Classes and Workshops.

Spring Egg Decorating at The Kibble

Spring egg decorating

Sunday 24th, March 2024 at 11am-1pm. Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE Come along for a creative morning at the inspiring Kibble Palace with Glasgow Flower Gardens Learn how to print impressions of leaves onto eggs with natural, homemade dyes and make them into delicate ornaments. You will take away […]

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Textile Repair, Sashiko with Keng Keng Watt

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Wednesday 13 March 2024,  5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Woodlands Community, Woodlands Community Meeting Room 66 Ashley Street Glasgow G3 6HW Textile Repair, Sashiko with Keng Keng Watt – Climate Futures – For Ages 16 – 25 Free –  Donations Welcome This Textile Repair series is part of Woodland Community’s Climate Futures program for people […]

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Pride Over Prejudice Youth Performance – anti sectarianism project

pride over prejudice

This exciting youth project uses drama and the arts to challenge sectarianism. Pride Over Prejudice sessions will run at different community projects across Glasgow in: Govan/Ibrox, Parkhead, Toryglen and Maryhill! – February 2024. FREE for young people aged 9 to 16. The 90 min sessions will take place weekly and will be led by a […]

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Govan Junior Youth Theatre

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25 January – 28 March, 2024 The Pearce Institute  840-860 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 3UU Govan Junior Youth Theatre runs every Thursday from 25 January until 28 March (except school holidays) Open to young people aged 5 to 9 to come along and develop confidence, imagination and performance skills. The group will also create […]

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Sunday, January 7, 2024 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Kids and young people

William Young Swimming School, Glasgow

William Young FIOS, MIOS (TD) Swim School William Young Swim School Glasgow – Swimming classes for adults and children. Buy Vouchers For Swimming Lessons in Glasgow or Clydebank for Christmas Vouchers available for 1 – 5 lessons – Contact William to arrange: Tel: 07986884556 [email protected] Arlington Baths Club, Glasgow West End  Wednesday 9.00 a.m. – […]

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Folk Carols in the Dram

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Saturday, 16 December, 2023, 2 p.m. The Dram, 232 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6ND Host: Muldoon’s Picnic In some parts of the UK, as Christmas approaches, people still sing traditional carols in pubs and streets. They are often old songs from the 18th century or earlier, sometimes not known outside the local area. For the […]

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Fun With Flyting – Learning About Older Scots Language

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11 November, 2023 10 a.m. – 12 Noon Ye Fair Forflittin Flochter, or Fun with Flyting Families, kids, grown-ups! You are invited to a free, fun, interactive event for kids interested in learning about Older Scots and flyting. At The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow  G3 7DN Organised by University of Glasgow English Language and […]

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Launch Night – Plantique, Partick

plantique launch night

Thursday 5 October, 2023 at 6 p.m.- 8.30 p.m. Come along to shop, meet the makers and enjoy some cakes and fizz. You will find Plantique at 286 Dumbarton Road, Partick,   Glasgow G11 6AB (Opposite Partick Library and few minutes walk from Kelvinhall Underground) House Plants, Homewares, Vintage and Gifts 20% off all products on […]

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Learn To Play Bridge

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Buchanan Bridge Club Classes for Beginners – start 31 August, 2023 Classes for Improvers – start 7th September, 2023 4 Clairmont Gardens, Glasgow Glasgow G3 7LW Learn to play bridge! The World’s Greatest Card Game Email Buchanan Bridge Club for Further Information www.bridgewebsemail.com/buchananbc  

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Friday, August 25, 2023 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Pat's Home Page Blog

May Day Glasgow 2023 – Maryhill Integration Network

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2 May, 2023 – 5 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. Flourish House 23-25 Ashley Street Glasgow G3 6DR Find out about the origins of the famous political slogan “Bread and Roses” and learn how to make bread from across the world. Free event – register at EventBrite ‘Bread for all, and Roses too!’ a bread making workshop […]

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SCCAN Stories for Change – PLACE Workshop

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Tuesday 18 APRIL, 2023, 10 a.m. until 1.30 p.m. – ONLINE Learn how to write about place in this Write Here, Write Now workshop from SCCAN Storyteller Collective! Book a place at Eventbrite Free places for concessions As writers on climate we have the ability to let places, their past, present and possible futures speak […]

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Take 2: The Prince of Egypt

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Saturday 8 April, 2023. 11.30 a.m. Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB In this animated retelling of the Book of Exodus, Egyptian Prince Moses (Val Kilmer), upon discovering his roots as a Jewish slave, embarks on a quest to free his people from bondage. When his plea is denied by his brother […]

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MCR Pathways: Can You Spare An Hour and Change A Young Person’s Life?

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Tuesday 4th April, 2023 11 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Online Event, University of Glasgow Could you ‘Share an Hour’ and change a young person’s life? MCR Pathways is a national, award-winning mentoring programme. Our vision is that every care-experienced young person, or those who have experienced disadvantage, gets the same education outcomes, career opportunities and […]

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Monday, March 20, 2023 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Free Events, Zoom and online events

Songs and Harmonies from Southern Africa, Rhu Hall

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Sunday 12 September, 2023 11 _ 3 p.m. Singing Workshop with Bruce Ncube Rhu Hall, Hall Road, Rhu G83 8RR  (If anyone needs a lift from Helensburgh railway station, just get in touch.) This will be a wonderful Sunday of singing. Bruce will teach all the harmonies, and no experience is necessary. Bring sandwiches or […]

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Saturday, February 4, 2023 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Community event

Workshop of Gospel Song, Celtic Connections 2023

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21 January, 2023, 10.30 a.m. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 695 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG Celtic Connections 9th January – 5 February, 2023 Chris Judge, founder and director of Soul Nation Choir www.soulnationchoir.com, will lead this workshop of Gospel song. It will be focussed on a fun warm up, harmonies, confidence building performance tips. His ease […]

