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West End Festival
Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.
West End, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Fri 31 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 1 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 2 Jun
Times & prices vary
Pizza-making Classes
Join one of Fanellis' chefs to learn how to make pizza dough, practise rolling techniques, and create your own piece de resistance from a selection of toppings. Once it's baked, you can enjoy your creation with garlic bread and salad, and take a recipe card so you can re-create the experience at home. There's a…
Fanelli's, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
Sun 26 May
Contact Fanelli's for prices / 0141 552 0139
Family pizza-making classes.
- 11:30
Fri 31 May
Contact Fanelli's for prices / 0141 552 0139
Pizza-making Masterclass.
- 18:30 – 20:30
Sun 2 Jun
Contact Fanelli's for prices / 0141 552 0139
Family pizza-making classes.
- 11:30
Belly Dance Classes
Weekly Egyptian-style belly dance classes covering technique, combinations and choreography.
Nur, Glasgow (0.7 miles)
Sat 25 May
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School
Burlesque art class with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinks and interesting models.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Wed 26 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0141 552 4267
- 15:00 – 17:00
Sun 14 Jul
£7 (£5) / 0141 552 4267
- 15:00 – 17:00
Sun 11 Aug
£7; £5 / 0141 552 4267
RollerStop Roller Fitness and Roller Dance Lessons
Ever wondered about rollerskating? Why don't you find out for yourself and join one of the many, many sessions run by RollerStop over the summer? There's everything your heart could desire, from beginners' lessons to roller fitness classes. Booking is essential.
SWG3, Glasgow (2.0 miles)
Mon 3 Jun
Times vary / £6–£10 / 0141 357 7246
Tue 4 Jun
Times vary / £6–£10 / 0141 357 7246
Wed 5 Jun
Times vary / £6–£10 / 0141 357 7246
Acrylic Painting Course with Iain Connell
Learn a variety of new acrylic painting techniques from artist Iain Connell and experiment with a variety of styles, surfaces and textures. By the end of the course, you'll have completed four new paintings. Materials list provided upon registration. To enroll complete the online registration form at 42southart.co.uk.
Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow (2.3 miles)
Wed 29 May
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 5 Jun
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 12 Jun
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
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 (0.5 miles)
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
Learn to Sew with Sew Confident
Sew Confident set you up on a top of the line Elna machine before showing you the basics and taking you through creating a tote bag, bunting, make-up bag, piped cushion cover and a final project of your choice. Lunch included.
Peckham's, Glasgow (0.2 miles)
Sat 22 Jun
£145 for six weeks / 0141 553 0666
- 10:00 – 15:30
Sat 29 Jun
£145 for six weeks / 0141 553 0666
- 10:00 – 15:30
Sat 6 Jul
£145 for six weeks / 0141 553 0666
- 10:00 – 15:30
Scottish Ballet Summer School
Four days of ballet classes for young dancers with previous ballet experience, inspired by some of your favourite ballets, including The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel. There are two sessions: Grades 1 and 2 from 10.30am–12.30pm and Grades 4 and 5 from 1.30–3.30pm.
Scottish Ballet, Glasgow (1.7 miles)
Tue 6 Aug
£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291
- 10:30 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 15:30
Wed 7 Aug
£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291
- 10:30 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 15:30
Thu 8 Aug
£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291
- 10:30 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 15:30
Fri 9 Aug
£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291
- 10:30 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 15:30
Skint Knees Drama Classes
Games, improvisation, storytelling, voice and movement training are all part of this weekly course of workshops for young drama kings and queens.
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
Sat 25 May
Times vary / £110 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Classes for 3–4 years are 11am on Sat and 12.30pm on Sun; 5–7 years are welcome at 12.15pm on Sat and noon on Sun, and ages 8–10 at 1.45pm on Sat and Sun.
Sun 26 May
Times vary / £110 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Classes for 3–4 years are 11am on Sat and 12.30pm on Sun; 5–7 years are welcome at 12.15pm on Sat and noon on Sun, and ages 8–10 at 1.45pm on Sat and Sun.
Sat 1 Jun
Times vary / £110 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Classes for 3–4 years are 11am on Sat and 12.30pm on Sun; 5–7 years are welcome at 12.15pm on Sat and noon on Sun, and ages 8–10 at 1.45pm on Sat and Sun.
