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Arts and Crafts

The course aims to inspire creativity by exploring the drawings and techniques of famous artists while developing core drawing skills.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 27 February 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £65.00
Concessionary fee: £32.50
Staff fee: £55.25

Arts and Crafts

A course for those who have some knowledge of drawing and would like to develop a theme in their work by producing a series of linked pieces.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 5 June 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £78.00
Concessionary fee: £39.00
Staff fee: £66.30

Arts and Crafts

A beginners course to introduce you to charcoal drawing and charcoal landscapes.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 7 February 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

Arts and Crafts

Learn the fundamentals of observational drawing by creating realistic still life sketches and drawings with an experienced tutor.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 17 April 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £78.00
Concessionary fee: £39.00
Staff fee: £66.30

Arts and Crafts

This course aims to deepen learners’ understanding of the creative potential of charcoal, ink, and graphite through the exploration and creation of monochromatic art.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 16 January 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £65.00
Concessionary fee: £32.50
Staff fee: £55.25

Arts and Crafts

A beginners course to introduce you to some basic watercolour skills and techniques which can then be developed further and applied to an atmospheric landscape.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 18 April 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

Arts and Crafts

A beginners course to introduce you to some basic watercolour skills and techniques which can then be developed further and applied to an atmospheric seascape.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 21 March 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

Arts and Crafts

The aim is to encourage participants to experiment with watercolour techniques and gelli printing, blending both together to produce unique, expressive artworks.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 6 June 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

Arts and Crafts

Learn quick sketching methods using a range of media to give you confidence to take a sketchbook outside or on holiday. The aim of this course is to introduce you to the idea of a holiday sketchbook and the materials you could use. It will give you tips and suggestions on how you might start.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 16 May 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

Arts and Crafts

This is a series of short, easy photography walks in the Western Lakes led by one of our experienced Photography Tutors.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 23 May 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £58.50
Concessionary fee: £29.25
Staff fee: £49.73