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Creative Art Classes
Workshops for teenagers in all sorts of visual art disciplines, from t-shirt printing to pottery. Materials are included, and participants may use the classes as a space to work on an independent project. Ages 11–16.
Paisley Museum & Art Gallery
Sat 1 Jun
£30 for six weeks (£25) / 0300 300 1210
- 14:00 – 16:00
Sat 8 Jun
£30 for six weeks (£25) / 0300 300 1210
- 14:00 – 16:00
360' Immersive yoga, dance, singing
For ALL info and booking: http://www.souldome.com/#!360-workshops/cn72 Yoga, Dance, Choir, Talks …. We have taken it up a level and created breath-taking projections to enhance an acoustically perfect space into a ecstatic environment for an intimate workshop. You could be in the amazon jungle, a beach in thailand or…
Jubilee Square, Brighton
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Alice in Barrlands Summer School
Whether you prefer to be on stage or behind the scenes, this summer panto workshop takes you through everything you need to know about working with other youngsters in the theatre to create a performance of Alice in Barrlands. Ages 8–16.
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Fri 2 Aug
Art in the Park
Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential.
Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Near Lochwinnoch
Tue 6 Aug
Free / 01505 842803
- 13:30 – 15:00
Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure
Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.
Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 237 9144
- 12:00 – 16:00
Belly Babies (course)
Belly Babies is an innovative class for mums and babies, which explores music and dance from around the world. Connect with your baby and other new mums while engaging mind and body and strengthening core muscles which are often affected during pregnancy and birth. Please bring a sling to attach your baby onto your…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
£46 for the full course, £4 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 14:30
Wed 5 Jun
£46 for the full course, £4 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 14:30
Wed 12 Jun
£46 for the full course, £4 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 14:30
Break Free S1 - S3
Take the next step in your breakin’ adventure! B-boying or b-girling (formerly called break dancing) was one of the first styles that developed under the umbrella of hip hop dance, and it is still one of the best known today. In this class we will further develop the skills you’ve learned in Break Free P4-P7…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 16:30 – 17:30
Thu 30 May
£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 16:30 – 17:30
Mon 3 Jun
£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 16:30 – 17:30
Bushcraft in the Bay
Learn to live off the land, build a shelter, make fire and forage for food. Please wear appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied. Booking is essential.
WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Fochabers
Fri 26 Jul
£2 per child / 01343 820339
- 14:00 – 16:30
Fri 16 Aug
£2 per child / 01343 820339
- 14:00 – 16:30
Bushcraft Skills
Learn how to light fires and other basic survival and camping skills.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Sun 11 Aug
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00
The Camberwell Beauty
Get to know the unusual and beautiful butterfly (which was first recorded way back in 1748!) and then create your own one to take home.
St Peter's Church, London SE17
Thu 30 May
InSpire @ The Crypt
Free
- 12:30 – 16:00
Catch the Bug!
Learn more about creepy crawlies on this bug spotting bonanza for National Insect Week.
Patterton Train Station Car Park
Sat 29 Jun
Free
- 14:00 – 16:00
Celebrate the Season
Family friendly session to welcome summer with open arms and songs, stories and seasonal crafts.
St Peter's Church, London SE17
Tue 28 May
Free
- 14:30 – 16:00
Digital Animation
An advanced course for ages 8+ who've already attended the beginners and improvers classes and want to build on their skills in character creation and writing scenes.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Tue 28 May
£130 for a ten week term (ages 13–17 £110; ages 8–12 £90) / 01463 234234
- 17:00
Tue 4 Jun
£130 for a ten week term (ages 13–17 £110; ages 8–12 £90) / 01463 234234
- 17:00
Tue 11 Jun
£130 for a ten week term (ages 13–17 £110; ages 8–12 £90) / 01463 234234
- 17:00
Tue 18 Jun
£130 for a ten week term (ages 13–17 £110; ages 8–12 £90) / 01463 234234
- 17:00
Drama
Creative play and drama games for kids to explore their creativity, make friends and enjoy learning about drama. Ages 5–8 from 4pm; ages 9–12 from 4.45pm.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Tue 28 May
£42 for a ten week term / 01463 234234
- 16:00
- 16:45
Tue 4 Jun
£42 for a ten week term / 01463 234234
- 16:00
- 16:45
Tue 11 Jun
£42 for a ten week term / 01463 234234
- 16:00
- 16:45
Drama Fun
Drama group for ages 3–5 to explore a different story or theme every time.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Mon 27 May
£36.00 for a ten week term / 01463 234234
- 13:00
Mon 3 Jun
£36.00 for a ten week term / 01463 234234
- 13:00
Mon 10 Jun
£36.00 for a ten week term / 01463 234234
- 13:00
Family Friendly Weekend
Creative workshops for families inspired by Glasgow Museums' collections, plus short, family-friendly tours throughout the day.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 276 9300
- 14:00 – 15:30
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 276 9300
- 14:00 – 15:30
The Feather Catcher: Interactive Story Time
Join one of Filskit Theatre’s professional performers for a fun filled hour of feather catching that will ignite your child’s imagination. Using a playful fusion of storytelling, movement and drama children will follow the story of Freda the Feather Catcher and help her to catch the most beautiful feather of all. A…
The Warren, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
Flamenco Classes for Kids
Kids can get into the flamenco spirit with classes that'll teach them rhythm, dance and performance, with live flamenco accompaniment.
Alba Flamenca, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
£4 / 0131 667 3600
- 15:45 – 14:45
Mon 27 May
£4 / 0131 667 3600
- 15:45 – 14:45
Wed 29 May
£4 / 0131 667 3600
- 15:45 – 14:45
Get Arty in Nature
Make art from natural materials in this workshop for all ages.
RSPB Baron's Haugh, Motherwell
Wed 3 Jul
£2 (Children £1; Members free) / 07872 814911
- 14:00 – 16:00
Halloween Lantern Making
Take a glass jar and turn it into a spooky lantern ready for Hallowe'en. Make sure your jar's big enough to fit a tealight. All tools and materials provided. Children must be accompanied.
WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Fochabers
Fri 25 Oct
£2 per child / 01343 820339
- 14:00 – 16:00
I HEART SCOTLAND: Costume Workshop
Learn about Scottish history with a little help from artist Rachel Maclean and a dress-up workshop full of arts and crafts activities. Booking is essential.
Edinburgh Printmakers
Wed 7 Aug
£12 per child + adult / 0131 557 2479
- 14:00 – 16:30
Jurassic June
Make your own dinosaur mask and look around the huge prehistoric specimens.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Just Dance
Learn different styles and techniques while creating an evolving piece of choreography. Ages 12+.
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Prices to be confirmed / 0141 552 3988
Sat 1 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0141 552 3988
Sat 8 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0141 552 3988
Kite Making Workshop
Make your own kite and take it for a test flight, wind permitting.
Atholl Estates, Pitlochry
Tue 23 Jul
Free (Donation for materials) / 01796 481355
- 14:00 – 16:00
Kites & Aeroplanes
Construct your own kite or paper aeroplane and take it for a test flight.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Fri 12 Jul
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00



