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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 Windermere

    Address

    Blind Lane Car Park, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8LQ

    Telephone

    +447852162142

    info@foragebox.co.uk

    Ulverston

    A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack near Windermere.

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  2. Festive Contemporary Gilding Workshop
    Festive Contemporary Gilding Workshop

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

    Telephone

    +441946592302

    thebeacon@copeland.gov.uk

    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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  3. Photo of a mushroom
    Photo of a mushroom
    Foraging at Dalemain Mansion

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    Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB

    Telephone

    01981 590604

    admin@wildfooduk.com

    Penrith

    Dalemain Mansion is one of the most beautiful and impressive stately homes in the northwest of England and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Situated in the heart of the Lake District, Dalemain is only 3 miles from Penrith, 2 miles from Lake…

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  4. A collage of nature-inspired gel-plate printmaking. showing paint bottles, stencils, leaf patterns, and prints created using botanical textures.
    A collage of nature-inspired gel-plate printmaking. showing paint bottles, stencils, leaf patterns, and prints created using botanical textures.
    Autumn Leaves Gel-Plate Printing Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    £70 plus £10 for materials on the day

    Learn the basics of gel plate printing with plants onto paper initially and then onto fabric. To create your own fabric and paper collage. Building up colour and pattern with layered prints in an experiment way…

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  5. Two handmade ceramic owl sculptures with textured lace patterns, one in blue tones and the other in beige
    Two handmade ceramic owl sculptures with textured lace patterns, one in blue tones and the other in beige
    Air Dried Clay Workshop – 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

    £70 plus £10 for materials

    Spend a day with Nik creating some bespoke vases, tea lights, trinket bowls, plaques and or jewellery. Using some quirky yet effective techniques, Nik will guide you through the process of printing lace or nature into…

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  6. Garden Days at Dalemain
    Garden Days at Dalemain
    Garden Days at Dalemain

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    Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB

    Telephone

    01768486450

    tourism@dalemain.com

    Penrith

    Join us at Dalemain for our informative and fun gardening days.
    This will give you the unique opportunity to follow our garden through the seasons at close hand, while learning alongside a small group of people. Whether you're green-fingered or…

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  7. Fused Glass Taster Session
    Fused Glass Taster Session

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    14 Hill Crescent, Brigham, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0XY

    Telephone

    07724746277

    info@roxydennyglass.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    Book your place on a fused glass taster session 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.

    During the session you will use pre-cut pieces of glass in a…

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  8. Oscar's Fizz and Felting poster
    Oscar's Fizz and Felting poster
    Fizz & Felting

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    Oscars bar, Unsworth Yard, Cartmel Square, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QL

    Telephone

    07904790035

    Info@allaboutalpacascartmel.com

    Cartmel Square, Cartmel

    immerse yourself in a unique felting session where you can create a bespoke autumn-inspired piece using the fleece from our charming alpacas. Enjoy an evening with friends, sipping on delightful cocktails and savoring delicious nibbles as you…

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  9. a watercolour painting of a cottage
    a watercolour painting of a cottage
    'Lakeland Cottages & more' in Pen & Wash - with Lyn Evans

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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

    Painting Lakeland Cottages & more ~ in Pen & Wash ~ with Lyn Evans

    This is a lovely day with Lyn Evans, who will combine this most popular medium along with some of our lovely Lakeland buildings, of all sizes, whether nestled on a hillside…

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  10. Textured porcelain plant pot with plants growing from the top and trailing downward
    Textured porcelain plant pot with plants growing from the top and trailing downward
    A textured Porcelain Plant Pot ~ or Plate' - with Cath Ball of 'Stitched Ceramics'

    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

    Textured Porcelain pieces ~ Cath Ball of 'Stitched Ceramics'

    Join Cath for a short course to make your own special decorated plant pot or plate in Porcelain.

    AM workshop Porcelain Plant Pot 10.30am -12.30pm

    +/or PM…

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  11. Photo of garden layout plan
    Photo of garden layout plan
    Design & Plan your own Garden - 2 days with Shelagh Todd - lecturer, garden designer & plantswoman

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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

    Design & Plan your own Garden - 2 days with Shelagh Todd - lecturer, garden designer & plantswoman

    9.30am to 4.30pm each day

    £170 inc tasty home made lunch, fresh coffee, and cream tea.
    Material Charges: £5 to cover soil testing kits etc to…

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  12. A cluster of different flowers
    A cluster of different flowers
    'Design & Planting Tips for a small Garden' with Shelagh Todd - lecturer, garden designer & plantswoman.

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01768493984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Greystoke, Penrith

    9.30am to 4.30pm

    £85 inc tasty home made lunch, fresh coffee and cream tea
    Material Charges: n/a

    Design and Planting Tips for a Small Garden with Cumbrian Based lecturer, garden designer & plantswoman Shelagh Todd.

    Shelagh is widely known and…

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  13. A pair of Felt Slippers
    A pair of Felt Slippers
    Funky Felt Slippers with Debra Esterhuizen

    Address

    poplin dub, greystoke, cumbria, CA11 0UT

    Telephone

    017684583984

    annie@quirkyworkhops.co.uk

    greystoke

    Design and create your very own bespoke, warm and funky felt slippers from 100% merino wool, with Debra Esterhuizen.

    Join Debra on this fun and soap-filled felting day that can't fail to leave you smiling. Make yourself a beautiful pair of bespoke,…

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  14. A person holding up a stained glass artwork
    A person holding up a stained glass artwork
    'Discovering Stained Glass' ..a two day workshop with Lizzy Hippisley-Cox

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01768 493984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Greystoke, Penrith

    Design and create your own beautiful Stained Glass panel on this 2 day workshop with Lizzy Hippisley-Cox of Eden Stained Glass

    Working with beautifully coloured and clear, textured glass - all provided by Lizzy - you will learn how to handle, cut…

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  15. Handwoven textile with geometric patterns in warm tones of orange, red, brown, and gray
    Handwoven textile with geometric patterns in warm tones of orange, red, brown, and gray
    Autumn Colours in Woven Tapestry Workshop with Anna Wetherell

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    £70 plus £5 for materials

    Weave a small tapestry reflecting the colours of early Autumn, inspired by the surroundings of the Mill. We will take a short stroll down to the bridge (weather permitting), looking at the colours, textures and patterns…

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  16. someone painting a botanical illustration with watercolors.
    someone painting a botanical illustration with watercolors.
    Discovering 'Pen & Wash' with Margaret Jarvis

    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

    9.30am – 4.00pm
    £78 Lunch included
    Material Charges - up to £5 for specialist paper and pens if required.

    Join Margaret Jarvis for the day and learn the various intricacies of painting in 'Pen and Wash'

    This medium is also be known as…

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