Makers Mill

Details

The Makers Mill is a creative venue in the centre of Keswick: Housing 4 professional work studios, including Handmade Furniture, Ceramics, Textiles and Mixed Media Art. All centred around a shared exhibiting gallery. As well as space for public ‘Arts and Crafts’ workshops.

THE GALLERY
Right in the centre of our building is the Art & Design Gallery where we display and sell work from over 30 local Artists and Designer/Makers from many different mediums: paint, print, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, knitwear, furniture, glassware and more

THE WORKSHOPS

We offer a wide selection of workshops throughout the year. you can find a full list of our classes on out website: www.themakersmill.co.uk

We also offer PRIVATE WORKSHOPs for those who would like a workshop for a private event, with a group of friends or on a day that suits. Please drop us an email or fill out the group booking enquiry form on the website for more information and to book.

Open Thursday to Saturday, 10am till 4pm.

Location

We are located on greta side directly behind Otley Road carpark and a few hundred meters away from The Fox Tap.

Address:

The Makers Mill
Greta Side
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5LG

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Events

Throwing Clay on the Wheel with Marianne Lusby

Join potter Marianne Lusby at The Makers Mill for a full day of throwing clay on the wheel!

This full day workshop is intended for anyone wishing to have a go at throwing on the pottery wheel. All the basics will be covered including preparing clay, how to throw on the wheel and creating two final pieces that will be fired and glazed by Marianne. Your glazed pots will be available to collect at a later date.

The workshop is for six people and is suitable for beginners and intermediate level. We have three pottery wheels that you will take in turn to practice your throwing. When not on the pottery wheel we can practice wedging clay and handbuilding.

Outline of the day

10:00 Coffee/tea and introductions

10:15 Clay preparation

10:30 Demonstration on the basics on wheel

10:45 Students will throw on the wheel

12:30 Lunch

13:15 Students continue throwing with tea/coffee and cake mid-afternoon

15:30 Clean up

16:00 Finish

Times may vary on how the day goes.

Throwing on the wheel can be messy so wear old clothes and tie long hair back. Aprons will be provided.

Please note there is a £25 material charge payable to the tutor on the day.

We hope that you will leave the workshop having learnt some new skills and had fun.

Workshop is for over 16’s only.

Included in the cost of the workshop is Lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Marianne Lusby is also running pottery workshops on the following dates:

29th March - Pottery Throwing Day Workshop

10th May - Pottery Throwing Day Workshop

5th July - Pottery Throwing Day Workshop

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Fused Glass Bowl or Wall Hanging with RD Glass

Try your hand at glass fusing and make either a bowl or hanging with your own design.

An opportunity to learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to choose what you make.

During the course you will learn all you need to know to produce either a bowl or a wall hanging, including an introduction to different types of glass, how the glass will change in the kiln, do’s and don’ts and how to cut glass.

Your piece of glass will measure 20cm square giving you lots of space for detailed designs. We recommend bringing along images for inspiration to help give you a starting point for your chosen piece.

Your tutor will then take your pieces away at the end of the day to be fired and will be available for collection from the makers mill approx. two to three weeks later.

Included in the cost of your workshop is tea and coffee throughout the morning and cake.

Roxy is also running Fused Glass workshops on the following dates:

5th April - Fused Glass Bowl or Wall Hanging

24th May - Fused Glass Jewellery

30th August - Fused Glass Wave

7th November - Fused Glass Christmas Wave

8th November - Fused Glass Christmas Wreath

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Linocut Printing - Create a Lake District Mountain Landscape - Day Workshop with Emily Brooks

Create striking original art under the guidance and tuition of artist and printmaker Emily Brooks.

A one-day workshop suitable for beginners and those with a little experience, we will be working from photos or sketches of our beautiful lake district fells to create artworks to take home. Even people who say they cannot draw, create beautiful linocut prints.

We will provide a relaxed and nurturing atmosphere and you will get the opportunity to work at your own pace.

In the weeks before the workshop, we’ll be in contact by email with notes on choosing a suitable image to work from. Bringing pre-selected images and ideas will enable us to spend more time printing on the day. And if you are struggling for ideas, we can help with that too.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have designed, cut and printed your own multiple-colour artworks to take home, which can be framed or made into cards.

The course will cover:

An introduction (or a refresher) of simple linocut techniques.
Creating and printing a small sampler to practice carving skills.
Developing your final design, with support if needed.
Transferring the design onto a lino block and carving.
Ink rolling and hand-printing in your choice of colours using a selection of water-based printing inks.
Advice and tuition will be on-hand at every step.

Included in the cost of your workshop is Lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee throughout the day.

Emily will also be running workshops on the following dates:

11th April - Lake District Mountain Landscape Lino Print day workshop

12th April - Lake District Mountain Landscape Lino Print day workshop

8th August - Hand Printed Garden Birds using Tetra Pak Cartons

3rd October - Lake District Mountain Landscape Lino Print day workshop

15th November - COMING SOON Lino Printing 3D Christmas Decorations

21st November - Christmas Lino Stamp half day workshop

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

How to Paint Mountains with Feather and Wild

Back by popular demand to The Makers Mill in 2025 is Painting Mountains with the very talented local artist Victoria of Feather and Wild.

Join Victoria for a day of painting Mountains inspired by the Lake District Fells on our doorstep at The Makers Mill.

Spend some time outside taking in the views and making preliminary sketches, to then return to the studio & put paint to canvas!

Create an artwork you'll be proud to hang on your wall!

Please wear clothing you'll be happy to get a little paint on.

Please note there is a £25 material cost payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Victoria is also running workshops on the following dates:

12th April - How to Paint Mountains

6th September - How to Paint Mountains

14th November - How to Paint Mountains

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

An introduction to Stone Carving: Humpback Whale Relief Carving with Lost in Stone

NEW FOR 2025!! Have you ever wanted to have a go at stone carving?? well now is your chance!!

We have Tony from Lost in Stone joining us for 2025 to deliver an introduction to stone carving.

This course is suitable for beginners and those who have had some hands on experience of creative crafts. You will start by learning the basics of relief carving before moving on to apply these skills to complete a Humpback Whale carving on a slate block.

You will work from a provided template, carving out the outline of the Whale in slate before adding finishing touches that will give your carving character.

Please note there is a £30 material cost payable to the tutor on the day. All tools will be provided.

Included in the cost of your workshop is Lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee throughout the day.

Tony will also be running workshops on the following dates:

19th April - Introduction to Stone Carving, Humpback Whale on slate

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Felt Painting Animal Portraits with Jane Bardgett

Join Jane Bardgett for a day of animal portrait felt painting

Learn how to paint with wool to create a beautiful animal portrait (do you have a favourite pet? Or love the Herdwick sheep?). You don’t need to be artistic or have Drawing skill, really! I have ways around this!

Come along and find out how the magic happens for an enjoyable, relaxing and some say quite therapeutic experience.

In this course Jane will teach you how to create a 2D needle felted picture. Not only will you take home an amazing animal portrait you also get to keep the tools you used, so you can do more at home.

