Discover the creative possibilities of making art and craft from and in the natural environment at the Footprint, Windermere.

This course develops your confidence in speaking, revises and expands aspects of grammar and vocabulary.

This course focuses on conversational German.

Explore the magic of black and white photography using the Brewery’s own darkroom to process film and develop your own prints.

Learn some traditional principles of willow and hedgerow weaving

A one-day course exploring the springtime woodlands nearby to inform our writing on place and nature.

Improve your portrait photography using Carolyn Mendelssohn’s exhibition in our main gallery as your inspiration. Packed with useful tips and tricks.

10.30am – 12.30pm | £16 for 1 adult + 1 child (additional person £8)…

Experiment with a range of printmaking techniques.

If you have a guitar and have learned a few chords, this course will assist you in putting your knowledge to good use and to start enjoying playing.

Learn how to make your very own hand tied bouquet using beautiful seasonal British blooms and fabulous wild natural foliage.

Whether you’re blogging for fun or for business this course will help you come up with new & creative ways to reach your audience.

Enjoy an evening of Spanish tapas, film and lively debate in our relaxed film screenings in the Warehouse. These evenings are led by Spanish tutor and native speaker Pilar Valera.

An introduction to the exciting world of black and white street photography.

Learn the basics of how to upholster a footstool, modern dining or drop in chair on this two-day summer school.

Learn how to master the beautiful technique of silk shading, starting from the basics we will work some samples before stitching a lovely printed viola.

Enjoy an evening of French-inspired food, film and lively debate in our relaxed film screenings in the Warehouse.

Write what you really want to write! This short course aims to give you the freedom to write bravely and in your own voice. Suitable for all.

Make a skirt of your own design in a day! Learn how to create a pattern using your own body measurements, then design, cut and sew your skirt, to take home and wear with pride!

Enjoy an evening of Spanish tapas, film and lively debate in our relaxed film screenings in the Warehouse.

Explore and develop your ideas over three days to create a unique piece of jewellery in the supportive and relaxed environment of our workshop with Jo Dix.

Follow in the footsteps of Rembrandt and explore the process of making an etching using a series of lines and different marks to build areas of detail, tone and texture.

Enjoy an evening of French-inspired food, film and lively debate in our relaxed film screenings in the Warehouse.

An introduction to screen printing exploring some of the many techniques to create some really unique prints.

Learn how to produce handmade prints on paper and fabric using a modern version of the 180-year-old process known today as Cyanotype printing.

This introduction to Intaglio printmaking will help you create prints from your own photos using drypoint techniques on perspex sheets.

Create a one-of-a-kind tote bag with your own unique, hand-crafted design with printmaker Katie Edwards.

Experiment with resists such as soft ground, ink, oil pastel and marker pens on aluminium plates to create prints. A chance for experienced etchers to try different approaches.

If you love your house music and soul and have tried the odd yoga pose, this 2 hour vinyl delight of yoga is just for you.

Join our pottery tutor Chris Barnes to explore different hand building techniques.

Make your own set of prints of a favourite landscape using collagraph – a technique in which a collaged printing plate is made, sealed, then inked and printed from to make a small edition.

Join our pottery tutor Chris Barnes to explore different hand building techniques.

Make a round basket and create something unique, beautiful and useful! Suitable for all levels.

Explore materials including wire, wax, and fabric to create small sculptures that can be embellished with buttons, beads and found ephemera.

Make a simple, soft-backed book using different bookbinding techniques as well as a hard-backed book to take home for yourself or for a handmade gift.

An intensive introduction which will equip you with the pottery skills you’ll need… quickly. Take the short cut to success with clay.

Create the perfect portrait of your pet or favourite animal with well-known local artist Thuline De Cock.

Develop free use of acrylic paint using different methods and materials including gesso, rags and card, impasto techniques and collage work.

Get creative exploring how to combine a variety of techniques, including painting and adding texture with layers of fabric and stitch, to create a textured textile landscape – trees, hills or a flower meadow.

Develop your photographic skills out on the streets of Kendal and learn to look at the world in a different way!

Take your drawing skills to another level with this intensive course covering areas such as mark making, observational skills and techniques for improving measuring for accuracy.

A day of making art at the Footprint building and surrounding woodlands.

Make your own loom and weave in an abundance of natural materials.

Create a summer bloom out of paper to display as a stunning centrepiece in your home.