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 installments 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.
CLASPED WEFT WEAVES with Jan Beadle
Saturday 30 November 10-4pm £79 incl all materials and lunch
Clasped weft is a brilliant technique to learn even if you only have a basic rigid heddle loom as it enables you to have two colour’s across the width of the loom.
However in this workshop we will be able to combine twill patterns on a 4 shaft table loom so create a unique woven piece.
This will suit absolute beginners but also weavers wanting to develop their skills further, as Jan will show you how to manipulate the weft thread within the structure.
The looms will be already set up with mixed blend of colours
All materials are included in the workshop.
MINDFUL WALK & TALK with Carlisle Eden MIND
Tuesday December 3rd 12-2pm (these take place on the first Tuesday of the month)
This is a free session funded by Natural England – we meet at The Hub at noon and you can go a short walk with Phil from Carlisle Eden MIND along the river and back through teh woods – looking at the ever changing scenery and looking out for the otters, red squirrels and lots of birdlife including the elusive kingfisher. If you don’t feel like a walk you can stay and chat then once the walkers return we will have a light lunch of soup & scones. No need to book – just turn up
FESTIVE RAG WREATH with Jane Farkins
Wednesday 4 December 10-1pm £40 incl all materials and refreshments
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 with Jane Farkins
Saturday 7 December 1-4pm £50 incl all materials, spiced cider and mince pies
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.
CHAT & CRAFT with Jane Farkins
Tuesday 10th December (will be every second Tuesday of the month) 11-1pm
This a free session funded by Natural England – come down and chat, craft, play games, keep warm and meet new friends. There will be a couple of crafts on offer and visiting crafters will visit to share their skills, this month it is Debra Esterhuizen, our resident felt artist who is coming along and Jane will be making bird feeeders. A light lunch of soup & scones is included to – no need to book to get here when you can and leave when you are ready.
MINDFUL WALK & TALK with Carlisle Eden Mind
Tuesday 7 January 12-2pm no need to book – just turn up!
(These sessions are free – kindly funded by Natural England)
This is a free session funded by Natural England – we meet at The Hub at noon and you can go a short walk with Phil from Carlisle Eden MIND along the river and back through teh woods – looking at the ever changing scenery and looking out for the otters, red squirrels and lots of birdlife including the elusive kingfisher. If you don’t feel like a walk you can stay and chat then once the walkers return we will have a light lunch of soup & scones. No need to book – just turn up
CHAT & CRAFT
Tuesday 14 January 11-1pm no need to book – just turn up!
(These sessions are free – kindly funded by Natural England)
This a free session funded by Natural England – come down and chat, craft, play games, keep warm and meet new friends. There will be a couple of crafts on offer and visiting crafters will visit to share their skills. A light lunch of soup & scones is included to – no need to book to get here when you can and leave when you are ready.
MINDFUL WALK & TALK with Carlisle Eden Mind
Tuesday 4 February 12-2pm no need to book – just turn up!
(These sessions are free – kindly funded by Natural England)
This is a free session funded by Natural England – we meet at The Hub at noon and you can go a short walk with Phil from Carlisle Eden MIND along the river and back through teh woods – looking at the ever changing scenery and looking out for the otters, red squirrels and lots of birdlife including the elusive kingfisher. If you don’t feel like a walk you can stay and chat then once the walkers return we will have a light lunch of soup & scones. No need to book – just turn up
FELTED SLIPPERS with Debra Esterhuizen
Wednesday 5 February 10-4pm £79 incl all materials & 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.
CHAT & CRAFT
Tuesday 11 February 11-1pm no need to book – just turn up!
(These sessions are free – kindly funded by Natural England)
This a free session funded by Natural England – come down and chat, craft, play games, keep warm and meet new friends. There will be a couple of crafts on offer and visiting crafters will visit to share their skills, This month it is Emma Boyes Papercut Art. A light lunch of soup & scones is included to – no need to book to get here when you can and leave when you are ready
MINDFUL WALK & TALK with Carlisle Eden Mind
Tuesday 4 March 12-2pm no need to book – just turn up!
(These sessions are free – kindly funded by Natural England)
This is a free session funded by Natural England – we meet at The Hub at noon and you can go a short walk with Phil from Carlisle Eden MIND along the river and back through teh woods – looking at the ever changing scenery and looking out for the otters, red squirrels and lots of birdlife including the elusive kingfisher. If you don’t feel like a walk you can stay and chat then once the walkers return we will have a light lunch of soup & scones. No need to book – just turn up
FELT VESSELS with Debra Esterhuizen
Saturday 8 March 10-2pm £59 incl all materials & lunch
You will learn how to use resists and make a 3D vessel. They make great storage containers and also a rather quirky plant pot!
Debra has a fantastic array of coloured fibres and textures and will guide you step by step through the wet felting process to make a felted bowl.
CHAT & CRAFT
Tuesday 11 March 11-1pm no need to book – just turn up!
(These sessions are free – kindly funded by Natural England)
This a free session funded by Natural England – come down and chat, craft, play games, keep warm and meet new friends. There will be a couple of crafts on offer and visiting crafters will visit to share their skills. A light lunch of soup & scones is included to – no need to book to get here when you can and leave when you are ready.
WOODBLOCK & WATERCOLOUR CARDS with Christine Rose
Wednesday 12 March 10-1pm £55 including all materials & refreshments
Join Christine and make upto 12 cards – all the cards you need for a year! Christine will bring her woodblocks and professional inks and show you how to use woodblocks, pen & mix with watercolours to achieve a professional effect. After an experimentation with colours and blocks you will then print your 12 cards.
