Welcome to The Emporium!

The Emporium in Carlisle is a cozy, creative space where local makers shine, and people come together to learn new skills and share ideas. With a big heart for sustainability, it’s all about turning old treasures into something new and spreading a little joy through crafty workshops and community connections!

From birthdays, hen parties, retirement parties and workplace team building, we can host a wide vareity of art, craft and wellness events for all ages!

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Help us rebuild.

This past weekend has been devastating. Our beloved little shop—a safe, creative, and welcoming space for so many in our community—was broken into during the early hours of 12th July 2025.

The break-in began around 1am, when the intruders forced entry into the shop. After noticing our CCTV cameras, they left—only to return two hours later, dressed head-to-toe in black, to take even more from us. Chillingly, we recognised them right away from the footage: two men who had visited the shop during opening hours a couple of months ago. Natalie had felt deeply uneasy in their presence at the time and had asked Kenny to come by, sensing something wasn’t right.

Thankfully, both individuals were already known to the police and are now in custody awaiting trial.

In the days since the break-in, we’ve been overwhelmed by kindness. So many of you have sent messages of support or dropped in to check on us—and several people have even offered financial help directly.

Because of this incredible outpouring of love, we’ve chosen to set up this GoFundMe so that any support can be received transparently and with full accountability. We want to be completely open about where donations are going and ensure every penny is used to rebuild, secure, and continue our mission—bringing creativity, care, and community to this special space.

If you’re able to help—even just by sharing this fundraiser—we would be endlessly grateful.

Thank you so much for being part of our community and helping us move forward with love, not fear.

— With love and thanks from all of us at the shop 💛

Sunflower Surprise Mystery Boxes!

Treat yourself (or someone you love) to a radiant box of handpicked treasures with over £50 worth of goodies – all for just £25 (plus postage or free local collection).

Each Sunflower Surprises box is a mystery mix of delights, which may include: ✨ Beautiful jewellery 🍬 Tasty snacks 🛁 Self-care treats 🔮 Crystals 🎀 Accessories …and more!

And here’s the extra sparkle – some lucky boxes will contain a Golden Ticket worth £20 towards any workshop of your choice!

Packed with sunshine and surprise, no two boxes are the same – just pure joy delivered to your door. Limited availability. Go on, you deserve a little magic!