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Acting the Goat
Date	Location
Acting classes for kids, with activities spanning the range from games and songs to improvisation and role play. Ages 5–7. View full details
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 3.45–4.45pm	Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles

Acting Up Drama Workshops
Date	Location
Fun, creative drama workshops for teenagers to improve their skills, leading towards an annual performance devised by the participants themselves. Ages 12–16. View full details
5 May–23 Jun Sat 2.30–4pm	CCA, Glasgow

Acting Up Drama Workshops
Date	Location
Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity and leading towards an annual performance devised by the kids themselves. Ages 4–10. View full details
5 May–23 Jun Sat 11am–noon	CCA, Glasgow

Active Aboyne
Date	Location
A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb… View full details
15 Sep–24 Sep Times vary	Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside

Adam Smith Acting Up Summer Theatre: A Spanner in the Works at the Mattress Factory
Date	Location
A drama workshop for young thesps to work hard, be creative and make new friends, culminating with a performance of Princess & the Pea -inspired play A Spanner in the Works at the Mattress Factory. Ages 8–14 can apply via the booking form on the website. View full details and ticket info
1 Jun–14 Jun Times vary	Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy

African Drumming Village
Date	Location
Scotland's only festival dedicated to drumming, with African beats echoing around the landscape of Glenisla. With the emphasis on friendly, relaxed fun, workshops are provided for all the family to learn how to sing, play and dance African style. View full details
31 Jul–4 Aug Times vary	Glenisla, Perth

After School Art
Date	Location
Exciting after school art classes. Explore your visual art skills, experience a number of styles and have a lot of fun. Ages 7–10 at 5.30pm and ages 10–14 are at 7.15pm. Booking is essential. View full details
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 5.30–6.45pm & 7.15–8.30pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

All or Nothing Aerial Dance Class for Children
Date	Location
Get swinging through the air with aerial dance classes that teach cocoons, trapeze, rope and silk skills to agile young things. Ages 8–12 from 4pm; ages 12–16 from 5pm. View full details
3 May–7 Jun Thu 4–5pm & 5–6pm	Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Amnesty International Education Session
Date	Location
A chance for children to learn about human rights through creative writing and storytelling. Suitable for P5–7 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
11 Jun Mon 10.15am & 1.15pm 13 Jun Wed 10.15am & 1.15pm	Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Animation Classes
Date	Location
Find out how Wallace and Gromit come to life at some fun animation workshops. Materials are provided, but feel free to bring along anything you have in your house that you'd like to make move. Please bring a packed lunch. Ages 10+. View full details
4 Jul–26 Jul Wed & Thu 10am–12.30pm & 1.30–4pm 15 Aug–16 Aug Wed & Thu 10am–12.30pm & 1.30–4pm 17 Oct–25 Oct Wed & Thu 10am–12.30pm & 1.30–4pm	Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen

Art and Sport Summer Camp
Date	Location
Five days of fun for sporty, arty youngsters with Olympic-inspired craft events and a mini art and sports Olympics on the final day. Ages 6–12. View full details
23 Jul–27 Jul Mon–Fri 9.30am–12.30pm	Moray Art Centre, Findhorn

Art Cart
Date	Location
Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections. View full details
3 Jun 2pm 1 Jul 2pm	Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Art Club
Date	Location
Art classes for primary pupils with painting, printing and inventing to enjoy. P1–2 from 1pm; P3–4 from 2.30pm; P5–7 from 4pm. View full details
26 May–30 Jun Sat 1–2pm, 2.30–3.30pm & 4–5pm	An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis

Art in the Park
Date	Location
Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential. View full details
7 Aug 1pm	Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch

Art Workshop
Date	Location
Explore painting, printing and drawing – learn about colour, design and composition and have fun creating your very own works of art. Tutor: Lori Anderson. Ages 6–9: 9.45am–11.00am; ages 10–14: 11.30am–12.45pm. View full details
5 May–16 Jun Sat 9.45–11am & 11.30am–12.45pm Workshop does not take place on May 19.	Cowane Centre, Stirling

Arts & Crafts Workshop
Date	Location
Kids can get crafty with a fun drop-in arts and crafts play session. Part of Early Years Festival. View full details
1 Jul–8 Jul Mon–Sun 10am & 3pm	Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

