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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: Online
Start date: Thursday, 7 January 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

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: Online
Start date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

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: Online
Start date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

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

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: Tuesday, 12 January 2027
Number of weeks: 9
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

This course aims to prepare you for the workplace if you feel that your lack of confidence is holding you back.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Wednesday, 3 February 2027
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

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: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer. You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer. You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 13 April 2027
Number of weeks: 11
Time: 09:30 - 11:30
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: English

This course helps you build everyday reading, writing, speaking and listening skills so you can handle real-life tasks more confidently and take the next step in your learning.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course builds on the skills and knowledge you learned on the Digital Skills Vocabulary course. You will become more confident in being safe and responsible online and will be able to create and edit documents in Microsoft Word.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course