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Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This accredited course looks at what is meant by resilience and grit, and why they are vital to our health and well-being in an uncertain world

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 5 January 2027
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Salvation Army (Whitehaven)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This accredited course looks at what is meant by resilience and grit, and why they are vital to our health and well-being in an uncertain world

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 11 May 2027
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Salvation Army (Whitehaven)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

An Introduction to a Sustainable Construction Industry

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 5 October 2026
Number of weeks: 2
Time: 09:00 - 15:30
Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

A short qualification course that enhances your knowledge of the terms mental health and wellbeing, different types of conditions, and the support available.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 13 April 2027
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Salvation Army (Whitehaven)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This qualification gives you an understanding of mental health and wellbeing which can be applied in a wide variety of contexts.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Salvation Army (Whitehaven)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

An Introduction to a Sustainable Construction Industry

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 5 October 2026
Number of weeks: 2
Time: 09:00 - 15:30
Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

Free Course

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Autumnal Crafts is a relaxed, creative course celebrating the colours, textures, and atmosphere of Autumn. Each week you’ll explore a range of accessible craft and art techniques, building skills while enjoying the calming, seasonal focus of making by hand.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £110.00 | Concessionary fee: £57.50 | Staff fee: £94.25

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This festive course offers the chance to create a range of handmade Christmas crafts while enjoying a relaxed and creative atmosphere. Each week you’ll explore a range of accessible craft and art techniques.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £95.00 | Concessionary fee: £50.00 | Staff fee: £81.50

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Learn to draw and paint people in this beginner-friendly course, with a focus on anatomy and poses, enabling you to draw full body portraits in a variety of styles.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

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

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Discover the basics of drawing and painting faces in this beginner-friendly course, looking at facial proportions, expressions, feature studies, shading, and colour techniques.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

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