Long House Studios

Exterior at Long House Studios in Kentmere, Lake District

Type:Craft Centre

2 Longhouses, Kentmere, Cumbria, LA8 9JJ

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Tel07557508488

About

Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school run by artist and teacher, Louise Sturgis. It offers a range of immersive art courses for adults and young people, all centred on drawing as the starting point for new work and ideas. Teaching is a mixture of sensitive 1:1 tuition and guidance as well as group discussions. The aim of each course is not to produce a particular kind of work, but rather to help participants to develop their own skills, and ideas so that they can return home with renewed confidence and inspiration.

Situated in the idyllic valley of Kentmere, a course at Long House Studios also offers a peaceful and mindful retreat from the humdrum of everyday life.

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Opening Times

Christmas Courses (1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026)

Spring Courses (1 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026)

Summer Courses (1 June 2026 - 30 Sept 2026)

* Christmas courses - Dec -Jan Spring courses March - May, Summer courses June - September.

Guide Prices

Adult courses are between £240 (3 days) to £450 (5 days)
Young Artists (11-17 yrs) are between £200 (3 days) and £335 (5 days)

Facilities

Booking & Payment Details

Advance booking essential

Catering

On-site light refreshments

Property Facilities

Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed

Access Information

Attractions Self Assessment

Accessibility NotesI am happy to discuss suitable courses and arrangements for anyone with mobility issues or any other access needs. As most courses involve going outside, participants should check the suitability of a course before booking. We will always endeavour to accommodate anyone with particular needs but we are a rural site with an uneven grassy path and two steps to the entrance.

Entrance

Steps to the main entrance

Handrail by steps

Number of steps to entrancetwo

Public Areas

Good contrast between the floor and walls

Parking

The route from the parking area to the entrance:

Has steps and no ramp

The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:

is grass

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Awards

Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Long House Studios is 3.5 miles up the Kentmere valley. Follow signs to Kentmere from Staveley and it is the first turn on the right after the farm Millriggs.

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