A creative arts festival returns to the old Cumberland Pencil Factory in Keswick, during the weekend of Friday 18 to Sunday 20 August.
Back for its second year, with a ‘fabulous array of arts and crafts,’ live music, and art workshops presented by Cumbrian artists, plus food and drink, there’s a lot to enjoy over the weekend.
The old Cumberland Pencil factory, the original home of the most fundamental piece of art equipment, the Derwent Pencil, is the perfect venue for this arts event.
The old packing hall of the factory will house the exhibition – a contemporary collection of paintings, photography, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, and more by artists from across Cumbria.
Over the weekend, local musicians will perform under the outside canopy where visitors can sit and relax whilst enjoying the live music and the refreshments offered by local caterers.
A series of workshops will be presented by artists, offering participants the opportunity to try their hand at glass fusing, felting, painting, drawing, and collage. The workshops are suitable for ages 12 and over.
Built in 1916 by the Cumberland Pencil Company, the Pencil Factory is an iconic building and local landmark of Keswick.
Now owned by Keswick Ministries, it has been beautifully renovated, preserving the original features of the building.
The event is organised by the Eden Valley Artistic Network.
