Genre: Classes

Come and enjoy a day making pottery! In this workshop we’ll explore clay and create a imaginative, fabulous and functional plant pot. Using pinch construction, you’ll be guided step-by-step through this technique in a well-paced, fun, relaxed session.

You don’t need any experience with clay or hand building. This workshop is suitable for beginners or those wishing to recap and enjoy a lovely creative day out.

The workshop is led by Lakes based potter Marianne Lusby. She’s been working with clay for 12 years and teaching for 9. Her passion is divided between creating & working in this extraordinary material, the joy of sharing it with others. Much of her own work focusses on delicate botanically inspired forms found in the Cumbrian countryside.

All materials & equipment are provided. They’ll be ready for collection after 1 month. Please wear comfy clothes, that you don’t mind getting a little bit of clay on.

£55pp +£20 to cover all materials, 2 kiln firings and the glazing of your mug. Payable to tutor in cash on the day
Max Number 10
Minimum age 16 years
10am-1pm 
3h

Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability). 

Come and enjoy a day making pottery! In this workshop we’ll explore clay and create a beautiful imaginative vase to decorate your home. Using coil built construction, you’ll be guided step-by-step through this technique in a well-paced, fun, relaxed session.

You don’t need any experience with clay or hand building. This workshop is suitable for beginners or those wishing to recap and enjoy a lovely creative day out.

The workshop is led by Lakes based potter Marianne Lusby. She’s been working with clay for 12 years and teaching for 9. Her passion is divided between creating & working in this extraordinary material, the joy of sharing it with others. Much of her own work focusses on delicate botanically inspired forms found in the Cumbrian countryside.

All materials & equipment are provided. They’ll be ready for collection after 1 month. Please wear comfy clothes, that you don’t mind getting a little bit of clay on.

£90pp +£25 to cover all materials, 2 kiln firings and the glazing of your mug. Payable to tutor in cash on the day
Max Number 10
Minimum age 16 years
10am-4pm 
6h

Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability). 

Come and enjoy a day making pottery! In this workshop we’ll explore clay and create a hand built mug, perfect for your morning coffee. Using slab built construction, you’ll be guided step-by-step through this technique in a well-paced, fun, relaxed session.

You don’t need any experience with clay or hand building. This workshop is suitable for beginners or those wishing to recap and enjoy a lovely creative day out.

The workshop is led by Lakes based potter Marianne Lusby. She’s been working with clay for 12 years and teaching for 9. Her passion is divided between creating & working in this extraordinary material, the joy of sharing it with others. Much of her own work focusses on delicate botanically inspired forms found in the Cumbrian countryside.

All materials & equipment are provided. They’ll be ready for collection after 1 month. Please wear comfy clothes, that you don’t mind getting a little bit of clay on.

£90pp +£25 to cover all materials, 2 kiln firings and the glazing of your mug. Payable to tutor in cash on the day
Max Number 10
Minimum age 16 years
10am-4pm 
6h

Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability). 
Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability). 

Everyone needs a bag like this and it’s even better when you’ve made it yourself! This is your ultimate ‘chuck it all in’ bag, perfect for work, days out, children’s clutter or a bit of shopping. The simple shape is perfect for showcasing a beautiful tweed and the oilskin lining is both practical and stylish.

This is the perfect bag to start with if you’ve never made a bag before and there are so many variations you can make once you’ve mastered the basic pattern, that it’s one you can make over and over. During the workshop you will learn how to sew a fully lined bag, using the ‘bagging out’ technique to ensure there are no raw edges on show. We will be using a fusible interfacing to give our bags extra strength, but there are no tricky interlinings to manage. There is a simple magnetic snap closure in the top edge and for those who want more of a challenge, an optional zipped pocket inside.

Materials charge per person £10 - To be ​paid to Emma in cash on the day

You will need to bring the following:

• Sewing machine: in good working order plus zipper foot if you have one (most machines come with one included and Emma can help you identify it if you’re not sure which it is)
• Fabric:
• 75cm length of tweed or another outer fabric (canvas, upholstery etc) it should be around 140cm wide.
• 75cm length of DRY oilskin around 140cm wide. This needs to be the dry version rather than regular oilskin. The best place to buy it is ‘Merchant & Mills’ online. If you prefer to use another fabric, try to get something sturdy like canvas.
• Matching thread for each fabric.
• Scissors
• Pins or quilters clips
• Pen/pencil/ruler

Emma will provide the paper pattern, full written instructions, interfacing, magnetic snap and zip (if using)

Emma is a self taught bag maker who has been selling her bags and teaching bag making workshops in Cumbria for the last 10 years. She specialises in tweed and likes to use British wool tweeds from Harris, Yorkshire and Cumbria in her work. Emma designs all her own patterns and focuses particularly on wearable, practical styles made with attention to detail and quality fabrics. She recently moved into a studio at Brougham Hall, outside Penrith.

10am – 3pm 
Maximum number 8
Minimum Age 14 
£85 

Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability). 

Capture the quiet beauty of winter in this inspiring one-day watercolour workshop with Ruth Clayton.

In this relaxed and enjoyable session, Ruth will guide you step-by-step through a range of watercolour techniques as you recreate this tranquil winter scene featuring bare trees reflected in the icy surface of a frozen lake. Working with a palette of blues, you'll explore loose washes and tonal contrast to create atmosphere, depth and light.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking to develop your skills, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to explore watercolour in a supportive and encouraging environment. Ruth shares simple, effective techniques that make the painting process enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

At the end of the day, your finished artwork will be professionally framed (£7 on the day), ready for you to take home and proudly display as a reminder of a creative day immersed in the peaceful beauty of winter.


10am -4.30pm. 
£70pp including Materials
Maximum numbers 14
Minimum age 16 years

Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability). 

During this six hour workshop, you will make three bangles which you can either leave separate or link together using a charm. You will start off with learning the basic techniques of copper and brass wire,  then when you are more confident, you will move onto our silver.
You will learn various techniques such as how to size, texture, form, solder, shape and polish, leaving with three gorgeous wearable bangles!

Materials are provided in the class but please bring £40 in cash to pay for these on the day.

Gail has a background in fine art and graphic design and studied spatial design at the University of Salford. She discovered the joy of metalwork over 15 years ago and started her own business making and selling jewellery. Now, she has her own jewellery school,  based in the artists collective she is part of in Runcorn.

£95pp +£40 material fees payable to tutor in cash on the day
Max Number 8
Minimum age 16 years
10am-4pm 
6h

Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability).