**** How Covid 19 affects this business – we have undertaken risk assessments and are confident in our actions and those of our customers to behave sensibly and be mindful of others and their own actions. Workshops take place in the spacious Bennett Room with plenty of space for social distancing and sanitiser a plenty – we continue to follow government guidelines & implement any changes as required ****
All Craft workshops booked and craft items bought in our shop directly support Right2Work (Cumbrian Social Enterprise of the year 2021) part of The Oaklea Trust Charity with their valuable work in local communities.
Here are details of our current workshops, if you would like more pics/information then please use the contact form. To book please pop over to the http://www.theedenworkshop.co.uk/event-tickets – our cancellation policy is there too. You can book by phoning/messaging us too, we will reply as soon as we can but can’t guarantee places will still available at that time.
As our workshops provided by fabulous local tutors are growing increasingly popular, and because we only take a max of 7 on most workshops so there is plenty of space to work and adequate tutor time for each attendee, some do tend to fill up rather quickly – if there is one that you are interested in which is full please drop me a line – I can put you on a list should there be a last minute cancellation or if there are a few interested we may be able to squeeze in an extra workshop or tell you first when we get new dates.
We can arrange private workshops or Crafternoons just for you, crafty hen parties are popular as are our Eventful Evenings – suited to visiting groups such as WI’s so please get intouch to discuss further. Gift Vouchers also available.
FESTIVE RAG WREATH with Jane Farkins
Tuesday 7 December 11-2pm £35 including all materials and light lunch
These are lovely all year round but you can make festive with feathers, ribbon etc and they are suitable for outside if you have a sheltered door.
CHRISTMAS TABLE/HALL ARRANGEMENT with Sarah Smith
Wednesday 22 December 1-3pm £25 incl all materials & refreshments
Join Sarah to create a Christmas centrepiece for your table or a stunning hall arrangement – all tutition and materials included – just bring secateurs or a sharp pair of scissors.
2022 WORKSHOPS
BREAD MAKING WORKSHOP with our own Patrizia
Wednesday 5 January 11-3pm £55 incl all ingredients and lunch
additional date 9.3.22 – autumn dates TBC
Join Patrizia on this popular, informative workshop and learn all about the art of breadmaking. Patrizia will guide you through techniques for bread, pizza dough and a sweet bread. You will take home a bag of amazing smelling and tasting goodies.
UPDATING FURNITURE WITH CHALK PAINT with Duchess Jules
Wednesday 19 January 10-4pm £75 including materials and lunch – just bring your furniture.
Additional dates with Jules – 20.4.22 – autumn ones TBC
Join Jules who’s motto is “Hate it – Paint it” – you may have seen some of her work in the shop – she’s often to be found here on a Wednesday working away. Just bring an item you can easily carry – small table chair etc (let us know prior to workshop so we can confirm if suitable) and Jules will show you how to prepare it, paint, sand, paint effects, wax and much more. We use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and have a wide range of colours – if you are after a particular colour just drop us a message when booking.
GET STARTED WITH A SEWING MACHINE with Fells & Lakes Retreat Lucy.
Saturday 22 January 10-4pm £75 incl all materials, lunch and use of sewing machine if needed.
additional date 2.4.21
This is the workshop for you if you are wishing to try a sewing machine before you buy, have a sewing machine that you would like to learn to use or use more or just fancy learning a bit more. Lucy is an amazing teacher and will get you started from understanding your machine, learning to thread it, troubleshoot and then get started sewing – zips, buttonholes and more will be covered and you will make a cushion, zipped pouch or other small project. Lucy has some machines that she will bring for you to try, if you are not bringing your own and would like to use one please let us know when you book.
MAKE A LAMPSHADE WITH FABRIC OR OLD LOCAL MAPS with our own Jane
Wednesday 26 January 10-1pm £40 incl all materials and lunch
additional dates – 16.3.22, 17.5.22, 5.7.22, autumn dates TBC
Join me to learn how to make a drum lampshade – this is a lovely skill to have as you can quickly and thriftily co-ordinate a room or make a amazing house warming gift. All materials are included but if you would like to bring your own fabric please feel free – the shade you will make is a 25cm drum shade which is ideal for a ceiling pendant or a table lamp.
