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Beginners Art: Drawing and Painting (CAR25T066)

Arts and Crafts

This creative drawing and painting course is ideal for beginners or those who want to develop their skills further. You will use a variety of drawing and painting materials to discover your own style by experimenting with mark making, line and colour.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 12 January 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

Fully Booked

Beginners Art: Drawing and Painting (CAR25T073)

Arts and Crafts

This creative drawing and painting course is ideal for beginners or those who want to develop their skills further. You will use a variety of drawing and painting materials to discover your own style by experimenting with mark making, line and colour.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 13 April 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

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

Computers for the Absolute Beginner - An Introduction to IT (WHI25T106)

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

Desktop Publishing for Beginners (WHI25T006)

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

ESOL Skills for Life Award in Speaking and Listening at Entry Level 2 (BAR25S065)

ESOL

Do you want to improve your speaking and listening skills? Do you want to join a fun and friendly class? If the answer is yes then this could be the right course for you! By the end of the course you will feel more confident to be able to: Understand directions and instructions, use intonation appropriately in statements and questions, use knowledge of grammatical detail e.g. past and present, continuous tense, present perfect tense, ‘used to’ understand text. You will be confident to use a range of ‘wh’ – questions, yes/no and open questions using different tenses. You will be able to give a short description using a range of adjectives, comparatives and superlatives. If this sounds daunting don`t worry! You will work with your peers and an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor to develop the skills and knowledge to need to achieve this qualification and be in a positive position to move to further study. It is very important that you can attend all classes as this puts you in the best position to succeed.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course

Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 (CAR25S020)

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. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

Venue: Upperby CDC

Free Course

Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 (CAR25S021)

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. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Upperby CDC

Free Course

Excel for Beginners (CAR25T133)

Digital Skills

This course introduces you to new skills, hints and tips in Excel to help organise your life, finances and work.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 18:00 - 20:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

Free Course

Excel for Beginners (CAR25T139)

Digital Skills

This course introduces you to new skills, hints and tips in Excel to help organise your life, finances and work.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 14 May 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 18:00 - 20:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

Free Course

Excel for Improvers (CAR25T134)

Digital Skills

This course is suitable for learners who can use spreadsheet software at a basic level and would like to benefit from the more advanced features available. Learners will feel able to use more advanced tools & techniques, functions & formulas, allowing them to create workbooks with confidence.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 18:00 - 20:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

Free Course