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Sacred Harp All Day Singing
An all-day singing event in the tradition of the American South. Both newbies and experienced Sacred Harp and Shape-Note singers welcome. The lunch is potluck, so bring along a cold dish to share with the other singers.
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow (2.1 miles)
Sat 27 Jul
Free (donations welcome) / 0141 334 2788
- 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday and Sunday SYT
Drama workshops for ages 11–14 teaching improvisation, character acting, voice and movement while working in groups to create a short piece of theatre together.
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
Sat 25 May
£110 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Sun 26 May
£110 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Sat 1 Jun
£110 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Saturday Street Dance
Fun and informal dance lessons building confidence and teaching funky hip hop and street styles. Wear loose-fitting clothes and indoor trainers. No previous experience needed. Ages 8–14.
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
Sat 25 May
£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sun 26 May
£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sat 1 Jun
£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988
- 12:30 – 13:30
Scottish Screenwriters
Everyone is welcome at these open sessions for screenwriters, from the novice to the professional. Meetings start with an industry talk followed by a Q&A and a workshopping session on scripts brought along by participants. Ages 16+.
CCA, Glasgow (0.8 miles)
Mon 10 Jun
£3 / 0141 352 4900
- 18:30
Mon 8 Jul
£3 / 0141 352 4900
- 18:30
Mon 12 Aug
£3 / 0141 352 4900
- 18:30
Scottish Step Dancing Class
Get your feet a-flailing as you learn the energetic traditional dance from the Kelvingrove Dancers, with live music accompaniment.
SDTA Studio (1st Floor), Glasgow (1.5 miles)
Thu 30 May
£5 per drop-in class; £12 for a month of basics-level classes
- 18:30 – 20:30
Thu 6 Jun
£5 per drop-in class; £12 for a month of basics-level classes
- 18:30 – 20:30
Thu 13 Jun
£5 per drop-in class; £12 for a month of basics-level classes
- 18:30 – 20:30
Seasonal Decorations Workshop
This seasonal workshop shows how to make wreathes and festive decorations to brighten your home this Christmas.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)
Sun 15 Dec
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 13:00
- 13:30
- 14:00
- 14:30
Sewing Upcycling Masterclass
Take some old materials and upcycle them into a shiny new sewing project with the help of an experienced tutor in this two-day course. Learn basic sewing skills and give your wallet and the environment a break at the same time. All materials and equipment provided.
Govanhill Baths, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Sat 15 Jun
£140 for two days / 0141 433 2999
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 16 Jun
£140 for two days / 0141 433 2999
- 10:00 – 16:00
Shape-Note Singing Workshop
Have a go at joining in this traditional form of four-part harmony group singing from the American South. Enquiries via email; please do not call the venue.
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow (2.1 miles)
Fri 26 Jul
Free (donations welcome) / 0141 334 2788
Led by Holly Ruth Gale.
- 19:30 – 21:30
Stained and Fused Glass Beginners Class
Create a beautiful stained glass panel just like the monks did (wait, did monks make the stained glass or just look at it? Never mind). The experts at RDW Glass lead this two-day introductory course to fusing and stained glass. All materials supplied.
RDW Glass, Glasgow (1.5 miles)
Sat 25 May
£150 / 0141 556 3312
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 29 Jun
£150 / 0141 556 3312
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 27 Jul
£150 / 0141 556 3312
- 10:00 – 16:00
Teaching Musicians Days: Care for and Maintain the Voice
A workshop for leaders of singing groups to learn how to treat their vocal cords right. Voice coach Janis McKay guides you in a holistic approach to preserving your voice while engaging with your groups.
City Halls, Glasgow (0.2 miles)
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 0141 353 8000
- 10:00
Vintage Home Crafts Course
Borrowed Space get crafty with this three-day course, which sees the creation of an applique cushion cover, a intage lampshade and hand-printed wallpaper. Led by two Glasgow School of Art graduates; all materials and equipment included. Email to book.
The Griffin, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Tue 28 May
£60 for three days / 07786 971992
- 19:00 – 21:00
Walking Sticks and Willow Weaving
Make some useful and beautiful objects out of wood, like a walking stick or a dinner platter, in this one-day beginners' course. Material and equipment provided.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow (3.5 miles)
Sun 2 Jun
£15 / 0141 287 2550
- 11:30 – 16:30
Weekly Drama and Dance Classes
Get your drama/dance on with some weekly workshops from SYT. Build confidence, hone your skills and discover new ways to express yourself. Ages 3–25.
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
Sat 25 May
Times to be confirmed / £110 for 10-week term / 0141 552 3988
Sun 26 May
Times to be confirmed / £110 for 10-week term / 0141 552 3988
Sat 1 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £110 for 10-week term / 0141 552 3988
Write Camera Action
A series of creative workshops for film writers, directors and actors on the third Monday of every month. Pre-submitted scripts are matched with a director and actors to workshop together, with observers welcome. The actors remaining after scripts are cast also form improvisation workshops and the night closes with a…
CCA, Glasgow (0.8 miles)
Tue 18 Jun
£5 (£3) / 0141 352 4900
- 19:00 – 21:00
Tue 16 Jul
£5 (£3) / 0141 352 4900
- 19:00 – 21:00
Tue 20 Aug
£5 (£3) / 0141 352 4900
- 19:00 – 21:00
Write It!
Glad Cafe's quarterly get together where script writers can get a scene from a work-in-progress read before a live audience of peers. Submit scenes to the listed email. Ages 18+.
The Glad Café, Glasgow (2.4 miles)
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 0141 636 6119
- 20:00
Young Critics Workshops
A chance for ages 16–22 to learn how to read and write critical arts journalism with critic Gareth Vile. No experience necessary but participants should have an interest in journalism. Course fee includes admission to selected Tramway shows.
Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)
Tue 28 May
Times to be confirmed / £25 per term / 0845 330 3501
No class on May 21.
Tue 4 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £25 per term / 0845 330 3501
No class on May 21.
Your Big Question with Sister Jayanti
Sister Jayanti, a long-time practitioner of Raja Yoga Meditation and regular speaker at the UN, answers those big life questions. Audience members can pose profound questions, with the most interesting put to Sister Jayanti on the night. Send questions in advance to the listed email.
Trades Hall, Glasgow (0.2 miles)
Fri 5 Jul
Free / 0141 552 7446
- 19:00 – 20:30


