Workshops (page 4)

Drink'n'Draw at Summerhall

A life drawing workshop with a difference: they're selling beer too. A relaxing way to unwind and exercise your creativity at the same time. (Warning: alcohol consumption can damage your rendering of the human figure.) Spaces are limited. Booking is essential.

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Wed 5 Jun

Over-18s only

£5 / 0845 874 3001

19:00 – 21:00

Mon 17 Jun

Over-18s only

£5 / 0845 874 3001

19:00 – 21:00

Wed 19 Jun

Over-18s only

£5 / 0845 874 3001

19:00 – 21:00

…and 2 more dates until 3 Jul

Dundee WestFest

Community arts festival based in the west end of Dundee, starting with a gala day, Big Sunday, on Magdalen Green that features live music and entertainment, kids' activities, stalls, food and drink. Throughout the week there's a mix of walks, talks, literary events, music, dance, theatre, art and film.

Various venues, Dundee

Mon 10 Jun

Times & prices vary

Tue 11 Jun

Times & prices vary

Wed 12 Jun

Times & prices vary

…and 5 more dates until 17 Jun

E.S.O.L. Classes

Roath Library, Cardiff

Mon 27 May

Free / 029 2049 4538

14:00 – 16:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 029 2049 4538

14:00 – 16:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 029 2049 4538

14:00 – 16:00

…and 26 more dates until 30 Jul

Extend Classes (Over 60s)

Barrington Centre, Ferndown

Mon 27 May

Phone for prices / 01202 894858

09:45 – 10:45
11:00 – 12:00

Mon 3 Jun

Phone for prices / 01202 894858

09:45 – 10:45
11:00 – 12:00

Mon 10 Jun

Phone for prices / 01202 894858

09:45 – 10:45
11:00 – 12:00

…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

The Grange Hall, Southam

Wed 29 May

Phone for prices / 01926 813933

14:00 – 16:00

Wed 5 Jun

Phone for prices / 01926 813933

14:00 – 16:00

Wed 12 Jun

Phone for prices / 01926 813933

14:00 – 16:00

…and 7 more dates until 31 Jul

Fabric Hand Puppet: Workshop (Over 3s)

Children are invited to design and create their own hand puppet characters.

Nature In Art, Gloucester

Tue 20 Aug

£6 / 0845 450 0233

10:30 – 12:30
14:30 – 16:30

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Family Friendly Weekend

Creative workshops for families inspired by Glasgow Museums' collections, plus short, family-friendly tours throughout the day.

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 276 9300

11:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 15:30

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9300

11:00 – 15:30

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9300

11:00 – 15:30

Flat-Pack Flat: Workshop (Over 5s)

A modern twist on the dolls house; a creative session where youngsters get the opportunity to build their own flat-pack apartment with different rooms to decorate and furnish.

Geffrye Museum, London E2

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 7739 9893

10:30 – 12:30
14:00 – 16:00

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

French For Beginners: Workshop

With tutor Eva Fernandez.

Festival Drayton Centre, Market Drayton

Thu 30 May

Phone for prices / 01630 654444

19:00 – 20:30

Sir John Moore Foundation, Swadlincote

Tue 28 May

Phone for prices / 01530 273629

19:00 – 20:30

Tue 4 Jun

Phone for prices / 01530 273629

19:00 – 20:30

Tue 11 Jun

Phone for prices / 01530 273629

19:00 – 20:30

…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

Funky Monkey – Jive/Swing Dance Event

A fun evening for budding dancers of all levels to throw some shapes with jive, swing, Latin and blues.

The Merlin, Edinburgh

Mon 10 Jun

£8 / 0131 447 4329

19:00 – 23:00

Mon 8 Jul

£8 / 0131 447 4329

19:00 – 23:00

Mon 12 Aug

£8 / 0131 447 4329

19:00 – 23:00

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Highland Beginners (course)

Enjoy the energetic, rhythmic steps of our country''s national dances. Veronica, a former World Champion, will teach you the way to enjoy all the swirling sounds of not just the bagpipes, but all the great up-tempo music Scotland has to offer. Wear comfortable clothing and ballet, jazz or other soft, flat, flexible…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

17:30 – 18:30

Mon 3 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

17:30 – 18:30

Mon 10 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

17:30 – 18:30

…and 2 more dates until 24 Jun

Homework Club

A school homework session.

