Workshops | Events

Burns an' a' That! Festival

A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.

Belleisle Park, Ayr

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

Fri 31 May

Prices vary / 01292 616143

12:00 – 17:30

Fri 7 Jun

Prices vary / 01292 616143

12:00 – 17:30

…and 12 more dates until 30 Aug

Meadows Festival

Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.

The Meadows, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Times vary / Free

Sun 2 Jun

Times vary / Free

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

Fri 31 May

Times & prices vary

Sat 1 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sun 2 Jun

Times & prices vary

…and 28 more dates until 30 Jun

River of Light Lantern Making Workshops

Make your very own lantern to carry in the River of Light parade on Dec 19.

Caerphilly Leisure Centre

Sat 30 Nov

Free / 02920 851845

10:00 – 17:00

Sun 1 Dec

Free / 02920 851845

10:00 – 17:00

Sat 7 Dec

Free / 02920 851845

10:00 – 17:00

…and 3 more dates until 15 Dec

Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets

Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.

Museum of Edinburgh

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0131 529 4143

10:30 – 12:30

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Sway Break Dance (Ages 6-16)

Learn techniques including popping and locking.

Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

Mon 27 May

£3.50 per week / 01934 417117

18:15 – 19:00

Mon 3 Jun

£3.50 per week / 01934 417117

18:15 – 19:00

Mon 10 Jun

£3.50 per week / 01934 417117

18:15 – 19:00

…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

Baby Sensory (Under 13 Months)

Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch

Thu 6 Jun

£5 / 01708 443333

11:00 – 12:00

Thu 11 Jul

£5 / 01708 443333

11:00 – 12:00

Thu 5 Sep

£5 / 01708 443333

11:00 – 12:00

Dance Four All: Boogie Down Breakers/Black Soul: Workshop

A street dance class for people of all ages and abilities.

Lighthouse: Poole's Centre for the Arts

Thu 30 May

£4.50 / 0844 406 8666

18:00 – 19:00

Drama: Workshop (Ages 7-18)

Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield

Wed 29 May

Phone for prices / 0114 276 7093

16:30 – 18:30

Wed 5 Jun

Phone for prices / 0114 276 7093

16:30 – 18:30

Wed 12 Jun

Phone for prices / 0114 276 7093

16:30 – 18:30

…and 2 more dates until 26 Jun

Portsoy Music Festival: The Fourth Haal

A three day festival which captures the varied music traditions of the north of Scotland, so there's everything from bothy ballads to Burns as well as Celtic, folk, Americana and Irish influenced music. There is also a range of sessions, workshops and storytelling from local performers and musicians.

The Salmon Bothy, Banff

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 01261 842951

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Creative Crafts

Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield

Fri 7 Jun

£2 / 0114 276 7093

13:00 – 15:00

Hot Salsa: Beginners: Workshop

The Gregson Centre, Lancaster

Thu 30 May

Phone for prices / 01524 849959

19:00

Thu 6 Jun

Phone for prices / 01524 849959

19:00

Thu 13 Jun

Phone for prices / 01524 849959

19:00

…and 6 more dates until 25 Jul

Playback Theatre: Introductory Training Weekend

Anyone can join in on this two-day training weekend to develop theatrical skills and ultimately join Playback Edinburgh.

Theosophical Society, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

£95 (£50) / 07944 775963

10:00 – 16:00

Sun 9 Jun

£95 (£50) / 07944 775963

10:00 – 16:00

Strange Town

Theatre courses for ages 11–14, incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Wed 29 May

£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292

17:00 – 19:00

Fri 31 May

£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292

15:30 – 17:30

Wed 5 Jun

£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292

17:00 – 19:00

…and 5 more dates until 21 Jun

The Journey of the Shaman: Introduction to the Indigenous Spirituality of the Earth Through Ceremony, Chanting and Ancient Ways of Communication with Spiritual Realms

Rekindle your connection to nature in this workshop which uses teaching tools from shamans around the world use to connect with their spiritual guides.