If you wish to go the whole hog and transform an old lamp base with chalk paint and go home with a totally new lamp then please bring a base – wooden ones or ones that have been painted work best – there is a £5 additional charge.
HIGHLAND COW HEAD with Jane Farkins
Saturday 29 January or Tuesday 13 September 10-4pm £65 incl all materials and lunch.
Make an adorable wee beastie from fabric and yarn – you do need to bring your sewing machine for this one though we do have a couple here that you can use. There will be a selection of mounts so you can hand on your wall, this is suitable for complete beginners as it is a very forgiving pattern!!
SOUP & SCONES with our own Patrizia
Wednesday 2 February 11-3pm £55 including all ingredients and lunch
We all know how warming and healing a bowl of soup can be on a cold day – also a great way to use up vegetables. Patrizia has all the secrets to quickly making warming, nourishing soups and what better accompaniment than a tasty savoury scone. please bring a plastic tub with you to take your soup home in.
HOUNDSTOOTH & 4 SHAFT PINWHEEL WEAVES with Jan Beadle
Saturday 5 February 10-4pm £69 including all materials and lunch
Our favourite weaving tutor returns with a stunning pattern to start our year – houndstooth and four shaft pinwheel. Jan is an amazing tutor and all the table top Ashford looms are warped and ready to go making this course suitable for complete beginners who wish to try weaving to those with looms who wish to hone their skills and explore colour combinations.
SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP with Begin with Nature
Tuesday 22 February 11-2pm £59 incl all materials and lunch.
additional dates 26.4.22 & 6.9.22
Join Sandra from Begin with Nature (an amazing shop in Kendal) for an informative workshop on how to make soap. You will choose your colours, essential oils and sprinkly bits before creating and pouring your own soap – a large block for slicing at a later date once it has cured and two smaller ones will be made and I can guarantee the room whilst you are making and also the room where you place your soaps to cure will smell amazing!!
WET FELTED LANDSCAPES with Jane Makes
Wednesday 23 February 10-4pm £75.00 incl all materials and lunch
Join Jane for a workshop which allows you to paint with wool – recreate your favourite view or make up a dreamy seascape using her vast collection of dyed wool. you build up the colours and layers in the carded wool then apply water and agitation during which you will benefit from a good upper arm workout! the result is a picture that can be framed, made into a cushion panel – as you have created a unique piece of fabric you can also embroider and embellish further to add detail and textures.
POTTERY SHEEP with Pinfold Pottery
Saturday 26 January 10-1.30pm £60.00 including all materials & lunch
Join Claire from Pinfold Pottery to create a couple of sheep and maybe a lamb or mouse if there’s time! Suitable for complete beginners Claire will guide you step by step in the making process – you will then choose your glaze to finish and claire will take them away for firing. They will be ready to collect c4 weeks later.
FABRIC PORTRAIT with Boo & the Noodle
Saturday 5 March 10-4pm £65 incl all materials and lunch
Bring your photo/photos to immortalise your friends/family/pets into a framed fabric portrait – Jenny will guide you through the stages and there will be a huge stash of fabric to rummage through though please feel free to bring your own if you wish to use fabric that was worn in the photo – these make great unique presents especially to mark a birth of a wedding. Suitable for beginners – though you do need and be able to use a sewing machine – we do workshops for that too!
BREAD MAKING WORKSHOP with our own Patrizia
Wednesday 9 March 11-3pm £55 incl all ingredients and lunch
Join Patrizia on this popular, informative workshop and learn all about the art of breadmaking. Patrizia will guide you through techniques for bread, pizza dough and a sweet bread. You will take home a bag of amazing smelling and tasting goodies.
POTTERY CANE TOPPERS with Pinfold Pottery
Saturday 12 March 10-1.30pm £60.00
This are great fun to make if you are a gardener or make a great gift for a gardener – frost proof pottery cane toppers to put on canes to stop you poking your eye out or to give a bit of interest in the winter – seeds can also be put on the top to feed our feathered friends. Suitable for beginners Claire guides you through the method step by step – the creativity is yours – poppy seed heads, faces you choose.
