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Arts and Crafts

Delve into the world of printmaking and explore the unique technique of collagraphy. This course is perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their artistic repertoire by learning a simple yet versatile and expressive printmaking method.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 5 June 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 inspired by the Bluebells within the gardens at Muncaster Castle.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 25 April 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Muncaster Castle

Full fee: £38.00
Concessionary fee: £28.25
Staff fee: £35.08

Arts and Crafts

Discover how artists use their creativity to challenge injustice and spark dialogue about social issues. This course examines powerful works of protest and commentary, exploring their impact and messages through engaging discussions and visual analysis.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 4 June 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £81.00
Concessionary fee: £42.00
Staff fee: £69.30

Arts and Crafts

Explore how colour and light influence artistic expression in this engaging art appreciation course. Through discussions and visual analysis, discover how artists use colour theory, contrast, shading, and illumination to evoke emotion and create movement.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £81.00
Concessionary fee: £42.00
Staff fee: £69.30

Arts and Crafts

Celebrate nature's beauty through the seasons in this course on landscape drawing and painting, looking at light, colour, and atmosphere. Discover techniques for blending seasonal tones, capturing textures, and creating depth, guided by themed lessons, and practical exercises.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 27 February 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £70.00
Concessionary fee: £37.50
Staff fee: £60.25

Arts and Crafts

Discover the basics of drawing and painting still life with a focus on natural forms, in this beginner-friendly course.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 17 April 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

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

Arts and Crafts

Discover the basics of drawing and painting still life with a focus on surfaces and texture, in this beginner-friendly course.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 5 June 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

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

Arts and Crafts

Be part of a small group who will have exclusive access to some Birds of Prey at Muncaster.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 14 March 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Muncaster Castle

Full fee: £38.00
Concessionary fee: £28.25
Staff fee: £35.08

Arts and Crafts

A single informal workshop with an opportunity to photograph the flowers, trees and plants in the gardens of Muncaster Castle.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 13 June 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Muncaster Castle

Full fee: £38.00
Concessionary fee: £28.25
Staff fee: £35.08

ESOL

Do you want to get better at reading English? Do you want to work with an experienced and friendly tutor? This could be the ideal course for you! By the end of this course you will be confident to : read and understand a short piece of text. You will understand how to construct of a simple sentence. You will know days of the week, family words, dates and times. You will understand common prepositions. You will recognise digits 0 – 9 (used in dates, times telephone numbers and prices). You will confidently recognise the alphabet in both lower and upper case. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance for success. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress and improve all aspects of their English and will leave you in a very good position to study other awards at Entry 1 in the ESOL offer.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 09:00 - 12:00

Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course