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Health and Wellbeing

A short qualification course that enhances your knowledge of the terms mental health and wellbeing, different types of conditions, and the support available.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 8 June 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

This qualification gives you an understanding of mental health and wellbeing which can be applied in a wide variety of contexts.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Number of weeks: 15

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to safeguarding for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 13 April 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Are you a naturally creative person? Would you like to earn a nationally recognised qualification that showcases your artistic flair? In this course, you will be introduced to several new artistic techniques & methods, as well as building upon any prior knowledge.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 8 September 2025

Number of weeks: 24

Time: 14:30 - 16:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

This is an exciting course that teaches you to paint in a variety of different paints. You will use watercolour, gouache and acrylic to create different types of paintings in many different styles. You’ll experiment with different brush strokes, colour palettes, mark making and composition.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 15 September 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Harraby Community Centre

Fully Booked

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, 5 September 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Explore a variety of textile techniques and create some festive pieces such as rag rugged wreaths embroidered Christmas cards, and advent calendars.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 3 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £96.00
Concessionary fee: £50.50
Staff fee: £82.35

Arts and Crafts

Improve your art skills and push your textile creativity further on this contemporary textile course.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 8 September 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £96.00
Concessionary fee: £50.50
Staff fee: £82.35

Health and Wellbeing

If you are struggling with confidence join this friendly class to learn strategies to help you face life challenges..

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 15 September 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

This is a fun arts and crafts Christmas workshop where you will make a set of Christmas Decorations based on angels made from card and mixed media.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 27 November 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Harraby Community Centre

Full fee: £13.00
Concessionary fee: £6.50
Staff fee: £11.05