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Acting the Goat
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Acting classes for kids, with activities spanning the range from games and songs to improvisation and role play. Ages 5–7.
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19 Apr21 Jun Thu 3.45–4.45pm Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles
Acting Up Drama Workshops
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Fun, creative drama workshops for teenagers to improve their skills, leading towards an annual performance devised by the participants themselves. Ages 12–16.
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5 May23 Jun Sat 2.30–4pm CCA, Glasgow
Acting Up Drama Workshops
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Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity and leading towards an annual performance devised by the kids themselves. Ages 4–10.
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5 May23 Jun Sat 11am–noon CCA, Glasgow
Active Aboyne
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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…
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15 Sep24 Sep Times vary Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside
Adam Smith Acting Up Summer Theatre: A Spanner in the Works at the Mattress Factory
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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.
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1 Jun14 Jun Times vary Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
African Drumming Village
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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.
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31 Jul4 Aug Times vary Glenisla, Perth
After School Art
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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.
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25 Apr13 Jun Wed 5.30–6.45pm & 7.15–8.30pm Howden Park Centre, Livingston
All or Nothing Aerial Dance Class for Children
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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.
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3 May7 Jun Thu 4–5pm & 5–6pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Amnesty International Education Session
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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.
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11 Jun Mon 10.15am & 1.15pm
13 Jun Wed 10.15am & 1.15pm
Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Animation Classes
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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+.
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4 Jul26 Jul Wed & Thu 10am–12.30pm & 1.30–4pm
15 Aug16 Aug Wed & Thu 10am–12.30pm & 1.30–4pm
17 Oct25 Oct Wed & Thu 10am–12.30pm & 1.30–4pm
Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
Art and Sport Summer Camp
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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.
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23 Jul27 Jul Mon–Fri 9.30am–12.30pm Moray Art Centre, Findhorn
Art Cart
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Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections.
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3 Jun 2pm
1 Jul 2pm
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Art Club
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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.
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26 May30 Jun Sat 1–2pm, 2.30–3.30pm & 4–5pm An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
Art in the Park
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Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential.
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7 Aug 1pm Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch
Art Workshop
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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.
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5 May16 Jun Sat 9.45–11am & 11.30am–12.45pm
Workshop does not take place on May 19.
Cowane Centre, Stirling
Arts & Crafts Workshop
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Kids can get crafty with a fun drop-in arts and crafts play session. Part of Early Years Festival.
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1 Jul8 Jul Mon–Sun 10am & 3pm Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
BabyCalm
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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.
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31 May21 Jun Thu 11.30am–1.30pm Calton Centre, Edinburgh
Ballet4Babies
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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.
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4 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am & 11.30am–12.30pm Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
Beginners Mountain Biking Skills Workshop
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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.
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16 Oct 9.30am
18 Oct 9.30am
Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie
Begonia
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Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+.
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18 Aug19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Blu'scool
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Song writing and recording workshop to take up a week of the summer hols. No experience necessary, Ages 12+
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30 Jul3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm Howden Park Centre, Livingston
Borders Youth Theatre
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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.
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16 Apr25 Jun Mon 3.45–4.45pm & 5–6pm Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles
Bounce Dance Co
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Dance classes for young people aged 8–12 with an interest in creating new styles and performing.
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24 Apr26 Jun Tue 4.30–5.30pm Howden Park Centre, Livingston
Breakdance for Kids
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Bust some moves with Step it Up Dance at a beginners taster breakdance sessions. Part of Leith Festival.
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8 Jun15 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.
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27 Oct 2pm Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
28 Oct 2pm
Ages 5–16.
Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian
Budding Burns Stars
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The chance to create and star in a film about Robert Burns and his pals. Ages 6+.
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2 Jun3 Jun Sat & Sun 2–4pm Be Enchanted, Ayr
Build a Bird Box
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Build a des res for your feathered friends. Suitable for all ages.
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7 Oct 1.30pm Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
Camp Rock Summer School
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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.
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16 Jul21 Jul Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Perth Theatre, Perth
Cartoon Workshop
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Parents and kids can recreate some classic cartoon favourites and make their own. Part of Dundee WestFest.
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16 Jun 10am Blackness Community Library, Dundee
CatStrand Youth Players
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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.
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6 May24 Jun Sun 2pm The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Centre Stage Theatre Group
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Drama classes for ages 7–11, building towards a production. Booking is essential.
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19 Jan21 Jun Thu 4–5pm The Village Centre, East Kilbride
Children's Art Class: Festival of the Guild
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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.
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2 Jun23 Jun Sat 11.30am–1pm & 1.30–3pm Greenock Arts Guild, Greenock
Children's Dance Classes
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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.
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16 Apr29 Jun Times vary Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles
Christmas Cracker
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Use natural materials to make your own Christmas crafts.
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16 Dec 1.30pm Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Christmas Crafts
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Use the natural materials provided to create your own Christmas stars or table decorations. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential.
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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.
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9 Dec 10am National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride
CircuSkool
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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.
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13 May29 Jul Sun 6–9pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Clootie Tree Dressing
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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.
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1 Dec 2pm Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian
Come Fly a Kite
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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.
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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.
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21 Jul 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Construction Club: Tipper Trucks
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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.
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14 Jul 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Contemporary Indian Dance Residency
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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.
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13 Jul15 Jul To be confirmed Tramway, Glasgow
Cool Singing for Kids with Sandy Miller
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Cool, fun singing workshops for ages 5–8 with singing games, puppets and performance. Booking is essential.
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7 May25 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
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Join the Rangers for this wildlife workshop.
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22 Jul 2pm Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine
Create: play@home
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Fun, messy arts sessions for under 5s and their guardians.
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10 May21 Jun Thu 10am–noon North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Creative Art Classes
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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.
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9 Jun 2pm Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
Creative Crafts
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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.
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9 Jul13 Jul Mon–Fri 9am–12.30pm & 1.30–5pm Howden Park Centre, Livingston
Creative Crafts
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Get crafty with painting, inks, printing and craft activities for summer holiday fun. Ages 8–12.
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23 Jul27 Jul Mon–Fri 9.30am–4.30pm Howden Park Centre, Livingston
Creative Dance
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Coordination and balance skills in these playful creative dance sessions. Ages 2–5.
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5 May23 Jun Sat 11am–noon Dance Base, Edinburgh
Creative Writing Workshop with Cathy Forde
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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.
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7 Jun Thu 10.15am & 1.15pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow

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