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Arts and Crafts

Are you a naturally creative person? Would you like to earn a nationally recognised qualification that showcases your artistic flair? In this course, you will be introduced to several new artistic techniques & methods, as well as building upon any prior knowledge.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Number of weeks: 20

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

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Arts and Crafts

The course aims to inspire creativity by exploring the drawings and techniques of famous artists while developing core drawing skills.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 27 February 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £65.00
Concessionary fee: £32.50
Staff fee: £55.25

Arts and Crafts

A course for those who have some knowledge of drawing and would like to develop a theme in their work by producing a series of linked pieces.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 5 June 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £78.00
Concessionary fee: £39.00
Staff fee: £66.30

Arts and Crafts

This is an exciting course that allows you to use a variety of media and to put thoughts into images. It is non digital, so if you can create images from  paint, pen or collage, this course is for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

Full fee: £130.00
Concessionary fee: £65.00
Staff fee: £110.50

Arts and Crafts

This is an exciting course that allows you to use a variety of media and to put thoughts into images. It is non digital, so if you can create images from  paint, pen or collage, this course is for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

Full fee: £156.00
Concessionary fee: £78.00
Staff fee: £132.60

Arts and Crafts

A beginners course to introduce you to charcoal drawing and charcoal landscapes.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 7 February 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

Arts and Crafts

Learn the fundamentals of observational drawing by creating realistic still life sketches and drawings with an experienced tutor.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 17 April 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £78.00
Concessionary fee: £39.00
Staff fee: £66.30

Arts and Crafts

This course aims to deepen learners’ understanding of the creative potential of charcoal, ink, and graphite through the exploration and creation of monochromatic art.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 16 January 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £65.00
Concessionary fee: £32.50
Staff fee: £55.25

Arts and Crafts

A beginners course to introduce you to some basic watercolour skills and techniques which can then be developed further and applied to an atmospheric landscape.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 18 April 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

Arts and Crafts

A beginners course to introduce you to some basic watercolour skills and techniques which can then be developed further and applied to an atmospheric seascape.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 21 March 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58