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Castle Fine Arts: The Colour Makers House

Castle Fine Arts, 3-5 High Wiend, Appleby Town Council, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6RD

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

The Colour Makers House (rebuilt in 1677) is home to a traditional artist's colour shop, and alchemy workshops show how paint and pigments are traditionally made.

The Colour Maker's House will be open both Saturday and Sunday for browsing, with historic paint making demonstrations on both days.

Put on specifically for Heritage Open Days Architecture theme, from 10-12 on Sunday morning, Mark will be doing a live drawing of Appleby’s buildings, starting at The Colour Makers House. It is hoped this will be taking place outdoors, weather dependant.

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:
1000-1600
Saturday 20 September:
1000-1600
Sunday 21 September:
1000-1600, Demonstration from 1000-1200

Location & directions

Castle Fine Arts, 3-5 High Wiend, Appleby Town Council, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6RD

Contact on day:
Appleby Town Council
Telephone number:
+441768351177

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Parking in the centre of town is disc display for 2/3 hours, depending on signage. Limited disabled bays are available a short walk from the event. Discs available from TIC and most shops. A free car park is available on Holme Street, CA16 6QU.

Additional information

Est. tour duration:
0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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