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Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 20 March 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

This course will take you through the basic skills needed for drawing and introduce you to some exciting and interesting ways to create dramatic and lively drawings.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £82.50
Concessionary fee: £41.25
Staff fee: £70.13

Arts and Crafts

A creative drawing course where you'll draw with far more than a pencil.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £68.75
Concessionary fee: £34.38
Staff fee: £58.44

Arts and Crafts

Learners are encouraged to experiment with different media and techniques such as 3D images, printing, model making, and to look for inspiration from contemporary and traditional illustration in books, advertising and online.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

Full fee: £144.00
Concessionary fee: £72.00
Staff fee: £122.40

Arts and Crafts

You’ll use a variety of materials to paint with, including acrylic paint, gouache, collage, ink etc You will experiment with different techniques and styles to discover exciting ways of painting that are fresh and original.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 15:30 - 17:30

Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

Full fee: £144.00
Concessionary fee: £72.00
Staff fee: £122.40

Arts and Crafts

You’ll use a variety of materials to paint with, including acrylic paint, gouache, collage, ink etc You will experiment with different techniques and styles to discover exciting ways of painting that are fresh and original.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 24 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £144.00
Concessionary fee: £72.00
Staff fee: £122.40

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: Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

Learn how to cook interesting, healthy meals for yourself and your family within your budget.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Church of Scotland (Carlisle)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

Learn how to cook interesting, healthy meals for yourself and your family within your budget.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Church of Scotland (Carlisle)

Free Course

English

The focus for this course is well-being through creativity: learners are able to explore their experience of the world through the writing process.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 14:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course