Classes and Workshops.

My Carbon Footprint – Workshop

my carbon footprint

Saturday 28 June, 2025, 1 p..m. – 2.30 p.m. Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW A hands-on workshop exploring how everyday choices impact the planet—and what small steps can make a big difference. In the workshop, participants will be asked to turn climate action into something fun, colourful, and […]

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A Life Impacted by Carbon – Interactive Workshop at ARC

Saturday, June 28, 2025 11 a.m. – 12.30p.m. Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW Explore the impact of carbon through storytelling and creative reflections in this interactive workshop led by Museum Studies students How does carbon shape our lives—and the lives of others across time and place? In this […]

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Who owns the Clyde? Live Mapathon

who owns the clyde

Saturday 21 June, 2025, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Briggait,, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5H Come along to The Briggait, Glasgow for an experimental afternoon of collective mapping of land ownership along the River Clyde. This live mapathon is an opportunity to contribute towards The Empire Cafe’s ongoing investigation into fragmented and opaque land […]

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Writing A Musical – Taster Workshop at WestFest

oilcan the musical workshop westfest

Saturday, 7 June, 2025, 12.40 – 4.40 p.m. Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AP Part of WestFest 2025 A hands-on creative session blending playwriting, songwriting, and performance – introducing the core skills behind musical theatre writing. The workshop offers a unique chance to explore storytelling through music with opportunities to get professionally published. […]

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William Young Swimming School, Glasgow

William Young FIOS, MIOS (TD) Swim School William Young Swim School Glasgow – Swimming classes for adults and children. Recruiting: Swimming Instructors – Level 1/2  Current disclosure certificate required. Email or telephone: 07986884556 www.glasgowswimminglessons.com Buy Vouchers For Swimming Lessons in Glasgow or Clydebank  Vouchers available for 1 – 5 lessons – Contact William to arrange: Tel: 07986884556 williamyoungswimschool@gmail.com […]

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Weaving Song Workshop

weaving song workshop

Tuesday 22 April, 2025 6 p.m – 8 p.m. Discover songs and poetry from Paisley’s mill heritage – create a song to remember Paisley’s mill workers. Come along and help write a radical weaver’s song with poet Jim Ferguson and musician Rebecca Maria Witherspoon Building, 10 Stone Street, Paisley PA1 2AR To book email   […]

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Bike Maintenance Workshop: Brakes

February 18th, 2025 – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. University of Glasgow, Boyd Orr, University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QW Map Designed for anyone who seeks more confidence in tool handling and understanding bikes. Learn how to look after your cable-operated brakes: make simple adjustments, replace brake pads and refit cables. No prior experience necessary and […]

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Winter Warmer Family Fun Day University of Glasgow

Saturday 14 December, 2024, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW University of Glasgow (ARC) annual, free Winter Warmer Family Day, this year with a focus on Winter Stories. A host of festive activities. All activities are FREE and most are drop-in. You’ll find extra […]

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Clothing Repair Workshop – Stitch It!

stitch it

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 1 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. Boyd Orr Building, University of Glasgow,University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QW Have you ever wanted to learn to sew? Then come along to the free workshop at the Eco-Hub and leave with a skill for life! The workshop is beginner friendly and will help you get more wear out of your […]

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Pilates with Fab – Glasgow West End

pilates with fab

Pilates with Fabrizio Medinelli – Glasgow West End Pilates with Fab, 37 Otago Street, Glasgow G12 8JJ and Old Scout Hall, Oldhall Road, Paisley PA1 3HL Group Classes Small group classes allow you to practice the Pilates method in a fun and dynamic way with like-minded people. You will work through many of the classical […]

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Low Environmental Impact Craft Sessions

low environmental impact

Friday 11 October, 2024 Used tetrapaks to make prints by pressing and carving into the inside surface of the tetrapak, coating it in ink and then printing it through a printing press. Participants will be invited to bring their own used tetrapaks, and will be able to repeat this method at home. Open to all, […]

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Free Events

Iyengar Yoga for People of Colour, Woodlands Community

lyengar yoga woodlands community

Tuesdays from 20 August, 2024, 6 p.m. – 7.15 p.m.  Woodlands Community 66 Ashley Street, G3 6HW Free Tina Freeland will be teaching Iyengar Yoga classes at Woodlands for People of Colour for the next year. The classes are free to attend and have been generously funded by Iyengar Yoga UK. By supporting these classes, […]

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Life Drawing at McChuills

life drawing mcchuills

Starts Monday 5th August, 2024 First Monday Every Month 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. McChuills, 80 High St, Glasgow G1 1N Something a bit different in the Acid Arch. A new life-drawing class has been put together by McChuill’s own artist-in-residence Joanna – it will be running monthly and is a relaxed, untutored session that is […]

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Art Outside of the Box

art outside the box workshops

7-14th June 2024 Glasgow Museums and the University of Glasgow explore the power of art and creativity Byres Community Hub / School of Health and Wellbeing – Clarice Pears Building 90 Byres Road University of Glasgow Glasgow G12 8TB Part of Glasgow International Drop In Workshops Art Outside of the Box is a long-standing collaboration between communities […]

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Herbs for Health Workshops The Concrete Garden

health and herb workshops

Wednesday 8 and Wednesday 15 May, 2024, 6 p.m. The Concrete Garden, St. Matthews Centre, 200 Balmore Road, Possilpark, Glasgow G22 6LJ At each workshop you’ll get to know a different seasonal herb and explore different ways of using it in herbal preparations. – using plants that are growing in the Concrete Garden so you’ll […]

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Halo Make Your Own T-Shirt Workshop

make your won t shirt workshop west fest 2024

Saturday 29 June, 2024 12.30 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. Part of WestFest 2024 Free Arts Workshops For Young People (6 – 12 years) at Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW <>Join Halo’s team of specialist arts tutors for 5 saturday afternoons of free multi arts workshops including circus skills, visual art, storytelling, drama […]

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Tree Identification, Training and Guides Glasgow

discover Glasgow's Trees

Trees for Climate Action in Glasgow Registration for the 2024 spring course and free guides is now open. Register for free training Register for free guides Get outdoors and have fun whilst building knowledge and skills on one of Trees for Cities / Field Studies Council‘s free tree courses. Discover more about local trees, their […]

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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

textile repair

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

govan youth theatre

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

Folk Carols in the Dram

carols in the dram

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

fun with flyting

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

learn to play bridge

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

may day 2023 maryhill integration nerwork

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

sccan stories for change workshop

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

prince of egypt

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?

Mentor evenr MCR pathways

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

songs and hrmonies

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

songs and hrmonies

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