BabyCalm
Date	Location
Classes to help mums understand and soothe newborns and deal with crying, colic and interpreting baby cues. Phone or email to book a place. Booking is essential. View full details
31 May–21 Jun Thu 11.30am–1.30pm	Calton Centre, Edinburgh

Ballet4Babies
Date	Location
An introduction to twirling and tutus. Ages 6–18 months from 9.30am; 18–36 months from 10.30am; 3–5 years from 11.30am. Part of Early Years Festival. View full details
4 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am & 11.30am–12.30pm	Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Beginners Mountain Biking Skills Workshop
Date	Location
Ride some of Mugdock's wider paths and learn new and exciting mountain biking skills as you go. Lasts about three hours, including rest stops and teaching points. Suitable for P5 and above. Booking is essential. View full details
16 Oct 9.30am 18 Oct 9.30am	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Begonia
Date	Location
Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+. View full details
18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm	John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Blu'scool
Date	Location
Song writing and recording workshop to take up a week of the summer hols. No experience necessary, Ages 12+ View full details
30 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

Borders Youth Theatre
Date	Location
Catch the acting bug with weekly drama classes which teach techniques through drama games, all the while helping you gain confidence and make new friends. There are two groups – one for ages 8–12 and another for ages 12–18. View full details
16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 3.45–4.45pm & 5–6pm	Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles

Bounce Dance Co
Date	Location
Dance classes for young people aged 8–12 with an interest in creating new styles and performing. View full details
24 Apr–26 Jun Tue 4.30–5.30pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

Breakdance for Kids
Date	Location
Bust some moves with Step it Up Dance at a beginners taster breakdance sessions. Part of Leith Festival. View full details
8 Jun–15 Jun Fri 2–3pm	Leith Victoria Swim Centre, Edinburgh
11 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm P1–3 from 4pm; P4–7 from 5pm.	Calton Centre, Edinburgh

Broom Making
Date	Location
Learn how to make your own broomstick just in time for Hallowe'en. (No guarantee it will actually fly). Booking is essential. View full details
27 Oct 2pm	Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
28 Oct 2pm Ages 5–16.	Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian

Budding Burns Stars
Date	Location
The chance to create and star in a film about Robert Burns and his pals. Ages 6+. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 2–4pm	Be Enchanted, Ayr

Build a Bird Box
Date	Location
Build a des res for your feathered friends. Suitable for all ages. View full details
7 Oct 1.30pm	Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow

Camp Rock Summer School
Date	Location
Young singers, dancers and actors are invited to take part in a week-long summer school building up to a performance of Camp Rock for friends and family. Bring a packed lunch each day. Contact the venue for more information. Ages 11–16. View full details
16 Jul–21 Jul Mon–Sat 10am–5pm	Perth Theatre, Perth

Cartoon Workshop
Date	Location
Parents and kids can recreate some classic cartoon favourites and make their own. Part of Dundee WestFest. View full details
16 Jun 10am	Blackness Community Library, Dundee

CatStrand Youth Players
Date	Location
Group for youngsters aged 10–18 who are interested in any aspect of theatre. Several one-act plays are produced every year. During term time only. View full details
6 May–24 Jun Sun 2pm	The CatStrand, Castle Douglas

Centre Stage Theatre Group
Date	Location
Drama classes for ages 7–11, building towards a production. Booking is essential. View full details
19 Jan–21 Jun Thu 4–5pm	The Village Centre, East Kilbride

Children's Art Class: Festival of the Guild
Date	Location
Four weeks of art classes where kids get to work on a project to be part of a final exhibition. Ages 5–8 from 11.30am; ages 9–12 from 1.30pm. View full details
2 Jun–23 Jun Sat 11.30am–1pm & 1.30–3pm	Greenock Arts Guild, Greenock

Children's Dance Classes
Date	Location
The Fiona Henderson Dance School is for all levels and abilities and teaches ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and highland dance. Suitable for ages 2–18. View full details
16 Apr–29 Jun Times vary	Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles

Christmas Cracker
Date	Location
Use natural materials to make your own Christmas crafts. View full details
16 Dec 1.30pm	Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

Christmas Crafts
Date	Location
Use the natural materials provided to create your own Christmas stars or table decorations. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential. View full details
15 Dec 1.30pm	Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow

