Creative Workshops

Join us at Brockhole for some inspiring creativity in our Spring/Summer programme of Art and Craft Workshops for 2022!

Our exciting workshops for adults are ideal for beginners or anyone with a love of making looking to try something new.

• All materials and equipment are provided
• Parking included
• New workshops for 2022!
• 'Crafternoon Tea' deal available (art class plus Afternoon Tea)

Workshops continue to run with small class sizes; to keep you safe and allow for a relaxed and enjoyable experience, where you can let your creativity flow!

Come and get creative with us!

Linocut Printmaking £28  

Explore the exciting art of linocut printmaking; learn how to design, carve and hand print from your own lino block with beautiful results.

In this workshop we will produce A5 size one-colour prints, image resources will be provided but please feel free to bring along your own inspiration and ideas. The class is perfect for beginners.

Tuesday 7 June 1.30-4.20pm *fully booked*

Friday 15 July 10.15am - 1.15pm

Book a Linocut Printmaking workshop today

Terracotta clay plant pots £45

Learn some of the essential techniques of hand-building with clay and create your own characterful handmade terracotta plant pots to take home and love.

This workshop will include a break for lunch, please bring along a packed lunch or let the tutor know in advance if you wish to order food in the café.

Wednesday 22 June 10.30am - 3.30pm

 Book a Terracotta clay plant pot workshop today

Hand printed tote bag £40

In this fun printmaking workshop you will learn how to create your own linocut blocks to print with, and use these to transform a plain tote bag into a unique hand-printed design. We will start the workshop by taking a look at the beautiful William Morris designs on the wallpaper and textiles in The Gaddum Lounge as a great inspiration for repeat pattern and block printing.

This workshop will include a break for lunch, please bring along a packed lunch or let the tutor know in advance if you wish to order food in the café.

Friday 1 July 10.30am - 3pm

 Book a Hand printed tote bag workshop today

Glass Mosaic £25 

Learn how to use glass pieces and a mosaic technique to create a decorative glass panel with a stained glass window feel.

 Book a Glass mosaic workshop today

Mosaic candle holder £22

Learn how to use glass pieces and a mosaic technique to create a decorative glass candle holder.

 *no remaining dates for S/S 2022. 

Felt and wire floral sculpture £22

Create a unique and beautiful floral inspired sculpture using felt, wire and air dry clay.

*no remaining dates for S/S 2022. 

  'Crafternoon Tea' - A crafty treat to remember

Treat yourself to the perfect day out - an exciting creative workshop and a delicious Afternoon Tea in our stunning Gaddum restaurant or as we like to call it 'Crafternoon Tea'. 

Just select 'Crafternoon Tea' when booking your craft course and call The Gaddum to reserve your table on the date of your choice.

And the cherry on top of the homemade cake?.. This deal gives you a special 10% discount on both the workshop and the afternoon tea.

We advise bringing an apron along or clothes you don’t mind getting messy to all the above workshops except for the ‘Felt and wire floral sculpture’ workshop.

Workshops must have a certain minimum number of bookings to run, we reserve the right to cancel workshops with insufficient bookings but will try to accommodate all booked customers as much as possible.

Cancellation Policy : Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to start of the workshop for you to be entitled to a refund. Please see further details of our policy on the follow page: https://www.brockhole.co.uk/plan-your-visit/

For any questions about workshops please contact : rosie.meredith@lakedistrict.gov.uk

Please note : we are currently still teaching our workshops using some covid – secure guidelines help keep our staff and visitors safe, including small class numbers and ample spacing between work stations.