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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

Arts and Crafts

Learn to draw in the tradition of the Old Masters! Discover how artists learned to draw for centuries. Guided by master works, this beginner course offers structured, reliable way of drawing that builds confidence and strong foundations.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 12:30 - 15:00

Venue: Penrith Parish Centre

Full fee: £65.00
Concessionary fee: £32.50
Staff fee: £55.25

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

Arts and Crafts

Improvers Drawing – how to draw better! Develop your understanding of the Essentials of Art through a series of drawing exercises to develop your drawing skills. During this term, you will explore line, shape, tone, and colour.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Penrith Parish Centre

Full fee: £84.50
Concessionary fee: £42.25
Staff fee: £71.83