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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: Friday, 16 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: Monday, 23 June 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 15:00 - 17:30

Venue: Penrith 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: Thursday, 24 July 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall for a day exploring collage and mixed media from scratch.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 17 May 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Full fee: £30.00
Concessionary fee: £15.00
Staff fee: £25.50

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Penrith Library

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

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

Arts and Crafts

Join highly experienced textiles tutor Claire Trelfa to construct a piece of clothing from a simple pattern to build your confidence in using your sewing machine.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Full fee: £108.00
Concessionary fee: £54.00
Staff fee: £91.80

Arts and Crafts

Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall for a day exploring some of the basics of drawing, and start your journey seeing the world differently as an artist!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 31 May 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Full fee: £30.00
Concessionary fee: £15.00
Staff fee: £25.50