Working from your own, or provided image, there will be a few provided by the tutor on the day. Jane will guide you through the tools & techniques needed to create your own beautiful felted picture.

You will begin by transferring your chosen image on to a lightweight hessian background to get an accurate outline of your image, then with Janes guidance, you will be shown how to manipulate the fibers from laying out the initial colours to the beautifully intricate detailed effects to bring your animal to life.

Please note there is a £15 material fee paid directly to the tutor on the day, included in this is a set of tools for you to take home with you.

This is a full day workshop and included in the cost is lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee for the duration.

Things to bring -:
One A4 image of your animal in colour and one in Black & White.
Try to fill most of the A4 with your image (head shots work best for beginners)
Important please make sure your picture is a sharp clear image with no blurred parts, this will help you when filling in the fine details to bring your animal to life.

Jane is also running felting workshops on the following dates:

26th April - Felt Painting Animal Portraits

12th July - Miniature Felt Landscapes

17th October - Felt Painting Highland Cow

30th November - Needle Felt Christmas Decorations

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Copper Foiled 'Lakeland Fell' Sun Catcher with Nikki Clark

Join the wonderfully talented Nikki Clark for a one-day course to make a beautiful stained glass 'Lakeland Fell' suncatcher using the ‘Tiffany’ method of copper foiling glass.

Nikki will provide the design, glass and all essential tools and equipment.

You will need to bring your glasses if you use them for close work. It is recommended that you wear old clothes and please wear sturdy boots to work in (no open toe sandals).

We are unable to offer this course to pregnant women or nursing mothers.

Please note there is a material cost of £25 payable to the tutor on the day of the workshop.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and cake in the afternoon.

Nikki is also running workshops for us on the following dates:

15th & 16th of March - Two Day Stained Glass Panel

26th April - Copper Foil Mountain Scene Suncatcher

15th July - COMING SOON Mountain Scene Double Stand with Nikki Clark

18th & 19th September - Two Day Stained Glass Panel

29th November - Copper Foil Christmas Decorations

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Two Day "Sew ANY Hole House Bag" Workshop

Back for 2025!

NEW bring your own Hole House pattern! Have you previously bought a Hole House pattern but have just been too nervous to start it? Maybe you did give it a go, but lost momentum and need some help getting back into it? This workshop is designed for anyone who is already on their bag making journey, but for one reason or another has stalled and needs some help and encouragement to get that bag finished. Let us provide you with the space and time to get your head back into the making process, with as much help and advice as you need.

You can bring any Hole House pattern, or more than one if you want. Because of the range of bags beings made, you will need to provide your own materials but Emma can help with this ahead of the workshop if you need advice.

Two days uninterrupted sewing, we’ll feed you and provide tea/coffee and cake, Emma will be on hand to help with those tricky bits and explain the techniques involved and then you get to go home with a new bag - if this sounds like fun, this could be the perfect workshop for you!

Suitable for intermediate sewers:

Because of the nature of this workshop, you should be able to follow a sewing pattern and use your sewing machine confidently. As everyone will be making different bags, this cannot be ‘taught’ in the same way as some of the more ‘beginner friendly’ workshops.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Emma is also running workshop on the following dates:

15th & 16th March - Pippa Satchel

10th & 11th May - Sew ANY Hole House Bag

18th & 19th October - June Convertible

1st & 2nd November - Satchel Bag

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Throwing Clay on the Wheel with Marianne Lusby

Join potter Marianne Lusby at The Makers Mill for a full day of throwing clay on the wheel!

Outline of the day

10:00 Coffee/tea and introductions

10:15 Clay preparation

10:30 Demonstration on the basics on wheel

10:45 Students will throw on the wheel

12:30 Lunch

13:15 Students continue throwing with tea/coffee and cake mid-afternoon

15:30 Clean up

16:00 Finish

Times may vary on how the day goes.

Throwing on the wheel can be messy so wear old clothes and tie long hair back. Aprons will be provided.

Please note there is a £25 material charge payable to the tutor on the day.

We hope that you will leave the workshop having learnt some new skills and had fun.

Workshop is for over 16’s only.

Included in the cost of the workshop is Lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Marianne Lusby is also running pottery workshops on the following dates:

29th March - Pottery Throwing Day Workshop

10th May - Pottery Throwing Day Workshop

5th July - Pottery Throwing Day Workshop

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Design and Make a Lampshade using Block Printing with Aidan Liggins

BACK FOR 2025!! Design and make your own Lampshade using Block Printing with Aidan Liggins!

This is a full day workshop where you’ll be getting your hands stuck into creating and printing your own unique lampshade lead by printer and maker Aidan Liggins. You’ll learn the basics of block printing onto fabric from composition, carving and printing techniques.

You will then go onto to make your own lampshade out of your hand printed fabric, creating a unique handmade piece for your home.

What we will cover:

A brief history of the fascinating world of block printing
Drawing and designing for block printing
Looking at repeat structures and composition of pattern, getting the most out of your design
Learning how to transfer your design onto a block and how to carve your design into your lino block
Printing techniques and tips for printing onto fabric, printing your final design onto fabric
Using your handprinted fabric, you'll then learn how to turn this into a lampshade
Come away with a finished custom lampshade and your own printing block to continue printing at home.

Please bring with you some ideas and inspiration for your design. This could be images or objects or anything you'd like to start from. Equally there will be inspiration provided to get your creative juices flowing should you need.

Please note there is a £19.00 material cost payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of your workshop is Lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee throughout the day.

Aidan is also running workshops on the following dates:

16th May – Design and print your own Block Print fabric and make a Lampshade

2nd August – Creating Repeating Patterns with Block Printing

4th October – Design and print your own Block Print fabric and make a Lampshade

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Garden Willow Weaving Full Day workshop with The Willow Shed

BACK for 2025! We are excited to welcome the lovely Jackie Carnell of the Willow Shed to share her willow weaving knowledge.

In this class you will learn the art of willow weaving and practice the skills needed to make a circular bird feeder, decorative Bulrushes and small hanging baskets, all suitable to be displayed in your garden or outdoor space.

This is a full day class and included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee for the duration.

Jackie is also running workshops on the following dates:

17th May - 10am till 4pm Garden Willow Weaving

4th October - 10am till 4pm Basket Willow Weaving

29th November - 10am till 3pm Natural Willow Xmas Decorations

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Everlasting Stained Glass Succulent with North Lakes Stained Glass

Do you love house plants, but struggle to keep them alive or just don’t have time to look after them? An everlasting succulent is the answer – as ‘easy care’ as they come whilst doubling up as a piece of art work! Come join us for an exciting and immersive full day workshop, exploring the wonderful heritage craft of stained glass with a contemporary twist. At the end of the class you will be able to take home your own handmade, unique 3D potted cactus or succulent to either keep for yourself or to give as a truly stunning gift.

Suitable for both complete beginners and those already experienced working with glass, this workshop will introduce you to the tiffany foiling process and techniques for how to assemble 3D structures out of glass, giving you the foundation skills to go on to create more pieces in the future should you wish or to attend more advanced classes.

