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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

Languages

This is a fabulous class for those who want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £110.00
Concessionary fee: £55.00
Staff fee: £93.50

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

Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer.  You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 5 June 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Join experienced artist / tutor Karen MacDougall to explore these fascinating topics. We will consider the elements of art along with the principles of art, focussing particularly on colour. We will look at examples from art history, and learners will research a relevant topic and present to the group. Learners will also have the opportunity to develop a body of their own work in an area of their choice pre-agreed with the tutor.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Penrith Parish Centre

Fully Booked

Maths

Scared of maths but just want an overview and to have a go? This taster course is an ideal starting point for you to give it a try.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 28 June 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

Maths

Ever fancied doing GCSE Maths? Try this course to see if GCSE Maths is for you. If you haven't studied maths for a while this is a great place to start.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 6 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall for a day exploring some of the basics of hand printing by designing, cutting and printing from your own printing blocks.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 12 July 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

Greener Curriculum

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