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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: Friday, 16 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: 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

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: Friday, 11 July 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

Venue: Windermere 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

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

Fully Booked

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

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want an introduction to using digital devices. Learn to understand the terminology, what are input and output devices, how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Be able to navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 2 May 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Windermere Library

Free Course

ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 11:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Free Course

ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course