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Welcome friends! The environment is at the heart of our organisation. Reduce, Reuse, Create!

Ragtags is a community arts organisation providing workshops & events for kids & adults in our community.

29/10/2026

If you're looking for something fun and creative for your children to get stuck into after school next term we've got the solution...

Our next blocks of Youth Arts and Kids Art Club kick off next week, and we'd love to welcome back familiar faces and lots of new ones too.

With the option of paying full price (£45.50 for 7 sessions) a subsidised rate (£23 for 7 sessions) or a fully funded place - everyone is welcome here.

Expect plenty of painting, making and experimenting! From sculpture and printmaking to clay and recycled crafts, it's all about trying new things, building confidence and having fun with art.

YOUTH ARTS
Wednesdays, 4th November – 16th December
4pm - 6pm
Book here > https://f.mtr.cool/spajz3pxgl

KIDS ART CLUB (Ages 5–11)
Thursdays, 5th November – 17th December
4pm - 5pm
Book here > https://f.mtr.cool/l0gkbffd27

Bring your children to join us at Ragtag Arts, Elephant Yard, Kendal for some weekly arty fun.

28/10/2026

Our Preschool Creative Sessions at Ragtag Arts are a fabulous way for your little one to explore, experiment, get messy and have lots of fun in a relaxed, welcoming space.

We've got three different themed sessions running on rotation to choose from...

Clay Messy Play - £8 (£5 siblings) | Next session on Thurs 5th Nov
Kids can get messy with clay - squish it, roll it, shape it, plenty of hands-on sensory fun.

Crafty Creations - £5 | Next session : Xmas Tree Toppers on Tues 17th Nov
Little ones can get stuck into a different creative project each session using recycled and scrap materials.

Messy Paint - £8 (£5 siblings) | Next session on Thurs 3rd Dec
Kids can play big and get messy with paint using brushes, rollers, splashing, dripping and more.

Book your place on any of our pre-school sessions here > https://f.mtr.cool/yla1t773an

Our loose parts play space will be open after too so they can do a little more playing and exploring while you enjoy a well-earned brew!

10am - 11am | Ragtag Community Scrapstore, 8 Elephant Yard, Kendal

Come and let your little one make some mess (and leave the clearing up to us).

27/10/2026

Been inspired by the Great Pottery Throwdown? Our next Adult Clay Club block starts on Tuesday 3rd November but there's just a few spots left.

Whether you're a complete beginner or have dabbled with clay before, our friendly Beginners' Ceramics Course is a great place to get creative, learn new skills and meet lovely people.

You'll explore hand-building techniques including coiling and slab building, before getting stuck into creating your own unique pieces.

It's relaxed, supportive and lots of fun.
No experience needed.

Starts Tuesday 3rd November, running through to Tuesday 15th December.
Weekly club 6pm - 9pm
Ragtag Pottery, Mealbank, Kendal, LA8 9DL
£22.50 per session, to be booked in half-term blocks.
All materials and firing included.

Fancy trying something new?

Come and join us: https://f.mtr.cool/lfuywl2e4d

26/10/2026

We've got BIG plans this Halloween… and we need your little monsters to help bring them to life 👻🎃

This October half term, we're taking a huge pile of cardboard, adding a splash of paint, a sprinkle of spooky imagination and turning it into one GIANT Halloween castle.

We're talking towering turrets, secret doors, creepy creatures, wonky windows and whatever wonderfully weird ideas your little makers can dream up.

Everyone gets to be part of building and painting it. Come along, get stuck into building, painting and decorating as we work together to create one magnificent, slightly bonkers cardboard castle.

Tuesday 27th October | 10am – 4pm
Thursday 29th October | 10am – 6pm
Friday 30th October | 10am – 4pm

£5 per child or double up with Scrapstation for £7.50!

No booking needed! Just turn up, bring your imagination and help us build something
https://f.mtr.cool/zrxhhevx2w

23/10/2026

Grey skies and darker days? Not at Ragtags, November is bursting with colour and creativity!

Here's what's coming up…

🧵 Big Fabric Sale - 17th, 19th & 20th November. Fill a basket for just £7!

Ceramic Workshops - Tealight houses, wall altars, candlesticks, evening Paint a Pot and festive creations.

Kids' Activities - Pre-school Clay Play, Christmas Tree Toppers and Little Feet Christmas ceramics.

Kendal Mountain Festival - Mountain-inspired craft kits and felt-making workshops.

