Special Events
See what’s on when you’d like to visit or scroll through events below for inspiration!
Gel Plate Printing with Steph Sykes - Youth Workshop FREE
Join us for our first youth workshop of the new year! In this session we will be experimenting with textured items, paint and gel plates to produce unique paper prints.
Feel free to bring along any items that you don't mind getting paint on! This could include recyclable items (bottle caps, bubble wrap), washable items (paperclips, buttons) or natural items (twigs, shells, leaves).
Important Information:
· For Ages 12-16. (1 ticket per child; if child is required to be accompanied by an adult, the accompanying adult does not need to book a ticket.)
· If you cannot attend the sessions, please cancel your ticket so the spaces can be made available for others, thank you.
. Refreshments included.
· You will need reasonable hand mobility. Please contact us if you have any additional access needs. Our centre is wheelchair accessible with parking on site, ramped access to the studio door and level throughout. We also have an Accessible toilet.
Make Space - FREE
Our regular wellbeing art sessions. Drop in, no need to book! Free hot drinks.
Thursdays 1pm - 3pm
Jan 16th - Feb 13th
Mar 6th - Apr 3rd
Feel like a walk? We will walk you up to Florence from Egremont Co-op at 12.40pm to join the session.
Interactive Stories For Families with Children Ages 3-8 - £5 per family
Take some time to get away from phones and iPads and come together as families for some quality quiet time listening to traditional folk tales. Bring a blanket and snuggle up together for some cosy interactive stories!
Interactive stories will engage younger children with actions, sound effects and repetition, and then families will be provided with a storyboard sheet to help them make up their own story.
This session takes place between 11:30-12:15. Best suited for families for children ages 3 to 8.
Please contact us if you have any additional access needs. Our centre is wheelchair accessible with parking on site, ramped access to the studio door and level throughout. We have an Access toilet.
Florence Paintmakers: Demonstration of Paintmaking Practice -£6
Come and join us for a demonstration of our paintmaking practice. We use traditional methods to create high quality artist materials.
We will talk you through the method of processing rocks into earth pigments and the different techniques we use to create our watercolour paints and chalk pastels. There will be time for questions at the end. Please feel free to explore the site before/afterwards - we have a shop, galleries, a cosy cafe and wildlife garden.
Interactive Stories For Families with Children Ages 3-8 - £5 per family
It’s National Storytelling Week! Celebrate with Jessie McMeekin at Flo! Take some time to get away from phones and iPads and come together as families for some quality quiet time listening to traditional folk tales. Bring a blanket and snuggle up together for some cosy interactive stories!
Interactive stories will engage younger children with actions, sound effects and repetition, and then families will be provided with a storyboard sheet to help them make up their own story.
This session takes place between 11:30-12:15. Best suited for families for children ages 3 to 8.
Please contact us if you have any additional access needs. Our centre is wheelchair accessible with parking on site, ramped access to the studio door and level throughout. We have an Access toilet.
Life at Flo - Drawing the Human Figure - £12
Come along to meet members of Flo's friendly local artist network and practice drawing from our life model. We'll welcome you with hot drinks and biscuits to help the inspiration flow!
The session will not be tutored so you will need to work independently and bring your own materials (including boards/easels if required). Come along from 6:15 to get settled in.
We do not want the fee to be a barrier to taking part. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss before booking.
Winter Stories For Families with Children Ages 3-8 - £5 per family
Take some time to get away from phones and iPads and come together as families for some quality quiet time listening to traditional folk tales on a winter theme. Bring a blanket and snuggle up together for some cosy interactive winter stories!
Interactive stories will engage younger children with actions, sound effects and repetition, and then families will be provided with a storyboard sheet to help them make up their own story.
This session takes place between 11:30-12:15. Best suited for families for children ages 3 to 8.
Please contact us if you have any additional access needs. Our centre is wheelchair accessible with parking on site, ramped access to the studio door and level throughout. We have an Access toilet.
Life at Flo - Drawing the Human Figure - £12
Come along to meet members of Flo's friendly local artist network and practice drawing from our life model. We'll welcome you with hot drinks and biscuits to help the inspiration flow!
