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Curriculum area: Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to safeguarding for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 14 April 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Are you a naturally creative person? Would you like to earn a nationally recognised qualification that showcases your artistic flair? In this course, you will be introduced to several new artistic techniques & methods, as well as building upon any prior knowledge.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Number of weeks: 25
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like basic IT skills to give them confidence to move on to a Beginners course.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 7 September 2026
Number of weeks: 2
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like basic IT skills to give them confidence to move on to a Beginners course.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 7 January 2027
Number of weeks: 2
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

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: Monday, 7 September 2026
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

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: Monday, 12 April 2027
Number of weeks: 11
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

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