Canterbury Library

Fri 31 May

Free / 01227 463608

15:30 – 17:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 01227 463608

15:30 – 17:00

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 01227 463608

15:30 – 17:00

…and 6 more dates until 26 Jul

Crawley Library

Mon 27 May

Free / 01293 651751

16:00 – 18:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 01293 651751

16:00 – 18:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 01293 651751

16:00 – 18:00

…and 15 more dates until 25 Jul

Peckham Library, London SE15

Mon 27 May

Free / 020 7525 2000

16:00 – 18:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 020 7525 2000

16:00 – 18:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 020 7525 2000

16:00 – 18:00

…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

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Hula-Hoop Classes

Strengthen and tone your core muscles, Improve your flexibility, posture, balance, whole body co-ordination, motor skills and cardiovascular health.

Lymington Community Centre

Tue 28 May

Phone for prices / 01590 672337

18:20
19:40

Thu 30 May

Phone for prices / 01590 672337

19:00 – 22:00

Tue 4 Jun

Phone for prices / 01590 672337

18:20
19:40

…and 16 more dates until 30 Jul

Introduction To Etching: Course

A two-day course learning how to create an image on zinc plates using both hard ground and soft ground techniques.

London Print Studio, W10

Thu 6 Jun

£165.40 inc basic materials (£132.30) / 020 8969 3247

10:30 – 17:30

Fri 7 Jun

£165.40 inc basic materials (£132.30) / 020 8969 3247

10:30 – 17:30

Introduction To Letterpress: Nick Loaring: Course

This course will show you all the basics of setting and printing wood and lead type, to create posters, books and stationery. After the course you can then become a member of WYPW and continue using our letterpress facilities on an open-access basis, with technical support on-hand if you need it.

West Yorkshire Print Workshop, Mirfield

Sat 22 Jun

£120 ( £108) / 01924 497646

11:00 – 17:00

Sun 23 Jun

£120 ( £108) / 01924 497646

11:30 – 17:30

Sat 14 Sep

£120 ( £108) / 01924 497646

11:00 – 17:00

Sun 15 Sep

£120 ( £108) / 01924 497646

11:00 – 17:00

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Jacobite Clans Alive

Jacobite clansmen from The Alba Adventure Company show off their fighting skills in traditional costumes.

Scone Palace, Perth

Sun 26 May

£6 grounds admission (£5.40; Children £4.20; Family £25) / 01738 552300

11:00
12:00
14:00
15:00

KE Dance Class

A series of classes to learn ballroom and social dancing, suitable for beginners and improvers.

Hyndland Community Hall, Glasgow

Mon 27 May

£5

19:30 – 21:00

Mon 3 Jun

£5

19:30 – 21:00

Mon 10 Jun

£5

19:30 – 21:00

Mon 17 Jun

£5

19:30 – 21:00

Keep Fit: Workshop (Over 50s)

Lakes Leisure Kendal

Tue 28 May

£2.60 / 01539 729702

14:00 – 15:00
15:00 – 16:00

Fri 31 May

£2.60 / 01539 729702

09:30 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:30

Mill Art And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Wed 29 May

Bar Lounge

Phone for prices / 01268 778737

09:30 – 11:30

Wed 5 Jun

Bar Lounge

Phone for prices / 01268 778737

09:30 – 11:30

Wed 12 Jun

Bar Lounge

Phone for prices / 01268 778737

09:30 – 11:30

…and 7 more dates until 31 Jul

Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Wed 29 May

The Phoenix Room

Phone for prices / 01747 854321

10:00 – 11:00

Wed 5 Jun

The Phoenix Room

Phone for prices / 01747 854321

10:00 – 11:00

Wed 12 Jun

The Phoenix Room

Phone for prices / 01747 854321

10:00 – 11:00

…and 7 more dates until 31 Jul

Kelburn Garden Party

Kelburn Castle provides the fairytale setting for this eccentric music festival. The graffiti project for which Kelburn is known is just one of the items of hand-made décor, art and lighting that make the event a feast for all the senses. Four stages and various pop-up nooks host the musical programme – an eclectic mix of…

Kelburn Castle and Country Centre, Largs

Sat 6 Jul

Times vary / £69 ; under 13s free / 01475 568 204

This year's line-up is headed by Mr Scruff and the Trojan Soundsystem and also features Hidden Orchestra, Conquering Animal Sound, Second Hand Marching Band, Hector Bizerk, Tinderbox Orchestra and many more.

Sun 7 Jul

Times vary / £69 ; under 13s free / 01475 568 204

This year's line-up is headed by Mr Scruff and the Trojan Soundsystem and also features Hidden Orchestra, Conquering Animal Sound, Second Hand Marching Band, Hector Bizerk, Tinderbox Orchestra and many more.