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Browse our upcoming workshops, courses and events below. If you want to learn new skills, book your place through the links provided or drop by and get involved if the event doesn’t require booking.

In addition, each Wednesday we host a Community Lunch at 1pm. Everyone is welcome but it is first come first served so make sure you arrive on time!

Our workshops are now open as a drop-in facility every Monday to Friday, from 10.00am – 4.00pm and every other Saturday. Stop by for advice on your latest project or to make use equipment under the supervision of our expert staff.

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A talk being held in the Dining Room
Event

Poetry Readings and Open Mic Evening

Join a host of Cumbrian poets at The Farmer’s Arms’ first poetry reading. All abilities are welcome, from absolute beginners to experienced writers, or just come and watch! Hosted...

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27
September
2023

6:30 pm -

8:00 pm

The Farmer's Arms Fields
Event

The Farmer’s Arms Beer & Harvest Festival

Enjoy a weekend of celebrating the harvest season with local beer, a produce swap & sell, competitions, live music all day and much more! Summer 2023 may be a...

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30
September
2023
- 1 Oct 2023
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Puddings
Event

Harvest Roast

Everyone LOVES a Sunday Roast, so join us for our next two-course Sunday best during our Harvest Festival! Just £26 per person for two superb courses, everything on the...

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1
October
2023

1:00 pm -

4:00 pm

Apples
Event

Apple Juicing Days — Bring Your Apples for Juicing

Do you have an orchard which needs harvesting or a neglected apple tree in your garden which needs picking? Not sure what to do with your harvest? Well, why...

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4
October
2023
- 5 Oct 2023
Patricia Townsend Talk
Event

Soup Talks: Patricia Townsend – Trees, Trauma & Transformation

Join local artist Patricia Townsend for a fascinating illustrated talk about her exhibition ‘Trees, Trauma and Transformation’, currently on show in Brantwood’s Blue Gallery. Patricia’s exhibition at Brantwood is...

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4
October
2023

6:30 pm -

7:30 pm

Karen Guthrie and Grace Holland
Event

Summer Gardens Show & Tell with Karen Guthrie and Grace Holland

Join inspirational gardeners Karen Guthrie & Grace Holland as they share glorious pictures and advice gleaned from their summer research trips to iconic public and private gardens in the...

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7
October
2023

4:00 pm -

5:00 pm

Tom & Francis at The Farmer's Arms
Workshop

Drop In Making Days with Tom Philipson and Francis Lloyd-Jones

Got a making project that you are stuck with? Need some expert advice but don’t want to join a course or class? Want to improve your skills or pick...

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7
October
2023

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Celtic Fiddles in The Stable Bar
Event

The Stable Bar Presents: Celtic Fiddles

We welcome back Thursday night regulars, Celtic Fiddles, who will once again fill The Stable Bar with traditional folk music.  Soak up the atmosphere as this experienced group of musicians play...

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12
October
2023

7:30 pm -

10:00 pm

Repair Shop
Workshop

The Farmer’s Arms Repair Shop

Join workshop manager Tom Philipson as he helps you to give your antique or well loved items a new lease of life. The Farmer’s Arms repair shop will be...

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14
October
2023

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Tom & Francis at The Farmer's Arms
Workshop

Pottery Drop In Making Day

Got a making project that you are stuck with? Need some expert advice but don’t want to join a course or class? Want to improve your skills or pick...

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21
October
2023

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Children's Clay Workshop
Workshop

Drop In Clay Construction Workshops For All Ages

Are you running low on exciting ideas for the kids in the half-term holidays? Look no further and let off some creative steam with our clay workshops. Come and...

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25
October
2023
- 27 Oct 2023
A talk being held in the Dining Room
Event

Poetry Readings and Open Mic Evening

Join a host of Cumbrian poets at our Farmer’s Arms poetry evening. All abilities are welcome, from absolute beginners to experienced writers… or just come in and watch! Hosted...