HEART RAG WREATH with Jane
Tuesday 15 March 11-2pm £35 incl all materials and a light lunch
Join us for a relaxing craft session creating a heart shaped rag wreath – all materials are provided and there will be an array of coloured & textured fabric to inspire you. Tea and coffee are as ever on tap so if you haven’t a pair of scissors in your hand this is the ideal workshop to bring a friend to for a chatty catch up.
MAKE A LAMPSHADE WITH FABRIC OR OLD LOCAL MAPS with our own Jane
Wednesday 16 March 10-1pm £40 incl all materials and lunch
additional dates – 17.5.22, 5.7.22, autumn dates TBC
Join me to learn how to make a drum lampshade – this is a lovely skill to have as you can quickly and thriftily co-ordinate a room or make a amazing house warming gift. All materials are included but if you would like to bring your own fabric please feel free – the shade you will make is a 25cm drum shade which is ideal for a ceiling pendant or a table lamp.
If you wish to go the whole hog and transform an old lamp base with chalk paint and go home with a totally new lamp then please bring a base – wooden ones or ones that have been painted work best – there is a £5 additional charge.
APPLEBY BAG with Hole House
Saturday 19 March 10-4pm £89.00 incl all bag bits and lunch.
This was the first workshop that we did here back in 2020 – hence the name!! its a fabulous style – just what you would expect from Emma. You do need you sewing machine and need to be competent – though this is an ideal bag for anyone new to bag making – the body is stitched then glued into a wood frame. All bag bits are included you just need to bring your choice of fabrics – a heavier one for the outer and a lighter one for the lining.
BECOME A WEAVER with Jan Beadale
Tuesday 22 – Wednesday 23 March 10-4pm £138.00 incl all materials and lunches
On this two day workshop you will learn how to prepare a warp & dress a loom (if you would like to bring your own please check direct with Jan if it is suitable) on day one then on day two you will begin weaving exploring colour, texture and patterns. This is ideal for those who have just acquired a loom or those thinking about getting one.
SILVER SPINNER RING with Amanda Hunter
Saturday 26 March 10-4pm £95 incl all materials and lunch
additional ring date 21.5.22, seaglass jewelry 16.7.22 & silver bangle 12.11.22
Amanda returns this year with the ever popular silver spinner ring workshops – you will design your own ring, measure and cut the silver, use the rolling mill to emboss, solder, file, polish and burnish to create a professional looking ring. Suitable for beginners.
EASTER CRAFT with Jane
Wednesday 30 March 10-1pm £30 includes all materials and a light lunch
Come and enjoy a couple of hours craft and create an Easter Wreath for your door, Easter tree, bunting or use you imagination – there will be lots of materials to inspire you to get creative.
GET STARTED WITH A SEWING MACHINE with Fells & Lakes Retreat Lucy.
Saturday 2 April 10-4pm £75 incl all materials, lunch and use of sewing machine if needed.
This is the workshop for you if you are wishing to try a sewing machine before you buy, have a sewing machine that you would like to learn to use or use more or just fancy learning a bit more. Lucy is an amazing teacher and will get you started from understanding your machine, learning to thread it, troubleshoot and then get started sewing – zips, buttonholes and more will be covered and you will make a cushion, zipped pouch or other small project. Lucy has some machines that she will bring for you to try, if you are not bringing your own and would like to use one please let us know when you book.
LINO PRINTING with Liz Jones
Sunday 3 April 10am – 2pm in The Bennett Room £60 incl all refreshments, materials & lunch
other dates with Liz – 26.5.22, 9.10.22 & 6.11.22
Liz, is part of EVAN a local artistic network, is a talented lino & screen printer based in the Eden Valley she regularly exhibits locally. On this workshop you will be given the size of block prior to attending so you can get together some ideas – maybe a rough sketch, a photo or picture. On the day you will have a practice carving using the various tools then you will transfer your image to a block, carve and print in a choice of colours using professional inks and the printers press. This workshop is ideal for total beginners and those wishing to hone their skills, you can expect to go home not only with your block to create more at home but also with a few prints that you can frame and keep or give as a unique handmade by you with love gift.