Christmas Fair and Foal Show
Date	Location
A Christmas craft market, festive theatre, have-a-go indoor curling and some adorable Shetland foals and donkeys. View full details
9 Dec 10am	National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride

CircuSkool
Date	Location
Run by Edinburgh-based fire troupe PyroCeltica, these workshops teach modern day circus skills including poi, juggling, diablo and unicycling. Under 16s welcomed if accompanied by an adult. View full details
13 May–29 Jul Sun 6–9pm	Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Clootie Tree Dressing
Date	Location
Learn about the ancient custom of tree dressing. Take a bauble, ribbon or scrap of cloth to decorate the special tree and make a wish. Booking is essential. View full details
1 Dec 2pm	Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian

Come Fly a Kite
Date	Location
Make the most of the frequent windy weather in Glencoe and recycle a colourful plastic bag by turning it into a kite. Then there's the chance to see if they work outside. Ages 5–11. View full details
9 Jul 10.30am 24 Jul 10.30am 20 Aug 10.30am	Glencoe & Dalness, Glencoe

Construction Club: Robot Arm
Date	Location
Every kid loves the Transformers, so let your child learn the principles of making a robot at this fun workshop. Ages 7+; younger if parents stay to help. Booking is essential. View full details
21 Jul 11.30am	National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Construction Club: Tipper Trucks
Date	Location
Learn more about tipper trucks, which show how air can be used to create movement, before making one of your own. Ages 7+; younger if parents stay to help. Booking is essential. View full details
14 Jul 11.30am	National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Contemporary Indian Dance Residency
Date	Location
Scotland's Indian dance company Dance Ihayami work with young people, blending Indian dance, martial arts and music to create a brand new piece of choreography. Ages 14–20. View full details
13 Jul–15 Jul To be confirmed	Tramway, Glasgow

Cool Singing for Kids with Sandy Miller
Date	Location
Cool, fun singing workshops for ages 5–8 with singing games, puppets and performance. Booking is essential. View full details
7 May–25 Jun Mon 4.15–5.15pm The workshop does not take place on May 7 or Jun 4.	Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory

Courtyard Encounter – Wildlife Workshop
Date	Location
Join the Rangers for this wildlife workshop. View full details
22 Jul 2pm	Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine

Create: play@home
Date	Location
Fun, messy arts sessions for under 5s and their guardians. View full details
10 May–21 Jun Thu 10am–noon	North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh

Creative Art Classes
Date	Location
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. View full details
9 Jun 2pm	Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley

Creative Crafts
Date	Location
Get crafty with painting, inks, printing and craft activities for summer holiday fun. Kids can come for half day sessions or enjoy a full day of artiness. Ages 5–7. View full details
9 Jul–13 Jul Mon–Fri 9am–12.30pm & 1.30–5pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

Creative Crafts
Date	Location
Get crafty with painting, inks, printing and craft activities for summer holiday fun. Ages 8–12. View full details
23 Jul–27 Jul Mon–Fri 9.30am–4.30pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

Creative Dance
Date	Location
Coordination and balance skills in these playful creative dance sessions. Ages 2–5. View full details
5 May–23 Jun Sat 11am–noon	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Creative Writing Workshop with Cathy Forde
Date	Location
Get to grips with creative writing with a little help from Cathy Forde, playwright and author of teen book Fat Boy Swim. Suitable for P7–S2 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential. View full details
7 Jun Thu 10.15am & 1.15pm	Hillhead Library, Glasgow

D Force
Date	Location
Learn fast, high energy breakdancing in this class for boys led by an experienced dance tutor. A class for ages 5–8 begins at 4pm and a class for ages 9–16 begins at 5pm. View full details
23 Apr–25 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

