If you wish to receive email alerts about new workshops, please email Sara, putting 'workshops database' in the subject line. For key information about workshops, including How to Book, click here.

We run workshops for the general public and for schools. Our 'public' workshops are open to anyone aged 16 and over, unless stated (eg, Family Workshops). For workshops currently on offer, click here. For past workshops, click here.

• "Attending this course at Farfield Mill was worth every one of the 300 miles it took to get here. There is a wonderful atmosphere, a warm welcome and an interesting and varied array of exhibits and artists working - and all this, balanced with the physical and pictorial exhibits of the Mill's history. An enthusiasm radiates from both the permanent staff and volunteers - what a wonderful way to enable this Mill to 'live again'. May Martin 

We've some well-known names coming to the Centre to teach this year, including Jeanette Appleton, Frances Winder and Ruth Lee.

• Images and Narrative - Restructured Books, Maps & Text with Cas Holmes, Sat 18 Sept
• Text, Paper and Image with Cas Holmes, Sun 19 Sept
• Rag Rug with Lynne Stein, Sat 16 Oct
• Creative Contemporary Knitting with Ruth Lee, Sat 30 and Sun 31 Oct
• Machine Embroidery and Mixed Media Textiles (beginners) with Chris Macadie and Helen McKenna, Sat 20 and Sun 21 Nov
• Cold Enamel and Resin in Jewellery Making with Clare John, Sat 26 and Sun 27 Feb

For details of past events, click here.

From time to time, we are able to book local performers to join us in the Centre. These special events might include performances by local musicians, actors and storytellers, which visitors can mostly enjoy as part of their admission.

Our exhibitions programme is often enhanced by events associated with the exhibitions, such as Alice Kettle's Illustrated Talk this September, as well as gallery tours or demonstrations. Most of these events take place in the relevant gallery and carry a small charge to cover the expenses of the artist(s).

In early December, we usually get out the mulled wine and mince pies and welcome singers, harpists and other musicians to the Mill for a day or two. We find this helps us get into the festive spirit...

This year is no exception: we'll be welcoming in the Yuletide on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December, 10.30-5, with free entry all weekend.

During residencies, artists very often run workshops and other events, such as the concerts performed by Nigel Morgan in August 2009.