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Arts and Crafts

This is an exciting course that allows you to use a variety of media and to put thoughts into images. It is non digital, so if you can create images from  paint, pen or collage, this course is for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

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

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: Friday, 13 March 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

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

ESOL

Do you want to improve your speaking and listening skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your speaking and listening 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 Speaking and Listening 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: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 12 March 2026

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:00 - 15:00

Venue: Bram Longstaffe

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 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: In-person

Start date: Friday, 16 January 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 15:00

Venue: Bram Longstaffe

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Mixed media art is creative, exciting and experimental. This course will show you how to have fun with art through collage, printing, painting, model making, assemblage and altered art.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 15:30 - 17:30

Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

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

Arts and Crafts

Portrait painting is challenging but exciting, and this course offers you a chance to experiment with different media, styles and techniques to produce a range of different portraits.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Botcherby Community Centre

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

ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to start to develop writing and reading skills. You will learn common words in English to help you communicate with other people on simple subjects.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Number of weeks: 23

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course aims to give you the know how to confidently navigate your way around Microsoft Office Word.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 12 February 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course