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Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative course will teach you skills to create children’s book illustration. You will work from a brief to create images that accompany a story or poem. You’ll take inspiration from contemporary and traditional illustrators, work in a range of materials, and discover your own style.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

Full fee: £180.00 | Concessionary fee: £90.00 | Staff fee: £153.00

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative course will teach you skills to create children’s book illustration. You will work from a brief to create images that accompany a story or poem. You’ll take inspiration from contemporary and traditional illustrators, work in a range of materials, and discover your own style.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 12 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

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

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative course will teach you skills to create children’s book illustration. You will work from a brief to create images that accompany a story or poem. You’ll take inspiration from contemporary and traditional illustrators, work in a range of materials, and discover your own style.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 13 April 2027
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

Full fee: £180.00 | Concessionary fee: £90.00 | Staff fee: £153.00

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative course will teach you skills in contemporary painting. You will discover how to create a variety of subjects with an emphasis on colour, mark making and composition.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 15:15 - 17:15
Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

Full fee: £180.00 | Concessionary fee: £90.00 | Staff fee: £153.00

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative course will teach you skills in contemporary painting. You will discover how to create a variety of subjects with an emphasis on colour, mark making and composition.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 13 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 15:15 - 17:15
Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

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

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative course will teach you skills in contemporary painting. You will discover how to create a variety of subjects with an emphasis on colour, mark making and composition.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 14 April 2027
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 15:15 - 17:15
Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

Full fee: £180.00 | Concessionary fee: £90.00 | Staff fee: £153.00

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This 2 session workshop, introduces learners to the traditional craft of leaded stained glass in a friendly, accessible way. Participants learn how to design a simple panel, cut coloured glass safely, shape lead came, and solder their piece together to create a finished artwork. The course focuses on building confidence with tools and materials while encouraging creativity and personal expression. Ideal for complete beginners, it offers a rewarding hands-on experience and the chance to take home a unique leaded glass panel made by the learner.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Number of weeks: 2
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £60.00 | Concessionary fee: £37.50 | Staff fee: £53.25

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

The workshop introduces learners to simple mosaic-making techniques while creating a colourful, seasonal design. Using a mix of tiles, recycled materials, and decorative elements, participants learn how to plan a pattern, arrange mosaic pieces, and complete a small festive artwork to take home. This beginner-friendly workshop offers a relaxed, creative space to explore colour, texture, and personal expression through hands-on making.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Saturday, 12 December 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £27.50 | Concessionary fee: £16.25 | Staff fee: £24.13

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

The workshop introduces learners to the expressive and accessible art of wire sculpture. Using simple tools and flexible wire, participants learn how to shape, twist, and build form to create a small three-dimensional garden bird. The workshop focuses on observation, creativity, and developing confidence with basic sculptural techniques, all within a relaxed, supportive environment. Ideal for beginners, this course offers a hands-on, enjoyable way to explore craft while producing a unique wire bird sculpture to take home.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Saturday, 13 February 2027
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £25.50 | Concessionary fee: £14.25 | Staff fee: £22.13

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

The workshop introduces learners to the relaxing and rewarding process of mosaic making. Using simple tools and a selection of colourful tiles or recycled materials, participants design and assemble their own decorative mirror, exploring pattern, texture, and personal style. This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners, offering a friendly, creative space to learn new skills, build confidence, and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of slow, mindful crafting.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £37.50 | Concessionary fee: £26.25 | Staff fee: £34.13