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Beginners Art: Contemporary Acrylic Painting (Spring) (CAR26T073)

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

Beginners Art: Contemporary Acrylic Painting (Summer) (CAR26T078)

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

Beginners Computers (WOR26T014)

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 13 January 2027
Number of weeks: 11
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Computers for the Absolute Beginner - An Introduction to IT (WOR26T002)

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want to get started using a computer, laptop or tablet. Understand the terminology, know how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email. Gain experience and grow your confidence!

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 (WOR26S015)

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 16
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Essential Digital Skills Level 1 (WOR26S017)

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 14 January 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Essential Digital Skills Level 1 (WOR26S018)

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 24 February 2027
Number of weeks: 16
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Excel for Beginners (WOR26T006)

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course introduces you to the benefits of using Excel spreadsheets to help organise your life, finances and work.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Number of weeks: 2
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Excel for Beginners (WOR26T009)

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course introduces you to the benefits of using Excel spreadsheets to help organise your life, finances and work.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Number of weeks: 2
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Excel for Improvers (WOR26T008)

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is suitable for learners who can use spreadsheet software at a basic level and would like to benefit from the more advanced features available. Learners will feel able to use more advanced tools & techniques, functions & formulas, allowing them to create workbooks with confidence.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 19 November 2026
Number of weeks: 2
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Venue: Workington Library

Free Course