We start the day learning how to handle and work with glass safely, showing you some examples of finished plants and then provide you with a choice of design templates to use as well as a beautiful selection of glass to work with throughout the day.

I will then guide you through how to cut glass and shape each individual piece to your pattern, wrap them in the copper foil and apply the solder, before moving on to constructing and potting up your plants in the second half of the day!

All tools and safety equipment will be supplied, and payment for materials will need to be paid directly to your tutor on the day. However, due to the nature of the craft, please can you ensure you are wearing closed shoes (no sandals, crocs or sling-backs) and that long hair is tied back. If you wear reading glasses, it is also advisable to bring these for the close detail work.

As the soldering process does involve lead based products, it is not advisable for pregnant women to attend and children between the ages of 16 & 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Please note there is a material cost of £35 payable to the tutor on the day (this includes the cost of your glass, solder, copper foil, pot for your succulent, wire and gravel).

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee throughout the day.

Fused Glass Jewellery with RD Glass

NEW FOR 2025!! Fused Glass Jewellery with the lovely RD Glass!

Have fun learning to make your very own fused glass jewellery in this introduction with Roxanne Denny of RD Glass. Discover how glass changes in the heat of the kiln, do’s and don’ts and learn how to cut glass, before making up to three items of jewellery with your own designs.

You will have the option to make necklaces and/or earrings with a variety of glass, including crushed glass and rods, as well as dichroic glass too.

Your tutor will then take your pieces away at the end of the day to be fired and will add sterling silver fittings to finish off your jewellery. The pieces will be available for collection from the makers mill approx. two to three weeks later.

Included in the cost of your workshop are all materials, tea and coffee for the duration and cake.

Roxy is also running Fused Glass workshops on the following dates:

5th April - Fused Glass Bowl or Wall Hanging

24th May - Fused Glass Jewellery

30th August - Fused Glass Wave

7th November - Fused Glass Christmas Wave

8th November - Fused Glass Christmas Wreath

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Hand Built Mug Making with Cath Ball of Stitched Ceramics

Join the talented Cumbria-based ceramicist Cath Ball for an introduction to the world of hand-building

You will produce artwork that’s not just beautiful but practical – something that you’ll love putting to good use.

If you’ve ever been put off trying ceramics by the need to master a pottery wheel, fear not. This is a relaxed workshop, in which you’ll use Catherine’s current favorite technique – hand building, using slabs of hand-rolled clay which you will then add colour and pattern using slip.

The workshop is aimed at complete beginners, but more experienced potters wanting to try a new technique are welcome too and will enjoy learning something new.

You will use a white Stoneware clay alongside coloured slips to add decorations as you wish, making each mug unique and special to you. Your mug will be glazed and fired back in Cath's Studio and will be robust and water-tight and ready to pick up at later date from the makers mill.

Please note there is a £20 material cost payable to the tutor on the day. This covers the cost of firing and glazing your pot following the workshop.

Cath is also running the following workshops:

14th June - Hand Built Mug Making Workshop

19th July - Pinch Pot workshop

27th September - Ceramic Lantern Workshop

8th November - Christmas Porcelain Mug and Decorations Workshop

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Outdoor Mosaics Full Day Workshop with Helen Clues

Back for 2025! Learn the art of mosaic design and practice the skills needed to make a mosaic that can
live outdoors.

In this class you will learn the difference between an indoor and outdoor mosaic and will be introduced to the materials best suited for an outdoor piece.

This is the perfect class for beginners and for those wishing to expand their mosaic knowledge.

When we think of mosaic, we often associate them with being outdoors but if you don’t know what you are doing all your hard work can be undone when the frost and rain compromise the stability of your mosaic and loosen your tiles. This workshop will teach you everything you need to know to ensure that your mosaic can live a long and happy life outside!

We will be using the mosaic onto mesh method and there will be a variety of templates and ideas to choose from or you can bring along your own design. You will be taught how to cut and nibble glass and ceramic tiles and learn about the different adhesives for outdoor mosaics.

There will be an opportunity to work a small sample using cement adhesive onto a weatherproof backing board so that you can compare and contrast the different methods.

You will need to bring along a piece of stiff board that will be used as the base for your mosaic to rest on. It needs to be flat and sturdy - A tray or piece of wood / board/ stiff card. Your base needs to be roughly 40cm x 40cm.

Please note there is a £25 material cost on the day and all tools are provided. You will leave with a completed mosaic together with the additional materials needed to fix your piece in the outdoor location of your choosing.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, tea and coffee for the duration and afternoon cake.

Helen is also running workshops on the following dates:

22nd March - Mosaic Landscapes

20th June - Outdoor Mosaics

21st November - Mosaic Xmas Decorations

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

Back for 2025!! Lampwork workshops with the extremely talented Hen Ogledd Glass.

This beginners course will introduce you into the addictive world lampworked glass.

You will learn how to heat, shape and manipulate the molten glass using the lampworking torch.

You will then use these skills to create a collection of 'Pot Buddies' inspired by bees and bugs, these are little glass ornaments and critters that once cooled can be displayed wherever you like, but look particularly good in plant pots.

These classes are limited to 3 people per course to give you the best time and attention with the tutor.

Included in the cost of your workshop is tea and coffee for the duration and cake.

Because the glass needs to cool over night collection will be arranged on the day of the course.

Hen Ogledd are also running workshops on the following dates:

21st June - 10am -12pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 12:30 - 2:30 Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

15th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

16th November - 10am - 4pm Full Day Glass Blowing

22nd November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

23rd November - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

23rd November - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

30th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Baubles

5th December - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

5th December - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

6th December - 10am -12pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 12:30pm - 2:30pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking.

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

Back for 2025!! Lampwork workshops with the extremely talented Hen Ogledd Glass.

This beginners course will introduce you into the addictive world lampworked glass.

You will learn how to heat, shape and manipulate the molten glass using the lampworking torch.

These classes are limited to 3 people per course to give you the best time and attention with the tutor.

Included in the cost of your workshop is tea and coffee for the duration and cake.

Because the glass needs to cool over night collection will be arranged on the day of the course.

Hen Ogledd are also running workshops on the following dates:

21st June - 10am -12pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 12:30 - 2:30 Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

15th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

16th November - 10am - 4pm Full Day Glass Blowing

22nd November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

23rd November - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

23rd November - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

30th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Baubles

5th December - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

5th December - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

6th December - 10am -12pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 12:30pm - 2:30pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking.

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

Back for 2025!! Lampwork workshops with the extremely talented Hen Ogledd Glass.

This beginners course will introduce you into the addictive world lampworked glass.

You will learn how to heat, shape and manipulate the molten glass using the lampworking torch.

These classes are limited to 3 people per course to give you the best time and attention with the tutor.

Included in the cost of your workshop is tea and coffee for the duration and cake.

Because the glass needs to cool over night collection will be arranged on the day of the course.

Hen Ogledd are also running workshops on the following dates:

21st June - 10am -12pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 12:30 - 2:30 Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

15th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

16th November - 10am - 4pm Full Day Glass Blowing

22nd November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

23rd November - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

23rd November - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

30th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Baubles

5th December - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

5th December - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

6th December - 10am -12pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 12:30pm - 2:30pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking.

