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. We can offer payment in instalments too or send an invoice if you rather not use PayPal – please contact us.
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 – please ask – gift vouchers also available.
WEAVE YOUR OWN TWEED with Jan Beadle
Wednesday 11 June 10-4pm £79.00 incl all materials and lunch
This class is perfect for beginners but weavers with a little more experience will enjoy experimenting with this traditional twill patterns to create a unique piece of tweed.
Twill has many variations, but all are characterised by the diagonal lines formed in the weave structure. Herringbone being the most recognisable, Jan will teach you one of these patterns.
Come and enjoy a day weaving on a 4 shaft table loom. The looms will be set up and ready to go on the day.
This tweed is suitable for cushions , bags, purses or any of your own sewing projects.
PAPER CUTTING with Emma Boyes
Saturday 14 June 10-2.30pm £65 incl all materials and lunch
Emma returns to us for the second time this year – the pattern will be revealed soon – but it’s always a new one. All Emma’s previous workshops have been well received and she is a patient tutor who will guide you through every stage. Her moon gazing Hare Workshop held here last year was featured in Cumbria Life Magazine, she creates a new exclusive design for each workshop. Suitable for all abilities – a lovely technique to carry on at home – an easily affordable hobby and great for Art students to learn for their final pieces.
HUB SALAD WORKSHOP with Jane Farkins
Saturday 28 June 10-1pm £57 incl all ingredients and lunch
Join Jane to learn how to make four of our favourite Hub Salads. We will chat as we prep as a team how you can substitute ingredients and tweak to make vegan. Once all four salads are made we will enjoy with a sharing platter of meats and cheeses – please bring containers to take home salads.
SILVER DOUBLE BANGLES with Only Willow
Saturday 5 July 10-4pm £120 incl all materials and lunch
Olivia is back to help you create a pair of silver bangles from sterling silver – you will learn to measure, design, texture, cut, solder, assemble and burnish so you go home with a lovely set of silver bangles.
NEEDLEFELTED OWL with Archie’s Attic
Saturday 13 September 10-4pm £79 incl all materials and lunch
Join Belinda to try the art of needlefelting – warning! – it’s very addictive! This time it’s owls, Belinda is a fantastic tutor and will guide you step by step to create an owl you can be proud of. Suitable for both beginners or those wishing to hone their skills this is a fabulous way to spend a day. There will be an opportunity at the end too buy additional materials/kits from Belinda. You can also see Belinda’s work in our shop.
WOODBLOCK PRINTED CUSHION COVER AND LAMPSHADE with Christine Rose & Jane Farkins
Wednesday 24 September 10-4pm £89 incl all materials and lunch
Join Christine in the morning to create a design and print onto a panel of fabric ready to make a 25cm lamp shade in the afternoon with Jane, then perhaps using the same design or going for a totally different one print your design onto a cushion cover. Christine will bring her vast collection of woodblocks and professional inks for you to choose from.
HUB SOUPS WORKSHOP with Jane Farkins
Wednesday 1 October 10-1pm £59 incl all ingredients
We will be making three of our favourite hub soups – all suitable for vegans and gluten free – all ingredients are included but please bring an apron. During this workshop we will work as a team discussing & preparing the ingredients, for example what alternatives could be used, – could you also use as a sauce ……
The aim is to take away the mystery of how to make a good soup & make you confident in your ability to quickly whip up a tasty & wholesome meal. At the end of the workshop you will taste one, two or all soups (your choice) with warm hub baked bread (with butter but vegan spread will be available as will our GF bread) – the remaining soups will be portioned up for you to take home – (please bring your own tubs) Full notes and recipes are included.
PUMPKINS with Jane Farkins
Saturday 4 October 10-12 £30 including all materials including refreshments
Pop in and make some pumpkins – various sizes available, these are hand stitched and suitable for all ages and experience to make. You can expect to make upto 8 pumpkins.
FESTIVE WOODBLOCK PRINTED TABLE RUNNER & 6 NAPKINS with Christine Rose
Wednesday 5 November 10-4pm £79 includes all materials and lunch
Join Christine to design your runner and napkins – practice blocking with different colours then start your runner and napkins. Christine will also demonstrate how to turn your napkins into everlasting crackers for the big day. Please bring an apron.
FELTED SLIPPERS with Debra Esterhuizen
Saturday 8 November 10-4pm £79 incl all materials and lunch
You will create a stunning pair of non sewing wet felted slippers made out of soft merino wool. You will dry them at home so please bring a plastic bag to take them away. You will be told how to add soles once they are dry.
You will create the slippers to fit your own feet so please be prepared to take off your shoes to mold them to your foot or with help if you have limited mobility.
There is rather a bit of an upper arm workout with this workshop so if you have a shoulder or arm injury this one maybe isn’t for you.
STAINED GLASS CANDLE HOLDER with Simply Smallholding
Wednesday 12 November 10-2pm incl all materials and lunch
Further details to follow
CHRISTMAS TEXTILES with Christine Rose
Wednesday 19th November 10-4pm £85 incl all materials and lunch
Make a woodblock printed Christmas apron and a tea towel with Christine Rose, Christine will bring her vast collection of woodblocks and professional inks for you to choose from. You will design your pattern and practice with colour and blocks before starting you final pieces.
RAGGY WREATH with Jane Farkins
Wednesday 26 November 10-1pm £40 incl all materials
Come and create a stunning wreath using fabric from our stash – make a festive one or one you can have up all year round. This is a lovely workshop once you have chosen fabrics it’s one that you can happily chat away whilst tying in your fabric. Ribbons and accessories are available if you would like to bling up your wreath.
PAPER CUTTING with Emma Boyes
Saturday 29 November 10-2.30pm £65 incl all materials and lunch
Emma returns to us for a third & final time this year – the pattern will be revealed soon, but it will be festive & it’s always a new one. All Emma’s previous workshops have been well received and she is a patient tutor who will guide you through every stage. Her moon gazing Hare Workshop held here last year was featured in Cumbria Life Magazine, she creates a new exclusive design for each workshop. Suitable for all abilities – a lovely technique to carry on at home – an easily affordable hobby and great for Art students to learn for their final pieces.
CHRISTMAS LANTERNS with Christine Rose and Jane Farkins
Wednesday 3 December 10-2pm £65 incl all materials and lunch
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On this workshop you will make a pair of lanterns that can be lit by a battery night light or string of LED lights to give a gentle glow. You will design your paper panels and practice with colour and blocks before printing them after lunch making them into a pair of lanterns with Jane using the same technique that is used to make lampshades
HOLLY DOOR WREATH with Jane Farkins
Saturday 6 December 1-4pm £55 incl spiced cider and all materials
Come and enjoy a spiced cider and mince pie while creating a truly festive wreath from freshly foraged greenery including holly, ivy, conifer and rosemary among others – choose from an array of ribbons and accessories to dress your wreath.