This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon Starling. Bringing together his major boat-themed projects, the show explores the vessel as a symbol of migration, transformation, and change. Highlights include Island for Weeds, Houseboat for Ho, and a new collaboration with Lakeland Arts’ conservation team, with plans and sketches […]
Join Ragtag this spring for our Kids Art Club - a fun and friendly weekly session for children aged 5–11 to explore their creativity, try new things, and let their imaginations run wild! Club runs from 4-5 pm every Thursday from 5th February – 26th March (no class during February half term, and costs £45.50 […]
Join us at RagTag Arts on 7th March for another fun-packed Family Fun Day! We’ll be kicking things off with a carnival theme to really get the party started - we’ve got THREE sessions – 9.30, 11.00, and 1.30, and tickets are charged at our “pay what you feel” tariff so everyone can join the […]
Chesney Hawkes became one of the biggest pop stars of his era with his irresistible mega-hit ‘The One and Only’, becoming one of the most recognisable songs of a generation. Having spent over a decade in LA, Chesney is finally back and bigger than ever, with his long awaited comeback album ‘Living Arrows’ securing BBC […]
Howling Clowns are playing at The Venue on Saturday 7th March! Come down and catch them- playing rock, pop, disco and soul from the 60s through to the 90s, they have got a tune for everyone!
Why should kids have all the fun?. Our adult clay club starts again on 24th February. This Beginner’s Ceramics Course is perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of hand-building with clay! Over the course, you’ll explore essential techniques and different processes to establish a solid foundation, and then use what you’ve learned to […]
Join us monthly on Wednesday Mornings from 10am-12.30pm for our 16+ Carnival Club Once a month, we’ll take over the Scrapstore café, classroom and wood workshop for an evening of joyful, hands-on creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just curious, this is your chance to help build the visual heart of the Ragtag Parade […]
Join us from 4pm-6pm every Wednesday between 25th February and 25th March for youth arts club. It’s a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and express themselves in a fun and supportive environment. Toasties included! The 5-week block of sessions costs £32.50 - grab your place now by booking through […]
Join us monthly on Wednesday Evenings from 6:30pm -9pm for our 16+ Carnival Club Once a month, we’ll take over the Scrapstore café, classroom and wood workshop for an evening of joyful, hands-on creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just curious, this is your chance to help build the visual heart of the Ragtag […]
As women it can be challenging to find time for ourselves. This space is to gather women to enable them to find their voice. Sharing their thoughts, wants, needs and dreams with the aim of creating a space to gather in, to be still and to listen or be heard - whichever way, belonging. The […]
This event combines a competetive exhibition of spring flowering plants and a plant fair featuring stalls selling unusual and interesting plants from eight visiting nurseries. The event is organised for the Alpine Garden Society in conjunction with the Scottish Rock Garden Club. Refreshments are available provided by the school and in aid of their funds. […]
We’re delighted to invite you to a special Meet the Maker event with artist Frances Priest, offering a rare opportunity to experience her creative process up close at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house. The event will include an artist-led tour of Frances Priest: Motif | Line | Colour, an open studio-style demonstration in […]