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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. handwoven bracelets
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    Handwoven Bracelet Workshop – Isobelle Stothert

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Handwoven Bracelet Workshop – Isobelle Stothert
    Saturday 2 May
    £70 including materials
    Treat yourself to a peaceful and creative day learning the beautiful craft of handwoven bracelet making. Using a small loom and guided step by step by an…

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  2. Candle Making Class
    Candle Making Class
    Candle Making Masterclass With Pure Lakes

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    Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    015395 31681

    events@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    Join us at The Swan for a beautifully immersive candle making experience led by local artisans Pure Lakes, inspired by the natural beauty of the Lake District.

    Known for their dedication to harnessing the power of nature, Pure Lakes invite you to…

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  3. Art Workshop
    Art Workshop
    Art Workshops at Holker Hall & Gardens

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    Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark, Flookburgh, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

    Telephone

    +441539558328

    info@holker.co.uk

    Cark, Flookburgh

    Discover a season-round programme of inspiring monthly art workshops at Holker Hall & Gardens, where creativity meets the beauty of the estate. Led by skilled artists and makers, the workshops explore a rich mix of techniques including botanical…

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  4. wicker weaving
    wicker weaving
    Garden Willow Weaving 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

    Garden Willow Weaving Workshop with Jackie Carnell
    Sunday 19 April
    £70 including materials
    Discover the beautiful traditional craft of willow weaving in this hands-on, relaxing workshop with basket maker Jackie Carnell.
    In this class, you'll be…

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  5. clay pots
    clay pots
    Air-Dried Clay Workshop with Nik Hunter-Dale

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Air-Dried Clay Workshop with Nik Hunter-Dale
    Friday 17 April
    £70 + £10 materials fee
    Join artist Nik Hunter-Dale for a relaxing and creative air-dried clay workshop, perfect for anyone interested in developing a sustainable artistic hobby.
    Air-dried…

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  6. Brewery Youth Dance (7-11 yrs)
    Brewery Youth Dance (7-11 yrs)

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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

    Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs
    Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses…

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  7. hand woven fabric
    hand woven fabric
    Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving 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

    Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving workshop with Jan Beadle
    16 April 2026 10am-4pm
    £75 plus £5 for materials on the day
    Come and enjoy a day of weaving on a 4-shaft table loom. Whether you're a beginner or already a weaver this will be a lovely…

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  8. RD Glass Beginners half day glass fusing course
    RD Glass Beginners half day glass fusing course
    Beginners half day glass fusing course

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    14 Hill Crescent, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TR

    Telephone

    07724746277

    info@roxydennyglass.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    If you fancy trying your hand at making a fused glass wave, wall hanging and more then don't miss the chance to come to the studio and give it a go.

    Learn a new skill and have fun being creative, with the freedom to choose what you make. Produce 1…

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  9. fibreart picture
    fibreart picture
    Spring Fibre Art Landscape 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

    Spring Fibre Art Landscape Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
    Thursday 30 April 2026
    £70 + £10 materials (payable on the day)
    Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann Stanger for a creative introduction to fibre art with a special focus on designing your own…

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  10. papercut doll
    papercut doll
    Introduction to Japanese Papercraft with Artist Pui Lee: The Daruma Doll

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    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

    Telephone

    015394 32050

    marketing@rydalhall.org

    Ambleside

    Join professional artist Pui Lee for a full-day, hands-on introduction to Japanese papercraft, inspired by the iconic Daruma doll—a symbol of resilience, perseverance, and good fortune in Japanese culture.
    This creative workshop begins with an…

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  11. Landscape Photography
    Landscape Photography
    Half day Landscape Photography 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 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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  12. A person sitting on a hill overlooking a lake in Cumbria
    A person sitting on a hill overlooking a lake in Cumbria
    Soulful Creativity

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    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

    Telephone

    015394 32050

    marketing@rydalhall.org

    Ambleside

    The main writing theme for the weekend is centred around what it looks like to walk with Jesus.

    Using stories of wandering in the wilderness and facing the wildness of life's storms, we will explore how Jesus triumphed over the temptations and…

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  13. papercraft flowers
    papercraft flowers
    Spring Blooms - Snowdrops in Crepe Paper

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    Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

    Telephone

    015394 32050

    marketing@rydalhall.org

    Ambleside

    Slow down and welcome the early days of spring with a day of mindful crafting, creating beautiful crepe paper snowdrops, delicate flowers that symbolise hope, renewal, and the quiet turning of the seasons. In this gentle, hands-on workshop, you'll…

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  14. weaving on a loom
    weaving on a loom
    Honeycomb Weaving Workshop– Jan Beadle

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

    Telephone

    015396 21958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Honeycomb Weaving – Jan Beadle
    £75 plus £5 for materials on the day
    Thurs 26 February 2026
    Honeycomb weaving creates a cell like structure resembling a bee's honeycomb. You will weave a piece of fabric on the day that could be used to make a small…

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  15. Fused glass taster session with RD Glass near Cockermouth
    Fused glass taster session with RD Glass near Cockermouth
    Fused glass taster session

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    RD Glass, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TR

    Telephone

    07724746277

    info@roxydennyglass.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    If you fancy trying your hand at making a fused glass bowl, wall hanging or freestanding curve, then don't miss the chance to come to the studio and give it a go.

    Learn a new skill and have fun being creative, with the freedom to choose what you…

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  16. weaving on a loom
    weaving on a loom
    Monks Belt Weaving 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

    Monks Belt Weaving workshop with Jan Beadle
    £75 plus £5 on the day for materials
    12 March 2026
    Monk's Belt is a block weave, woven with a supplementary weft on a pain weave ground.
    Perfect introduction to weaving but also weavers wanting to develop…

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  17. Simple Spring Watercolours
    Simple Spring Watercolours
    'Signs of Spring' Simple Watercolours for Beginners ~ Carla Gebhard

    Address

    Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UT

    Telephone

    017684 83984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Penrith

    'Signs of Spring' . . . Simple Watercolours for Beginners' with Carla Gebhard


    Join this delightful artist and illustrator, Carla Gebhard for a lovely, relaxing watercolour workshop, perfect for beginners and anyone looking to unwind through…

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  18. rag rug of a hare
    rag rug of a hare
    Hare Hook a Rug Workshop with Jane Cook

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Hare Hook a Rug Workshop with Jane Cook
    £70 (Suitable for 16yrs+)
    Friday 27 March
    Rag Rugging for beginners.
    Create a small square with a hare design, learning the traditional craft of hooking and prodding.
    Have fun turning old T shirts, wool…

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  19. Photograph of a group of people gathered together in a woodland
    Photograph of a group of people gathered together in a woodland
    Earth Day Creative Writing Workshop

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539435544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    A guided creative writing workshop that explores the ways in which poetry can be used to advocate for the environment. Have a go at some of our thoughtful prompts, explore our Woodland, and unlock your creative imagination. No previous writing…

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  20. 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
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    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

    Address

    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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