Artist-led tour | informal chat | demonstration
We’re delighted to invite you to a special Meet the Maker event with artist Frances Priest, offering a rare opportunity to experience her creative process up close at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house.
The event will include an artist-led tour of Frances Priest: Motif | Line | Colour, an open studio-style demonstration in the Guild room, and opportunity to chat with Frances Priest.
Throughout the session, Priest will be working on a clay form, painting and engraving live as she shares insight into her practice. Visitors are welcome to drop in, observe the making process, ask questions, and enjoy informal conversations with the artist in a relaxed setting.
This is a chance to slow down, watch ideas take shape, and gain a deeper understanding of Frances Priest’s distinctive approach to form, colour and pattern.
No booking required. Simply drop in on the day. Included with house admission. Lakeland Arts Members and Annual Pass holders go free.

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Visitor information
Address
Blackwell, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT
01539 637940
Opening times
1 April – 31 October: Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm
November – 31 March: Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
Blackwell will be open on Sunday 16 November for the Winter Craft Fair
Blackwell will be closed on
Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Closed for collections care from Monday 5 and will reopen on Monday 19 January 2026
Please note that the Tea room stops serving main meals at 3pm. Last orders for tea/coffee and tray bakes is 15 minutes before closing.


