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Arts and Crafts

Explore different ways to look at and discuss art, giving you a richer understanding of artworks from across the ages.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 15 May 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £24.00
Concessionary fee: £12.00
Staff fee: £20.40

Arts and Crafts

Experiment with different ways to physically alter photographs, using a range of materials and techniques to create fun effects.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 15 May 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £24.00
Concessionary fee: £12.00
Staff fee: £20.40

Digital Skills

This course offers an introduction to Android Smartphones and how they can be used in everyday life. We will cover such topics as how to access the internet using your phone, how to access your emails and how to alter basic settings amongst other topics

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 20 March 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

The emphasis of this course is about Apps that we use in a ‘typical day’ scenario, such as a day out by train, city break by car, using Google maps as Satnav, online groceries and many more!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 28 April 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your reading skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 25 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 09:45 - 14:15

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Learn how to combine a range of painting and drawing techniques to create expressive artwork.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £141.00
Concessionary fee: £75.00
Staff fee: £121.20

Arts and Crafts

Gain confidence in the use of watercolours, with a focus on the importance of perspective through the use of line, tone and colour

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 14:30 - 16:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Fully Booked

Arts and Crafts

Increase your confidence in this creative medium. Learn how to plan the composition, select appropriate colours and use effective techniques.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 14:30 - 16:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £141.00
Concessionary fee: £75.00
Staff fee: £121.20

Arts and Crafts

Dive into the world of book illustration and learn how to bring stories to life through your artwork.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 6 June 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £63.00
Concessionary fee: £33.00
Staff fee: £54.00

Arts and Crafts

Discover the art of painting landscapes with watercolours and acrylics.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 6 June 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £63.00
Concessionary fee: £33.00
Staff fee: £54.00