Dance 'n' Play 1
Date	Location
With Gemma Williams Toddlers We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working in pairs with parents and as a group builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, while developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are encouraged to take their shoes and socks off and join in! View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Dance 'n' Play 2
Date	Location
With Gemma Williams Toddlers We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working in pairs with parents and as a group builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, while developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are encouraged to take their shoes and socks off and join in! View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 11.30am–12.15pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Demos and Sports at Plu
Date	Location
While kids enjoy sporty activities, ranging from cheerleading to teddy tennis, parents (and their little ones) can watch and participate in demos, including baby-led weaning and child first aid. Part of Plu Edinburgh. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Discovery Film Festival
Date	Location
Scotland's international film festival for children and young people features a whole range of international treats, including films from as far afield as Japan, Russia and Africa. There's also the chance to get involved in workshops, industry master classes and lots of fun film events. View full details
2 Oct–4 Nov Times vary	Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee

Disney and Pop Themed Week
Date	Location
Performing arts summer school with a Disney theme, leading to a show for family and friends on the last day. Ages 3–18. View full details and ticket info
30 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 9am–4pm	Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Doodle and Splat
Date	Location
Creative, messy fun for children aged 1 to 2 1/2 years and their parents/carers. View full details
20 Apr–15 Jun Fri 9.30–10.15am	Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dunfermline
20 Apr–12 Jun Mon–Sun 9.30–10.15am	The Play Planet, Dalgety Bay
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 9.45–10.30am	Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 2.15–3pm	St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 9.45–10.30am	Dunnikier Scout Hall, Kirkcaldy
26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am	Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh

Doodle and Splat
Date	Location
Creative, messy fun for children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/carers. View full details
20 Apr–15 Jun Fri 10.30–11.15am	Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dunfermline
20 Apr–13 Jun Mon–Sun 1.30–2.15pm	Duloch Library, Dunfermline
24 Apr–12 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am	The Play Planet, Dalgety Bay
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am	Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 1.15–2pm	St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am	Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am & 1.15–2pm	Dunnikier Scout Hall, Kirkcaldy

Dragonflies from Scratch
Date	Location
Hang out with BBC Springwatch 's dragonfly geek Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and learn all about the beautiful devil's darning needles and their various to-ings and fro-ings. Ages 8+. View full details
30 May–1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm	Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Drama Club
Date	Location
A host of theatre skills for kids to learn including improvisation and performance technique as well as behind-the-scenes work like sound, props and stage management. View full details
26 May–30 Jun Sat 11am–noon	An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis

Drama Week 1: A Week for a Play
Date	Location
Daily workshops for kids interested in any aspect of theatre, from behind the scenes to in front of the curtain, to put together a play in a week. Ages 7–12. View full details
16 Jul–20 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Drama Week 2: How to Win a Gold Medal
Date	Location
A week of drama workshops for ages 5–7, centred on sports and Olympics themes. View full details
6 Jul–10 Jul Mon, Tue & Fri–Sun 10am–4pm	Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Drama Workshop
Date	Location
This ever-popular drama class includes stagecraft, voice, improvisation and developing a character, with the older class contributing to a script. Tutor: Anne-Marie Hopkins. Ages 6–9: 10.15am–12.15pm; ages 10–13: 1pm–3pm. View full details
5 May–16 Jun Sat 10.15am–12.15pm & 1–3pm The workshop will not take place on May 19.	Tolbooth, Stirling

The Dubstep Olympics Electrolab Summer Camp
Date	Location
A chance to learn the magic behind dubstep at a three-day workshop that explores all aspects of the genre's construction and builds up to creating an Olympics-themed recording. Ages 12–16. View full details
10 Jul–12 Jul Tue–Thu 10am–1pm	Moray Art Centre, Findhorn

East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 12–18s
Date	Location
A week of workshops for dramatic teens, led by site-specific theatre specialist Suzanne Lofthus from Cutting Edge Theatre. The group will work towards a performance entitled We’ve Missed the Boat, to be performed outdoors in Musselburgh at 6pm on Fri 27 Jul. View full details
23 Jul–27 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 5–7s
Date	Location
Fire up young imaginations with these three-day drama workshops for 5–7-year-olds. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions. View full details
17 Jul–19 Jul Tue–Thu 10.30am–noon & 1–2.30pm	Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 8–12s
Date	Location
A week of drama classes, building up to a performance on the Brunton Theatre stage at the end of the week. View full details
30 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

Eco Arts
Date	Location
Arts and crafts session to see what can be created from recycled materials and learn about what can be done to save the environment. Ages 9–16 from 2pm; ages 6–9 from 3pm. View full details
1 Jun–8 Jun Fri 2–3pm & 3–4pm	WHALE Arts, Edinburgh

