After 12pm, Workshops | Events

Burns an' a' That! Festival

A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.

Belleisle Park, Ayr

Fri 24 May

Prices vary / 01292 616143

12:00 – 17:30

Fri 31 May

Prices vary / 01292 616143

12:00 – 17:30

Fri 7 Jun

Prices vary / 01292 616143

12:00 – 17:30

…and 12 more dates until 30 Aug

Bookbinding Class

Head along to one of these stand-alone evening classes to find out about how to join multiple sections of your handmade book together using the X stitch.

Owl & Lion, Edinburgh

Tue 21 May

£15 / 0131 221 0818

18:30 – 20:00

Tue 18 Jun

£15 / 0131 221 0818

18:30 – 20:00

Upholstery for Beginners

Take an beat-up chair from a tired old frame to spiffy new piece de resistance of your dining room. Sand and stain the wood, add some fluffy stuff and cover it all with a lovely piece of fabric. Of course it's all more involved than that, but that's why pro crafter Louise Smith is there to show you the ropes.

Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts

Tue 21 May

£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298

18:30 – 21:30

Tue 28 May

£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298

18:30 – 21:30

Tue 4 Jun

£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298

18:30 – 21:30

…and 3 more dates until 25 Jun

Creative Banter

Creatives from every imaginable field are invited to these networking nights, which sees knowledge sharing and collaboration happen in a relaxed, non-sales pitchy type environment.

The Clutha Vaults, Glasgow

Tue 21 May

Free / 0141 552 7520

18:00 – 20:00

Tue 18 Jun

Free / 0141 552 7520

18:00 – 20:00

Tue 16 Jul

Free / 0141 552 7520

18:00 – 20:00

…and 2 more dates until 17 Sep

Drink'n'Draw at Summerhall

A life drawing workshop with a difference: they're selling beer too. A relaxing way to unwind and exercise your creativity at the same time. (Warning: alcohol consumption can damage your rendering of the human figure.) Spaces are limited. Booking is essential.

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Over-18s only

£5 / 0845 874 3001

19:00 – 21:00

Wed 5 Jun

Over-18s only

£5 / 0845 874 3001

19:00 – 21:00

Mon 17 Jun

Over-18s only

£5 / 0845 874 3001

19:00 – 21:00

…and 3 more dates until 3 Jul back to top

Hip Hop & Street Dance Class

Chapter, Cardiff

Fri 24 May

Phone for prices / 029 2030 4400

19:30 – 21:30

Fri 31 May

Phone for prices / 029 2030 4400

19:30 – 21:30

Fri 7 Jun

Phone for prices / 029 2030 4400

19:30 – 21:30

…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

Seaton Delaval Arts Centre, Whitley Bay

Mon 20 May

Phone for prices / 0191 237 5460

17:00 – 18:30

Mon 27 May

Phone for prices / 0191 237 5460

17:00 – 18:30

Mon 3 Jun

Phone for prices / 0191 237 5460

17:00 – 18:30

…and 8 more dates until 29 Jul

Learn To Jive: Intermediate 2: Workshop

The Subscription Rooms, Stroud

Wed 22 May

£5 / 01453 760900

21:15

Wed 29 May

£5 / 01453 760900

21:15

Wed 5 Jun

£5 / 01453 760900

21:15

…and 8 more dates until 31 Jul

Life Drawing

Tutored class for artists of all abilities.

The Barn, Farnham

Tue 21 May

£12 ( £10; £7) / 01252 266196

19:30 – 21:00

Tue 28 May

£12 ( £10; £7) / 01252 266196

19:30 – 21:00

Tue 4 Jun

£12 ( £10; £7) / 01252 266196

19:30 – 21:00

…and 9 more dates until 6 Aug

Queens Park Arts Centre & Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury

Tue 21 May

£9.30 ( £7.90) / 01296 424332

19:00 – 21:30

Tue 28 May

£9.30 ( £7.90) / 01296 424332

19:00 – 21:30

West Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton

Wed 22 May

£9 ( £8) / 01993 850 137

19:30 – 21:30

Wed 29 May

£9 ( £8) / 01993 850 137

19:30 – 21:30

Wed 5 Jun

£9 ( £8) / 01993 850 137

19:30 – 21:30

…and 8 more dates until 31 Jul

Lindy Hop

Called the Folk Dance of America, this social dance which is THE original swing dance evolved in the 20s and 30s from the jazz music of the time and is a madcap fusion of jazz, Charleston, tap and breakaway! It can be cool and sophisticated, or wild and energetic - but the emphasis in this class is on FUN, with the…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Mon 20 May

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

20:30 – 21:30

Mon 27 May

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

20:30 – 21:30

Mon 3 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

20:30 – 21:30

…and 3 more dates until 24 Jun

Sway Break Dance (Ages 6-16)

Learn techniques including popping and locking.

Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

Mon 20 May

£3.50 per week / 01934 417117

18:15 – 19:00

Mon 27 May

£3.50 per week / 01934 417117

18:15 – 19:00

Mon 3 Jun

£3.50 per week / 01934 417117

18:15 – 19:00

…and 8 more dates until 29 Jul back to top

Adult Breakdancing: Workshop (Over 18s)

Group tutorials and one to one tutoring, with time to practise and train ideas. Led by Bboy Heron and Bgirl Kelfx.