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Throwing Clay on the Wheel with Marianne Lusby

Join potter Marianne Lusby at The Makers Mill for a full day of throwing clay on the wheel!

Outline of the day

10:00 Coffee/tea and introductions

10:15 Clay preparation

10:30 Demonstration on the basics on wheel

10:45 Students will throw on the wheel

12:30 Lunch

13:15 Students continue throwing with tea/coffee and cake mid-afternoon

15:30 Clean up

16:00 Finish

Times may vary on how the day goes.

Throwing on the wheel can be messy so wear old clothes and tie long hair back. Aprons will be provided.

Please note there is a £25 material charge payable to the tutor on the day.

We hope that you will leave the workshop having learnt some new skills and had fun.

Workshop is for over 16’s only.

Included in the cost of the workshop is Lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Marianne Lusby is also running pottery workshops on the following dates:

29th March - Pottery Throwing Day Workshop

10th May - Pottery Throwing Day Workshop

5th July - Pottery Throwing Day Workshop

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Miniature Landscape Needle Felting with Jane Bardgett

Back for 2025! Miniature needle felt landscapes with Jane Bardgett!

These adorable miniatures landscapes make fantastic gifts ( if you can part with them?) and makes a great project to learn a new skill or practice your existing ones.

Finished picture sizes vary between 6 to 10cm including the small wooden slices which are used to frame your work, you will have enough material to make approximately 4 miniature pictures of various sizes.

The pictures will be needle felted onto a felt fabric background using a mixture of wool batts and Tops, a few simple templates of the beautiful Lake District landscape will be available for you to transfer onto felt fabric to get you started.

You will then be guided step by step through the Needle felting processes from colour blending through to creating small detail.

The materials used in your workshop are yours to take home afterwards and these include:-

a small foam mat

1 x felting needle, wool batts and tops,

4 x small wooden slices, backing fabric, thread and tape to hang your pictures up.

More material will be available to purchase on the day if you wish

Included in the cost of your workshop is tea and coffee for the duration and cake.

Jane is also running felting workshops on the following dates:

26th April - Felt Painting Animal Portraits

12th July - Miniature Felt Landscapes

17th October - Felt Painting Highland Cow

30th November - Needle Felt Christmas Decorations

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Pinch Pot Making with Cath Ball of Stitched Ceramics

Join the talented Cumbria-based ceramicist Cath Ball for an introduction to the old technique of Pinch Pots.

Connect with your creative side using only your hands as your tools for making in this workshop. You will make a small bowl/vessel and gain understanding of the consistancy of the clay and how to control it and shape it.

If you’ve ever been put off trying ceramics by the need to master a pottery wheel, fear not. This is a relaxed workshop is just for you.

The workshop is aimed at complete beginners, but more experienced potters wanting to try a new technique are welcome too and will enjoy learning something new.

You will use a white Stoneware clay to manipulate the clay. You will make 3 pinch pots in total, the first one without using your eyes making you concentrate on your sense of touch. You will select your best and most cherished pot to then be glazed and fired back in Cath's Studio. It will be robust and water-tight and ready to pick up at later date from the makers mill.

Please note there is a £20 material cost payable to the tutor on the day. This covers the cost of firing and glazing your pot following the workshop.

Cath is also running the following workshops:

14th June - Colourful Mug Making Workshop

19th July - Pinch Pot workshop

27th September - Ceramic Lantern Workshop

8th November - Christmas Porcelain Mug and Decorations Workshop

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Repeat Pattern Block Printing with Aidan Liggins

BACK FOR 2025!! Repeat Pattern Block Printing with Aidan Liggins!

In this full day workshop you will learn the skills to create technical repeating designs to produce a seamless repeating pattern (which could be used for pattern matching fabric or wallpapers). Each person will design and carve their design onto printing block and learn the skills of how to print their fabric to take away with them.

What we will cover:

A brief history of the fascinating world of block printing
Drawing and designing for block printing
How to turn your design into a seamless repeating pattern
Learning how to transfer your design onto a block and how to carve your design into your lino block
Printing your fabric - techniques for printing and alignment of your printing block to print your final design onto fabric
You will come away with your handprinted fabric and your custom printing block, ready to continue printing at home.

Please note there is a £7.50 material cost payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of your workshop is Lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee throughout the day.

Aidan is also running workshops on the following dates:

16th May – Design and print your own Block Print fabric and make a Lampshade

2nd August – Creating Repeating Patterns with Block Printing

4th October – Design and print your own Block Print fabric and make a Lampshade

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Hand Printed Garden Birds from Reused TetraPak Cartons with Emily Brooks

NEW FOR 2025!!

Learn how to create beautiful handprinted birds from re-purposed TetraPak drink cartons under the guidance and tuition of artist and printmaker Emily Brooks. A new and exciting course for this year which is suitable for both beginners and those with experience, this one-day workshop will give you the skills and confidence to continue printmaking at home.

A tradition printmaking method adapted for our age. We will provide a relaxed and nurturing atmosphere, and you will get the opportunity to work at your own pace. Our tutor will be on hand to guide you along, whatever your level of experience - even people who say they cannot draw create beautiful prints.

We will provide a selection of pre-prepared images to work from, although if you’d like to bring an image your own favourite bird along, a small black and white printout would be helpful. We will be limited by the size of the re-used drink cartons.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have printed one or more birds onto soft textured paper. Unique artworks to take home to be cherished forever.

The course will cover:
- An introduction to drypoint TetraPak printing (or a refresher if you’ve done it before)
- Creating and printing a sampler to gain confidence with carving tools and try different
mark-making techniques.
- Developing your final design, with support if needed.
- Transferring the design onto a piece of carton and scraping.
- Ink rolling, rubbing techniques and hand-printing using specialist printing inks.
- Advice and tuition will be on-hand at every step.

Emily will also be running workshops on the following dates:

12th April - Lake District Mountain Landscape Lino Print day workshop

8th August - Hand Printed Garden Birds using Tetra Pak Cartons

3rd October - Lake District Mountain Landscape Lino Print day workshop

15th November - COMING SOON Lino Printing 3D Christmas Decorations

21st November - Christmas Lino Stamp half day workshop

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Everlasting Stained Glass Succulent with North Lakes Stained Glass

As the soldering process does involve lead based products, it is not advisable for pregnant women to attend and children between the ages of 16 & 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Please note there is a material cost of £35 payable to the tutor on the day (this includes the cost of your glass, solder, copper foil, pot for your succulent, wire and gravel).

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee throughout the day.

Make a fused glass wave with RD Glass

Have fun learning to make your very own freestanding glass wave in this introduction to fusing with Roxanne Denny of RD Glass. Discover how glass changes in the heat of the kiln, do’s and don’ts, and learn how to cut glass, before making the wave with your own design.

You will have the option to make one wave with a piece of glass measuring 26cm x 16cm or this can be split into two shorter waves measuring 8cm x 26cm each. We recommend bringing along images for inspiration to help give you a starting point for your chosen piece.