Fame Junior
Date	Location
Legwarmers at the ready for this two-week performing arts summer school, building towards a production of Fame Junior. Ages 8–16. View full details
23 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Sun 9.30am–4pm	Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock

Family Craft Session
Date	Location
Make your own pencil case, purse or bag. Adult supervision required. View full details
17 Oct 10am	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Family Craft Sessions: Silk Painting
Date	Location
Family craft fun, learning all about silk painting. No experience necessary! View full details
19 Oct 1pm	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Family Drama Workshop
Date	Location
Get the whole family involved in drama with a fun workshop. Part of Early Years Workshop. View full details
1 Jul Sun 11am & 1.30pm	Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Family Friendly Sunday
Date	Location
Creative workshops for families inspired by Glasgow Museums' collections, plus short, family-friendly tours at 1pm and 2pm. Ages 5+. View full details
27 May–24 Jun Sun 1–3pm	Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow

Farm Open Day
Date	Location
Fun for the whole family with nature-based music, games, face painting and more. View full details
19 Aug Noon	Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow

Farmers Helpers Workshops
Date	Location
Hands-on farm work sessions for ages 8–12, with plenty of opportunities to get up close to the animals – and their mess! Booking is essential. View full details
2 Jul–10 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm	Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh

Felt, Faces and Fun
Date	Location
Crafty week working with a wide range of materials to develop artistic skills. Ages 8–12. View full details
30 Jul–4 Aug Mon–Fri 7.30–4.30pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

Fiddle, Clarsach, Guitar, Accordion and Whistle
Date	Location
Classes in the trad instrument of your choice, to develop skills and build up to a performance on Jun 9. For more information on times and prices please phone. View full details
21 Apr–16 Jun To be confirmed	Tolbooth, Stirling

Fish Out of Water Summer Workshops
Date	Location
Free workshops in street theatre from Conflux, allowing participants to create characters and learn some skills, culminating in a performance on Sat Aug 4. No experience necessary. Ages 16+. View full details
31 Jul–3 Aug Tue–Fri 10.30am–4.30pm	Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen

Flights of Imagination with Peter Pan
Date	Location
A celebration of the fantastical adventures of Peter Pan. Throughout the day there are workshops, word and treasure trails, puppets and storytelling. Be sure to bring a picnic to enjoy in Moat Brae Garden, birthplace of Peter Pan himself! View full details
2 Jun 10am	St George's Church Hall, Dumfries

Foundation Performance Course
Date	Location
Professional tutors lead young actors through workshops and rehearsals, before a performance on the final day of the course. Apply for a place via the website. Ages 12–15. View full details and ticket info
9 Jul–20 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm	Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
16 Jul–28 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm	His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
23 Jul–4 Aug Mon–Sun 10am–6pm	Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Fresh Faced Dance Summer School
Date	Location
A week-long contemporary dance workshop, inspired by the Tramway venue and the exhibitions on show, leading to an informal performance on the last day. No previous experienced necessary. Ages 14–18. View full details
23 Jul–27 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Tramway, Glasgow

Fresh Faced Summer School: 3-D Work
Date	Location
Inspired by the work of Jannis Kounellis, who'll be exhibiting at the Tramway, this week-long workshop offers an insight to three-dimensional art. No experienced needed; all materials provided. Ages 12–16. View full details
16 Jul–20 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Tramway, Glasgow

Fresh Faced Summer School: Moving Image and Digital Art
Date	Location
Explore different ways to make your work more dynamic through programmes like Photoshop, Final Cut Pro and I Can Animate. No experience needed; all materials provided. Ages 12–16. View full details
9 Jul–13 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Tramway, Glasgow

Fresh Faced Summer School: Printmaking and Mark-making
Date	Location
An introduction to print and mark-making with help from an experienced tutor. Ages 12–16; no experience needed. View full details
2 Jun–6 Jun Mon–Wed, Sat & Sun 10am–4pm	Tramway, Glasgow

Fresh Faced Summer School: Young Critics
Date	Location
A chance for ages 16–22 to learn how to read and write critical arts journalism with Skinny critic Gareth K Vile. No experience necessary but participants should have an interest in journalism. Course fee includes admission to selected Tramway shows. View full details
29 May–26 Jun Mon–Sun 6–8pm	Tramway, Glasgow

