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Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets

Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.

Museum of Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 529 4143

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0131 529 4143

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Edinburgh Creative Writers' Club

Creative writers of all stripes – poets, short story scribes, script writers, flash fiction junkies – are invited to discuss all things writing, from procuring an agent to overcoming writer's block.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 19:00 – 22:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 19:00 – 22:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 19:00 – 22:00
…and 6 more dates until 22 Jul

Sandwell Central Library, West Bromwich

Sat 25 May

Free / 0121 569 4911

  • 10:00 – 15:30

Thu 30 May

Free / 0121 569 4911

  • 16:00 – 18:00

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0121 569 4911

  • 10:00 – 15:30
…and 8 more dates until 27 Jul

Baby Art Club

Sensory play for babies who are not yet walking.

Manchester Art Gallery

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0161 235 8888

  • 10:15 – 11:00
  • 11:30 – 12:15
  • 13:15 – 14:00
  • 14:30 – 15:15

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 0161 235 8888

  • 10:15 – 11:00
  • 11:30 – 12:15
  • 13:15 – 14:00
  • 14:30 – 15:15

Great Escapes: Workshop

A drop-in session using paper, scissors and stones to create real and unreal worlds.

Manchester Art Gallery

Sat 25 May

Free / 0161 235 8888

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0161 235 8888

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0161 235 8888

  • 12:00 – 16:00
…and 5 more dates until 30 Jun back to top

Zumba

Latino dance and fitness session.

Liverpool Lighthouse

Mon 27 May

Free / 0151 476 2342

  • 16:45 – 17:45

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0151 476 2342

  • 16:45 – 17:45

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0151 476 2342

  • 16:45 – 17:45
…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

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.

North Edinburgh Arts Centre

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 315 2151

  • 11:00 – 14:00

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 18 Jun

Free / 0141 552 7520

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Tue 16 Jul

Free / 0141 552 7520

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Tue 20 Aug

Free / 0141 552 7520

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Tue 17 Sep

Free / 0141 552 7520

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Free Training Courses

Free training courses for unemployed people living in London.

Free2Learn, London E8

Mon 27 May

Free / 020 8525 9430

  • 10:00 – 15:00
  • 10:00 – 15:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 8525 9430

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 020 8525 9430

  • 10:00 – 15:00
…and 7 more dates until 25 Jun

Hallmarking, Heraldry and Hammermen

Once upon a time, Edinburgh and the Canongate were two different towns with separate silver hallmarkings. Make your own hallmark using traditional symbols or perhaps something more contemporary.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 0300 123 6789

  • 10:30 – 12:30
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Making Jewellery and Medals

A workshop to make your own medals and jewellery using various techniques. Tools and materials supplied. Suitable for the whole family (children ages 5+).

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 0300 123 6789

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Meet the Species 2: Go Wild in the Glen

Wildlife and environment activities including everything under the sun, and more. Refreshments available.

Westquarter Community Wing, Falkirk

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 07939 816335

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Paperweight Day

Trade standard specialist paperweight dealers selling paperweights, making demonstrations and talks. Plus special exhibition and identification service by the paperweight collectors circle.

Broadfield House Glass Museum, Kingswinford

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 01384 812745

  • 10:00 – 16:00

South Wales Lace Makers

An opportunity to see the bobbin lace makers demonstrate their craft.

St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sticky Saturday

Come along with your family and have a go at arts, crafts and painting.

Broadfield House Glass Museum, Kingswinford

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01384 812745

  • 13:30 – 15:30
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St Ives Library

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 01872 322005

  • 09:30 – 11:00

Mon 8 Jul

Free / 01872 322005

  • 09:30 – 11:00

Mon 15 Jul

Free / 01872 322005

  • 09:30 – 11:00
…and 2 more dates until 29 Jul

Acting Masterclasses To Challenge & Inspire

Provider of outstanding practical theatre workshops in South East and London since 2006. 'Devising Theatre' - a short course for young performers. Three days of playing, exploring and making, culminating in a showcase performance at 8.30pm on 30 May. Mask Workshop - 31 May, 3.15-5.30pm. Masterclass suitable for beginners…

The Warren, Brighton

Wed 29 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Adult Drawing Club

The pressure is off at these informal drawing sessions. A myriad of techniques and materials are covered, with a chance to experiment. All skill levels welcome.

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0141 287 3050

  • 13:00 – 15:00

A'hoy There Me Hearties: Workshop

Craft activities inspired by Plymouth's maritime heritage.

Plymouth City Museum And Art Gallery

Wed 29 May

Free / 01752 304774/264878

  • 10:30 – 13:00

Aikido: Workshop

Non-aggressive and non-competitive, for balance, co-ordination and confidence.

The Waterloo Action Centre, London WC2B

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 7405 4433

  • 19:15 – 20:45

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 020 7405 4433

  • 19:15 – 20:45

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 020 7405 4433

  • 19:15 – 20:45
…and 11 more dates until 27 Aug back to top

Amphibian Workshop

Learn more about the National Amphibian Recording Scheme, then Trevor Rose from the Amphibian & Reptiles Group UK gives a practical demonstration.

Monikie Country Park, Dundee

Sun 26 May

Free / 01382 370202

  • 10:00 – 16:00

The V&A Museum Of Childhood, London E2

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 8983 5200

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 27 May

Free / 020 8983 5200

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 8983 5200

  • 14:00 – 14:30
…and 23 more dates until 28 Jun

Apartment Art: Workshop (Over 5s)

A creative session for over 5s learning how to paint a colourful cityscape by night.

Geffrye Museum, London E2

Wed 29 May

Free / 020 7739 9893

  • 10:30 – 12:30
  • 14:00 – 16:00

Art Cart

Be inspired by the works in the collection and the final days before the gallery closes and create some art using a variety of materials.

St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

Sat 25 May

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 11:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 11:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 16:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 11:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 16:00
…and 37 more dates until 3 Nov

Gosport Discovery Centre

Fri 24 May

Free / 0845 603 5631

  • 10:00 – 13:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0845 603 5631

  • 10:00 – 13:00

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 0845 603 5631

  • 10:00 – 13:00
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