Classes and Workshops.

Poetry Apothecary with Rebecca Sharp CCA Sunday 18 September, 2016

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  CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD   11 a.m. – 4 p.m.   In this unique workshop, you will create a poem with a matching essential oil scent blend to take home. We will be exploring how the ingredients and techniques for composing and blending a scent can be compared to writing a poem, […]

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My second week with Paul Rutherford – Personal Trainer

I’m going along to Paul Rutherford tomorrow for my third session at his private gym. It’s been very enjoyable and an eye opener. There’s no doubt about his expertise. Although I’ve been to various gyms over the years, and in total probably been put through five or six inductions – already I am learning a […]

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Cinema: Beginners Course CCA Monday 15 August – Monday 3 October. 2016

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  An ideal beginner’s course for those wishing to broaden their critical understanding of contemporary cinema. Monday 15 August – Monday 3 October, 2016 The course takes place over eight consecutive Monday evenings, and is comprised of four film screenings and four seminars. Films will be in early evenings but exact times may vary and […]

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Write a Song in a Day with Chiara Berardelli Saturday 13 August, 2016

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 ‘Write a song in a day’  Beginners songwriting workshop. No experience needed, just an open mind and a sense of curiosity.  Small group, no pressure to perform!  Sat August 13th 10am – 5pm  In beautiful riverside location, home of Friends of the River Kelvin (FORK) Ha’penny Bridge House, 135 Kelvin Drive, Glasgow G20 8QL  Cost […]

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Merchant City Festival 2016: Glasgow City Heritage Trust, Stone Cutting and Carving Workshops

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The Merchant City Festival presents some of the best of Scottish and international art and entertainment with a programme of street arts, music, food and drink, comedy and dance, while at the same time showcasing the unique cultural hub that is the Merchant City.  This year, GCHT will host a number of events including workshops, […]

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Bush Shock, The Women’s Unit, Art Class, CCA, Wednesday 1 June, 2016

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Declare an interest, there’s around twelve places. Get in touch on Facebook While texting the life model “busy” become Bush Shock. APT. Come draw with us, no experience necessary, bring materials, if you’re struggling financially we could share ours. We have Kerry Conquers modelling and it will be a very expressive and experimental approach to […]

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Fabric and Finery, School of Sewing and HandiCraft, Helensburgh

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  Fabric & Finery, 112a East Princes Street, Helensburgh G84 7DQ Free on-street parking New Classes Starting Spring/Summer 2016 Saturdays – From 23.04.2016 2.30pm to 5pm – fortnightly x 4 sessions “Children and their Grown Ups” sewing together class – beginners£85 per double trouble. Dates: 23.4., 7.5.,21.5.,4.6. Sunday  From 8.5., thereafter Saturdays 2.30pm to 5pm […]

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Picture Hooks Conference, Illustrating Children’s Books, 23 April,2016 CCA

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Picture Hooks Conference Sat 23 April 2016 CCA 10am – 4pm, £50 (£25 concessions) + £1 booking fee, Theatre Ages 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Get the hang of illustrating Children’s Books. Leading children’s publishing experts and agents, together with award-winning illustrator Joel Stewart, offer insiders’ view of the industry. Now in its […]

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Summer/Spring Classes 2016 Glasgow School of Art

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Summer School, Glasgow School of Art Thinking of learning a new skill? There’s still time to book a Spring Weekend course at the Glasgow School of Art. Call now: 0141 353 4596 Limited places are available for Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 April: Introduction to Still Life PaintingIntroduction to Oil PaintingIntroduction to Sashiko EmbroideryCrash Course […]

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Poetry Class for Beginners and Scribblers, Starts 20 April, 2016

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The Centre for Lifelong Learning 7th Floor (Reception) Graham Hills Building 40 George Street Glasgow G1 1QE

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Aromatherapy Workshop, Palace of Art, Sunday 15 May, 2016.

