Are you in Year 11 and have applied for a course starting in September 2026?
Then book your place at our Future Student Morning on Friday, 26 June 2026.
Please note, for the workshop in Horse Management (Equine), please book onto a separate subject-specific event via the link below.
This event is the perfect opportunity for you to receive final essential information about your chosen course so you’re ready to enrol with us later this summer.
Most sessions will run from 9:30am – 12:00noon.
(Due to high demand, there will be an additional 1:30pm – 3:30pm workshop for Aviation)
What can you expect from the event? You will…
9:30am – 11:30am
🎨 Take part in fun workshops and activities run in collaboration with industry experts and local businesses
🤝 Collaborate with curriculum areas across the campus
👥 Meet your future classmates and tutors in person
📋 Find out essential enrolment information so you’re ready to enrol with us in the summer and start in September
🏫 Familiarise yourself with our campus
📝 Speak with our Admissions team to accept your offer or make an application if you haven’t done so already
11:30am – 12:00noon
🎉 Food, music, fun and free stuff!
Have further questions regarding the event? Email events@craven-college.ac.uk, and our team will get back to you.
Event FAQs
What time should I arrive for the event?
If you are attending a morning workshop, please arrive no earlier than 9:15am to the event, your workshop will start at 9:30am.
If you have registered for the afternoon slot of the Aviation workshop, please arrive no earlier than 1:15pm, your workshop will start at 1:30pm.
Where should I go for the event?
You will receive a confirmation of booking email when you register for this event. It will include all details of where you need to go on the day.
Most taster sessions take place at our Aireville Campus in Skipton:
Craven College
Aireville Campus
Gargrave Rd
Skipton, BD23 1US
T: 01756 791 411
The Mechanics, Countryside & Agriculture, Painting & Decorating, Plastering and Plumbing taster sessions take place at our Auction Mart Campus:
Auction Mart Campus
Gargrave Rd
Skipton, BD23 1UX
T: 01756 791 411
The Aviation taster session takes place at The Aviation Academy, our airside campus at Leeds Bradford Airport:
The Aviation Academy
Hangar 1, South Side Aviation Centre,
Leeds Bradford Airport
Leeds, LS19 7UG
T: 0113 391 0919
I can’t see my chosen subject area workshop on the drop-down list; how do I book on?
For the workshop in Horse Management (Equine), please book on to a subject specific event on a different date. This event can be found here:
Do I need to wear any specialist clothing or bring anything with me to the event?
You will be sent a list of things you need to bring with you and if you need to wear any specific clothing in your confirmation email.
Can I bring someone with me to the event?
Due to limited capacity at our campuses, only students who have applied for the course will be able to enter the event. Parents/guardians will be able to drop off and pick up on our campus car parks.
Can I make an application at the event?
For any students that want to make a new application, amend a current application or receive advice on the application process, our Admissions Team will be on hand to speak with you at the event.