Your tutor will then take your pieces away at the end of the day to be fired and will be available for collection from the makers mill approx. two to three weeks later.

Included in the cost of your workshop are tea and coffee throughout the morning and cake.

Roxy is also running Fused Glass workshops on the following dates:

5th April - Fused Glass Bowl or Wall Hanging

24th May - Fused Glass Jewellery

30th August - Fused Glass Wave

7th November - Fused Glass Christmas Wave

8th November - Fused Glass Christmas Wreath

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

An introduction to Mono Screen Printing with Victoria Mandale

Create your own unique screen-printed tote bag and wall hanging with the lovely Victoria Mandale!

This workshop will take you through the monoprint screen printing process to create a one-off original print on a tote bag and as a small fabric wall hanging.

The process is fast paced and expressive, and involves painting on a mesh screen with inks then pulling further ink through onto fabric to transfer the print.

Please note there is a £15 material cost payable to the tutor on the day.

All materials provided just bring your imagination and creativity.

Included in the cost of your workshop is Lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee throughout the day.

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Soap Making Say with Mucky Ducky

NEW FOR 2025! We are extremely excited to be inviting Ali Vaughan of Mucky Ducky to the Makers Mill for 2025 to deliver some exciting Soap Making classes for us!!

Join Ali from Mucky Ducky and dive into the world of soap making!

Using the melt and pour technique, our workshop demonstrations will teach you all about different soap bases, their benefits and their artistic properties.

Learn about scents, adding colours, trapping objects and using layers to then create your own stunning and totally unique soaps to gift or keep for yourself!

A really lovely mindful workshop that will leave you feeling energised, smelling fantastic and leaving with a new found hobby!

Please note there is a £20 material cost payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee for the duration of the class.

Ali is also running Soap Making Workshops on the following dates:

6th September - Soap Making Workshop

28th November - Soap Making Workshop

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

How to Paint Mountains with Feather and Wild

Back by popular demand to The Makers Mill in 2025 is Painting Mountains with the very talented local artist Victoria of Feather and Wild.

Join Victoria for a day of painting Mountains inspired by the Lake District Fells on our doorstep at The Makers Mill.

Spend some time outside taking in the views and making preliminary sketches, to then return to the studio & put paint to canvas!

Create an artwork you'll be proud to hang on your wall!

Please wear clothing you'll be happy to get a little paint on.

Please note there is a £25 material cost payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Victoria is also running workshops on the following dates:

12th April - How to Paint Mountains

6th September - How to Paint Mountains

14th November - How to Paint Mountains

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Design and Make a Silver Pendant with Lake District Jewellery

NEW FOR 2025! We are extremely excited to be inviting Tess Quail of Lake District Jewellery to the Makers Mill for 2025 to deliver some exciting Jewellery Making classes for us!!

Tessa will start the lesson by talking a little bit about working with silver, the stages of making a pendant and the different techniques you will be using to create a pendant.

Tessa will then guide you through the process of developing your own design and choose a stone or 2 that you would like to include in your piece of jewellery. You do not have to include a gemstone.

Then, onto the making! You will be using a saw blade to cut out the shape we require and then using tools provided you will file your pendant to take out uneven or sharp edges. You will then move on to adding detail texture to your pendant before soldering pieces or settings onto our pendants.

To finish, you then be using emery boards to take out any scratches from the silver before we set our stones. You will then be set a round stone onto your pendants using different tools, all guided by Tessa.

Once we have completed all these stages we will do a final polish a choose a chain ready to wear.

Please note there is a £30 material cost payable to the tutor on the day, this includes all silver, gem stones and chain.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee for the duration of the class.

Tessa is also running Jewellery Workshops on the following dates:

13th September - Design and Make a Silver Pendant with Lake District Jewellery

7th November - Design and make a silver ring with Lake District Jewellery

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Abstract Painting Day Workshop with Hamish McLain

Inspired by the textures and colours of the Cumbrian landscape, you will experiment with a range of
abstract painting and mark making techniques, culminating in the production of a final canvas painting, to take home.

With practical demonstrations and friendly advice, you will produce a variety of pieces in a fun and relaxed workshop, suitable for all. We will use acrylic paint and a range of brushes, alongside alternative mark making devices to create bold and expressive abstract paintings.

Hamish will guide you step by step in the construction of your final painting, from thumbnail sketches
through to final designs and the finished painting. Building up your painting from thin washes to thicker
impasto paint.

The workshop will include

Experimenting with a variety of mark making techniques, from brushes to more alternative
methods.
Warm up exercises to loosen you up and get familiar with the various materials and techniques.
Step by Step approach to constructing your final painting, from thumbnail sketches through to final
designs and finished painting.
Introduction to colour theory, paint mixing and studio techniques.
Practical demonstrations of all techniques.
Friendly and encouraging group discussions as we progress through the day, culminating in a short
final crit alongside our finished paintings.

Hamish is local artist and draws inspiration from his surroundings, exploring how the Cumbrian landscape
can inspire the mark making and compositions of his paintings. He gained an MA Fine Art from Chelsea
College of Art in 2013 and was nominated for artist of the year at Rheged, 2016. In November 2019 he was artist in residence at Makers Mill, Keswick.

Please note there is a material cost of £15 payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of the workshop is Lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Ceramic Lantern Making with Cath Ball of Stitched Ceramics

Join the talented Cumbria-based ceramicist Cath Ball for an introduction to the world of hand-building

you will produce artwork that’s not just beautiful but practical – something that you’ll love putting to good use and will make any room it adorns feel warm and cozy when lit by candle light.

The workshop is aimed at complete beginners, but more experienced potters wanting to try a new technique are welcome too and will enjoy learning something new.

You will use a porcelain which will then be clear glazed inside and fired back in Cath's Studio. Your Lantern will then be ready to pick up at later date from the Makers Mill.

Please note there is a £20 material cost payable to the tutor on the day. This covers the cost of firing and glazing your pot following the workshop.

Cath is also running the following workshops:

14th June - Colourful Mug Making Workshop

19th July - Pinch Pot workshop

27th September - Ceramic Lantern Workshop

8th November - Christmas Porcelain Mug and Decorations Workshop

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Linocut Printing - Create a Lake District Mountain Landscape - Day Workshop with Emily Brooks

Create striking original art under the guidance and tuition of artist and printmaker Emily Brooks.

We will provide a relaxed and nurturing atmosphere and you will get the opportunity to work at your own pace.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have designed, cut and printed your own multiple-colour artworks to take home, which can be framed or made into cards.

The course will cover:

An introduction (or a refresher) of simple linocut techniques.
Creating and printing a small sampler to practice carving skills.
Developing your final design, with support if needed.
Transferring the design onto a lino block and carving.
Ink rolling and hand-printing in your choice of colours using a selection of water-based printing inks.
Advice and tuition will be on-hand at every step.

Included in the cost of your workshop is Lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee throughout the day.