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25
October
2023

6:30 pm -

8:00 pm

Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
Workshop

EXPLORE GELLI PLATE PRINTING WITH JESS LEVINE

Explore gelli plate printing with Jess Levine as she guides you through the basics with a series of demonstrations and plenty of time to explore different materials and techniques at...

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28
October
2023

2:00 pm -

4:00 pm

Coppersmithed Spoons
Course

MONDAY EVENING COURSE: Metalwork Techniques

Join Debbie Noble for this six-week introduction to metalwork. All abilities are welcome from absolute beginners to those already familiar with metalwork. Taught by award-winning designer and maker Debbie...

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30
October
2023
- 4 Dec 2023
Farmer's Arms stool designed by Tom Philipson
Course

TUESDAY EVENING COURSE: Introduction to Furniture Making

Join award winning designer and maker Tom Philipson in this rewarding and fascinating six-week stool making evening class. Over six-weeks, you’ll learn the basics of furniture making and make...

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31
October
2023
- 5 Dec 2023
Francis Lloyd-Jones
Course

WEDNESDAY EVENING COURSE: Pottery with Francis Lloyd-Jones

Come and join our Wednesday evening pottery classes in The Farmer’s Arms workshops. All abilities are welcome from absolute beginners to those familiar with working in clay. Taught by The...

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1
November
2023
- 6 Dec 2023
Wood Moulded Pottery
Course

THURSDAY EVENING COURSE: Ceramic Techniques with Tom Philipson

Join award winning designer, maker and Farmer’s Arms workshop manager Tom Philipson as he guides you through his own unique approach to ceramics. With a background in cabinet making...

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2
November
2023
- 7 Dec 2023
Francis Lloyd-Jones & a Pottery Student
Course

THURSDAY EVENING COURSE: Pottery with Francis Lloyd-Jones

Come and join our Thursday evening pottery classes in The Farmer’s Arms workshops. All abilities are welcome from absolute beginners to those familiar with working in clay. Taught by The Farmer’s...

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2
November
2023
- 7 Dec 2023
Event

The Stable Bar Presents: Reuben Tighe

Returning to The Farmer’s Arms, local singer-songwriter Reuben Tighe will be putting his bluesy twist on the classics in our historic Stable Bar with his folk and blues fingerpicking....

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2
November
2023

7:30 pm -

10:00 pm

Francis Lloyd-Jones and a student at the potter's wheel.

Pottery Drop In Making Day

Got a making project that you are stuck with? Need some expert advice but don’t want to join a course or class? Want to improve your skills or pick...

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4
November
2023

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Celtic Fiddles in The Stable Bar
Event

The Stable Bar Presents: Celtic Fiddles

We welcome back Thursday night regulars, Celtic Fiddles, who will once again fill The Stable Bar with traditional folk music.  Soak up the atmosphere as this experienced group of musicians play...

Find Out More...
9
November
2023

7:30 pm -

10:00 pm

Restored Chair
Workshop

Chair Restoration Workshop with Tom Philipson

Bring in your loose and broken chairs for a restoration workshop with award winning designer and furniture maker Tom Philipson. Does the rocking chair not rock the same? Is...

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11
November
2023

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Lawson Park Polytunnel
Course

Growing Undercover: Gardening & Polytunnel Building Course

Join us at the stunning hillside gardens of Lawson Park to learn how to grow beautiful plants all year round, both for undercover use and for planting out. Places...

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11
November
2023
- 12 Nov 2023
Workshop
Workshop

Pottery Drop In Making Day

Got a making project that you are stuck with? Need some expert advice but don’t want to join a course or class? Want to improve your skills or pick...

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18
November
2023

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Poetry Workshop
Course

Explore Poetry Writing with Ilse Pedler

Join Ilse Pedler in this supportive and encouraging workshop using the poetry of the past to inspire your own way with words. Focussing on how and what to write,...

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18
November
2023

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

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