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English

This English course will help you gain more understanding and confidence to use literacy skills effectively in daily life and the workplace. This course leads to a qualification that is widely recognised and useful as the basis for further study.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 23 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Fully Booked

English

As well as being of use in daily life and the workplace, this is an opportunity to gain a qualification that is widely recognised and valued by employers.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 23 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Fully Booked

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who would like an introduction into buying and selling online.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 29 June 2026

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Sharpen your drawing and painting skills while exploring form, scale, light, and colour using a range of media to develop your own expressive artwork.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £81.50
Concessionary fee: £42.50
Staff fee: £69.80

Arts and Crafts

Get creative with a vibrant mix of print, paint, drawing, and collage! Explore bold textures and patterns through exciting techniques like monoprint and collagraph, and experiment with dynamic mark making.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

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

Arts and Crafts

Master the art of expressive painting, capturing atmosphere and mood with bold, abstract shapes. Experiment with paint, textures, and mark-making tools to create dynamic, personal landscapes and compositions.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 14:30 - 16:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Full fee: £81.50
Concessionary fee: £42.50
Staff fee: £69.80

Arts and Crafts

Explore the colours, textures, and shapes of foliage and flowers through loose, expressive watercolours. Building on your experience, you'll experiment with techniques like limited palettes, natural paints, and plant-inspired monoprints to enhance your skills and grow as a watercolour artist.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 14:30 - 16:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

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

Arts and Crafts

On this course, you'll develop a loose, expressive painting style, exploring colour, form, and atmosphere. You'll experiment with techniques, focusing on values, layers, and composition to enhance your work.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 14:30 - 16:30

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Fully Booked

Digital Skills

So much of modern-day life is online that using the internet and receiving/sending emails are now essential skills. This course is aimed at adults who are interested in gaining basic knowledge in how to use the internet and their email account effectively   

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 13 April 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 12:15 - 15:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Employability

Improve your understanding of basic food safety for home or work.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course