HERDWICK PORTRAIT with Jane Makes
Tuesday 5 April 10-4pm £75 incl all materials, felting kit to take home and lunch.
additional date 20.7.22
Due to poular demand we have now made this a full day workshop – finishing at 4pm rather than 2pm so your Herdy can be finished in the workshop – though you may wish to tweak him/her at home. Yes, that’s right there is also a choice of a ram with horns or a ewe to choose.
PORCELAIN TILE with Gwen Bainbridge
Wednesday 6 April 10-2pm £60 including all materials and lunch.
Join the talented Gwen Bainbridge in this lovely introduction to porcelain – using cutters, stamps, rollers, lettering you will build up an applique tile designed by yourself – you may wish to commemorate an event, send a message, immortalise a quote – just let your creativity run wild! Gwen will take the tiles back to be fired and they will be ready to collect c4 weeks later.
UPDATING FURNITURE WITH CHALK PAINT with Duchess Jules
Wednesday 20 April 10-4pm £75 including materials and lunch – just bring your furniture.
Join Jules who’s motto is “Hate it – Paint it” – you may have seen some of her work in the shop – she’s often to be found here on a Wednesday working away. Just bring an item you can easily carry – small table chair etc (let us know prior to workshop so we can confirm if suitable) and Jules will show you how to prepare it, paint, sand, paint effects, wax and much more. We use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and have a wide range of colours – if you are after a particular colour just drop us a message when booking.
SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP with Begin with Nature
Tuesday 26 April 11-2pm £59 incl all materials and lunch.
additional date 6.9.22
Join Sandra from Begin with Nature (an amazing shop in Kendal) for an informative workshop on how to make soap. You will choose your colours, essential oils and sprinkly bits before creating and pouring your own soap – a large block for slicing at a later date once it has cured and two smaller ones will be made and I can guarantee the room whilst you are making and also the room where you place your soaps to cure will smell amazing!!
MEMORY BEAR with Monkey Tales Anne
Saturday 30 April 10-4pm £65 incl all bear bits and lunch
additional dates 10.9.22
A sewing machine is needed for this one – Anne returns with this lovely workshop to create a bear from fabric you cant bear to part with. It may be baby clothes, a loved one’s favourite shirt & trousers, granny’s curtains or old uniform – almost everything is usable apart from wedding dresses. You interface your fabric and cut the bear parts out and stitch together – the bear develops a personality as the workshop progresses and he/she grows. They make lovely keep sakes – an heirloom of the future.
SCONE MASTERCLASS with Jane
Tuesday 3 May 1-3.330pm £35 including all ingredients.
Come and learn the secrets of the Hub scones – sweet, savoury, you can even try gluten free. You will each make one batch of sweet and savoury which are yours to take home – at the end we will have tea and a tasting of your scones.
PORCELAIN SPOON with Gwen Bainbridge
Wednesday 4 May 10-2pm £60 incl all materials and lunch
Here’s the opportunity to create a spoon with a story – using porcelain and the spoon mould then moving onto creating the handle and embellishing, stamping, glazing your way to a finished spoon – it may be for decoration, use, a declaration of love the choice is yours.
Gwen takes the spoons away to fire and they will be ready c4weeks later.
YARN BASKET with Hole House
Saturday 7 May 10-4pm £80 incl all bag bits and lunch
We say a yarn basket but this versatile basket can be used for all manner of storage – make in canvas for one suitable to take to the beach or garden. Emma came up with this pattern in lockdown – the leather handles add a lovely finishing touch. all bag bits are included just bring your chosen fabric and your sewing machine
MAKE AN UPHOLSTERED STOOL with Liam from Lakes & Fells Workshop Retreats
Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 May 10-4pm £180 including refreshments, stool parts and lunches
Join Ministry of Upholstery trained Liam and learn how to create a stool from scratch – you will web the frame, add foam and a fire retardant protector then your fabric – choose to add some buttoning and choose your legs – footstool legs are included but if you want to upgrade to longer dressing table legs this is an extra £15. The legs can be finished in a variety of colours. The use of the tools are included these include compressed air staple guns as well as hand ones – suitable for beginners.
