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Award in Environmental Sustainability Level 2 (WHI24S043)

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This qualification will introduce you to the basic issues of sustainability.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Monday, 28 April 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness Level 2 (LEA24S042)

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This qualification is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the principles of climate change and environmental awareness. It will ensure learners understand the nature of climate change and the role they can play in helping to reduce carbon emissions. Through achieving the qualification, learners will gain the knowledge and understanding to act as drivers of positive change within the workplace and at home.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 12

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Repurposing Skills: Recycling Paper and Card to make an Easter Gift (PEN24T092)

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Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall to turn your recycled coloured papers and card to make a bouquet of spring flowers ideal for an Easter gift.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 22 March 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

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Sustainable Textiles: Reconstructing Clothing (PEN24T091)

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Join highly experienced textiles tutor Claire Trelfa in our pop-up studio to explore the potential of old clothing by reconstructing them into a new upcycled item of clothing or accessory.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 2 June 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Upcycling Textiles: Jazz up your Soft Furnishings for Summer 1 (BAR24T078)

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Before you throw away furnishing items that are past their best, what about re purposing them into something new and useful? Last term we worked on our clothing - now it's time to work some magic on our home décor.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course

Upcycling Textiles: Jazz up your Soft Furnishings for Summer 2 (BAR24T080)

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If you want to reduce your contribution to landfill, before you throw away furnishing items that are past their best, what about re purposing them into something new and useful?

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course