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Workshops Events in Glasgow in May 2024

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Events in Glasgow

Glass Fusing Classes

Selected dates between 7th September 2023 - 27th June 2024

Make your own fused glass masterpiece with Kiln time at Partick Burgh Hall on a Thursday evening!

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Funded Art Workshops for Young People

Selected dates between 27th October 2023 - 21st June 2024

The Language Hub & Cafe Hub are running Funded Art Workshops for Young People who want to draw, paint and express themselves creatively in a friendly, supportive environment!

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Carve Your Own Hairpin

Selected dates between 10th February 2024 - 26th May 2024

Join Justina Kasponyte at Torrisdale Street Studios and make your own original, fantastic, charming hairpin from wood!

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Wax Carving Class: Make Your Own Silver Ring

Selected dates between 24th February 2024 - 30th November 2024

Join AOK Jewellery for an introduction to wax carving, a great jewellery-making class for everyone to enjoy whether you have experience making jewellery or are a beginner!

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Introduction to Jesmonite Casting

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 11th May 2024

Introduction to Jesmonite Casting at Braw Wee's Glasgow City Centre Studio. They will take you through each step so you can make your unique Jesmonite products!

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Hand-Building: BYOB, Group Class - Make a Mug, Pot or Jug!

Selected dates between 8th March 2024 - 29th June 2024

Join The Craft Pottery Studio for their most popular BYOB pottery session... a fun introduction to making ceramic forms using hand-building techniques!

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Make Your Own Bottle Lamp

Selected dates between 10th March 2024 - 11th May 2024

Make your very own drum lampshade or bottle lamp on this fun and informal workshop with Braw Wee Craft Club!

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Pottery Wheel: Group Introduction Class

Selected dates between 7th April 2024 - 30th June 2024

Join The Craft Pottery Studio for one of their regular introduction to making ceramic forms using the potter's wheel sessions!

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Arm Knit A Giant Blanket

Selected dates between 9th April 2024 - 12th May 2024

Learn how to arm knit yourself a super cozy blanket for the winter on one of Braw Wee Emporium‎'s workshops!

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Beginners Sewing: 5 Week Evening Course

Selected dates between 11th April 2024 - 1st May 2024

Want to try your hand at sewing? Now is your chance! Come to Sew Confident's beginners class and you'll learn all the basics to take your new hobby to fashion school, or just crafty home projects!

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Wild Camping Information Sessions

Selected dates between 16th April 2024 - 11th June 2024

These sessions from Skylark Guiding are designed to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to have your own wild camping adventures across Scotland!

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Meditations For Relaxation

Selected dates between 23rd April 2024 - 2nd May 2024

In these classes you will learn three types of breathing meditation that help to calm the mind, reduce stress, and give rise to an experience of inner peace and wellbeing.

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Punch Needle Class

Selected dates between 28th April 2024 - 18th May 2024

Learn the art of punch needle and how to make your own colourful rug art in this punch needle class run by Glasgow Artist Rachael Bell!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Drop-In Zine Making and Reading Room

3rd May 2024

Using the library's curated, travelling collection as our backdrop we'll be mucking in and making zines together!

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Inner Peace Urban Retreat

3rd May 2024 - 5th May 2024

Take a break! Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and relax into a calm, spacious state of mind with three types of breathing meditation on this urban weekend retreat with Kadampa Meditation Centre Glasgow.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Drop-In Zine Making

4th May 2024

Celebrate self-expression and explore the art of self-publishing in a welcoming and inclusive space.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Ink and Action!

4th May 2024

In this creative family workshop Glasgow Zine Fest will delve into histories of radical pedagogy and children and young people’s activism!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Penned Prophecies

4th May 2024

A writing workshop exploring divination, mediumship and channelled writing through tarot, with reference to The Oracle of Delphi, John Dee & Edward Kelly, and spiritualist psychophony.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Publication Studio Inductions

4th May 2024

A book-binding induction at Publication Studio Glasgow, CCA. Come along to learn how to print, trim, crease and bind your own book.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Things That Go Well with Rice: A Being Mixed Food Zine Potluck

4th May 2024

A potluck and zine-making workshop for people who identify as mixed-race, multi-racial or bi-racial.

