Workshops

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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 open days.

West End, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

Times & prices vary

Fri 21 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sat 22 Jun

Times & prices vary

…and 8 more dates until 30 Jun

Magical Midsummer Mobiles

Make a mobile using natural and recycled materials. All ages.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Sun 23 Jun

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

13:00 – 16:00

Belly Dance Classes

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

Nur, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

£5 / 07852 768043

11:30 – 12:30

Sat 29 Jun

£5 / 07852 768043

11:30 – 12:30

Sat 6 Jul

£5 / 07852 768043

11:30 – 12:30

…and 12 more dates until 28 Sep

ESOL English Class

Sandwell Central Library, West Bromwich

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0121 569 4911

10:00 – 15:30

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0121 569 4911

10:00 – 15:30

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 0121 569 4911

10:00 – 15:30

…and 3 more dates until 27 Jul

Adult Breakdancing: Workshop (Over 18s)

Group tutorials and one to one tutoring, with time to practise and train ideas. Led by Bboy Heron and Bgirl Kelfx.

OPEN, Norwich

Wed 26 Jun

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

19:00 – 20:30

Wed 3 Jul

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

19:00 – 20:30

Wed 10 Jul

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

19:00 – 20:30

…and 7 more dates until 28 Aug back to top

Japanese Pattern Cutting and Sewing Techniques

A step by step guide to Japanese pattern cutting, making a garment of your choice.

City Centre, Edinburgh

Wed 19 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

~~18:00 – 21:00~~

Thu 20 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

18:00 – 21:00

Fri 21 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

18:00 – 21:00

…and 163 more dates until 28 Dec

Christian McEwen: Creativity and Slowing Down

The author of World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down reads from her book and leads a discussion on the topic.

Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Fri 28 Jun

£7 (£5) / 0131 557 2876

18:30

Love Latino: Beginners Salsa: Workshop

Revolution, York

Thu 20 Jun

£5 / 01904 676054

19:30 – 20:30

Thu 27 Jun

£5 / 01904 676054

19:30 – 20:30

Thu 4 Jul

£5 / 01904 676054

19:30 – 20:30

…and 8 more dates until 29 Aug

Love Music Community Choir

Aiming to assemble 250 singers, no experience necessary (though under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) to sing a mix of world, jazz, classical, rock, indie, folk, gospel and opera.

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Tue 25 Jun

£5 / 0131 228 1155

19:00 – 21:00

Wed 3 Jul

£5 / 0131 228 1155

19:00 – 21:00

Scottish Ballet Summer School

Four days of ballet classes for young dancers with previous ballet experience, inspired by some of your favourite ballets, including The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel. There are two sessions: Grades 1 and 2 from 10.30am–12.30pm and Grades 4 and 5 from 1.30–3.30pm.

Scottish Ballet, Glasgow

Tue 6 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

10:30 – 12:30
13:30 – 15:30

Wed 7 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

10:30 – 12:30
13:30 – 15:30

Thu 8 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

10:30 – 12:30
13:30 – 15:30

Fri 9 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

10:30 – 12:30
13:30 – 15:30

Upholstery for Beginners

Take an beat-up chair from a tired old frame to spiffy new piece de resistance of your dining room. Sand and stain the wood, add some fluffy stuff and cover it all with a lovely piece of fabric. Of course it's all more involved than that, but that's why pro crafter Louise Smith is there to show you the ropes.

Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts

Tue 25 Jun

£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298

18:30 – 21:30

Alternative Art Class

A new spin on the old life drawing format, with a different alternative set-up each month. Ages 18+.

Club Rouge, Edinburgh

Sat 29 Jun

£10 / 0131 229 6391

Male versus female form comparison.