Tiny Twisters
Dance classes for tots from Scottish Youth Theatre, promoting confidence and communication through creative play. Ages 3–4.
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
Sat 25 May
£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Sat 1 Jun
£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Sat 8 Jun
£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Sat 15 Jun
£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Watercolour Painting Course with Iain Connell
Learn a variety of new watercolour techniques from artist Iain Connell, including washes, mixed media and glazing. By the end of the course, you'll have four new paintings that incorporate new knowledge of colour and composition. Materials list provided upon registration. To enroll complete the online registration form…
Couper Institute, Glasgow (3.3 miles)
Thu 30 May
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Thu 6 Jun
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
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 (0.8 miles)
Sat 25 May
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Sat 1 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Sat 8 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
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 (0.3 miles)
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0141 287 3050
- 13:00 – 15:00
Alice in Barrlands Summer Panto
Get a unique peak behind the scenes at this five day musical theatre course. Ages 8–16. Performance on 2 Aug at 3pm.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Mon 29 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 30 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 31 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Alice in Barrlands Summer School
Whether you prefer to be on stage or behind the scenes, this summer panto workshop takes you through everything you need to know about working with other youngsters in the theatre to create a performance of Alice in Barrlands. Ages 8–16.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Fri 2 Aug
Argentine Tango Dance Classes
Weekly tango classes for beginners up to advanced dancers.
Dance HQ, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Sun 26 May
Prices to be confirmed / 07803 043263
- 19:00 – 20:00
Sun 2 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 07803 043263
- 19:00 – 20:00
Sun 9 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 07803 043263
- 19:00 – 20:00
Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure
Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.
Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow (1.5 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 237 9144
- 12:00 – 16:00
The Clipperton Project’s Floating Laboratory
The Clipperton Project's Floating Laboratory has been travelling around the world doing creative learning activities. Find out about them before they head off again on a voyage around Scotland.
Scottish Canals, Glasgow (1.2 miles)
Thu 6 Jun
Times vary / Free / 0141 332 6936
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
Fri 7 Jun
Times vary / Free / 0141 332 6936
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
Sat 8 Jun
Times vary / Free / 0141 332 6936
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
Cocktails and Dreams
Start the night off with a screening of Tom Cruise in Cocktail, then make your own cocktails in a masterclass in the cafe (no Cruise included).
The Grosvenor Café, Glasgow (2.0 miles)
Wed 12 Jun
£12.50 / 0845 166 6028
- 18:30
Colour Field Masterclasses
Artist Rowena Comrie leads a masterclass in working with fields of colour, so as to gain a greater understanding of abstraction. The first day focuses on watercolours, the second day on oils. Booking is essential.
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow (2.8 miles)
Sat 31 Aug
£50 per day including all materials, refreshments and a light lunch; special rate £90 for both days / 0141 353 4776
Sun 1 Sep
£50 per day including all materials, refreshments and a light lunch; special rate £90 for both days / 0141 353 4776
Contact Improvisation Masterclass
Two day masterclass led by by Itay Yatuv, Artistic Director of the Hakvutza Dance School.
TouchBase Business Centre, Glasgow (1.6 miles)
Sat 13 Jul
£85 for both days, including lunch / 0141 429 0294
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 14 Jul
£85 for both days, including lunch / 0141 429 0294
- 10:00 – 16:00
Creative Adults
A workshop for artistically inclined adults to get their hands messy. Booking is essential.
Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow (1.4 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 287 0500
Today it's an introduction covering the basics of watercolour, which plays off current exhibition Bathing Belles.
- 12:00 – 16:00
Daniel's Beard Family Workshop
A workshop for kids of P5–P7 age and their parents: write poems and music for performance the following day. Booking is essential.
Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow (2.5 miles)
Fri 31 May
Drawing and Painting Studio
An 11-week course enabling you to build your skills in oils, watercolour or acrylics. You can take either morning or afternoon sessions (half day), or book both (full day). Tutor is Michael Durning of the Paisley Arts Institute. Booking is essential.
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow (2.8 miles)
Thu 30 May
£220 for full day fee, £115 for half day fee / 0141 353 477
Thu 6 Jun
£220 for full day fee, £115 for half day fee / 0141 353 477
Thu 13 Jun
£220 for full day fee, £115 for half day fee / 0141 353 477
