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August 2026

Introduction to Slip-Casting with Marianne Lusby Sold Out

Join potter Marianne Lusby for a full day of slip-casting here at the Makers Mill! Slip-Casting is the process of pouring liquid clay, slip, into a plaster mould. The plaster mould draws the water from the slip it’s in contact with, forming a solid layer inside the mould. The excess liquid slip is tipped out […]
29 Aug
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Makers Mill
The Makers Mill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LG
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September 2026

Mosaic Mirror with Helen Clues Sold Out

Learn the art of mosaic design and practice the skills needed to make a mosaic mirror, In this class we will explore the various stages of making mosaics for indoor display using the direct technique. We will be focussing on how mosaics ‘work’, the placement and flow, or ‘andamento’, of the pieces, how important the […]
04 Sep
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Makers Mill
The Makers Mill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LG
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Linocut Printing – Create a Lake District Mountain Landscape – Day Workshop with Emily Brooks Sold Out

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 […]
05 Sep
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Makers Mill
The Makers Mill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LG
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Fused Glass bowl with RD Glass

Have fun learning to make your very own fused glass bowl 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 artwork with your own designs.  You will use glass pieces, crushed glass, glass rods […]
05 Sep
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Makers Mill
The Makers Mill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LG
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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 […]
11 Sep
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Makers Mill
The Makers Mill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LG
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October 2026

Cumbrian Landscape Relief Carving with Lost in Stone

Back FOR 2026!! 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 2026 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. […]
02 Oct
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Makers Mill
The Makers Mill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LG
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Half Day Introduction to Glass Blowing Morning Session Sold Out

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). You will experience the key elements of Glassblowing, from gathering the molten glass from the furnace to colouring, shaping and blowing the glass […]
03 Oct
Sold Out
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Makers Mill
The Makers Mill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LG
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Half Day Introduction to Glass Blowing Afternoon Session Sold Out

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). You will experience the key elements of Glassblowing, from gathering the molten glass from the furnace to colouring, shaping and blowing the glass […]
03 Oct
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Makers Mill
The Makers Mill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LG
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Mug Making Workshop

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 […]
09 Oct
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Makers Mill
The Makers Mill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LG
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