LEARN TO MAKE A ROMAN BLIND with Sew it Seams
Saturday 14 May 10-3pm £69 incl all materials and lunch
A sewing machine is needed for this one – Pam joins us to share her knowledge on soft furnishings – she will talk you through measuring, choosing where to hang, working outt dimensions, different linings, methods, etc. A sample blind will be made that will act as an aide moir when you make more at home – prior to the workshop you will receive notes on how to measure windows and there will be a chance to discuss measurements of your proposed blind with Pam.
MAKE A LAMPSHADE with our own Jane
Tuesday 17 May 10-1pm £40 incl all materials and lunch
Join me to learn how to make a drum lampshade – this is a lovely skill to have as you can quickly and thriftily co-ordinate a room or make a amazing house warming gift. All materials are included but if you would like to bring your own fabric please feel free – the shade you will make is a 25cm drum shade which is ideal for a ceiling pendant or a table lamp.
If you wish to go the whole hog and transform an old lamp base with chalk paint and go home with a totally new lamp then please bring a base – wooden ones or ones that have been painted work best – there is a £5 additional charge.
HUB SALADS with our own Patrizia
Wednesday 18 May 11-2pm £45 includes all ingredients and lunch.
Join Patrizia to make a range of seasonal salads that we make here at the Hub for you to enjoy on our Hub Salads – the pasta with sauted mushrooms is my favourite – despite the secret ingredient that goes in!!
SILVER SPINNER RING with Amanda Hunter
Saturday 21 May 10-4pm £95 incl all materials and lunch
additional dates, seaglass jewellery 16.7.22 & silver bangle 12.11.22
Amanda returns this year with the ever popular silver spinner ring workshops – you will design your own ring, measure and cut the silver, use the rolling mill to emboss, solder, file, polish and burnish to create a professional looking ring.
NEEDLEFELTED HIGHLAND COW PORTRAIT with Jane Makes
Tuesday 24 May 10-4pm £75 including all materials incl needlefelt kit to take home and lunch
Here’s Jane’s latest pattern – a highland cow. Jane will guide you step by step to literally paint with wool! suitable for complete beginners or those experienced in needlefelt wishing to try something new. Though be warned needlefelting can become addictive!!
PORCELAIN BUD VASE with Gwen Bainbridge
Wednesday 25 May 10-2pm £60 incl all materials and lunch
Join Gwen and create a exquisite bud vase – just the thing too show off your summer blooms – Gwen will expertly guide you step by step in her unique style using the rollers, stamps, cutters, embellishers and glazes to create your vase.
TEA TASTING, TALK & AFTERNOON TEA with Darren Rogers.
Tuesday 14 June 2-4pm £25
Join Darren as he shares his love of tea – he will begin with an informative talk, there will be tastings and we will finish with a tasty afternoon tea – you will be seated at individual tables with the group you book with.
FELT YOUR PET PORTRAIT with Jane Bardgett
Wednesday 15 June 10-4pm £75 incl refreshments, lunch and all materials
This is another amazing workshop by Jane – just bring in a photo of your pet blown up in black & white to A4 and it will be transferred onto the fabric then you will start to add colour and texture under Jane’s expert tutition. Jane has a huge stash of wool in all colours and the needlefelt kit is yours to take home with you. Warning: needlefelting can be addictive!!
OVERSHOT WEAVES with Jan Beadle
Tuesday 21 June 10-4pm £69 including all materials and lunch
Jan once again brings her looms all warped up ready for you to experiment with different colours using the overshot pattern – suitable for both beginners or those wishing to hone their skills under Jan’s expert tuition.
KESWICK CLUTCH with Hole House
Saturday 25 June 10-4pm £80 including all bag bits and lunch
This versatile cheeky little clutch packs a punch with it’s zipped pocket at the back – an ideal staple for the summer wardrobe. all bag bits are included you just need your sewing machine and chosen fabric.
LINO PRINTING with Liz Jones
Sunday 26 June 10am – 2pm in The Bennett Room £60 incl all refreshments, materials & lunch
other dates with Liz – 9.10.22 & 6.11.22
Liz, is part of EVAN a local artistic network, is a talented lino & screen printer based in the Eden Valley she regularly exhibits locally. On this workshop you will be given the size of block prior to attending so you can get together some ideas – maybe a rough sketch, a photo or picture. On the day you will have a practice carving using the various tools then you will transfer your image to a block, carve and print in a choice of colours using professional inks and the printers press. This workshop is ideal for total beginners and those wishing to hone their skills, you can expect to go home not only with your block to create more at home but also with a few prints that you can frame and keep or give as a unique handmade by you with love gift.
