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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
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
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
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
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
Easterhouse Writers Group
A weekly get together for creative writers in the area.
Library at The Bridge, Glasgow (5.0 miles)
Mon 27 May
Free / 0141 276 9712
- 18:00 – 19:30
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9712
- 18:00 – 19:30
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9712
- 18:00 – 19:30
Explore MacMillan Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
Paul Rissmann leads a study day exploring James MacMillan's Veni, Veni, Emmanuel, the most performed percussion concerto in the world.
City Halls, Glasgow (0.2 miles)
Sat 12 Apr
Studio Two
£25 (includes refreshments and lunch) / 0131 478 8342
- 10:30 – 16:30
Gaelic Writing Group
Series of workshops for writing in Gaelic or Scots and English, with facilitator Catriona Lexy-Campbell. Ages 16+.
Scottish Writers' Centre, Glasgow (0.8 miles)
Mon 27 May
Free / 0141 352 4900
- 19:00 – 21:00
Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra Workshop
Workshop exploring a number of techniques for facilitating free improvisation. All levels of experience welcome.
City Halls, Glasgow (0.2 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Recital Room
Free / 0141 353 8000
This workshop features the great improviser and teacher Maggie Nicols. Part of Glasgow International Jazz Festival.
- 11:30
Glasgow Science Fiction Writers’ Circle
Regular fortnightly critiquing workshop for writers of all things fantastical. Beginners welcome; email glasgowsfwriters@gsfwc.co.uk in advance to attend.
The Ogilvie Centre, Glasgow (0.8 miles)
Tue 28 May
£2
- 20:00
GoMA Bites Workshop for Adults
Experiment with creative techniques at these adult workshops. All materials provided and no experience necessary.
Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 0141 287 3050
Today, a look at pattern and form, using the current exhibitions as inspiration.
- 13:00 – 15:00
Indepen-dance Creative Movement Classes
Weekly creative movement classes for adults with learning disabilities and their carers/support workers.
CCA, Glasgow (0.8 miles)
Mon 27 May
Over-16s only
£4 (£3) / 0141 352 4900
- 11:00 – 12:00
- 13:00 – 14:00
Mon 3 Jun
Over-16s only
£4 (£3) / 0141 352 4900
- 11:00 – 12:00
- 13:00 – 14:00
Mon 10 Jun
Over-16s only
£4 (£3) / 0141 352 4900
- 11:00 – 12:00
- 13:00 – 14:00
Intermediate Drawing & Painting
Course designed for those with some experience of drawing and painting, combining practical work with study of artists and art movements directly related to your work. Taught by Peter Wilson. Prices includes all materials. Ages 18+.
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow (2.8 miles)
Sun 26 May
£115 / 0141 353 4770
Sun 2 Jun
£115 / 0141 353 4770
Sun 9 Jun
£115 / 0141 353 4770
