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Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Learn the basics of rag rugging on this short taster course.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 4 May 2027
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £47.50 | Concessionary fee: £25.00 | Staff fee: £40.75

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Learn the traditional Japanese textile mending and stitching method of ‘Sashiko and Boro’ and use those techniques to create unique pieces of textile art.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 23 February 2027
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 16:30 - 18:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £79.00 | Concessionary fee: £41.50 | Staff fee: £67.75

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

On this exciting course you will learn how to combine a mix of materials and techniques to craft unique contemporary textile art.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 12 January 2027
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 16:30 - 18:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £80.00 | Concessionary fee: £42.50 | Staff fee: £68.75

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Want to learn the basics of wet felt making? Then this short course is ideal. Learn the basic skills through creating a small felt landscape piece of textile art.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 11 May 2027
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 16:30 - 18:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £50.00 | Concessionary fee: £27.50 | Staff fee: £43.25

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Discover the beauty of Manx Patchwork, a traditional form of simple hand-stitched patchwork from the Isle of Man.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 16:30 - 18:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £110.50 | Concessionary fee: £58.00 | Staff fee: £94.75

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Create a bag from up cycled materials using the Japanese textile techniques of Boro and Sashiko.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 13 April 2027
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 16:30 - 18:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £63.00 | Concessionary fee: £33.00 | Staff fee: £54.00

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Have fun on this course crafting a variety of unique festive textile pieces.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 16:30 - 18:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £110.50 | Concessionary fee: £58.00 | Staff fee: £94.75

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative drawing and painting course is ideal for beginners or those who want to develop their skills further. You will use a variety of drawing and painting materials to discover your own style by experimenting with mark making, line and colour.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £228.00 | Staff fee: £193.80

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative drawing and painting course is ideal for beginners or those who want to develop their skills further. You will use a variety of drawing and painting materials to discover your own style by experimenting with mark making, line and colour.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 11 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £190.00 | Staff fee: £161.50

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative drawing and painting course is ideal for beginners or those who want to develop their skills further. You will use a variety of drawing and painting materials to discover your own style by experimenting with mark making, line and colour.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 12 April 2027
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £228.00 | Staff fee: £193.80