LUNCH & FLORAL ART DEMO with David Ryland
Tuesday 28 June 12-4pm £35
David returns with his spring demo – you will be welcomed with a glass of fizz on arrival then take your seats for a scrumptious two course lunch and coffee before David takes to the stage. He will create approx five masterpieces whilst regaling you with humorous tales. After the Demo there will be a raffle for one of the arrangements then cream scones will be served and there will be a chance to browse the shop and take home David’s creations with a donation to charity.
MAKE A LAMPSHADE with our own Jane
Tuesday 5 July 10-1pm £40 incl all materials and lunch
Join me to learn how to make a drum lampshade – this is a lovely skill to have as you can quickly and thriftily co-ordinate a room or make a amazing house warming gift. All materials are included but if you would like to bring your own fabric please feel free – the shade you will make is a 25cm drum shade which is ideal for a ceiling pendant or a table lamp.
If you wish to go the whole hog and transform an old lamp base with chalk paint and go home with a totally new lamp then please bring a base – wooden ones or ones that have been painted work best – there is a £5 additional charge.
SEA GLASS JEWELLERY – with Amanda Hunter
Saturday 16 July 10-4pm £95 incl all materials and lunch
additional dates- silver bangle 12.11.22
Amanda returns with an amazing chance to create a unique piece of sea glass or stone set jewellery – you will design your own ring or pendant, measure and cut the silver, use the rolling mill to emboss, solder, file, polish and burnish to create a professional looking ring. Please advise when booking on what you would like to make – If your design is large Amanda can order extra silver and advise you on the cost.
TEA TASTING, TALK & AFTERNOON TEA with Darren Rogers.
Tuesday 19 July 2-4pm £25
Join Darren as he shares his love of tea – he will begin with an informative talk, there will be tastings and we will finish with a tasty afternoon tea – you will be seated at individual tables with the group you book with.
HERDWICK PORTRAIT with Jane Makes
Wednesday 20 July 10-4pm £75 incl all materials, felting kit to take home and lunch.
Due to poular demand we have now made this a full day workshop – finishing at 4pm rather than 2pm so your Herdy can be finished in the workshop – though you may wish to tweak him/her at home. Yes, that’s right there is also a choice of a ram with horns or a ewe to choose.
GREEN MAN with Gwen Bainbridge
Wednesday 3 August 10-5pm £95 incl all materials and lunch
The image of the Green Man is iconic in folk law – now you have a chance to create your own – starting with a clay mask you will then create leaves and other flora to frame his face, you can be as creative with the cover as you like – Gwen will take them away at the end of the workshop for multiply firings, they will be then be ready to collect and position in your garden.
SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP with Begin with Nature
Tuesday 6 September 11-2pm £59 incl all materials and lunch.
Join Sandra from Begin with Nature (an amazing shop in Kendal) for an informative workshop on how to make soap. You will choose your colours, essential oils and sprinkly bits before creating and pouring your own soap – a large block for slicing at a later date once it has cured and two smaller ones will be made and I can guarantee the room whilst you are making and also the room where you place your soaps to cure will smell amazing!!
MEMORY BEAR with Monkey Tales Anne
Saturday 10 September 10-4pm £65 incl all bear bits and lunch
A sewing machine is needed for this one – Anne returns with this lovely workshop to create a bear from fabric you cant bear to part with. It may be baby clothes, a loved one’s favourite shirt & trousers, granny’s curtains or old uniform – almost everything is usable apart from wedding dressses. You interface your fabric and cut the bear parts out and stitch together – the bear develops a personality as the workshop progresses and he/she grows. They make lovely keep sakes – an heirloom of the future.
HIGHLAND COW HEAD with Jane Farkins
Tuesday 13 September 10-4pm £65 incl all materials and lunch.
Make an adorable wee beastie from fabric and yarn – you do need to bring your sewing machine for this one though we do have a couple here that you can use. There will be a selection of mounts so you can hand on your wall, this is suitable for complete beginners as it is a very forgiving pattern!!