Friday 26 June 2026 – Workshop & Room Information
| Workshop | Activity | Meeting Room | What to bring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Studies | Observe the behaviours of a range of animals in our purpose-built Animal Management Centre, whilst learning the basics of giving basic health checks. | Animal Management Centre Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! |
| Art & Design (Fashion, 3D Design, Graphic Design, Photography and Fine Art) | Let your creativity flow in this interactive session where you will create a multimedia piece to take home! | Ingleborough Building – 1st Floor Art Studios Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting splattered! |
| Aviation | Learn how to use meteorological date to calculate elapsed flying times! | Aviation Academy Hangar 1, Southside Aviation Centre, Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds, LS19 7UG. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |
| Beauty Therapy | Manicures are an essential skill for beauty therapists, this workshop will give you the skills needed to do a manicure on yourself and others! | Style Academy Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |
| Business | Spend the morning working with other students to create an effective marketing campaign. | Penyghent Building Room: P1.11 Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |
| Bricklaying | Set out your very own workstation in our brand-new workshop, then use the tools and equipment to create a simple brick model. | Tyro Training Reception Auction Mart Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UX. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! |
| Catering & Hospitality | Be part of the team that creates and prepares food for your peers at Future Student morning! Within our kitchens you’ll help prepare salads and burgers and turn your hand to BBQs! | 3 Peaks Café Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! |
| Carpentry & Joinery | Spend the morning in the workshop learning the safe use of tools to set out and make halving joints. | Ribblehead Building Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! |
| Childcare (Early Years) | Enjoy a range of activities designed to give an insight into learning about early years. Participate in a carousel of activities including assault course making, creating story props based on children’s classic books, learn about activities for different areas of development and create a booklet, and learn how to make a sensory bottle. | Penyghent Building Room: P0.03 Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |
| Computing | Join with students from Esports to enter the world of games design – what will you create?! | Penyghent Building Room: P2.08 Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |
| Electrical | Learn the basics of wiring a circuit – a vital skill for any electrician! | Tyro Training Reception Auction Mart Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UX. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! |
| Esports | Join with students from Computing to enter the world of games design – what will you create?! | Penyghent Building Room: P2.08 Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |
| Countryside & Agriculture | Learn how to complete safe pre-start checks on a quad bike before experiencing driving. | Tyro Training Reception Auction Mart Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UX. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear warm clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! |
| Hairdressing | From plaiting to putting hair up, spend your morning in The Style Academy learning the basics of styling! | Style Academy Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |
| Health & Social Care | Spend the morning in our specialist Health & Social Care suites learning how to be a health care professional! From communication to manual handling and a go in our escape room – you’ll develop essential skills to start you on your learning journey. | Penyghent Building Room: P0.15 Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |
| Nail Services | Learn the skills behind that perfect gel nail application, giving you the skills to create stylish nail looks. | Style Academy Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |
| Media | Get your creativity flowing as you join with your classmates to recreate a scene from a film. | Penyghent Building Room: P2.06 Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |
| Media Make-up | Learn basic skills and create an array of “bruises” using industry approved materials and equipment in our specialist studio. | Ingleborough Building Room: I0.12 Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting splattered! |
| Mechanics (Agricultural & Motor Vehicle) | Spend the session in our new workshop using industry standard equipment to complete safe jacking of vehicles and removing wheels. | Tyro Training Reception Auction Mart Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UX. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear warm clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! |
| Painting & Decorating | Use all your creative skills to paint using stained glass effect. | Tyro Training Reception Auction Mart Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UX. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear warm clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! |
| Performing Arts | Take your first steps onto the stage as you immerse yourself in the intensive world of improvisation, developing your acting abilities whilst learning core skills of listening, confidence, collaboration, and teamwork! | Penyghent Building Room: The Hall Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. We recommend wearing clothes that are easy to move around in. |
| Plastering | In the specialised workshop space, use the materials provided to practice moulding and applying render. | Tyro Training Reception Auction Mart Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UX. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear warm clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! |
| Plumbing | Using a wide range of materials develop the skills to create a basic frame. | Tyro Training Reception Auction Mart Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UX. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear warm clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! |
| Public Services | Within teams you will pick NATO and Warsaw Pact countries – using a dart board you will play the best of three games learning about NATO relating to the armed forces. Embed your maths skills as you score the games and see who the winner is! Afterwards, test your navigation skills with a map-reading task. | Ingleborough Building Room: I0.14 Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear your sports kit and bring a waterproof. |
| Science | Turn your hand to blood spatter analysis and Gel Electrophoresis as you learn how science can be applied to a number of industries. | Penyghent Building Room: P0.11 Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |
| Sport | Test your fitness with the range of equipment in our sports room before learning how to create a healthy lifestyle. | Ingleborough Building Room: IO.18, TV Studio Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. Please wear your sports kit and bring a waterproof. |
| Travel & Tourism | Are you ready to start your journey? Join with your new classmates and complete our round the world team challenge! | Penyghent Building Room: P1.12 Aireville Campus, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1US. | We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, pen and note pad. |