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:
Thursday: 11am - 4pm
Friday: 11am - 4pm
Saturday: 11am - 3pm
Sunday: 11am - 3pm
Open on Wednesday for events and pre-booked courses.
What’s on highlights
Silk Painting - £25
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As a part of our SEED Exhibition, Fabricate artist Sue Todd will be hosting a session on the basics of Silk Painting.
Use silk painting techniques to produce a flower design. Learn the fundamentals of silk painting in this hands-on workshop, including transferring designs onto fabric, applying gutta resist, and exploring essential painting techniques to create your own beautifully decorated silk piece.
At the end of the session, you will have your own individual piece to take home.
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FREE entry
This is a chance to celebrate textiles of all kinds - especially vintage, preloved and reused with:
CRAFT AND VINTAGE STALLS including demonstrations of textile techniques
CLOTHES SWAP CUMBRIA - swap or shop with the fantastic selection this volunteer organisation provide. Bring something to swap or make a donation for something you take. MAXIMUM 5 ITEMS DONATED
SEED EXHIBITION by Fabricate textile artists and guests
WORKSHOPS by local textile artists - see individual events on the calendar to book a space
REFRESHMENTS by Truly Scrumptious
STASH BUST Sell your unwanted fabric, yarn and haberdashery or come buy some bargains:
Textile Festival- FREE Entry
Moscow Drug Club - Arts Out West
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Back by popular demand, MOSCOW DRUG CLUB… (named after the song) Are a heady and waggish mix of Jazz French musette Latin Grooves and New Orleans Swing. Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you you won’t soon forget.
Be sure book your ticket to experience the amazing music of Moscow Drug Club at Florence Arts Centre.
Brought to you by Arts Out West
Tickets back be purchased online here or in store, we hope to see you there!
Regular Events
Free!
Thursdays 1pm - 3pm
During Term Time
March 5th - March 26th
Make Space
Free!
11am - 12:30pm
Happens Weekly on Thursdays. Our next session is March 5th.
No booking required, just show up with some painting for sketching to do! Our regular artist, Tom Higgins, will be able to share his skills with visitors if you’d like to have a go at painting the next time he’s there.
Free!
11am - 1pm
March 7th
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
Brush N’ Brew
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
Paintmaking Demonstrations
Come and join us for a demonstration of our paintmaking practice. We use traditional methods to create high quality artist materials.
Join Nikki and Dave in the paintmaking studio at florence arts centre. The Arts centre is on the site of the former iron ore (haematite) mine. Learn more about how we process the iron ore to create our signature egremont red colour in this demonstration.
Join us for our monthly onsite paintmaking demonstrations, open to all.
£6 per person.
Discover the craft of paintmaking and enjoy a friendly, hands-on experience.
Check back soon for the next date.
Group Bookings for Paintmaking Demonstrations
Book a private 1.5-hour session for up to 8 people, including a hot drink and informal discussion.
£96 per group booking.
To find out more or make a booking, please email or call us.
florence@florenceartscentre.com | (01946) 824946
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