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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: In-person
Start date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

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: Thursday, 19 November 2026
Number of weeks: 11
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This beginner-friendly course introduces watercolour painting through expressive landscape studies, focusing on colour, mood and creative confidence.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

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

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This beginner-friendly course introduces the basics of watercolour through observing and painting natural forms such as leaves, stones, shells, and plants. Learners will build confidence with materials and techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 8 January 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

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

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This beginner-friendly course introduces watercolour painting through expressive landscape studies, focusing on colour, mood and creative confidence.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

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

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This beginner-friendly course introduces watercolour painting through simple techniques for exploring different textures and surfaces, building your painting skills and creative confidence.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 26 February 2027
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Full fee: £62.50 | Concessionary fee: £32.50 | Staff fee: £53.50

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

If you are struggling with confidence join this friendly class to learn strategies to help you face life challenges..

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

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: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to get better at reading English? Do you want to work with an experienced and friendly tutor? This could be the ideal course for you! By the end of this course you will be confident to : read and understand a short piece of text. You will understand how to construct of a simple sentence. You will know days of the week, family words, dates and times. You will understand common prepositions. You will recognise digits 0 – 9 (used in dates, times telephone numbers and prices). You will confidently recognise the alphabet in both lower and upper case. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance for success. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress and improve all aspects of their English and will leave you in a very good position to study other awards at Entry 1 in the ESOL offer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 20
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your spoken English and be able to communicate better with people in English? If so this could be a great starting point for you! Join one of our friendly and welcoming classes and work with your peers to develop skills and knowledge. Be supported by an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor as you progress on your learning journey. By the end of the course you will be able to progress to other awards in the ESOL Skills for Life curriculum offer. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance of success. You will progress quicker if you complete homework and independent study outside of class.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Number of weeks: 37
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course