The Eden Workshop

The Eden Workshop is a creative workshop provider based at the Appleby Hub in Appleby-in-Westmorland, offering hands-on activities for private groups, companies and community organisations. Its programme combines practical crafts, cooking sessions and informal creative experiences, making it a useful option for organisers planning a team day, birthday gathering, crafty hen party or relaxed group activity.

Workshops are delivered in a friendly, small-group setting, with sessions designed to encourage participation, conversation and learning. Depending on the programme, guests may explore activities such as wreath making, sewing, weaving, needle felting, upholstery, stained glass, jewellery making, seasonal crafts and food-based workshops. The business also works with visiting local tutors, giving organisers access to a varied programme and different creative specialisms.

For groups looking for something more personal, The Eden Workshop can arrange private and bespoke sessions at a suitable time. These may be shaped around a particular craft, a social occasion or a team-building objective. Organisers can discuss the preferred activity, group size, refreshments and catering arrangements in advance. Longer sessions and full-day experiences can also be considered, with materials and refreshments included for many courses.

The workshop operates from the Appleby Hub, a community venue with a café and creative facilities. The location is close to the A66 and within easy reach of the M6, with nearby parking and lift access available. By booking a workshop, organisers also support the wider social enterprise work of Right2Work and the Oaklea Group, which helps strengthen local communities through learning, creativity and employment opportunities.