The session will not be tutored so you will need to work independently and bring your own materials (including boards/easels if required). Come along from 6:15 to get settled in.
We do not want the fee to be a barrier to taking part. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss before booking.
Florence Paintmakers - Demonstration of Paintmaking Practice
Come and join us for a demonstration of our paintmaking practice. We use traditional methods to create high quality artist materials.
We will talk you through the method of processing rocks into earth pigments and the different techniques we use to create our watercolour paints and chalk pastels. There will be time for questions at the end. Please feel free to explore the site before/afterwards - we have a shop, galleries, a cosy cafe and wildlife garden.
Craft Cafe - FREE
No booking required, just show up with something to do! This is a free event for people who want to have a cuppa and a chat while doing something creative. 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. 11am-1pm
Life at Flo - Drawing the Human Figure - £12
Come along to meet members of Flo's friendly local artist network and practice drawing from our life model. We'll welcome you with hot drinks and biscuits to help the inspiration flow!
The session will not be tutored so you will need to work independently and bring your own materials (including boards/easels if required). Come along from 6:15 to get settled in.
We do not want the fee to be a barrier to taking part. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss before booking.
Florence Festive Fayre - FREE ENTRY
Join us for a Fantastic Festive Fayre! Cumbrian artists and local entrepreneurs will take over Florence to sell their locally produced goods and wares. Enjoy mulled wine and mince pies whilst you find unique gifts for yourself or another!
Free Entry!
Saturday 9th November 11am - 3pm
Sunday 10th November 11am - 3pm
Who’s The Beast (Part 2)
Unleash your inner wild side with our FREE two-part youth workshop for ages 12-16.
STEEL - Arts Out West production, £12 per ticket
Two 17 year olds are forced into a town-wide treasure hunt in Workington where annihilated aunties, Snakebite-drenched drag queens and a zombie Princess Diana lie in wait. This is a play about first loves, forging identities and the wild, wild hearts of teenage boys by local writer Lee Mattinson. Tickets: Adults £12, U18 £6, Family £25 from Florence or online at www.kirkgateartsandheritage.org.uk/whats-on/
Who’s The Beast (Part 1)
Unleash your inner wild side with our FREE two-part youth workshop for ages 12-16.
Craft Cafe - FREE
No booking required, just show up with something to do! This is a free event for people who want to have a cuppa and a chat while doing something creative. 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. 11am-1pm
River Ehen Watery Walks FREE Creative Session
Let’s celebrate the River Ehen in Egremont!
Join artist Daniel Weatheritt and West Cumbria Rivers Trust to walk by the river and then help Daniel to design colourful sculptures from your discoveries
FREE Guided River Ehen Watery Walk
Let’s celebrate the River Ehen in Egremont!
Join artist Daniel Weatheritt and West Cumbria Rivers Trust to walk by the river and then help Daniel to design colourful sculptures from your discoveries
River Ehen Watery Walks FREE Creative Session
Let’s celebrate the River Ehen in Egremont!
Join artist Daniel Weatheritt and West Cumbria Rivers Trust to walk by the river and then help Daniel to design colourful sculptures from your discoveries
FREE Guided River Ehen Watery Walk
Let’s celebrate the River Ehen in Egremont!
Join artist Daniel Weatheritt and West Cumbria Rivers Trust to walk by the river and then help Daniel to design colourful sculptures from your discoveries
River Ehen Watery Walks FREE Creative Session
Let’s celebrate the River Ehen in Egremont!
Join artist Daniel Weatheritt and West Cumbria Rivers Trust to walk by the river and then help Daniel to design colourful sculptures from your discoveries
FREE Guided River Ehen Watery Walk
Let’s celebrate the River Ehen in Egremont!
Join artist Daniel Weatheritt and West Cumbria Rivers Trust to walk by the river and then help Daniel to design colourful sculptures from your discoveries
Mettle - Arts out West production £12 per ticket
METTLE is a true story. It’s a celebration of a man and his wartime service on one of the most infamous Atlantic convoys of World War II. Told by award-winning solo performer Nicholas Collett - see www.nicholascollett.com. Tickets: Adults £12, U18 £6, Family £25 from Florence or online at www.kirkgateartsandheritage.org.uk/whats-on/