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Arts and Crafts

A beginners course to introduce you to some basic watercolour skills and techniques which can then be developed further and applied to an atmospheric seascape.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 21 March 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

Arts and Crafts

The aim is to encourage participants to experiment with watercolour techniques and gelli printing, blending both together to produce unique, expressive artworks.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 6 June 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

Arts and Crafts

Learn quick sketching methods using a range of media to give you confidence to take a sketchbook outside or on holiday. The aim of this course is to introduce you to the idea of a holiday sketchbook and the materials you could use. It will give you tips and suggestions on how you might start.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 16 May 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

Arts and Crafts

This is a series of short, easy photography walks in the Western Lakes led by one of our experienced Photography Tutors.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 23 May 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £58.50
Concessionary fee: £29.25
Staff fee: £49.73

Employability

Learn industry-standard cleaning techniques and hygiene practices.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Workington)

Free Course

Employability

Prepare for work with key skills like CV writing and interview techniques.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Workington)

Free Course

Employability

Explore principles and practices for roles in adult care services.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Workington)

Free Course

Employability

Learn core office and administrative procedures for the workplace.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Workington)

Free Course

Employability

Develop in-depth customer service skills across a range of sectors.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Workington)

Free Course

Employability

Build foundational leadership and team management skills.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Workington)

Free Course