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Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

The workshop offers a gentle, creative introduction to the vibrant art of silk painting. In the first session learners explore how to plan a simple design, apply resist lines to fabric. In the second session learners will add specialist silk paint to create flowing colour. With step-by-step guidance and plenty of room for experimentation, participants build confidence while designing and painting their own square silk scarf. This beginner-friendly course provides a relaxing, enjoyable making experience and a beautiful, wearable artwork to take home.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Saturday, 15 May 2027
Number of weeks: 2
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £55.00 | Concessionary fee: £32.50 | Staff fee: £48.25

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: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Workington 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.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 16
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Workington 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: Thursday, 14 January 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Venue: Workington 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, 24 February 2027
Number of weeks: 16
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

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

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