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The Prescription – Glasgow creative writing group in medical humanities

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New creative writing group working with a significant Glasgow medical archive Apply to join The Prescription – Closing Date 15 January, 2023 The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow’s St Vincent Street is an internationally-renowned centre for training and professional examinations and holds an important collection […]

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Launch of Ruby McCann Writing School – Book Week Scotland 2022

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Tuesday 15/11/2022 at 7 p.m. Launch of the Ruby McCann Writing School with Inaugural Tutor Rodge Glass CCA Clubroom, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G3 6RB Join Scottish Writers  for a night they have been looking forward to and working on for a long time. They will have the immense privilege of launching a writing school […]

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Young at Heart Dance for Over 50s

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Young at Heart Dance combines dance and exercise bringing a fun, healthy and sociable way of keeping fit for anyone over the age of 50. Research has shown that dance can produce physical benefits such as improving strength and muscle function and increased balance and flexibility. In addition to health benefits, dance can also promote […]

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Thursday, November 3, 2022 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Dance, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow

Spark My Words – Creative Writing Sessions with Lesley O’Brien

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Fridays 2, 9 & 23 September, 2022 at 11am – 1pm Meet at the Yellow Gazebo at the Peoples Palace, Glasgow Green Spark My Words is a series of mini-adventures exploring the familiar in a new way, to spark your imagination and get you writing. Sessions are facilitated by Lesley O’Brien, singer, poet and storyteller All […]

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Sunday, August 21, 2022 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Pat's Home Page Blog, Writing

Scottish Writers Centre: Playwriting Workshop

Tom Murray

12 July, 2022, 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. CCA, Club Room, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Tom Murray: The Impossible Choice Plays are driven by the choices a character makes. A workshop that looks at dialogue, dramatic imagery and setting to bring out the internal tension of character, and how they work together to […]

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The Voyage Out: The Travel Writing Workshop with Linda Jackson

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Scottish Writers Centre Tuesday 28 June, 2022,  7.00 p.m. – 9 p.m. @CCA_Glasgow 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Come along to Scottish Writers Centre when Linda Jackson will teach the craft of travel writing. Linda Jackson is a writer, singer, publisher and creative writing tutor. She has published short stories and poetry, while most […]

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Acting Up – Drama Workshops for Children and Young People

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Saturdays at Websters, Glasgow West End 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ ACTING UP – Affordable and innovative drama workshops for children and young people for creativity, confidence, and fun and making new friends now moved to Webster’s Playhouse! SATURDAYS – starting 25 June until September 2022 (SEE OTHER DATES) Ages 5-10 11.30am-12.30pm Ages 11-16 12.30- 2pm. […]

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Aye Festival – Spit it Out

16 – 26 June, 2022 Aye Festival 2022: Edinburgh’s consent and mental health charity Spit It Out launches programme for the first 10 day festival This hybrid festival will take place over Glasgow, Edinburgh and online with a radical programme of exhibitions, spoken word, live music and workshops. Spit It Out Project Edinburgh-based, women-run consent […]

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Scottish Writers: Bloomsday Celebration with Christie Williamson

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14 June, 2022 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Scottish Writers Centre, Clubroom, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Joining the world (a little bit early) in celebrating the centenary of James Joyce’s novel, Ulysses. SWC Co-Chair Christie Williamson is hosting a workshop on the letters in Episode Five: “The Lotus Eaters”. Everyone is welcome, from first-time readers […]

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Earth Day 2022 at Music Broth

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Friday 22 April, 2022,  1 pm – 6pm Music Broth South, 7 Hollybrook Place, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 7HB Earth Day – Invest in our Planet Music and Upcycling Workshops. Music from Scottish Ensemble in collaboration with international ensembles as part of The Bridge Festival, Jordan Stewart, and Music Broth volunteers. Workshops Up-cycled cymbals & strings, drum […]

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Street Cones – Recovering Voices Online Course

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An Opportunity to Support Your Recovery 12 weeks of workshops concluding with an end product and supported live performance. Commencing Spring 2022 About Street Cones Street Cones believe passionately that the Arts can be used to give people who are marginalized a voice to help themselves as well as their wider community. At our core […]

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Festival of Fitness in support of Ukraine

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Fitness for Ukraine. 20th March 2022 8am-5pm. Western Baths, 12 Cranworth St, Glasgow G12 8BZ Western Baths have brought together some of Glasgow’s top trainers and coaches to offer you a full day of fitness and well-being to raise money to support the Ukranian people. The day will run from 8am – 5pm with a […]

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Beginners Stained Glass Evening Course Glasgow

Starting on Tuesday 8th March, 2022 6 p.m. – 8.15 p.m. The Hidden Lane, 1103 Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8ND Full Price: £230 Concession: £180 Book the workshop online at Quatro Manis In this 6 week course you will learn the basics of traditional stained glass making and produce your own panel from start […]

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Spotlight on Stress- free online masterclass

spotlight on stress

Class by Jot Prem Yoga and Therapy Wednesday 29 December, 2021 at 8 p.m. What causes stress? EVERYTHING!!! Chronic stress is depleting us in every way. It feels like a constant perceived danger and our body’s, minds and Souls are tired out. How does it affect you? Does it make you angry, sad, depressed? Have you […]

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Zoom and online events

Beyond Form Creative Writing Courses

beyond form creative writing

The Experimental Self Portrait 
Nora Nadjarian Thursday January 20th, 2022 6-8:00pm (GMT) via Zoom ​ In this workshop you will write about … yourself! After reading self-portrait poems/short fiction as starting-points, you will be prompted to ask questions about yourself. What do you look like and what is your personality? What images describe you and […]

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beyond form creative writing

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