Workshops, free events

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.

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 0131 447 7597

19:30 – 21:00

Town House, Aberdeen

Sun 7 Jul

Free

14:30 – 16:30

Trades Hall, Glasgow

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 0141 552 7446

19:00 – 20:30

E.S.O.L. Classes

Roath Library, Cardiff

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 029 2049 4538

14:00 – 16:00

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 029 2049 4538

14:00 – 16:00

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 029 2049 4538

14:00 – 16:00

…and 15 more dates until 30 Jul back to top

Festival of Dangerous Ideas

A unique education festival developed and promoted by the sector agency College Development Network, aimed at challenging, provoking and generating ideas about how education could be. Launched this year by Mel Young, President of The Homeless World Cup, there will be virtual games, philosophy cafés, a night of dangerous…

Various venues, Scotland

Thu 20 Jun

Times vary / Free / 01786 892000

Fri 21 Jun

Times vary / Free / 01786 892000

Strings of Silver

Make your own friendship bracelet, perhaps as a gift, using silver beads, pearls and gems.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0300 123 6789

10:30 – 12:30

Sunday Storytime and Workshop

The Drama Mill leads this workshop for 3–7 year olds, giving them a chance to dance, sing and role play to their heart's content, teaching them communication, coordination and teamwork along the way.

Looking Glass Books, Edinburgh

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 0131 229 2902

11:00 – 12:00

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 0131 229 2902

11:00 – 12:00

Sun 7 Jul

Free / 0131 229 2902

11:00 – 12:00

Zumba

Latino dance and fitness session.

Liverpool Lighthouse

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 0151 476 2342

16:45 – 17:45

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 0151 476 2342

16:45 – 17:45

Mon 8 Jul

Free / 0151 476 2342

16:45 – 17:45

…and 7 more dates until 26 Aug

Adult Jewellery Making: Workshop

Donald Hope Library, London SW19

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 8542 1975

11:00 – 13:00

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 020 8542 1975

11:00 – 13:00

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 020 8542 1975

11:00 – 13:00

…and 3 more dates until 25 Jul back to top

Aikido: Workshop

Non-aggressive and non-competitive, for balance, co-ordination and confidence.

The Waterloo Action Centre, London WC2B

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 020 7405 4433

19:15 – 20:45

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 020 7405 4433

19:15 – 20:45

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 020 7405 4433

19:15 – 20:45

…and 7 more dates until 27 Aug

Animal Magic: Workshop (Under 5s)

The V&A Museum Of Childhood, London E2

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 020 8983 5200

14:00 – 14:30

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 8983 5200

14:00 – 14:30

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 020 8983 5200

14:00 – 14:30

…and 27 more dates until 30 Aug

Arabic Pottery: Workshop

Design and make your own Arabic style pottery from card to take home and use as an ornament.

World Museum, Liverpool

Sun 7 Jul

Weston Discovery Centre

Free / 0151 478 4393

13:00 – 16:00

Art Cart

Be inspired by the works in the collection and the final days before the gallery closes and create some art using a variety of materials.

St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 029 2057 3500

11:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 16:00

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 029 2057 3500

11:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 16:00

Mon 5 Aug

Free / 029 2057 3500

11:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 16:00

…and 28 more dates until 3 Nov

Art Club

Gosport Discovery Centre

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 0845 603 5631

10:00 – 13:00

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Art in the Park

Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential.

Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Near Lochwinnoch

Tue 6 Aug

Free / 01505 842803

13:30 – 15:00

Art Smarts: Workshop

Arts and crafts for all ages.

The V&A Museum Of Childhood, London E2

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 020 8983 5200

14:30 – 16:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 8983 5200

14:30 – 16:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 020 8983 5200

14:30 – 16:00

…and 5 more dates until 28 Jun

Baby And Toddler Sessions

Baby and toddler play activities.

Camberwell Library, London SE5

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 020 7525 2000

10:30 – 12:00

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 020 7525 2000

10:30 – 12:00

Mon 8 Jul

Free / 020 7525 2000

10:30 – 12:00

…and 3 more dates until 29 Jul

Peckham Library, London SE15

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 020 7525 2000

10:30 – 12:00

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 020 7525 2000

10:30 – 12:00

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 020 7525 2000

10:30 – 12:00

…and 3 more dates until 30 Jul

Baby Art Club

Sensory play for babies who are not yet walking.

Manchester Art Gallery

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 0161 235 8888

10:15 – 11:00
11:30 – 12:15
13:15 – 14:00
14:30 – 15:15

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 0161 235 8888

10:15 – 11:00
11:30 – 12:15
13:30 – 14:15
14:30 – 15:15

Babytime

Park Library, Sheffield

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 0114 2757497

10:00 – 11:00

Fri 26 Jul

Free / 0114 2757497

10:00 – 11:00

Parson Cross Library, Sheffield

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0114 203 9533

10:00 – 11:00

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 0114 203 9533

10:00 – 11:00

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 0114 203 9533

10:00 – 11:00

…and 8 more dates until 30 Aug

Saffron Walden Library

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 01799 523178

09:30 – 10:00

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 01799 523178

09:30 – 10:00

Wed 10 Jul

Free / 01799 523178

09:30 – 10:00

…and 3 more dates until 31 Jul back to top

Back to Basics

The country park needs to gather information on its diverse wildlife as part of a £4.1 million improvement project. Learn how to identify different creatures and help with this ambitious project. Booking is essential.