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Arts and Crafts

Introduction to Creative Textiles is a great way to learn how to create exciting textile art and develop your knowledge and skills.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 2 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: To Be Confirmed

Full fee: £77.00
Concessionary fee: £41.00
Staff fee: £66.20

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

Employability

A qualification course that develops your knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of infection prevention and control. It is ideal for those working or volunteering or those who would like to add a health based qualification to their CV.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 6 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: To Be Confirmed

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

This course is about learning how to draw, you will be guided through step-by-step tuition with the opportunity to create artwork using a range of techniques and processes.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 2 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: To Be Confirmed

Full fee: £77.00
Concessionary fee: £41.00
Staff fee: £66.20

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

Maths

If you would like to become more confident with the basic maths skills you need to operate more effectively in everyday life and perhaps progress to further functional skills, this is the course for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 12:00 - 15:00

Venue: To Be Confirmed

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

This workshop introduces you to the basic skills you need to navigate safely in the hills using a map and compass.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 18:00 - 21:00

Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Full fee: £18.00
Concessionary fee: £9.00
Staff fee: £15.30

Arts and Crafts

Learners will continue to experiment with different painting styles and techniques, but progress into painting more challenging topics. You will work in both contemporary and traditional styles becoming more confident in paint application, composition, and colour mixing.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 28 April 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Full fee: £120.00
Concessionary fee: £60.00
Staff fee: £102.00