Florence Arts Centre

Florence Arts Centre Gallery, cafe, shop & garden open Thursday-Sunday (see hours). Booked workshops & hire only Wed-Thurs

A hub for the arts in West Cumbria, between the Lake District and the Irish Sea, with the stunning backdrop of the historic Florence Iron Ore Mine and Dent Fell.... live music, exhibitions, cinema, theatre, workshops and more.

Bag Printing Workshop with Check Out My Plumage !Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly printmaking workshop where you...
17/06/2026

Bag Printing Workshop with Check Out My Plumage !

Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly printmaking workshop where you’ll design, carve, ink, and print your very own cotton tote bag to take home 👜✨

All materials are included, plus hot drinks & biscuits while you create ☕🍪

✔ Beginner friendly
✔ Small group workshop
✔ Relaxed and creative atmosphere
✔ Your own handmade tote bag to keep

£35 per person

Book now: https://www.florenceartscentre.com/events/rc8fxywk222kbnfgdr6832m7z9dw9z

📞 01946 824946
📧 [email protected]

Spaces are limited!

16/06/2026

Introduction to gouache – creating texture and layering colours to make your own artwork ready to frame.

📆July 19th
🕛 1pm - 3pm
🎟️ £35 per person
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Gouache is a medium that can be difficult to master, in this workshop Clare will help you work through an introductory project with a group to really learn about the properties that make gouache so much fun to work with.

Life Drawing at FloJune 25th 6:30pm - 8:30pm£12Enjoy hot drinks & biscuits ☕, and practice drawing from a live model. Th...
15/06/2026

Life Drawing at Flo
June 25th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
£12

Enjoy hot drinks & biscuits ☕, and practice drawing from a live model. This is a relaxed, independent drawing session – no tutor, just your creativity flowing!

We do not want the fee to create a barrier for anyone, you are welcome to drop us a message and we will accommodate you 😊

We absolutely loved our last After Hours session here at Florence Arts Centre! 🎨It was amazing to see lots of people get...
14/06/2026

We absolutely loved our last After Hours session here at Florence Arts Centre! 🎨

It was amazing to see lots of people getting creative, trying new things, and enjoying session! We’ve had some fantastic feedback from those who joined us – thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a great night!

And yes… the free pizza was definitely a hit 🍕😄

We’d love to see you at our next session on 9th July “Ama-zine Zine Making”
It’s all things junk journal, collaging, and magazine crafting!

These sessions are completely free for young adults, so bring a friend and come get creative with us.

See you there!

Discover the beauty and versatility of pastels in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. You'll explore the process ...
13/06/2026

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.

Arrive from 12:30 PM for a hot drink, a friendly chat, and time to get settled. The workshop will begin promptly at 1:00 PM and wrap up by 3:00 PM.

Come along for a relaxed and creative afternoon—you don’t need any prior experience, just a willingness to explore and enjoy!

13/06/2026

A lovely little kiln haul! 🥳

Can you spot any of your work?

This is a mixed firing from Kids Clay Club, After Hours session, Kids Pottery with Steph and a few from the Basics of Throwing course! 🤩✨

We love seeing what you create at Flo!

🎉✨SAVE THE DATE... FLO’S SUMMER FAIR 2026! ✨🎉We’re bringing Florence Arts Centre to life this summer with a full day of ...
11/06/2026

🎉✨SAVE THE DATE... FLO’S SUMMER FAIR 2026! ✨🎉

We’re bringing Florence Arts Centre to life this summer with a full day of creativity and community 🌿🎨

📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
⏰ 11am – 4pm
📍 Florence Arts Centre

Expect a beautifully curated mix of:
🛍️ Local makers & artisan stalls
🌿 Natural, handmade & locally produced goods
🍰 Delicious food & drink
🎨 Live paintmaking demos using natural pigments*
⛏️ Heritage tours of Florence Mine*
🌼 Family fun, games & more!

🎟️ FREE ENTRY (donations welcome)
* Tours and demos incur fee

This is your chance to discover amazing local talent, support independent makers, and enjoy a proper summer day out 💛

🛍️ STALLHOLDERS – WE WANT YOU!
Applications are NOW OPEN for our 2026 fair!

✨ General stalls:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqDg06Ey5iIT2yVF30yfi-ZBAhx0TXz-vY50JAoSFJliBfYA/viewform?usp=header

🍴 Catering stalls:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbCjftTGVeo0fKGgWVDvupQZHDKAu3aXlVTc4LIiM1mWRerg/viewform?usp=header

♿ Fully accessible site | ☕ Café open | 🚗 Limited parking on site

Tag your favourite makers, share with friends, and get it in your diary- this is one you won’t want to miss 🌞

✍️✨ Creative Writing at Florence Arts Centre ✨✍️Join writer Annie Wilson for a relaxed, monthly creative writing worksho...
10/06/2026

✍️✨ Creative Writing at Florence Arts Centre ✨✍️
Join writer Annie Wilson for a relaxed, monthly creative writing workshop exploring the theme of Mudlarking! Across the sessions you’ll generate three or four original pieces of writing in a supportive, friendly environment.

📅 Wednesdays 1–3pm
🗓 June 24, 2026
📍 Florence Arts Centre
💷 £15 per session

No experience needed – just curiosity and a love of words. Everyone welcome.

🔗 Find out more: florenceartscentre.com

Address

Florence Mine
Egremont
CA222NR

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+441946824946

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