Emily will also be running workshops on the following dates:

11th April - Lake District Mountain Landscape Lino Print day workshop

12th April - Lake District Mountain Landscape Lino Print day workshop

8th August - Hand Printed Garden Birds using Tetra Pak Cartons

3rd October - Lake District Mountain Landscape Lino Print day workshop

15th November - COMING SOON Lino Printing 3D Christmas Decorations

21st November - Christmas Lino Stamp half day workshop

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Design and Make a Lampshade using Block Printing with Aidan Liggins

BACK FOR 2025!! Design and make your own Lampshade using Block Printing with Aidan Liggins!

You will then go onto to make your own lampshade out of your hand printed fabric, creating a unique handmade piece for your home.

What we will cover:

A brief history of the fascinating world of block printing
Drawing and designing for block printing
Looking at repeat structures and composition of pattern, getting the most out of your design
Learning how to transfer your design onto a block and how to carve your design into your lino block
Printing techniques and tips for printing onto fabric, printing your final design onto fabric
Using your handprinted fabric, you'll then learn how to turn this into a lampshade
Come away with a finished custom lampshade and your own printing block to continue printing at home.

Please note there is a £19.00 material cost payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of your workshop is Lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee throughout the day.

Aidan is also running workshops on the following dates:

16th May – Design and print your own Block Print fabric and make a Lampshade

2nd August – Creating Repeating Patterns with Block Printing

4th October – Design and print your own Block Print fabric and make a Lampshade

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Leather Handle Basket Willow Weaving with The Willow Shed

NEW for 2025! We are excited to welcome the lovely Jackie Carnell of the Willow Shed to share her willow weaving knowledge. In this class you will learn the art of willow weaving and practice the skills needed to make a Leather handled Basket.

On the day you choose your base and create your very own handmade basket, either an egg basket size or slightly bigger to pop for small essentials down at your local shop, topped of with a leather handle.

This is a full day class and included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee for the duration.

Please note there is a material cost of £25 payable to the tutor on the day of the workshop.

Jackie is also running workshops on the following dates:

17th May - 10am till 4pm Garden Willow Weaving

4th October - 10am till 4pm Basket Willow Weaving

29th November - 10am till 3pm Natural Willow Xmas Decorations

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

How to Paint Forests with Elisabeth Bramwell

BACK FOR 2025!! How to Paint Forests with Elisabeth Bramwell, perfect for beginners and those wanting to develop their skills.

Come and spend a day learning how to create a forest landscape using watercolour paint, masking tape and salt with local artist Elisabeth Bramwell.

Elisabeth will guide you step by step to build your confidence. You can develop your own creativity and come away with a beautiful painting of a forest.

Please note there is a material of £10 payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Elisabeth is also running workshops on the following dates:

11th October - How to paint forests with Elisabeth Bramwell

16th November - Introduction to Winter Botanical Painting

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Felt Painting a Highland Cow with Jane Bardgett

Join Jane Bardgett for a day of felt painting!

Learn how to paint with wool to create a beautiful Highland cows head, created with real wool fibres on a hessian background.

Everyone welcome, from beginners to improvers.

In this course you will be shown how to create a 2D needle felted picture of a Highland cows head. Not only will you take home your beautiful felted picture you also get to keep the tools you used! so you can continue your new found love of felting.

The tutor will guide you through the tools & techniques needed from different breeds of sheep wool to which fibres work well and why. Which needles to use for different finish’s and effects and how to correct
mistakes.

You will be working on a hessian background with a pre drawn image ready for you to work on. Then you will be shown how to build your picture through the manipulation and layout of fibres, from colour choices and blending to the beautiful intricate detailed effects to bring your cow to life!

Please note there is a £15 material fee paid directly to the tutor on the day, included in this is a set of tools for you to take home with you. The equipment & materials provided will consists of :- a selection of Wool fibres, a foam mat for a working surface, Hessian for your background, 2 felting needles and a Highland cow image to work from.

This is a full day workshop and included in the cost is lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee for the duration.

Jane is also running felting workshops on the following dates:

26th April - Felt Painting Animal Portraits

12th July - Miniature Felt Landscapes

17th October - Felt Painting Highland Cow

30th November - Needle Felt Christmas Decorations

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Two Day Stained Glass Panel Workshop with Nikki Clark

This practical two-day beginner’s course is a great introduction to the wonderful craft of stained glass.

You will learn the necessary steps and techniques involved in making a small stained glass panel (approx. 20cm x 20cm); choosing and cutting glass, leading up, soldering and finally how to clean your panel ready to be hung in your home.

Nikki will provide a choice of designs, a variety of glass as well as essential tools and equipment.

You will need to bring your glasses if you use them for close work. It is recommended that you wear old clothes and wear sturdy boots to work in (no open toe sandals)

Please note we are unable to offer this course to pregnant women or nursing mothers.

Please note there is a £40 material cost payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and cake in the afternoon.

Nikki is also running workshops for us on the following dates:

15th & 16th of March - Two Day Stained Glass Panel

26th April - Copper Foil Mountain Scene Suncatcher

15th July - COMING SOON Mountain Scene Double Stand with Nikki Clark

18th & 19th October - Two Day Stained Glass Panel

29th November - Copper Foil Christmas Decorations

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Two Day Make a June Convertible Bag Workshop with Hole House

We are very excited to invite you to join Emma Redfern of Hole House for a TWO FULL DAYS of sewing to create a June Convertible Bag.

June is a practical bag that is perfect made in dry oilskin, canvas, tweed or a combination of fabrics.

It has a super secure recessed zip top, a large outer pocket, reinforced base and webbing straps that can be converted to make your bag either a shoulder bag, a cross body bag or a backpack!

The pattern will be available in two sizes.

Suitable for adventurous beginners / intermediate sewists:

You should be able to thread and use your sewing machine confidently, a zipper foot is useful if you have one. There isn’t any technically difficult sewing but there are some bulky seams to handle.

All specialist materials will be provided, along with full written instructions and a paper pattern to take away with you.

You are required to bring along with you:

● Sewing machine (with regular and zipper foot), scissors, pins
and clips, thread, pen or pencil, ruler.

● Half a metre main outer fabric
● Fat quarter of contrasting outer fabric for base and zip facing
● 3m webbing 32mm or 38mm
● 1m lining fabric (depending on pockets chosen)

Please note there is a £25 material charge payable to the tutor on the day. This includes the following:

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Emma is also running workshop on the following dates:

15th & 16th March - Pippa Satchel

10th & 11th May - Sew ANY Hole House Bag

18th & 19th October - June Convertible

1st & 2nd November - Satchel Bag

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Stained Glass Festive Flower Stems with North Lakes Stained Glass

Come join us to explore the wonderful heritage craft of stained glass with a contemporary twist, to
create a completely unique festive decorative ornament for your home or to give as a beautiful gift.

This 3-hour workshop will introduce you to the process of the tiffany foiling method to create a
selection of 2 or 3 beautiful and bespoke festive flower and leaf stems for you to take home on the
day. Think holly, winterberry, mistletoe, starflower, eucalyptus or even tulips and roses!

Suitable for both complete beginners, returning students who may have attended the spring flowers
workshop, or those already experienced working with glass, all you need to bring is yourself and an
open mind and some festive cheer!

