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Arts and Crafts

This Christmas workshop is ideal for anyone who would like to get creative and make their own festive wreath. A fun and festive workshop, perfect to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 18:00 - 20:30

Venue: Workington Library

Full fee: £16.25
Concessionary fee: £8.13
Staff fee: £13.81

ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your reading skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading at Level 1. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Thursday, 25 September 2025

Number of weeks: 30

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your reading skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading at Level 1. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Number of weeks: 20

Time: 18:00 - 21:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your writing skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Writing at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Thursday, 25 September 2025

Number of weeks: 36

Time: 09:00 - 12:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

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: Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

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: Friday, 7 November 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 16 October 2025

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: Workington and District Amateur Musical Society (WADAMS)

Free Course

English

This English course will help you gain more understanding and confidence to use literacy skills effectively in daily life and the workplace. This course leads to a qualification that is widely recognised and useful as the basis for further study.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 18:00 - 21:00

Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

English

This English course will help you gain more understanding and confidence to use literacy skills effectively in daily life and the workplace. This course leads to a qualification that is widely recognised and useful as the basis for further study.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 18:00 - 21:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

English

As well as being of use in daily life and the workplace, this is an opportunity to gain a qualification that is widely recognised and valued by employers.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Thursday, 18 September 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 18:00 - 21:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course