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Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Digital and an introduction to the skills required in the Digital sector.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 11 September 2025

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Digital and an introduction to the skills required in the Digital sector.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like basic IT skills to give them confidence to move on to a Beginners course.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 12 September 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

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: Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

A beginners course for learners who have some basic drawings skills but would like to incorporate their drawing skills with painting.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 7 November 2025

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

A course for learners who have some basic drawings skills but would like to learn about a wider range of media and techniques.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 19 September 2025

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

A course for beginners to experience simple watercolour techniques whilst creating handmade Christmas cards.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 8 November 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

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

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, 11 October 2025

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

A course for beginners to experience needle felting, whilst creating a Christmas decoration.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 6 December 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

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

Arts and Crafts

A course for beginners to experience wet-felting, whilst creating a small, vibrant wall-hanging.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 29 November 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

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