15:00

Aquabump: Workshop

Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World

Wed 26 Jun

Fitness Pool

£4.30 / 01206 282020

20:00 – 20:40

Wed 3 Jul

Fitness Pool

£4.30 / 01206 282020

20:00 – 20:40

Wed 10 Jul

Fitness Pool

£4.30 / 01206 282020

20:00 – 20:40

…and 7 more dates until 28 Aug

Bending Wood: Workshop

National Maritime Museum, Falmouth

Sat 22 Jun

£200 adv booking required / 01326 313388

10:00 – 16:00

Sun 23 Jun

£200 adv booking required / 01326 313388

10:00 – 16:00

Love Latino: Intermediate Salsa: Workshop

Revolution, York

Thu 20 Jun

£5 / 01904 676054

20:30 – 21:30

Thu 27 Jun

£5 / 01904 676054

20:30 – 21:30

Thu 4 Jul

£5 / 01904 676054

20:30 – 21:30

…and 8 more dates until 29 Aug back to top

RollerStop Roller Fitness and Roller Dance Lessons

Ever wondered about rollerskating? Why don't you find out for yourself and join one of the many, many sessions run by RollerStop over the summer? There's everything your heart could desire, from beginners' lessons to roller fitness classes. Booking is essential.

SWG3, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

Times vary / £6–£10 / 0141 357 7246

Fri 21 Jun

Times vary / £6–£10 / 0141 357 7246

Sat 22 Jun

Times vary / £6–£10 / 0141 357 7246

…and 70 more dates until 31 Aug

Weaving: Playing With Texture: Workshop

Farfield Mill Arts & Heritage Centre, Sedbergh

Wed 25 Sep

£40 / 01539 621958

10:30 – 16:30

Your One 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.

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

Aqua Zumba: Workshop

Lagan Valley Leisureplex, Lisburn

Fri 21 Jun

Phone for prices / 028 9267 2121

19:15

Fri 28 Jun

Phone for prices / 028 9267 2121

19:15

Fri 5 Jul

Phone for prices / 028 9267 2121

19:15

…and 8 more dates until 30 Aug

Oadby Swimming Pool, Leicester

Tue 25 Jun

£4.70; £4.30 with leisure card / 0116 271 0386

19:45 – 20:30

Wed 26 Jun

£4.70; £4.30 with leisure card / 0116 271 0386

09:00 – 10:00

Prestatyn Nova Centre

Thu 20 Jun

£3.50 per class / 01745 888 021

19:30

Thu 27 Jun

£3.50 per class / 01745 888 021

19:30

Mon 1 Jul

£3.50 per class / 01745 888 021

10:00

…and 12 more dates until 26 Aug

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Ballet Beginners: Workshop

DanceCity, Newcastle upon Tyne

Thu 20 Jun

£6 (£5) / 0191 261 0505

17:00 – 18:00

Thu 27 Jun

£6 (£5) / 0191 261 0505

17:00 – 18:00

Thu 4 Jul

£6 (£5) / 0191 261 0505

17:00 – 18:00

…and 7 more dates until 29 Aug

The Dancehouse, Manchester

Thu 20 Jun

Phone for prices / 0161 237 9753

18:30 – 19:30

Mon 24 Jun

Phone for prices / 0161 237 9753

18:30 – 19:30

Tue 25 Jun

Phone for prices / 0161 237 9753

18:30 – 19:30

…and 23 more dates until 27 Aug back to top

Ballroom Beginners 1

Chris (an international coach) and Dawn-Claire (former British and World Champion) will take you through the basics of the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive. Whether you want to learn for a particular occasion or just fun, this class will get you moving on any dance floor with style. Wear well-fitting, comfortable…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Mon 24 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

18:00 – 19:00

Ceilidh Beginners (course)

A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dances and join in the ceilidh. A great way to have fun, meet new people and experience an integral part of Scottish culture. Wear loose clothing and well-fitting, comfortable shoes. Booking is essential.

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

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

19:30 – 20:30

Thu 27 Jun

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

19:30 – 20:30

Ceilidh Dancing (for dancers with additional support needs)

Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of all dances. Dance with your partner, dance with others in a group and join in the party! The pace of this class will be led by the dancers with live accordion accompaniment. Prepare for a lot of fun and a lot of laughs. Wear loose clothing and well-fitting, comfortable…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Fri 21 Jun

£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525

11:00 – 12:00

Fri 28 Jun

£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525

11:00 – 12:00

Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate (course)

Beginning with a warm-up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out the less well-known ones. Prepare for a reel mix, all in an authentic ceilidh style. Wear loose clothing and well-fitting, comfortable shoes. Booking is essential.