Friday Afternoon Activities
Date	Location
Varied activities for those let out of school early on a Friday (the lucky things). Expect gallery safaris, make-and-take workshops and object handling, but check the information screens on the day for details. View full details
18 May–28 Sep Fri 1.30–4.30pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Geopark Shetland celebrates European Geoparks Week
Date	Location
Geopark Shetland, working with Shetland Nature Festival, are nobly raising awareness of geoconservation and promotion of geological heritage. What this means for visitors is a series of family-friendly activities including guided walks and geo-art workshops, no doubt littered with awesome facts to drop into conversations. View full details
7 Jul–15 Jul Times vary	Shetland, Shetland

Get a Move On
Date	Location
Dance workshops for teens to work together to create a piece of work for performance on the last day of the course. Ages 12–17. Book via the application form on the website. View full details and ticket info
8 Aug–11 Aug Wed–Sat 10am–4pm	Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy

Get Creative: Nests
Date	Location
Ever wondered how birds' nests work? Find out by making one for yourself. View full details
21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm	Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Glee Week
Date	Location
Work with professional tutors in dance, singing and acting to brush up your skills for a performance at the end of the week. Kids can take part in half day sessions or enjoy a full day of Glee fun. View full details
16 Jul–20 Jul Mon–Fri 9am–12.30pm & 1.30–5pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

Glee Week
Date	Location
Work with professional tutors in dance, singing and acting to brush up your skills for a performance at the end of the week. Aiges 8–12. View full details
9 Jul–13 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

Hoot 'n' Toot
Date	Location
An introduction for little ones to the world of music, with songs, singing games and activities to improve confidence, motor skills, concentration and, most importantly, introduce children to new friends. There are two sessions: ages 0–2 at 10.30am, ages 2–3.5 at 11.15am. View full details
30 Apr–18 Jun Mon 10.30–11am & 11.15–11.45am	Perth Concert Hall, Perth

Horsecross Little Stars
Date	Location
Special session combining storytelling and drama games to help young ones build confidence and learn to work as a team. Ages 3–5. Booking is essential. View full details
28 Apr–23 Jun Sat 1–1.45pm & 2–2.45pm	Perth Concert Hall, Perth

Imprint
Date	Location
A literary festival with a community feel. With local authors William McIlvanney and Zoe Strachan as patrons, Imprint attracts a range of writers and performers while workshops and The Imprint Writing Award allow up-and-comers to test their talents. View full details
12 Nov–17 Nov Times vary Festival hub at Burns Centre, though some events around East Ayrshire.	Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock

Improvers Mountain Biking Skills Workshop
Date	Location
Ride around Mugdock on single track and short descents and explore woodland and open areas. Learn more about body positioning and effective breaking too. Please call before booking. Suitable for ages 12–15. Booking is essential. View full details
16 Oct 1pm	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Jacobite Christmas Family Fun
Date	Location
This workshop will help children aged 7–11 years (plus their responsible adults) to make Christmas cards and tree decorations, inspired by the Jacobite treasures on display. View full details
3 Dec 10am	The Events Space at University of Aberdeen Library, Aberdeen

Japanese Paper Sculptures
Date	Location
Learn the Japanese art of origami and create a folded paper fan or Samurai helmet. View full details
1 Aug To be confirmed	Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

Jo Powell Art
Date	Location
Learn a range of different artistic techniques with tutor Jo Powell, from drawing to papier-mâché. There are two sessions each day: ages 5–10 from 3.30pm and ages 11–18 from 4.40pm. View full details
17 Apr–26 Jun Tue 3.30–4.30pm & 4.40–5.40pm	Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles

La Jolie Ronde French Classes
Date	Location
Nurture your young one's interest in foreign languages with these fun and friendly French classes. Suitable for ages 3–11. View full details
9 Jan–17 Dec Mon 3.30–4.30pm	Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles

Junction 25
Date	Location
Award-winning contemporary theatre and performance group run by Jess Thorpe and Tashi of Glas(s) Performance and open to all young people aged between 12 and 18 with an interest in devising original performance work. View full details
30 May–4 Jul To be confirmed	Tramway, Glasgow

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