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Arts and Crafts

Dive into the world of book illustration and learn how to bring stories to life through your artwork.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 6 June 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £63.00
Concessionary fee: £33.00
Staff fee: £54.00

Arts and Crafts

Discover the art of painting landscapes with watercolours and acrylics.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 6 June 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £63.00
Concessionary fee: £33.00
Staff fee: £54.00

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

Arts and Crafts

A trip to Devoke Water led by one of our experienced Photography Tutors.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 21 June 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Devoke Water

Full fee: £18.00
Concessionary fee: £9.00
Staff fee: £15.30

Arts and Crafts

Join highly experienced textiles tutor Claire Trelfa to construct a piece of clothing from a simple pattern to build your confidence in using your sewing machine.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Full fee: £108.00
Concessionary fee: £54.00
Staff fee: £91.80

Arts and Crafts

Learn the basics of wet and needle felting, creating both flat pictorial pieces and more experimental 3D creations.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 2 June 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £94.00
Concessionary fee: £52.00
Staff fee: £81.40

Arts and Crafts

This course is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience of using the 'prodding' rag rug technique.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 28 April 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £38.50
Concessionary fee: £20.50
Staff fee: £33.10

Arts and Crafts

Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall to explore the joy of watercolour, learning essential techniques such as washes, using colour and creating form. This course aims to have you painting as quickly as possible, so you can enjoy your new hobby!

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Monday, 28 April 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Online Delivery

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

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, 19 April 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