Starting with an introduction to different types of glass and design, we’ll cover how to handle and
work with glass safely and show you examples of work to provide you with some inspiration or
pattern templates to base your individual pieces on.

Once you have chosen your glass from the wide selection of colours, textures and beads provided, I
will then guide you through how to cut and shape each individual piece of your flowers and leaves,
wrap them in the copper foil and then join them onto their stems. You can then finish your stems by
applying a number final touches such as wire, patina (darkening of the silver solder) or painted detail
should you wish before we stop to admire our work!

All tools, materials and safety equipment will be supplied. However, due to the nature of the craft,
please can you ensure you are wearing closed shoes (no sandals, crocs or sling-backs) and that long
hair is tied back. If you wear reading glasses, it is also advisable to bring these for the close detail
work!!

As the soldering process does involve lead based products, it is not advisable for pregnant women to
attend and children between the ages of 16 & 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Included in the cost of your workshop is cake and tea and coffee.

Two Day Make a Satchel Bag Workshop with Hole House

We are very excited to invite you to join Emma Redfern of Hole House for a TWO FULL DAYS of sewing to create a Satchel Bag.

The satchel is a traditional shape, perfect for wearing either cross body or on the shoulder. It’s a practical, but smart looking bag that can be made in tweed or canvas weight fabric, and with lots of options so it’s perfect for personalising.

As this is a two day workshop, you will have the chance to really work on the details of your bag, including which flap shape you choose (or draft your own!), the closure, how many pockets to include and whether you make the large or medium size. The outer can also be stitched in two different fabrics for some lovely colour blocking if that’s your thing!

We will be stitching a fabric strap too which will be fully adjustable. You will work through these design details at the beginning of the workshop with the tutor, so that you can create your own unique bag with confidence.

Suitable for adventurous beginners / intermediate sewists:

You should be able to thread and use your sewing machine confidently, a zipper foot is useful if you have one. There isn’t any technically difficult sewing but there are some bulky seams to handle.

All specialist materials will be provided, along with full written instructions and a paper pattern to take away with you.

You are required to bring along with you:

0.75m of an outer fabric, or two coordinating outer fabrics (regular width fabric approx. 140cm)
1m of lining fabric to allow for extra pockets
If you would like to use webbing for your strap, rather than making one, bring 1.5m of 38mm or 40mm webbing.
Matching Thread
Fully operational sewing machine.

Please note there is a £20 material charge payable to the tutor on the day. This includes interfacing, interlining, twist lock closure, strap hardware, zips, pattern and instructions.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Fused Glass Christmas Wave with RD Glass

Have fun learning to make your very own freestanding Christmas themed glass wave, in this introduction to fusing with Roxanne Denny of RD Glass. Discover how glass changes in the heat of the kiln, do’s and don’ts, and learn how to cut glass, before making the wave with your own Christmassy design.

You will have the option to make one wave with a piece of glass measuring 26cm x 16cm or this can be split into two shorter waves measuring 8cm x 26cm each. We recommend bringing along images for inspiration to help give you a starting point for your chosen piece.

Your tutor will then take your pieces away at the end of the day to be fired and will be available for collection from the makers mill approx. two to three weeks later.

Roxy is also running Fused Glass workshops on the following dates:

5th April - Fused Glass Bowl or Wall Hanging

24th May - Fused Glass Jewellery

30th August - Fused Glass Wave

7th November - Fused Glass Christmas Wave

8th November - Fused Glass Christmas Wreath

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Design and Make a Silver Ring with Lake District Jewellery

NEW FOR 2025! We are extremely excited to be inviting Tess Quail of Lake District Jewellery to the Makers Mill for 2025 to deliver some exciting Jewellery Making classes for us!!

You will start the day by measuring your finger and working out how much metal we need to make the correct size. Tessa will then talk you through the different textures you can incorporate into your design before add your texture and cutting to size.

Tessa will then guide you through the process of cutting, sizing and soldering your ring before moving on to selecting and setting your gemstone.

The final stages will be to file your ring ready for polishing for a high shine.

Included in the cost of your workshop is afternoon cake and tea and coffee for the duration of the class.

Tessa is also running Jewellery Workshops on the following dates:

13th September - Design and Make a Silver Pendant with Lake District Jewellery

7th November - Design and make a silver ring with Lake District Jewellery

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Porcelain Christmas Mug and Decorations with Cath Ball of Stitched Ceramics

Join the talented Cumbria-based ceramicist Cath Ball for an introduction to the world of hand-building

you will produce artwork that’s not just beautiful but practical – something that you’ll love putting to good use.

The workshop is aimed at complete beginners, but more experienced potters wanting to try a new technique are welcome too and will enjoy learning something new.

You will use a white Porcelain clay making each mug unique and special to you. Your mug and decorations will be glazed and fired back in Cath's Studio and will be robust and water-tight and ready to pick up at later date from the makers mill.

Please note there is a £25 material cost payable to the tutor on the day. This covers the cost of firing and glazing your pot following the workshop.

Cath is also running the following workshops:

14th June - Colourful Mug Making Workshop

19th July - Pinch Pot workshop

27th September - Ceramic Lantern Workshop

8th November - Christmas Porcelain Mug and Decorations Workshop

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Fused Glass Christmas Wreath with RD Glass

Have fun learning to make your very own fused glass wreath in this introduction to fusing with Roxanne Denny of RD Glass. Discover how glass changes in the heat of the kiln, do’s and don’ts, and learn how to cut glass, before making the wreath with your own Christmassy design.

Your wreath will measure approximately 20cm in diameter .You will have lots of colours to and forms of glass to choose from to create your design, but there will be more clear, white, greens, reds and blues than anything else. If you would like to request any specific colours then please do get in touch. We recommend bringing along images for inspiration to help give you a starting point for your wreath.

Your tutor will then take your piece away at the end of the day to be fired and will be available for collection from the makers mill approx. two to three weeks later.

Roxy is also running Fused Glass workshops on the following dates:

5th April - Fused Glass Bowl or Wall Hanging

24th May - Fused Glass Jewellery

30th August - Fused Glass Wave

7th November - Fused Glass Christmas Wave

8th November - Fused Glass Christmas Wreath

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

How to Paint Mountains with Feather and Wild

Back by popular demand to The Makers Mill in 2025 is Painting Mountains with the very talented local artist Victoria of Feather and Wild.

Join Victoria for a day of painting Mountains inspired by the Lake District Fells on our doorstep at The Makers Mill.

Spend some time outside taking in the views and making preliminary sketches, to then return to the studio & put paint to canvas!

Create an artwork you'll be proud to hang on your wall!

Please wear clothing you'll be happy to get a little paint on.

Please note there is a £25 material cost payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Victoria is also running workshops on the following dates:

12th April - How to Paint Mountains

6th September - How to Paint Mountains

14th November - How to Paint Mountains

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Design, Colour and Blow your own GLASS CHRISTMAS BAUBLE

Design, Colour and Blow your own GLASS CHRISTMAS BAUBLE!

On the Saturday 15th November, 'Hen Ogledd Glass' will be set up to let you have a go at glass blowing!!