Regular Clubs - Youth Arts, Kids Art, Adult Clay Club and Carnival Club.

Whether you're after family fun, creative me-time or something new, we'd love to see you!
Explore and book: https://f.mtr.cool/bpz41uo34k

📍Ragtag Arts & Scrapstore, No 8 LA9 4QQ

22/10/2026

Still looking for something to do with the kids this Saturday? It's not too late to book onto our Halloween Paper Mache Mask Workshop! 👻

Children aged 6+ can come along and make their own wonderfully weird papier-mâché mask from scratch, using clay, paper mâché, scrap and recycled materials to create something completely unique.

This Saturday 24th October | 2 - 3pm
£7.50 per child
Children must be accompanied.

Can’t make it this weekend? We’re doing it all again on Saturday 31st October, so you can book ahead for that one too!

Places are limited, so if your little maker fancies some messy Halloween fun, now’s the time to grab a spot.

Book here > https://f.mtr.cool/ra27jqmnah

21/10/2026

What a pleasure it has been to host this lovely gang! Be sure to check out their decorations at the Christmas Tree Festival at the end of November 🎄

21/10/2026

Nodding along to a few of those slides? We have a seat for your child at our weekly art club 🎨

Our Kids Art Club is a relaxed, friendly weekly space for children aged 5 - 11 to experiment, get messy, try new creative processes and make things simply because they love making them.

There’s no pressure to create something “perfect” and no expectation that everyone makes the same thing. It’s about curiosity, confidence, imagination and having the freedom to explore.

Across the block we’ll dip into everything from painting and sculpture to clay, printmaking, recycled crafts and more.

Thursdays | 4–5pm
5th November – 17th December
Ages 5–11
£6.50 per session, booked as a half-term block
📍Ragtag Arts & Scrapstore, No 8 Elephant Yard Shopping Kendal, LA9 4QQ

If your house is already full of cardboard creations, mysterious bits of tape and “things we absolutely cannot throw away”… Art Club might be exactly where your child belongs 🫶

Book your place here > https://f.mtr.cool/x4qiubbt72

20/10/2026

If your little one loves getting messy our Pre-School Clay Play session is something they'll love.

We're talking clay kitchens serving up some rather questionable mud pies, tiny animal homes, bridges, ramps and plenty of opportunities to squish, shape and explore.

This isn't about making something perfect to take home. It's all about the joy of getting stuck in, exploring different textures, sparking imaginations and letting little hands lead the way.

And the best bit? All the messy fun happens at Ragtags, not in your kitchen!

Thursday 5th November | 10 - 11am
Ragtag Arts, Elephant Yard, Kendal
For children under 5

Places are limited, so book your little maker in here
https://f.mtr.cool/vd4kh3agbk

16/10/2026

All work, no play? Not this winter!

We've got a brilliant line-up of ceramic workshops coming to Ragtag's this Autumn & Winter, with something for everyone, from complete beginners to seasoned makers.

Whether you fancy a creative evening out, a festive activity with the family or a little time to yourself, come get your hands stuck into some clay and make something you'll be proud to show off!

Here's what we've got coming up…

😍 November Clay Club - A weekly beginners club to learn and create beautiful hand built ceramics each week.

✨ Makers & Munchkins - A relaxed morning of making for grown-ups while little ones play and explore. This time we'll be creating gorgeous ceramic tealight houses.

🔥 Ragtag After Dark - Our evening workshops are perfect for a creative night out (ps. BYOB!) Join us to make ceramic wall altars, beautiful handmade candlestick holders and our limited edition after dark paint a pot sessions!

💛 Christmas Ceramics Sunday - A whole Sunday dedicated to making your very own Christmas trio, including tree decorations, candlestick holders and a miniature tealight house.

🎨 Christmas Paint a Pot - Our drop-in Paint a Pot is getting festive, with NEW Christmas ceramics including baubles, Christmas trees, Santa and elf mugs and lots more!

Whether you're making decorations for your home, thoughtful handmade gifts or simply enjoying a bit of creative time for yourself, we'd love to see what you create.
Places for our workshops can be booked through our What's On page, or pop in any time during opening hours for Paint a Pot.

https://f.mtr.cool/k59kcm02bi

Address

8 Elephant Yard
Kendal
LA94LZ

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441539232552

Website

http://www.ragtagarts.co.uk/, https://www.ragtagarts.co.uk/festivals-and-events/, https://www.ragtagarts.co.uk/adults/vo

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