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Arts and Crafts

The aim of this course is to learn about the many different ways a sketchbook can be used to record and develop ideas and compositions, with the aim of expanding your knowledge and finding new ways of using a sketchbook to suit your personal style.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 24 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

Explore the basics of monoprinting and create unique, one-of-a-kind prints using simple techniques and materials. Experiment with textures, layering, and mark-making as you learn to work with inks, papers, and tools.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 17 April 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £83.00
Concessionary fee: £44.00
Staff fee: £71.30

Arts and Crafts

A single informal workshop where we will walk around Whitehaven Harbour with an emphasis on improving our mobile phone photography.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 27 June 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

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

Arts and Crafts

A single informal workshop with an opportunity to walk up to the vantage point above Stanley Ghyll to photograph the river and landscape.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 4 July 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Stanley Ghyll

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