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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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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.
Kendal
CancerCare is a local, independent charity that provides support to adults and children affected by cancer and bereavement.Our events calendar has something for everyone, from our iconic Bay Walks to dog shows, skydives and family fun days.
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Autumn Needle Felting Workshop with Charlotte Smith
£70 plus £5 for materials
Spend a wonderfully creative day immersed in the art of needle felting, inspired by the beauty of nature and the cosy charm of the changing seasons. This relaxed and…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Inspired by Landscape Weaving Workshopwith Jan Beadle
£75 Plus £5 for Materials
Come and enjoy a wonderful day of weaving with Jan Beadle on a 4 shaft table loom creating a lovely scarf or wall hanging inspired by colours in the landscape. Whether…
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…
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…
Penrith
a fabulous 4-hour workshop celebrating our fabulous feathered friends, whilst exploring the wonderful heritage craft of stained glass With a choice of 4 different patterns to work from.
Kendal
Join Rosie, a local Artist and experienced workshop facilitator, to explore the exciting art of linocut printmaking. You will learn how to design, carve and print from your own lino block with beautiful results.
This calm and well-supported workshop…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Seasonal Everlasting 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 everlasting flower wreath. Using a carefully selected range of dried…
Penrith
Join Jordan, your local Wild Food UK foraging instructor and immerse yourselves in Nature's bountiful larder in this stunning location.
Learn how to safely identify fresh wild plants, mushrooms, fruits and berries to boost your health, mealtimes and…
Cark, Grange-over-Sands
Go behind the scenes at Holker Hall & Gardens with our Walled Garden Workshop, a hands-on experience for gardening enthusiasts of all levels. Explore the hidden corners of the walled garden, learn from our expert gardeners, and discover seasonal…
Penrith
Join Jan Beadle for a day of weaving on a 4 shaft table loom and learn to weave the classic Tweed, which we all associate with Harris Tweed.
Grasmere
Explore the enchanted woods with William and Dorothy Wordsworth and get involved with crafts, printing and creative writing. Make a treasure map, build a pop-up world, tell a story with shadow puppets, or build your own fairy wings. Talking animals…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Autumn Glow Fibre Art Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
Sunday 13 September
£70 plus £10 for materials on the day
Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann Stanger for an inspiring introduction to fibre art, creating a beautiful autumn-inspired textile picture…
122A Highgate, Kendal
11am-3pm | 18+ yrs
Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the opportunity to work in a safe, relaxed, and creative Print Room environment. Members have access to some specialist Print Room equipment and are able to pursue…
Kirkland, Kendal
Join local artist Lela Harris this summer for a weekly drawing workshop series designed especially for young artists aged 8 – 14.
Taking inspiration from Harris' work in Familial Traces, these relaxed, hands-on sessions will help participants build…
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