Florence Arts Centre
ART CENTRE CLOSED SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
… but you can find us on the field at Crab Fair instead
- check out our wrestling themed stall!
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
WRESTLE - FREE Exhibition
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You will use hand tools, nuts, bolts and washers to you to build your unique little bot character!
Building Bots - £50
Experimental Watercolour - £30
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You will be provided with demonstrations on a range of techniques and be shown how to build up an atmospheric landscape or seascape. All materials will be provided and no experience is needed – just a willingness to come and have a go!
Free!
Thursdays 1pm - 3pm
11th September - 23rd October
6th November - 18th December
Make Space
Free!
11am - 1pm
October 18th
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