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Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

The workshop introduces introduces learners to simple printmaking techniques inspired by the shapes, textures, and rhythms found in the natural world. Participants explore how to observe and translate natural patterns into their own prints using accessible methods such as stamping, relief printing, or mono-printing. This beginner-friendly workshop encourages creativity, experimentation, and mindful looking, offering a relaxed space to develop new skills while creating a series of nature-inspired prints to take home.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Saturday, 17 April 2027
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £26.50 | Concessionary fee: £15.25 | Staff fee: £23.13

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

A course for beginners to experience needle felting, whilst creating a Christmas decoration.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Saturday, 5 December 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £22.50 | Concessionary fee: £11.25 | Staff fee: £19.13

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

A course for beginners to experience simple watercolour techniques whilst creating handmade Christmas cards.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Saturday, 28 November 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £22.50 | Concessionary fee: £11.25 | Staff fee: £19.13

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: 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

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, 7 October 2026
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

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, 17 March 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who want to get a basic understanding of e-safety and how to reduce the risk of being affected by Cybercrime.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course