Florence Arts Centre
We are a participatory arts centre located at the site of an old iron ore mine in Egremont. Come on over to explore, make, do, or just relax in the cafe or garden.
This week will be open:
Friday: 11am - 4pm
Saturday: 11am - 3pm
Sunday: 11am - 3pm
Open on Wednesday and Thursday for events and pre-booked courses.
On September 20th Florence will be closed for the Crab Fair in Egremont. However, you can find us at our stall where we will have arts, crafts, games and more!
What’s on highlights
Pastels Made Easy - £37
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Ever wanted to try your hand at using pastels but didn't know where to start? This workshop will be perfect for you. Experience the joys of using pastels to make a realistic water scene with Unison Soft Colour Associate Pastel Artist, Emma Hunt.
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Be a part of our Summer Playdays! Suitable for 0 - 12 year olds. A drop in creative session will be held every Thursday morning from 10.30am to 12:30pm (£3 per child) and bookable family workshops will be available every Thursday afternoon from 1.30pm to 3.30pm (£5 per child) from 24th July to 28th August.
Summer Playdays and Family Workshops - £3 in morning £5 in afternoon
Young Creatives Summer Programme - £5
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Be a part of our Young Creatives Summer Programme! Suitable for 13+. A different workshop will be held every Wednesday afternoon at 1.30pm from 23rd July to 27th August. All workshops can be booked online or in person.
Free!
Thursdays 1pm - 3pm
24th April - 22nd May
5th June - 10th July
Make Space
Free!
11am - 1pm
June 21st
August 9th
Happens Monthly. Check back for the next dates!
No booking required, just show up with something to do! Our regular craft cafe visitors will be able to share their skills if you’d like to learn something new such as knitting or crochet.
Craft Café
Gallery
Shop
Our on site shop has a range of unique artisan, handmade gifts and cards from our associated artists. Plus our beautifully crafted Paintmaker Artist Materials, made at Florence with local pigments.
Pop into our shop and say hello, or buy Paintmaker Artist Materials online.
Florence
Paintmakers
Café
Enjoy a cafetière of Fair Trade coffee, a mug of Cumbrian Tea, local baking, sweet treats and snacks, soft drinks or a beer from the Ennerdale brewery. Our cafe is dog-friendly and always warm and welcoming.
Open Friday 11-4pm, Saturday 11- 3pm and Sunday 11-3pm.
Coffee Stop
Cafe & Shop
Workshops
Get creative and be inspired with workshops, artist talks and demonstrations.
Wildlife
Garden
Visit our wildlife garden
Maintained with the help of our gardening group of volunteers and partners and students from Lakes College