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‘Hands on’ workshop Suitable for beginners and intermediates. Aromatherapy – learn how to use essential oils safely and make your own massage blends. The oils can help you to relax, de-stress and unwind. Sunday 15th May 2016 from 12-2pm Price £13. Limited places so book early to ensure a place on the workshop. To Book: […]

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Eurydice Women’s Choir, Free Workshop Kibble Palace, Saturday 6 March, Celebrating International Women’s Day, 2016

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Eurydice Women’s Choir International Women’s Day Free Workshop Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, Glasgow G12 Sunday March 6th, 2016 from 1 – 3pm Eurydice Womn’s Choir is holding a free public workshop to encourage women to enjoy singing and to hopefully join their choir. Celebrating in advance of International Women’s Day on Tuesday March 8th. Eurydice […]

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Argentine Tango, Dance Classes Glasgow

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Argentine Tango Classes 20 January – 23 March, 2016 Argentine TangoNotre Dame Primary School on Havelock Street. Classes £6.50 (£5.50)Wednesdays with Shona and AlistairImprovers 6.30pm – 7.30pm Intermediate 7.30pm – 8.30pmBeginners (booking essential) 8.30pm – 9.30pmmore info from Alistair MacDonald 07814884245or email info@glasgowtango.org.ukwww.glasgowtango.org.uk Improvers Classes The improvers programme builds on what you have learned in […]

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Picture Hooks Conference, CCA, 23 April, 2016

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Illustrating Children’s Books CCA Sat 23 April 2016 10am – 4pm, £50 (£25 concessions) + £1 booking fee, Theatre Ages 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Get the hang of illustrating Children’s Books. Leading children’s publishing experts and agents, together with award-winning illustrator Joel Stewart, offer insiders’ view of the industry. Now in its […]

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Hula Hoop Classes, The Briggait.

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The classes are led by award winning Hula Hoop performer Ross Cleland aka Volcanic Ash They run weekly on Tuesdays until 26 April, 2016. Tuesdays 6 – 7.30 p.m. The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, G1 5HZ Book: Call 0141 553 5890 Great exercise, for core strength and posture plus lots of fun. Open to all skill levels. […]

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Connect Contemporary Choir

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  Come along to Connect – brand new contemporary choir based in Glasgow Connect Choir will meet from January 19th – April 12th, 2016 (No choir on April 5th) 7pm – 9.30pm At: Hyde, 9-17 Partick Bridge Street, Glasgow  G11 6PN (Convenient for Kelvinhall Underground and Dumbarton Road)        Do you love singing? Do you […]

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Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow: Writing Fiction: the short story 12/o1/16 – 15.03.16

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Writing fiction: the short story  12/01/16 – 15/03/16 Tuesdays 19.00 – 21.00   Tutor: Alan McMunnigall This course will focus on the discussion of students’ writing and will look at a range of approaches to the creation of fiction. Literary techniques will be examined in order for students to use them to develop their own […]

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Choose Life and The Bishop’s Wife Govanhill Baths 11 and 12 December, 2015

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Choose Life and The Bishop’s Wife Govanhill Baths 11 and 12 December, 2015 Govanhill Theatre and Govanhill Young Theatre Makers A joint show featuring a short performance as a culmination of GYTMs series of workshops with young local people. Film – The Bishop’s Wife The 15 minute performance is followed at 7.30pm by Radio Theatre […]

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Children’s Craft Workshops at The Lighthouse 12 and 19 December, 2015

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The Lighthouse Loves Christmas: Children’s Craft Workshops Workshop (Level 2) 12th & 19th December Tinsel Town Saturday 12th December 10.00 – 12.00 (5-8 years) 13.00 – 15.00 (9-12 years) Create an array of unique Christmas decorations using different materials, textures and crafting techniques. Twinkle, Twinkle… Saturday 19th December 10.00 – 12.00 (5-8 years) 13.00 – 15.00 […]

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Winter Workshops at On The Corner, The Barras

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Treemendus presents Winter Workshops. A range of workshops all working with upcycled materials, learn a new skill and give your loved ones handmade gifts this Christmas. Winter  Workshops £15 9th November – 9 December, 2015 253 – 257 London Road, The Barras, Glasgow Monday 9th Nov – 6.30pm – 7.30pm – Framed Paper Cutting Learn […]

