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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 31 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 7 Jun
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 14 Jun
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
River of Light Lantern Making Workshops
Make your very own lantern to carry in the River of Light parade on Dec 19.
Caerphilly Leisure Centre
Sat 30 Nov
Free / 02920 851845
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 1 Dec
Free / 02920 851845
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 7 Dec
Free / 02920 851845
- 10:00 – 17:00
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
Museum of Edinburgh
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch
Thu 6 Jun
£5 / 01708 443333
- 11:00 – 12:00
Thu 11 Jul
£5 / 01708 443333
- 11:00 – 12:00
Thu 5 Sep
£5 / 01708 443333
- 11:00 – 12:00
Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield
Wed 29 May
Phone for prices / 0114 276 7093
- 16:30 – 18:30
Wed 5 Jun
Phone for prices / 0114 276 7093
- 16:30 – 18:30
Wed 12 Jun
Phone for prices / 0114 276 7093
- 16:30 – 18:30
Playback Theatre: Introductory Training Weekend
Anyone can join in on this two-day training weekend to develop theatrical skills and ultimately join Playback Edinburgh.
Theosophical Society, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
£95 (£50) / 07944 775963
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
£95 (£50) / 07944 775963
- 10:00 – 16:00
Strange Town
Theatre courses for ages 11–14, incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 17:00 – 19:00
Fri 31 May
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 15:30 – 17:30
Wed 5 Jun
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 17:00 – 19:00
The Journey of the Shaman: Introduction to the Indigenous Spirituality of the Earth Through Ceremony, Chanting and Ancient Ways of Communication with Spiritual Realms
Rekindle your connection to nature in this workshop which uses teaching tools from shamans around the world use to connect with their spiritual guides.
Stockbridge House, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£100 for both days or £55 for one day / 0131 331 4469
Part of Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2013.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Zumba: Workshop
Depending on energy levels, zumba yourself silly, until your heart's content, or like there's no tomorrow.
Acacia Hall, Dartford
Tue 28 May
Studio
£5.90 ( £4.30) / 01322 343475
- 09:30 – 10:30
Bolton Arena
Fri 31 May
£4.75 / 01204 488100
- 10:15 – 11:00
Sat 1 Jun
£4.75 / 01204 488100
- 09:15 – 10:15
Fri 7 Jun
£4.75 / 01204 488100
- 10:15 – 11:00
Brampton Manor Country Club, Chesterfield
Thu 30 May
Phone for prices / 01246 277 760
- 09:30 – 10:30
Fri 31 May
Phone for prices / 01246 277 760
- 17:00 – 17:45
Thu 6 Jun
Phone for prices / 01246 277 760
- 09:30 – 10:30
Also on at:
- Central Community Centre, Manchester
- Chelsea Theatre, London SW10
- Countesthorpe Village Hall, Leicester
- Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge
- Hunter Club, Bury St. Edmunds
- Petanque Carpet Bowls at Waterloo Action Centre, London SE1
- Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre
- Stobart Stadium, Widnes
- Thringstone Community Centre, Coalville
- The Waterloo Action Centre, London WC2B
- Worsley Fit City, Manchester
Belly Dance Classes
Weekly Egyptian-style belly dance classes covering technique, combinations and choreography.
Nur, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Sat 15 Jun
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Edinburgh Drawing School
Drawing classes with experienced tutors from the Edinburgh Drawing School.
25 Haddington Place, Edinburgh
Thu 30 May
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Drawing Hands and Feet, Part I – Feet ,with Alberto Condotta.
Fri 31 May
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Expressive Figure Drawing I with Paul Mowat.
Prices to be confirmed / 07791 121313
Life drawing – untutored session.
Thu 6 Jun
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Drawing Hands and Feet, Part I – Feet ,with Alberto Condotta.
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
Scotland's National Airshow
Over two hours of high-octane aerial displays ranging from historic warbirds to contemporary military jets. There are also family activities and displays to enjoy.
National Museum of Flight, North Berwick
Sat 27 Jul
£16–£19 cheaper price before Jul 27 (£14–£17; Children £8–£10; Family £38–£45) / 0300 123 6789
- 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
Acting Up Drama Workshops
Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity and leading towards an annual performance devised by the kids themselves. Children with additional needs from 10.30am; ages 5–11 from 11am; another block from 1pm and ages 12–16 from 2.30pm.
CCA, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Sat 8 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Sat 15 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Sat 22 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
An Introduction to Thinking about Cinema
A series of discussions examining various aspects of cinema.
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Sat 1 Jun
Sat 8 Jun
Sat 15 Jun
Robots Live!
If for you, like us, Robot Wars was once essential tea-time viewing, you'll have to come along and cheer on some of the competitors. There's also a chance to meet scientists and see how they're shaping our future, technological challenges and an interactive workshop.
National Museum of Flight, North Berwick
Sun 16 Jun
£10.50 (£8.50; Children £5 under 5s free; Family £27.50) / 0300 123 6789
Cubana, Sheffield
Sat 1 Jun
£5 per person / 0114 276 0475
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 per person / 0114 276 0475
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sat 15 Jun
£5 per person / 0114 276 0475
- 12:30 – 13:30
Scribblers
A self-led and informal creative writing group inspired by rooms within the house.
National Trust: Sutton House, London E9
Thu 20 Jun
£2.50 plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90; £20 10 Scribblers meetings, plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90 / 020 8986 2264
- 12:15 – 14:15
Thu 18 Jul
£2.50 plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90; £20 10 Scribblers meetings, plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90 / 020 8986 2264
- 12:15 – 14:15
Thu 22 Aug
£2.50 plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90; £20 10 Scribblers meetings, plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90 / 020 8986 2264
- 12:15 – 14:15
Sunshine on a Plate
An introductory workshop in etching. Booking is essential.
Highland Print Studio, Inverness
Thu 25 Jul
£45 (£38) / 01463 718999
- 10:00 – 16:00
Amplifier Project (Ages 11-25)
Bryan Hall and Matt Shepherd lead a session looking at playing instruments, vocals, songwriting, improvisation and stagecraft.
New Cut Arts, Halesworth
Mon 27 May
Phone for prices / 0845 673 2123
- 17:00 – 21:00
Mon 3 Jun
Phone for prices / 0845 673 2123
- 17:00 – 21:00
Mon 10 Jun
Phone for prices / 0845 673 2123
- 17:00 – 21:00
Hamilton House, Bristol
Wed 29 May
Phone for prices
- 10:30 – 12:00
Wed 5 Jun
Phone for prices
- 10:30 – 12:00
Wed 12 Jun
Phone for prices
- 10:30 – 12:00
Chelsea Young Writers Club!: Workshop (Ages 6-8)
A class held for children wanting to learn all about creative writing.
The Blanchard Room At The Hollywood Arms, London SW10
Tue 4 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 7349 7840
- 16:30 – 17:20
Tue 11 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 7349 7840
- 16:30 – 17:20
Tue 18 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 7349 7840
- 16:30 – 17:20
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
