Florence Arts Centre
We are a participatory arts centre located at the site of an old iron ore mine in Egremont. Come on over to explore, make, do, or just relax in the cafe or garden.
This week will be open:
Friday: 11am - 4pm
Saturday: 11am - 3pm
Sunday: 11am - 3pm
Open on Wednesday and Thursday for events and pre-booked courses.
What’s on highlights
WRESTLE - FREE Exhibition
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Take some time to get away from phones and iPads and come together as families for some quality quiet time listening to traditional folk tales on a winter theme. Bring a blanket and snuggle up together for some cosy interactive winter stories!
Interactive stories will engage younger children with actions, sound effects and repetition. Feel free to dress for Halloween for this session!
Best suited for families for children ages 3 to 8
Spooky Family Stories - £5 per family
Making and Using Pastels - £35
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Pastel Art Workshop: From Creation to Canvas
Discover the beauty and versatility of pastels in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. You'll explore the process of making pastels and learn how to use them to create vibrant, expressive artwork.
Make your own pastel with our Paintmaker Nikki and get creative with artist Jenni Payne.
Free!
Thursdays 1pm - 3pm
11th September - 23rd October
6th November - 18th December
Make Space
Free!
11am - 1pm
October 18th
Happens Monthly. Check back for the next dates!
No booking required, just show up with something to do! Our regular craft cafe visitors will be able to share their skills if you’d like to learn something new such as knitting or crochet.
Craft Café
Gallery
Shop
Our on site shop has a range of unique artisan, handmade gifts and cards from our associated artists. Plus our beautifully crafted Paintmaker Artist Materials, made at Florence with local pigments.
Pop into our shop and say hello, or buy Paintmaker Artist Materials online.
Florence
Paintmakers
Café
Enjoy a cafetière of Fair Trade coffee, a mug of Cumbrian Tea, local baking, sweet treats and snacks, soft drinks or a beer from the Ennerdale brewery. Our cafe is dog-friendly and always warm and welcoming.
Open Friday 11-4pm, Saturday 11- 3pm and Sunday 11-3pm.
Coffee Stop
Cafe & Shop
Workshops
Get creative and be inspired with workshops, artist talks and demonstrations.
Wildlife
Garden
Visit our wildlife garden
Maintained with the help of our gardening group of volunteers and partners and students from Lakes College