers

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

    Telephone

    +441539725133

    marketing@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Tue 16 Sep-2 Dec (10 wks) | 1-2.30pm | 7+ yrs
    Art Explorers is a creative and sociable mixed media arts class for young people in the home education community. Classes are tutor led but creative interpretation is encouraged in a relaxed and…

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  20. Forage and Nibble workshop
    Forage and Nibble workshop
    Forage and Nibble near Ambleside

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    Chesters By The River, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NJ

    Telephone

    +447852162142

    info@foragebox.co.uk

    Ambleside

    A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack at Chesters By The River.

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