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Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This course explores how artists use colour and light to create mood, depth, and meaning in artworks. Through guided discussion and visual examples, learners will develop confidence in looking at and talking about art in an informed and enjoyable way.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 26 February 2027
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Full fee: £62.50 | Concessionary fee: £32.50 | Staff fee: £53.50

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Uncover the hidden narratives and symbolism embedded in famous works in this beginner-friendly course on Art Appreciation.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 8 January 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Full fee: £90.00 | Concessionary fee: £45.00 | Staff fee: £76.50

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Explore the world of art movements in this engaging course. Each week will take a different art movement as its theme, giving the perfect introduction to the world of art history and appreciation.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Full fee: £90.00 | Concessionary fee: £45.00 | Staff fee: £76.50

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Explore different ways to look at and discuss art, enhancing your ability to interpret, analyse, and enjoy art in its various forms.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Full fee: £105.00 | Concessionary fee: £52.50 | Staff fee: £89.25

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This beginner-friendly course introduces watercolour painting through expressive landscape studies, focusing on colour, mood and creative confidence.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Full fee: £107.50 | Concessionary fee: £55.00 | Staff fee: £91.75

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This beginner-friendly course introduces the basics of watercolour through observing and painting natural forms such as leaves, stones, shells, and plants. Learners will build confidence with materials and techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 8 January 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Full fee: £92.50 | Concessionary fee: £47.50 | Staff fee: £79.00

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This beginner-friendly course introduces watercolour painting through expressive landscape studies, focusing on colour, mood and creative confidence.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Full fee: £92.50 | Concessionary fee: £47.50 | Staff fee: £79.00

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This beginner-friendly course introduces watercolour painting through simple techniques for exploring different textures and surfaces, building your painting skills and creative confidence.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 26 February 2027
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Full fee: £62.50 | Concessionary fee: £32.50 | Staff fee: £53.50

Curriculum area: Languages

This is a fabulous class for those want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Number of weeks: 11
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Windermere Library

Full fee: £165.00 | Concessionary fee: £82.50 | Staff fee: £140.25

Curriculum area: Languages

This is a fabulous class for those want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 14 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Windermere Library

Full fee: £150.00 | Concessionary fee: £75.00 | Staff fee: £127.50