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Sunday, November 29, 2015 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Classes and Workshops

Acting Skills for Adults, The Citizens Spring 2016

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  The Citizens, 119 Gorbals St, Glasgow G5 9DS Nightschool Level 1 Spring 2016 11 Janudary – 8 March, 2015 A fun and informal introduction to acting skills for adults who want to try their hand at performing. Course material is refreshed each term and participants are welcome to repeat levels. All sessions are led […]

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Monday, November 9, 2015 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops

Life Writing, Saturday 28 November, 2015 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Glasgow

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A day of Life Writing, Saturday 28th November from 10 am-4pm ‘The Practice,’ 17 Park Circus Place, G3 6AH Have you always wanted to tell your story? Whether you are a new or experienced writer, this is a chance to write in a safe, relaxed space. Two practicing memoir writers will share some exercises and […]

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Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow, Autumn – Winter. 2015

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Creative writing: the novel Saturday 03/10/15 – 19/03/16 14.00 – 16.00 In this course students will study the novel form, looking at structural aspects and techniques from a writer’s perspective in order to help develop their own writing. The course will include writing in class, using exercises and prompts, and reading published work to better […]

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How To Write A Film Review With Siobhan Synnot, Sunday 11 October, 2015 The Glad Foundation

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How To Write A Film Review With Siobhan Synnot Sunday, October 11, 2015 2:00pm – 3:00pm The Glad Foundation Tickets: wegottickets.com Opinionated? Eloquent? Neither? If your views on anything you watch can’t be suppressed come along to this special workshop hosted by film, arts & currents affairs journalist Siobhan Synnot. Find out how to what […]

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Information Night Creative Writing Classes University of Glasgow Open Studies Thurs 10 Sept 2015

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Information Night – Creative Writing University of Glasgow Boyd Orr Buidling, Room 407 (Lecture Theatre A)120 University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ. Map Everyone is welcome and the event is FREE. Alan McMunnigall, Creative Writing Tutor, will be  there to discuss credit and non-credit options for the new academic year and to answer any questions you […]

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Ricefield and The Glad Cafe Dumpling Night Tue 15 September 2015 At The Glad Cafe

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Ricefield and The Glad Cafe Dumpling Night Tue 15 September 2015 At The Glad Cafe 1006a Pollokshaws Rd, 7.30pm £8 All ages Book online via Eventbrite / 0141 352 4900 Discover the broad variety of regional Chinese dumplings and the family traditions that are embedded within their preparation, through their different techniques, flavours and assorted […]

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NAWE presents… ScreenWrite: Breaking into Television Writing, Thursday 15 October, 2015

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National Association of Writers in Education Thursday 15 Oct 2015 CCA Are you passionate about wanting to pursue a career in television writing? Looking for practical information and advice from industry Join commissioners, producers, agents and development executives for a packed, industry-focused day of talks, panel sessions and workshops exploring the rewards and challenges of […]

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Songwriting Workshop with Chiara Berardelli Sunday 20th September, 2015

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Songwriting Workshop with Chiara BerardelliSunday 20th September, 2015 Have you ever had the urge to write a song?Have you penned some tunes and looking for constructive feedback?Then this is the workshop for you! Beginner: 10am-1pmWe’ll tap into the creative inspiration, cover some songwriting basics, de-construct a great song and discuss how to get started.Intermediate: 2pm-5pmA […]

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Sunday, August 30, 2015 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops

First Friday Sing Friday, August 7

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First Friday Sing Friday, August 7 7:00pm – 9:30pm The Quaker Meeting House, 38 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow G2 4PS Join Shapenote Scotland at our regular First Friday S(ing)ing in Glasgow. We’ll sing from the Sacred Harp 1991 Denson Revision, and other sources if you want, and can bring copies… Using the American songbook called the […]

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Thursday, July 30, 2015 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Joiners Corner

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