Suitable for all ages and abilities this workshop is a lovely introduction into woodblock printing an Christine is an amazing tutor. You can see her work in our shop.
This one doesn’t include lunch but let us know if you would like to book a table in the cafe
STAINED GLASS FLOWERS & SEEDHEADS with Simply Small Holdings
Wednesday 19 March 9.30-1.30pm £60 incl all materials & refreshments
Join Eddie for this very popular workshop – you can expect to make three stems of stained glass flowers or seedheads using the copper foil technique. All materials are included but please bring an apron, lunch is not included but please let us know if you would like to book a table in the café.
This a good introduction to handling and cutting glass – copper foil is used in this workshop but Eddie is back on Saturday 17th May to make an A4 stained glass panel where lead will be used in place of the copper foil.
PAPER CUTTING – FLOWERS with Emma Boyes Papercut Art
Saturday 22 March 10-2.30pm £65 incl all materials and lunch
Emma returns to us this year – her first workshop of the year is to make a paper flowers and mount them into a bouquet which can be framed. 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 for Art students to learn for their final pieces.
Emma is a member of The Paper Art Collective – an invite only collaborative of some of the world’s best paper artists, she has numerous books published and has exhibited nationally and internationally.
INTRO TO WEAVING with Jan Beadle
Saturday 29 March 10-4pm £79 incl all materials, refreshments and lunch
Jan is back with her first workshop of the year – The table top looms are all set up for you to experiment with colour, texture and patterns. Suitable for complete beginners to those wishing to try new patterns and colour – you can expect to weave a scarf length during the day.
HAF (Holiday & Food Programme funded by Dept for Education)
8,9,15 & 16 April 10-2pm (proposed dates – further details to follow)
NEEDLEFELTED HEDGEHOG with Archie’s Attic
Saturday 12 April 10-4pm £79 incl all materials and lunch
The talented Belinda returns to show you how to create a truly lovely Hedgehog! Suitable for all abilities, Belinda will guide you step by step through the stages to cover your aperture and create you own little creature.
Please bring an apron with you and there is normally the opportunity to buy additional apertures at the end if you wish to make another.
WET FELTING with Debra Esterhuizen
Saturday 26 April 10-4pm £79 incl all materials and lunch
You will learn a brief history of felt making and you will make 2-3 beautiful, textural, colourful, abstract and landscape wet felted pieces of Art. I will also talk about machine embelishments and needle felted details, mounting and framing techniques.
Debra has a fantastic array of coloured fibres and textures to add to your work
WOODBLOCK PICTURES with Christine Rose
Wednesday 14 May 10-2 £60 incl all materials and lunch
This is a new one from Christine – using her vast collection of woodblocks and professional paints to create a picture finished with a watercolour wash.
Suitable for all abilities this is a truly lovely way to spend a few hours creating a piece of unique art.
A4 STAINED GLASS PANEL with Simply Small Holdings
Saturday 17 May 10-4pm £125 incl all materials and lunch
This is one of our favourites – design and make your own A4 Stained Glass Panel. You just need to choose a picture or scroll through ours & Simply Small Holding’s socials to see previous workshops to pick out a design. Tutor Eddie takes your picture and creates a cutting pattern of your image consisting of c10 pieces of glass. You will choose & cut the glass – Eddie does bring the most amazing collection of colours and textures, grind the edges to fit your pattern, lead, solder, finish and polish.
On booking start looking for an image – I will give you a nudge a couple of weeks before the workshop so Eddie has time to make the cutting patterns.
SCONE MASTERCLASS – with Jane Farkins
Wednesday 21 May 10-1pm £55 incl all ingredients
We will start with a chat about scones then after a demo you will make a batch of sweet and a batch of savoury scones. There will be lots of flavours to choose from and at the end we can share and taste each others to try the different combinations of flavours. Please bring an Apron & container to take your scones home.
SHOPPER BAG with Hole House
Saturday 24th May 10-4pm £79 incl all interfacings and lunch
IMAGE COMING SOON
This is a new pattern from Hole House Emma that uses no hardware so is a good introduction to bag making for complete beginners. She’s working on a prototype as I type so pics coming soon.
You will need a sewing machine and your chosen fabric – a heavier weight for the outer and a quilting weight or lawn cotton for the inner
MINI TEXTILE LANDSCAPES with Kates Kloths
Saturday 31 May 10-4pm £75 incl all materials and lunch
This is an “as seen on TV” workshop – Kate was filmed with Robson Green on his great getaway’s programme in 2024 as they all sat outdoors and stitched a mini textile landscape. Kate brings all the materials but please feel free to bring any bits you would like to use and ofcourse an image you would like to re-create or use for inspiration.
“TO DYE FOR” with Kates Kloths
Sunday 1 June 10-4pm £75 incl all materials and lunch
Kate returns for this popular workshop centred on different dyeing techniques – eco dyeing using flowers & leaves which are then steamed, dyeing threads and wool, ty-dyeing – where variations of one colour are used with folding & tying methods which see patterns emerge.
This workshop is dedicated to teaching you how to achieve space dyed natural fabrics and threads. You will be guided through the process of creating patterns using both procion and natural dyes with eco-dyeing and tie-dyeing techniques
Please wear old clothes and bring an apron for this and any foliage foraged or from your garden which you would like to use – though don’t worry if you don’t as Kate does bring plenty.
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.
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
images to follow
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.