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Arts and Crafts

This is a series of short, easy photography walks in the Western Lakes led by one of our experienced Photography Tutors.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 23 May 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £58.50
Concessionary fee: £29.25
Staff fee: £49.73

Arts and Crafts

Explore a variety of textile techniques and create some festive pieces such as rag rugged wreaths embroidered Christmas cards, and advent calendars.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 3 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Fully Booked

Arts and Crafts

Unleash your creativity with a mix of materials and techniques to craft unique textile designs, combining mindful stitching, vibrant collage, printmaking, and found objects for truly one-of-a-kind pieces.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 13 April 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £68.50
Concessionary fee: £36.00
Staff fee: £58.75

Arts and Crafts

Unleash your creativity with nature-inspired textiles, fusing painted backgrounds, bold prints, applique, stitch, and mixed media for a fresh, dynamic look!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 1 June 2026

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £96.00
Concessionary fee: £50.50
Staff fee: £82.35

Arts and Crafts

Join us for a 5-week journey of creative exploration in textile art, where you'll experiment with a variety of fibre-based textures, including paper, thread, and felt.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 23 February 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £68.50
Concessionary fee: £36.00
Staff fee: £58.75

Arts and Crafts

A single informal workshop with an opportunity to photograph the flowers, trees and plants in the gardens of Muncaster Castle.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 13 June 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Muncaster Castle

Full fee: £38.00
Concessionary fee: £28.25
Staff fee: £35.08

Employability

This qualification seeks to provide the learner with the basic knowledge to apply to work within a modern engineering manufacturing environment

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 12

Venue: Gen 2 (Ulverston) Furness Skills Centre

Free Course

Employability

This course provides a hands-on introduction to MIG welding techniques, helping learners develop essential skills and confidence in welding practices

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 12

Venue: Gen 2 (Ulverston) Furness Skills Centre

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

If your self-confidence is at a low ebb it can affect all aspects of your life. This course will give you tips and techniques to use in lots of different situations to ensure that your voice is heard.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

If you are struggling with confidence join this friendly class to learn strategies to help you face life challenges..

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course