The Cane Workshop

13/10/2026

It's thirteen years since we planted this tree in Alston for Matt's mum's 70th... And it was worth the wait as I just picked it's first bumper crop so I'll be making Stokoe House / quince cheese for Christmas.

If you've not tried it before it's another amazing addition to a cheese board, why not fling some award winning Pickled Pears on there too and really have a 'picky bits' better than any high end supermarket offering!

Pam Corbin I'll be using your method 🙂

02/10/2026

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Finally got to meet Louise at The Cane Workshop in person!! After twenty odd years of knowing each other through the internet and over the phone it was such a joy to spend some time together in her fabulous 400 year old shop and the local cafe. Lou is so passionate about everything she does, a true breath of fresh air, a demon weaver and maker of excellent gold award winning chutney, jams and marmalade. What a lovely morning, thank you Lou! If you ever get the chance please do visit her shop it's amazing and Lou is such good company.

30/09/2026

What a delight to meet two of my heros 🤩
Kim & Tim of travelled all the way from down south came to visit me in my 400 year old workshop in Alston, Cumbria.
I think we could have sat in Cobbles Cafe for at least two days swapping stories !
Plus they gifted me a beautiful chair to redo in close cane work... Thanks I think 😂
What a lovely morning and such a lovely couple ###

25/09/2026

Just finished this beauty, love it 💕 love it💕 love it! 💕
Some chairs just have the look.
But unfortunately the customer that wanted to buy this I've written his email down wrong, and I can't tell him it's finished!
I'm hoping he sees this post, and can get in touch.

16/09/2026

Today's caning crusader was one of the main driving forces behind Northumbria Basketry Group Elaine, and I knew that she'd 'get it' and yep her weaving fingers soon got used to handling the fine cane, instead of her usual material of for basketry.
Quite inspiring to listen to how many events this lady helps to organise and for women's mental health too- did I mention that is and the included cake, chat and coffee is .
If you want to try it just head to my website for all the details and get in touch with me to book a date that suits you.

12/09/2026

New in for a full restoration is this stunning settee with the most adorable carved front feet.
Desperately trying to find a place in my own home for this.. but if not it will be for sale in the future, just give me a few months to fit the weaving in around all the making for ! 🍊
This charming settee has come my way all the way from Surry by a very talented lady illustrator who was a treat to meet, we were definitely cut from the same mold and as she was juggling a gazillion different things this just wasn't going to get woven, so it's come to me to restore.😍

10/09/2026

This week's caning crusaders - fueled by coffee, cake and fantastic chat, did amazingly well, and I really do wish I'd started these courses years ago- as I enjoy them as much as these ladies did.
If you'd like to learn a please go to my website and read the deets- I'm happy to book a day to suit you and your crafty pals.
Ps all food and 🍰 supplied by Cobbles Cafe - voted the best in Cumbria 2026!

14/08/2026

Nice article in the local papers News & Star about my Guild of Fine Food 2⭐⭐ award for my Stokoe House Pickled Pears. I've just sold out of them but will make more in the next few weeks.
Plenty of other preserves on my website to tempt you and of course the World's Best Traditional Marmalade 2026! 🍊 🏆 The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards

08/08/2026

Lovely article in the News & Star / The Cumberland News about my 2⭐⭐ Great Taste Award

A local business owner has just won a prestigious national award for one of her products.

01/08/2026

So delighted with my 2⭐ from the Great Taste Awards 2026 for my Pickled Pears to go with & on a cheese board. 🧀
One of the judges comments was that "they were a memorable and stand out product" 🌟
What an incredible year I'm having 🎉 with my Double Gold at the for the best traditional marmalade in the world 2026! 🍊🏆
What's next!!