Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told through the voices of people in Barrow and Kendal. Step into an unseen world through immersive sound and film, artwork, poetry, and images created by and with people affected by homelessness, substance recovery and other severe challenges in South Cumbria. This […]
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on display in the gallery. This project has been designed in response to the two adjoining exhibitions; Bellwethers and Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris. Both exhibitions discuss experiences of marginalized identity through distinct creative practices and mediums. The […]
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and humanity to figures who have been overlooked or marginalised by history, while Joshua Donkor collaboratively embeds the personal histories and cultural narratives of his sitters into his multi-layered portraits.
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, celebrating the makers, ideas and objects that have shaped our collection since opening our doors to the public in 2001. Set throughout the house, the exhibition brings together much-loved works from our nationally significant collection, alongside more recent additions. Visitors […]
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1-2.30pm | 7+ yrs Art Explorers is a creative and sociable mixed media arts class for young people in the home education community. Classes are tutor led but creative interpretation is encouraged in a relaxed and supportive environment. A great opportunity to expand the imagination, gain inspiration from […]
Tue 21 Apr-30 June (10 wks) | 1-3pm | 18+ yrs This course is an open theatre group aimed at those over 60 to develop new skills, stretch their creativity, build their confidence and have lots of fun. The group works towards independent projects throughout the year with the support of the Creative Learning Team. […]
21 Apr – 30 Jun (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Artseen Tuesday is a fun and lively class. Here you can […]
Confined in a mansion in 1930s Korea, Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee) is a bird in a gilded cage – and a seemingly easy target for a duplicitous Count, who hires Sook-hee (Kim Tae-ri), a talented young pickpocket, to act as her handmaiden (and help in his plan to seduce her). But Sook-hee may have a […]
Wed 22 Apr-1 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Artseen Wednesday is a fun and lively class where you […]
Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6pm | 11+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses. Lights, camera, ACTION! Do you imagine scenes in your […]
This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation is bringing their outdoor yoga sessions to green spaces across Cumbria — and Kendal joins the programme from the 3rd June. Open to all abilities. No experience needed. Just you, some fresh air and an hour to actually slow down. Sessions are free-flowing, welcoming and completely pressure-free. Equipment available on […]
Wed 22 April- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 6.45-7.45pm | 18+ yrs An open adult dance class for all abilities. The class will explore moving and connecting with your body. Get moving, feel amazing, and express yourself! Through working with different Dance Artists/Practitioners, you’ll have the chance to develop technique and learn phrases of movement. […]