Creative Watercolours with Seren Shaw
Get to grips with watercolours in this fun and experimental session with local artist Seren Shaw. In this 2.5 hour session, you’ll get to try out a number of techniques which you can then incorporate into your own practice. The first half of the session will focus on trying out techniques and getting used to […]
Gelli Printing with Vega Brennan
Gelli Printing with Vega Brennan A seasonally inspired Gelli Printing workshop with Vega Brennan of Linden Print Studio. Learn to create abstract prints using layers of vibrant colour. In the session we will be looking at and taking inspiration from the work of Patrick Heron, Paul Klee and the Gee’s Bend quiltmakers. 8 November 10am […]
Meditation and Sound Bath with Activate Yoga
Have you ever tried a sound bath before? Ever wondered what makes these special events so beneficial to your mind and body? Sound impacts us on an elemental level. In fact, research shows us that sounds consist of vibrations that affect us on a cellular level, impacting brain, nerve, muscle, and organ function. A 2020 […]
Autumn Colour Art Workshop with Amy Baker
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with artist Amy Baker and immerse yourself in the imagery of autumn. This session is all about engaging with your creative flow and challenging yourself to create a piece using only an autumnal colour palette. There will be a range of media for you to experiment with. All materials […]
Expressive Landscape Painting with Martin Evans
Loosen up your landscapes with award-winning Carlisle artist Martin Evans. In this comprehensive session, Martin will take you from idea to completed (is an artwork ever truly complete?) painting. The day will look something like this: 11am-1pm In the first part of the session you will generate ideas and work through some painting exercises focused […]
Around Carlisle’s Market Cross
Learn about how this popular feature has provided a rallying point for invading Jacobites, boisterous political meetings, the seasonal hiring of agricultural hands, and much, much more. Start time: 7pm Finish time: 8.30pm (approximately)
Rory Clements Signing “Evil in High Places”
We have the “master of war-time thrillers” coming into our store to sign copies of his latest novel “Evil in High Places.”
Lili Myers Author Signing “Dave & Me”
Waterstones Carlisle are incredibly pleased to welcome Lili Myers, Wife of the late Dave Myers (Hairy Biker and all around amazing human) to our store, where you will be able to chat with Lili and get signed copies of her intimate memoir, “Dave & Me.” Lily Myers, the widow of much-missed Hairy Biker Dave Myers, […]
Sarah Hall In Conversation
The Booker-shortlisted writer from Cumbria discusses her long-awaited novel ‘Helm’ before answering questions and signing books.
Summer ‘Thrifty’ Foraging Course in Bitts Park
These ‘pocket friendly’ courses are shorter in duration and won’t include the 3 course lunch, but they will still be packed full of foraging facts and useful information, to help you to add variety and nutrition to your daily diet while spending less! These shorter courses have been designed to help you to utilise the […]
