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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns

Contact name: Annie Swarbrick
144
Total bookings
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over 11 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Situated in a tranquil location on the fringes of the Lake District in north west England, we have been hosting a Quirky range of workshops since 2005. We are now proud to offer over 140 Arts, Craft and Heritage Skills Workshops each year, led by an incredible and talented range of local and national tutors, all experts in their field. We have two teaching studios, the 'Squirrel Barn' and the newly renovated, spacious and airy 'Swallow Barn', the latter of which, at 60m2 was very popular in the months post Covid, allowing 2m distancing, hand washing and two staircases. We have several garden teaching spaces too. Lunch (included) can be taken outside on the Tea Lawn in warmer months and teas/coffee with Aga home-baking is served at your desk. Our days are considered real treats.

Courses, kits & gifts

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'Botanical Art for the Terrified' with Lis Bramwell - a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District
1 day
Next date: 5th Oct 2024
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'Discovering Soft Pastels' - with Lyn Evans - A 'Quirky Workshop' in Greystoke, Nr Lake District, Cumbria
1 day
Next date: 4th Aug 2024
2 places left
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'Gorgeously Swirly Calligraphy in Summer' with Claire ~ a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns
2¾ hours
Next date: 17th Aug 2024
8 places left
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'Gorgeously Swirly Calligraphy' for Summer or Christmas .. with Claire ~ a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns
2¾ hours
Next date: 17th Aug 2024
2 places left
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'Make a framed, needle-felted Wren' with Helen Hammond a 'Quirky Workshop' nr Ullswater & the Lake District
1 day
Next date: 10th Oct 2024
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'Moku hanga' Japanese woodblock printing- 'Catching a Wave' or 'Iconic Landscapes' with Julie Evans
1 day
Next date: 12th Oct 2024
4 places left
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'Short Cut to Nature Journalling' with Steve Pardue, half day - a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke, nr Lake District and Cumbria
3 hours
Next date: 28th Aug 2024
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'Summer Meadows' in mixed media with Frances Winder - a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke, nr Lake District Cumbria
1 day
Next date: 1st Aug 2024
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'Water and Waves in Pastels' with Roy Simmons - A 'Quirky Workshop' in Greystoke, Nr Lake District, Cumbria
1 day
Next date: 3rd Oct 2024
1 place left
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Breaking the Rules of Painting - with Roy Simmons. A 'Quirky Workshop' in Greystoke, nr Lake District, Cumbria
1 day
Next date: 31st Aug 2024
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Cob clay pizza and bread oven building with David Alty: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District
1 day
Next date: 18th Aug 2024
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Discovering Pen and Wash - with Margaret Jarvis - a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District
1 day
Next date: 30th Aug 2024
4 places left
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Dynamic Floral and Landscape Abstracts in Ink and Watercolour - A 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden, Lake District nr Penrith
1 day
Next date: 1st Sep 2024
3 places left
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Hearts of Flowers in fused glass with Michelle of 'Lakeshore Arts' - a 'Quirky Workshop' nr Ullswater & the Lake District
3 hours
Next date: 1st Aug 2024
3 places left
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Lettering in Lino - a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke, nr Lake District Cumbria
1 day
Next date: 11th Oct 2024
3 places left
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Line & Wash ... 'Painting buildings in the Landscape'. A Quirky Workshop at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns
1 day
Next date: 29th Sep 2024
4 places left
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Lino cut printing- botanical & natural forms with Laura Sowerby - a Quirky Workshop at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District
1 day
Next date: 2nd Aug 2024
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Mosaics: Feathers and Fins. A 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden near Penrith and Ullswater
1 day
Next date: 6th Oct 2024
3 places left
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Nature & Botanics in Lino Cut ' with Sue Rowland, at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District
1 day
Next date: 4th Sep 2024
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Needle Felted Garden Birds ~ 'The Blue Tit' with Helen Hammond - a 'Quirky Workshop' nr Ullswater & the Lake District
1 day
Next date: 4th Aug 2024
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Silver Jewellery Workshop - '3 Silver Rings in a Day' - a 'Quirky Workshop' nr Ullswater & the Lake District
1 day
Next date: 24th Nov 2024
1 place left
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Urban Landscape in Mixed Media fast & free with Roy Simmons: a Quirky workshsop nr Ullswater & the Lake District
1 day
Next date: 16th Aug 2024
2 places left
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Willow 'Hen and Cockerels' with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District
1 day
Next date: 10th Oct 2024

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
14 Jul 24'

Julia Knight reviewed: 'Willow Weaving - Hares' - with Phil Bradley. A Quirky Workshop near Lake District, Cumbria

"Susie was very welcoming and the course was well organised. The venue is perfect. "

4 Jul 24'

Gary Shepherd reviewed: Discovering Pen and Wash - with Margaret Jarvis - a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District

"Such a great course and a great day. Margaret was full of encouragement, guidance and tips for improving all in the room, regardless of level. Annie was a magnificent host. Wonderful lunch and refreshments. All the attendees were lovely and I can't recommend this enough."

Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns responded:

"Gary, this is a kind review - thank you. Am so please you enjoyed the day so much, felt you got a lot out of the class and appreciated all the home made extras and lunch . I will pass you comments on to Margaret - you all did so well and i really liked your painting of the venue too!! thank you again - Annie "

3 Jun 24'

Susan Hill reviewed: Needlefelt a Herdwick portrait - with Jane Makes. A Quirky Workshop in Greystoke, nr the Lake District, Cumbria

"I absolutely loved this whole experience at Quirky Workshop in Greystoke. If you are travelling alone, don't hesitate, you are looked after from booking to leaving. Lunch and afternoon tea was delicious. Annie is a wonderful host. The tutor was very friendly and helpful."

24 Apr 24'

Sarah reviewed: Silver Jewellery Workshop - '3 Silver Rings in a Day' - a 'Quirky Workshop' nr Ullswater & the Lake District

"First time at Quirky workshops and making silver rings. Had the best time and looked after by Annie with marvellous home baked goodies and lovely lunch. Melinda was a very patient tutor and helped where you needed it. Highly recommend taking any of the courses here, as it has a fabulous friendly vibe and some very funky chickens and gorgeously handsome Kofi. Xx"

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