OPEN, Norwich

Wed 22 May

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

19:00 – 20:30

Wed 29 May

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

19:00 – 20:30

Wed 5 Jun

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

19:00 – 20:30

…and 8 more dates until 31 Jul

Ashtanga Yoga Class

DanceCity, Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 24 May

£5 (£4) / 0191 261 0505

12:00 – 12:45

Mon 27 May

£5 (£4) / 0191 261 0505

12:15 – 13:00

Fri 31 May

£5 (£4) / 0191 261 0505

12:00 – 12:45

…and 16 more dates until 26 Jul

The Flavel, Dartmouth

Mon 27 May

Phone for prices / 01803 839530

12:45 – 14:45

Mon 3 Jun

Phone for prices / 01803 839530

12:45 – 14:45

Mon 10 Jun

Phone for prices / 01803 839530

12:45 – 14:45

…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

Hamilton House, Bristol

Mon 27 May

Phone for prices

13:00 – 14:00

Mon 3 Jun

Phone for prices

13:00 – 14:00

Mon 10 Jun

Phone for prices

13:00 – 14:00

…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

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Body Attack Blitz: Workshop

Bolton Arena

Wed 22 May

Studio

£4.75 / 01204 488100

19:15 – 20:00

Fri 24 May

Studio

£4.75 / 01204 488100

18:45 – 19:30

Wed 29 May

Studio

£4.75 / 01204 488100

19:15 – 20:00

…and 18 more dates until 31 Jul

Body Combat: Workshop

Bolton Arena

Mon 20 May

Studio

£4.75 / 01204 488100

18:15 – 19:15

Tue 21 May

Studio

£4.75 / 01204 488100

19:15 – 20:15

Mon 27 May

Studio

£4.75 / 01204 488100

18:15 – 19:15

…and 19 more dates until 30 Jul

Brandon Leisure Centre

Mon 20 May

£5.70 / 01842 813748

19:15 – 20:15

Thu 23 May

£5.70 / 01842 813748

18:15 – 19:15

Mon 27 May

£5.70 / 01842 813748

19:15 – 20:15

…and 18 more dates until 29 Jul

Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge

Wed 22 May

£4.60 / 07887 762872

19:50

Wed 29 May

£4.60 / 07887 762872

19:50

Wed 5 Jun

£4.60 / 07887 762872

19:50

…and 8 more dates until 31 Jul

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Bright Night International Workshops

Young people (aged 16–25) can get a little taster in circus skills, urban dance, and performance with a tryout workshop with Bright Night International. From this, there is the chance to be a part of a 12-week training programme and the opportunity to perform at Edinburgh Mela.

Duncan Place Resource Centre, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Free

17:30 – 20:30

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CV Surgery: Workshop

A chance to gain professional advice and tips on improving an existing CV.

Birmingham Central Library

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0121 303 4511

14:00 – 18:00

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 0121 303 4511

14:00 – 18:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0121 303 4511

14:00 – 18:00

…and 5 more dates until 25 Jul

Individual Computer Help: Workshop (Over 55s)

Learn basic computer skills.

Petanque Carpet Bowls at Waterloo Action Centre, London SE1

Tue 21 May

Free / 020 7261 1404

13:00 – 16:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7261 1404

13:00 – 16:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 7261 1404

13:00 – 16:00

…and 13 more dates until 25 Jul

The Waterloo Action Centre, London WC2B

Thu 23 May

Phone for prices / 020 7405 4433

13:00 – 16:00

Thu 30 May

Phone for prices / 020 7405 4433

13:00 – 16:00

Thu 6 Jun

Phone for prices / 020 7405 4433

13:00 – 16:00

…and 12 more dates until 29 Aug

Taiji Wuxigong

The Subscription Rooms, Stroud

Wed 22 May

£13; £55 5 classes; £13 concs available; £55 concs available / 01453 760900

19:30 – 21:00

Wed 29 May

£13; £55 5 classes; £13 concs available; £55 concs available / 01453 760900

19:30 – 21:00

Zumba Fitness

The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable

Mon 20 May

£4 / 01227 281174

20:15 – 21:15

Mon 27 May

£4 / 01227 281174

20:15 – 21:15

Mon 3 Jun

£4 / 01227 281174

20:15 – 21:15

…and 8 more dates until 29 Jul

Lakes Leisure Kendal

Mon 20 May

£5 / 01539 729702

19:30 – 20:30

Mon 27 May

£5 / 01539 729702

19:30 – 20:30

Mon 3 Jun

£5 / 01539 729702

19:30 – 20:30

…and 8 more dates until 29 Jul

Longfield Suite, Manchester

Thu 23 May

Phone for prices / 0161 253 7227

18:00 – 19:00

Thu 30 May

Phone for prices / 0161 253 7227

18:00 – 19:00

Thu 6 Jun

Phone for prices / 0161 253 7227

18:00 – 19:00

…and 7 more dates until 25 Jul

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Adult Pottery: Workshop

Hackney City Farm, London E2

Thu 23 May

£10 (£5) / 020 7729 6381

19:00 – 21:00

Thu 30 May

£10 (£5) / 020 7729 6381

19:00 – 21:00

Thu 6 Jun

£10 (£5) / 020 7729 6381

19:00 – 21:00

…and 3 more dates until 27 Jun back to top

Aerial Skills for Beginners

Climb, swing, suspend, hang and twist your way through this class in the basics of aerial skills. Starting with a warm-up and conditioning, the class will then move onto aerial equipment including trapeze, rope and fabrics. Suitable for those with a good level of fitness and some upper body strength. Wear comfortable…