Ever wanted to have a go at handling and blowing molten glass? This is your chance!

In this 15 minute session you will be introduced to everything you need to know about molten glass and glass blowing while you design and make your own Christmas Bauble; including picking your colours and how you want to mix them, shaping of the bauble and of course blowing!

Perfect as a treat for yourself, a unique gift or a Christmas ornament.

When you book your place you will select your 15 minute slot. We advise arriving a little early too (its fun to watch the person before you anyway!)

As the glass needs to cool over night, it will not be available to take away on the day, so pick up times will be arranged on the day of the course. Postage can be arranged at an extra cost.

This course is suitable for ages 16 and above.

Hen Ogledd are also running workshops on the following dates:

21st June - 10am -12pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 12:30 - 2:30 Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

15th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

16th November - 10am - 4pm Full Day Glass Blowing

22nd November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

23rd November - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

23rd November - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

30th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Baubles

5th December - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

5th December - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

6th December - 10am -12pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 12:30pm - 2:30pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking.

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Introduction to Winter Botanical Painting with Elisabeth Bramwell

NEW FOR 2025!! Introduction to Winter Botanical Painting with Elisabeth Bramwell, perfect for beginners and those wanting to develop their skills.

Come and spend a relaxing day learning the art of detailed watercolour flower painting with local tutor Elisabeth Bramwell.

You will be taught how to paint petals, leaves, berries and stems before creating your own winter flower study. Elisabeth will guide you step by step to build your creative confidence. Flowers will be provided by the tutor and will change with the seasons.

Please note there is a material of £10 payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of your workshop is lunch, tea and coffee throughout the day and afternoon cake.

Elisabeth is also running workshops on the following dates:

11th October - How to paint forests with Elisabeth Bramwell

16th November - Introduction to Winter Botanical Painting

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

FULL Day Glass Blowing Experience

Join the lovely Josh and Ann for a FULL DAY introduction to Glass Blowing!

In this introduction to Glassblowing you will learn a range of techniques to design and create your own bauble, tumbler, vase and paperweight.

You will experience the key elements of Glassblowing, from gathering the molten glass from the furnace to colouring, shaping and blowing the glass and finally to putting the glass away in the kiln to cool overnight.

As the glass needs to cool over night, it will not be available to take away on the day, so pick up times will be arranged on the day of the course.

This course is suitable for ages 16 and above.

Included in your workshop price is lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day.

Hen Ogledd are also running workshops on the following dates:

21st June - 10am -12pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 12:30 - 2:30 Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

15th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

16th November - 10am - 4pm Full Day Glass Blowing

22nd November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

23rd November - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

23rd November - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

30th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Baubles

5th December - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

5th December - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

6th December - 10am -12pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 12:30pm - 2:30pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking.

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Mosaic Xmas Decorations with Helen Clues

Back for 2025 at the Makers Mill, Mosaic Workshops with Helen Clues!

Working with a variety of mosaic materials, including vintage crockery, coloured glass and ceramic, you will work with the direct method of creating mosaics for interior display. There will be a choice of projects and during the session you will learn how to plan your design, choose, cut, shape and assemble your piece, there will then be a grouting demonstration so that once your projects are fully dry you will be able to finish your mosaics at home.

All materials and fixings for hanging your finished piece are included. During this session you can choose to make either one angel, or two medium trees or 3 smaller decorations. You are welcome to bring any crockery of your own that you would like to incorporate into your work.

Included in the cost of your workshop is tea and coffee throughout the day and cake in the afternoon.

Helen is also running workshops on the following dates:

22nd March - Mosaic Landscapes

20th June - Outdoor Mosaics

21st November - Mosaic Xmas Decorations

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Christmas Lino Stamp Making with Emily Brooks

Join artist & printmaker Emily Brooks for a creative festive extravaganza!

In this workshop participants will carve and and print festive designs to create unique Christmas cards, wrapping paper and gift tags.

This workshop is suitable for beginners or those with experience. All tools and materials are provided and you'll get to take home everything you've made.

Items to bring:
- Festive design ideas
- Please wear old clothes - Reading glasses if you wear them

Included in the cost of your workshop is Lunch, afternoon cake and tea and coffee throughout the day.

Emily will also be running workshops on the following dates:

11th April - Lake District Mountain Landscape Lino Print day workshop

12th April - Lake District Mountain Landscape Lino Print day workshop

8th August - Hand Printed Garden Birds using Tetra Pak Cartons

3rd October - Lake District Mountain Landscape Lino Print day workshop

15th November - COMING SOON Lino Printing 3D Christmas Decorations

21st November - Christmas Lino Stamp half day workshop

Please read our Refund Policy before booking

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Design, Colour and Blow your own GLASS CHRISTMAS BAUBLE

esign, Colour and Blow your own GLASS CHRISTMAS BAUBLE!

On the Saturday 22nd November, 'Hen Ogledd Glass' will be set up to let you have a go at glass blowing!!

Ever wanted to have a go at handling and blowing molten glass? This is your chance!

Perfect as a treat for yourself, a unique gift or a Christmas ornament.

When you book your place you will select your 15 minute slot. We advise arriving a little early too (its fun to watch the person before you anyway!)

As the glass needs to cool over night, it will not be available to take away on the day, so pick up times will be arranged on the day of the course. Postage can be arranged at an extra cost.

This course is suitable for ages 16 and above.

Hen Ogledd are also running workshops on the following dates:

21st June - 10am -12pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 12:30 - 2:30 Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

15th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

16th November - 10am - 4pm Full Day Glass Blowing

22nd November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

23rd November - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

23rd November - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

30th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Baubles

5th December - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

5th December - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

6th December - 10am -12pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 12:30pm - 2:30pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking.

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Half Day Introduction to Glass Blowing Morning Session

Join the lovely Josh and Ann for a half day introduction to Glass Blowing!

In this introduction to Glassblowing you will design and create your own bauble and vessel (tumbler or vase).

As the glass needs to cool over night, it will not be available to take away on the day, so pick up times will be arranged on the day of the course.

This course is suitable for ages 16 and above.

Included in the cost of your workshop is tea and coffee for the duration and cake.

Hen Ogledd are also running workshops on the following dates:

21st June - 10am -12pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 12:30 - 2:30 Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

21st June - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Bees and Bugs Pot Buddies

15th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

16th November - 10am - 4pm Full Day Glass Blowing

22nd November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Bauble

23rd November - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

23rd November - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

30th November - 10am - 4pm Glass Christmas Baubles

5th December - 10am - 1pm Half Day Glass Blowing Morning Session

5th December - 2pm - 5pm Half Day Glass Blowing Afternoon Session

6th December - 10am -12pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 12:30pm - 2:30pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

6th December - 3pm - 5pm Lampwork Christmas Penguins

This workshop can also be booked as a private group booking on a date of your choice, follow this link for more information:
https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/private-group-workshops/

Please read our Refund Policy before booking.

All of our workshops are available to purchase as one of our beautifully presented laser engraved oak GIFT VOUCHERS. Click here for more information

Soap Making Day with Mucky Ducky