Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns

Contact name: Annie Swarbrick

154
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about 12 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Situated in a tranquil location on the fringes of the Lake District in north west England, we have been hosting a Quirky range of workshops since 2005. We are now proud to offer over 140 Arts, Craft and Heritage Skills Workshops each year, led by an incredible and talented range of local and national tutors, all experts in their field. We have two teaching studios, the 'Squirrel Barn' and the newly renovated, spacious and airy 'Swallow Barn', the latter of which, at 60m2 was very popular in the months post Covid, allowing 2m distancing, hand washing and two staircases. We have several garden teaching spaces too. Lunch (included) can be taken outside on the Tea Lawn in warmer months and teas/coffee with Aga home-baking is served at your desk. Our days are considered real treats.

Courses, kits & gifts

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'Contemporary Landscape Painting' in Oils with Hester Berry

1 day

Next date: 29th May 2025

£125.00

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'Nature Journalling' with Steve Pardue, full day - a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke, nr Lake District and Cumbria

6 hours

Next date: 23rd Aug 2025

£95.00

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Discovering Pen and Wash - with Margaret Jarvis - a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District

1 day

Next date: 31st May 2025

(2)

£85.00

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Gorgeously Swirly Calligraphy for Autumn with Claire ~ a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns

2¾ hours

Next date: 12th Oct 2025

£63.00

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Impressionist sketching; light effects in oil pastels with Roy Simmons- a 'Quirky Workshop' nr Ullswater & the Lake District

1 day

Next date: 3rd May 2025

£85.00

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Line & Wash ... 'Painting buildings in the Landscape' with John Harrison ...a Quirky Workshop at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns

1 day

Next date: 21st May 2025

(2)

£105.00

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Needlefelted Garden Birds - The Robin

1 day

Next date: 3rd May 2025

(1)

£96.00

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Two day Silver Jewellery workshop ~ Beginners/ or Ints..~ a 'Quirky Workshop' nr Ullswater & the Lake District, Cumbria

2 days

Next date: 16th Aug 2025

(4)

£210.00

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Urban Landscape in Mixed Media fast & free with Roy Simmons: a Quirky workshsop nr Ullswater & the Lake District

1 day

Next date: 28th Aug 2025

(1)

£85.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

17 Apr 25'

Lynn reviewed: 'Gorgeously Swirly Calligraphy' .. with Claire ~ a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns in the Lake District nr Ullswater

"What a fantastic spot to spend a morning doing a craft workshop! Thank you Annie for your hospitality, especially 'Little Granny's' biscuits. And thank you Claire for teaching us the basics of Modern Calligraphy in a relaxed and informative way. Very enjoyable! Lynn & Dale"

Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns responded:

"aww thankyou Lynn for this lovely review, so glad you enjoyed the Calligrpahy morning ... and 'Little Granny' would have been delighted to be mentioned on Craft courses for her wonderful biscuit recipe!. How lovely! She also was responsible for taking a yew cutting from her small Swindon garden that was transported to north Cumbria, grown on a little in a pot and then planted here in Greystoke when we moved here in 2002. It is now the wonderful Yew Teapot by the back door! 'Little Granny' has certainly made her mark! :) "

30 Nov 24'

Hannah reviewed: Silver Jewellery Workshop - '3 Silver Rings in a Day' - a 'Quirky Workshop' nr Ullswater & the Lake District

"5 stars is an understatement, this day course was amazing. Melinda is so knowledgeable and incredibly patient. I'm thrilled with the rings I made and would recommend this course to everyone"

Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns responded:

"What a lovely review, thank you Hannah. We're so pleased you had such a fabulous experience and came away with something to be so proud of under Melinda's expert and encouraging guidance. We look forward to welcoming you here again soon. Annie and the Team."

13 Oct 24'

Sammy Thompson reviewed: Hearts of Flowers in fused glass with Michelle of 'Lakeshore Arts' - a 'Quirky Workshop' nr Ullswater & the Lake District

"Amazing and fun. Definitely be doing more courses there."

7 Oct 24'

Judith reviewed: 'Water and Waves in Pastels' with Roy Simmons - A 'Quirky Workshop' in Greystoke, Nr Lake District, Cumbria

"A very enjoyable day with Roy Learned a lot about oil pastels and tips on how to get the best results I had never used this medium before but as promised I came away with at least one picture that I was very pleased with. Lovely venue with good food, good company and good teaching What more could you ask for?"

Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns responded:

"Thank you Judith, that's very kind. We're so pleased you enjoyed your day so much and came away with something you're proud of; we couldn't ask for better feedback! "