Stockbridge House, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

£100 for both days or £55 for one day / 0131 331 4469

Part of Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2013.

10:00 – 17:00

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Zumba: Workshop

Depending on energy levels, zumba yourself silly, until your heart's content, or like there's no tomorrow.

Acacia Hall, Dartford

Mon 27 May

Studio

£6.40 ( £4.80) / 01322 343475

18:00 – 19:00

Tue 28 May

Studio

£5.90 ( £4.30) / 01322 343475

09:30 – 10:30

Mon 3 Jun

Studio

£6.40 ( £4.80) / 01322 343475

18:00 – 19:00

…and 8 more dates until 29 Jul

The Black-E, Liverpool

Mon 27 May

£4.50 (£4) / 0151 709 5109

18:00 – 19:00

Mon 3 Jun

£4.50 (£4) / 0151 709 5109

18:00 – 19:00

Mon 10 Jun

£4.50 (£4) / 0151 709 5109

18:00 – 19:00

…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

Bolton Arena

Mon 27 May

£4.75 / 01204 488100

20:15 – 21:00

Fri 31 May

£4.75 / 01204 488100

10:15 – 11:00

Sat 1 Jun

£4.75 / 01204 488100

09:15 – 10:15

…and 25 more dates until 29 Jul

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Alexander Technique (course)

The Alexander Technique analyses your whole movement pattern and helps you to become aware of balance, posture and co-ordination while performing everyday actions. This brings into consciousness tensions throughout your body that have previously gone unnoticed. Wear comfortable loose clothing with socks or bare feet.

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Wed 29 May

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

17:30 – 18:30

Wed 5 Jun

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

17:30 – 18:30

Wed 12 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 26 Jun

Belly Dance Classes

Weekly Egyptian-style belly dance classes covering technique, combinations and choreography.

Nur, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

£5 / 07852 768043

11:30 – 12:30

Sat 8 Jun

£5 / 07852 768043

11:30 – 12:30

Sat 15 Jun

£5 / 07852 768043

11:30 – 12:30

…and 15 more dates until 28 Sep

Edinburgh Drawing School

Drawing classes with experienced tutors from the Edinburgh Drawing School.

25 Haddington Place, Edinburgh

Wed 29 May

£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313

Course: Portraiture with Aine Divine.

18:30 – 21:00

Thu 30 May

£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313

Course: Drawing Hands and Feet, Part I – Feet ,with Alberto Condotta.

14:00 – 16:30

Fri 31 May

£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313

Course: Expressive Figure Drawing I with Paul Mowat.

11:00 – 13:30

Prices to be confirmed / 07791 121313

Life drawing – untutored session.

14:00 – 16:30

…and 11 more dates until 28 Jun

Marchmont St Giles' Church, Edinburgh

Tue 28 May

£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313

Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.

18:30 – 21:00

Tue 4 Jun

£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313

Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.

18:30 – 21:00

Tue 11 Jun

£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313

Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.

18:30 – 21:00

…and 2 more dates until 25 Jun

Paperweight Day

Trade standard specialist paperweight dealers selling paperweights, making demonstrations and talks. Plus special exhibition and identification service by the paperweight collectors circle.

Broadfield House Glass Museum, Kingswinford

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 01384 812745

10:00 – 16:00

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Scotland's National Airshow

Over two hours of high-octane aerial displays ranging from historic warbirds to contemporary military jets. There are also family activities and displays to enjoy.

National Museum of Flight, North Berwick

Sat 27 Jul

£16–£19 cheaper price before Jul 27 (£14–£17; Children £8–£10; Family £38–£45) / 0300 123 6789

10:00 – 17:00

Sticky Saturday

Come along with your family and have a go at arts, crafts and painting.

Broadfield House Glass Museum, Kingswinford

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01384 812745

13:30 – 15:30

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.