Stormy Sky (detail) by Ann Southward

Stormy Sky (detail) by Ann Southward

Craft Map 2008 - Galleries & Workshops

13 THE BROUGHTON CRAFT SHOP

Slate earrings from the Broughton Craft ShopGriffin Street

Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6HH

T: 01229 716413

E: fletcher@ukf.net

W: www.lakeslate.co.uk

Delightful shop/studio, showing a wide range of quality craftwork.

The owner can also be seen making his distinctive and unique range of polished slate and silver jewellery.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday 9.30am-5.30pm

Directions: Just off the historic Georgian Square.

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14 Farfield Mill, Arts and Heritage Centre

Farfield MillGarsdale Road

Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

T: 015396 21958 F: 015396 21958

E: info@farfieldmill.org

W: www.farfieldmill.org

Discover this unique converted mill set in the inspirational Howgills. Over four floors you’ll find heritage displays and original working looms, resident artists whose work is for sale, regularly changing exhibitions, displays and sales of arts and crafts and a fantastic tearoom too.

Hours: Daily 10am-5pm last entry 4.30pm

Admission: Adult £3 / Concession £2.50 / Children Free

Directions: By car, leave the M6 at J37, follow the signs to Sedbergh, then to Farfield Mill

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15 THE Gincase

Mawbray Hayrigg

Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4LL

T: 016973 32020 F: 016973 31443

E: val@gincase.co.uk

W: www.gincase.co.uk

Award winning farm attraction including a large 1760 stone barn, full to bursting with high quality crafts and art made by hand in Cumbria, with regularly changing exhibitions in the gallery. Also visit the very popular tearoom, and the children’s farm animal park with a playbarn, go-cart track and playground.

Hours: Open everyday except Monday, open Bank Holidays, 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Admission: Free except for small admission charge to Farm Park.

Directions: From B5300, Silloth to Maryport Coast Road, turn for Newtown between Beckfoot & Mawbray, follow the signs.

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16 THE LOWES COURT GALLERY

The Lowes Court Gallery, Egremont12 Main Street

Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DW

T: 01946 820693

E: lowescourt@btconnect.com

W: www.lowescourtgallery.co.uk

A fascinating gallery showing a wide range of painting, prints and craft work. Monthly exhibitions by emerging and established artists and craftspeople. Gifts for sale from Cumbria and surrounding counties. Also houses the Egremont Tourist Information.

Hours: Jan-Feb, Mon to Sat 10am-1pm; Mar-Dec, Mon, Tue & Thur to Sat 10am-5pm; Wed 10am-1pm.

Directions: Turn off A595 to Egremont, on Main Street.

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17 PERCY HOUSE GALLERY

Percy House Gallery, Cockermouth38–42 Market Place

Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NG

T: 01900 829667 F: 01900 829667

E: via website

W: www.percyhouse.co.uk

Contemporary Art and Design in Cockermouth’s oldest town house, dated 1390. Exhibitions ranging from textiles to photographs, paintings and sculpture. Unique furniture, ceramics, jewellery, glass, metalwork and textiles.

Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, all year.

Directions: 2 minutes walk along main street, just over the River Cocker.

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18 The Pot Place

The Pot PlaceThe Pot Place at Plumpton, Station Yard

Plumpton, Penrith, CA11 9PA

T: 01768 885500 F: 01768 885555

E: enquiries@thepotplace.co.uk

W: www.thepotplace.co.uk

Located in the old station yard at Plumpton we have a wide and varied range of garden pots and ornaments, water features, plants and gifts.

Our recently licensed Tea Room serves home made cakes, morning coffee, lunches and afternoon teas.

Hours: Open daily 10am-4pm throughout the year.

Directions: Follow the signs from J41 of the M6 or 5 miles north of Penrith on the A6.

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19 SKYLARK STUDIO

9 South Street

Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9QP

T: 01900 823521

E: skylarkstudio@tiscali.co.uk

W: www.skylarkstudio.co.uk

Original landscape paintings and etchings by Rolf Parker. The gallery also stocks a great range of British Made Crafts and Fashion jewellery. Etchings also available online. Commissions accepted in Pastel.

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm (Closed between Christmas Day and New Years Day).

Directions: In Cockermouth, just off Station St. near the Tithe Barn Pub.

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20 WETHERIGGS CRAFT CENTRE

Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryClifton Dykes, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DH

T: 01768 892733

E: info@wetheriggspottery.co.uk

W: www.wetheriggs-pottery.co.uk

Wetheriggs Craft Centre is a great day out for the family. See the historic steam engine restored by Fred Dibnah and learn the history of pottery.

Artists and crafts demonstrations. Animal Rescue Centre and Rare Breeds Farm. Local produce café.

Hours: 10am-4.30pm Winter, 10am-5.30pm Summer

Directions: 3 Miles from Penrith. Signed from all main roads.

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