AUTUMN WREATH with Jane
Tuesday 4 October 10-12.30 £30 includes lunch.
Come and make and everlasting Autumn wreath that can be stored away and brought out next year. A mix of faux and dried foliage and fruits and cones are used, with all materials included there’s plenty of inspiration to make your door the envy of your neighbours!
LINO PRINTED LANTERN with Liz Jones
Sunday 9 October 10-4Pm £75 including refreshments, lunch and all materials
Join Liz for a whole day workshop – designing and printing three panels onto fabric and then making a lantern which can be lit by a battery powered tea light. Liz, is part of EVAN a local artistic network, is a talented lino & screen printer based in the Eden Valley she regularly exhibits locally. On this workshop you will be given the size of block prior to attending so you can get together some ideas – maybe a rough sketch, a photo or picture. On the day you will have a practice carving using the various tools then you will transfer your image to a block, carve and print onto fabric in a choice of colours using professional inks and the printers press. This workshop is ideal for total beginners and those wishing to hone their skills, you can expect to go home not only with your block to create more at home but also with a few prints that you can frame and keep or give as a unique handmade by you with love gift.
All materials are included and this is suitable for complete beginners to those wishing to try pattern matching.
PORCELAIN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS -with Gwen Bainbridge
Wednesday 2 November 10-2pm £60 incl all materials and lunch
Gwen returns to help you create some lasting keepsakes that can hang on your tree or choose a non christmas theme and they could hang off cupboard doors or a twig tree – depending on size you can expect to make upto three large decs. Gwen will take them away to be glazed and fired and they can be collected in a few weeks from us or her studio at Brougham Hall.
LINO PRINTING with Liz Jones
Sunday 6 November 10am – 2pm in The Bennett Room £60 incl all refreshments, materials & lunch
Liz, is part of EVAN a local artistic network, is a talented lino & screen printer based in the Eden Valley she regularly exhibits locally. On this workshop you will be given the size of block prior to attending so you can get together some ideas – maybe a rough sketch, a photo or picture.
On the day you will have a practice carving using the various tools then you will transfer your image to a block, carve and print in a choice of colours using professional inks and the printers press. This workshop is ideal for total beginners and those wishing to hone their skills, you can expect to go home not only with your block to create more at home but also with a few prints that you can frame and keep or give as a unique handmade by you with love gift.
LUNCH & CHRISTMAS FLORAL ART DEMO with David Ryland
Tuesday 8 November 12-4pm £35
David returns with many of our ladies from his spring demo who have booked again to see his Christmas Creations – you will be welcomed with a glass of fizz on arrival then take your seats for a scrumptious two course lunch and coffee before David takes to the stage. He will create approx five masterpieces whilst regaling you with humorous tales. After the Demo there will be a raffle for one of the arrangements then cream scones will be served and there will be a chance to browse the shop and take home David’s creations with a donation to Project Edenside in Appleby.
SILVER BANGLE with Amanda Hunter
Saturday 12 November 10-4pm £135 incl all silver and lunch
Amanda returns after our ring and earring making sessions to finish your collection with a bangle. you will design, measure, cut the sterling, saw any embellishments, emboss, stone set, solder, anneal, file and finish your bangle. If you wish to set a stone please bring with you on the day.
FESTIVE RAG WREATH with Jane
Tuesday 22 November 11-2pm £35 incl all materials and a light lunch
Join us for a relaxing craft session creating a festive rag wreath – all materials are provided and there will be an array of coloured & textured fabric to inspire you along with embellishments to finish off your wreath. Tea and coffee are as ever on tap so if you haven’t a pair of scissors in your hand this is the ideal workshop to bring a friend to for a chatty catch up.
CHRISTMAS DOOR WREATH
Wednesday 30 November 12-3pm £35 incl all materials & refreshments
Join us for a festive wreath using fresh greenery, fruit, decorations and ribbon – you can choose an eco approach by tightly binding foliage onto the frame and building up depth and texture – this method allows the whole wreath to be place on the compost heap as it contains no wire – if you prefer to learn how to wire greenery and position onto the wreath you can do that – you will need to remove the wire before adding to the compost heap!! Just bring secateurs or a sharp pair of scissors.