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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

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: Thursday, 30 April 2026

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This short course introduces you to desktop publishing. You will learn how to create your own documents  such as posters and simple newsletters. Learn how to format existing templates with images and text.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 15 January 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

English

As well as being of use in daily life and the workplace, this is an opportunity to gain a qualification that is widely recognised and valued by employers.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Mixed media art is creative, exciting and experimental. This course will show you how to have fun with art through collage, printing, painting, model making, assemblage and altered art.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 15:30 - 17:30

Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

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

Arts and Crafts

Portrait painting is challenging but exciting, and this course offers you a chance to experiment with different media, styles and techniques to produce a range of different portraits.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

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

Arts and Crafts

Portrait painting is challenging but exciting, and this course offers you a chance to experiment with different media, styles and techniques to produce a range of different portraits.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

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

Digital Skills

This qualification focuses on enabling learners to interact with word processing applications and tools commonly encountered in the workplace and in learning environments.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 13 March 2026

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 10:30 - 13:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This qualification focuses on providing learners with the fundamental digital skills to enable them to progress onto further learning and introduce them to the digital environment.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 22 May 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:30 - 13:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course