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Maryhill Flag Community Weekend

4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024

Join Maryhill Burgh Halls for a free, activity-filled community event celebrating the formal recognition of the flag for Maryhill!

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Puppy Yoga Loves Glasgow

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 11th May 2024

A perfect combination of yoga and lots of puppy cuddles will leave you feeling physically and psychologically destressed and refreshed on a Puppy Yoga class!

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Baby Massage Course

5th May 2024

Join GM Baby Massage at The Wee Retreat for their 5 week Baby Massage Course starting on Sunday 5th May.

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Beginners Sewing 2 Day Course

Selected dates between 5th May 2024 - 30th June 2024

Always wanted to try your hand at sewing? Now is your chance! Sew Confident's beginners class will teach you all the basics to take your new hobby to fashion school, or just crafty home projects!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Earth First!

5th May 2024

Gather in the Rumpus Room Yard for a play focused workshop for children and their parents and carers looking at the print history of Earth First! and how it relates to us today.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Life Hacks for the Chronically Sick

5th May 2024

Come for a quiet morning outside in the garden to spend time with other people who experience fatigue.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Paper, Ink, Press

5th May 2024

You will learn about letterpress methods, both past and present, as well as having your own chance to set type, ink up and print a poster to take home.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Words as Sound World

5th May 2024
Glasgow South Side

Words as Sound World is an interactive workshop exploring processes for writing that go beyond the page.

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Resin Jewellery Course

5th May 2024

Join Addison Malloy from Planet Peach Studio for this two-part Resin Jewellery course for beginners and learn how to work safely with epoxy resin to create your own unique jewellery!

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12 Week Tai Chi & Qigong Beginners Course

8th May 2024

Join Alan Skirving for a 12 Week Tai Chi & Qigong Beginners Course which starts on Wednesday 8th May at Partickhill Bowling & Community Club!

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Evening Bird Song, Campsie Glen

9th May 2024
Lennoxtown

If being an early bird isn’t for you, then why not join Mugdock Ranger Alan for an introduction to evening bird song on 9th May!

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Self Esteem - Inspirational Talk & Meditation

9th May 2024

During this illuminating talk, Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Dornying will explore how it is possible to generate and remain anchored in strong, resilient and fearless states of mind.

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Colour Me Confident Workshop

10th May 2024

Get your colours done at Sew Confident's event in partnership with award winning personal stylist and colour specialist, Numba Pinkerton!

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Curtain Making Class

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 2nd June 2024

Learn how to make lined curtains to fit a pole or a rail on this masterclass from Sew Confident in their West End studio!

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Europe Day: Celebrate the Rich Tapestry of European Culture in Glasgow!

11th May 2024

Whether you are a culture enthusiast, a family looking for a fun outing, or simply curious about the diverse flavours of Europe, this event is for you!

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Japanese Shodo Calligraphy

Selected dates between 11th May 2024

Learn about Shodo calligraphy using traditional materials such Japanese sumi ink and fude brushes on washi paper with Drawing and Painting Studio!

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Make a Gesso Panel with Alison McIntosh-Prentice

11th May 2024

Join The Willow Tea Rooms Trust Saturday 11th May to make your own Glasgow Style-inspired gesso panel with artist and tutor Alison McIntosh-Prentice.

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The Fretless - Masterclass

11th May 2024

Come as a performer or just an observer and join The Fretless on the 11th of May for a unique opportunity to workshop tunes and other string techniques.

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Workshop Of Songs From The Republic of Georgia with Amer-Imeri Ensemble and Supra

11th May 2024

Enjoy a workshop of Georgian songs with a group of singers drawn from from Mtiebi and Amer-Imeri, renowned vocal ensembles from the Republic of Georgia, followed by a ritual Georgian 'supra' feast.

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Baking Masterclass With House For An Art Lover Pastry Chef

12th May 2024

Whether you're gearing up for a grand birthday celebration and want to make the cakes extra special, or simply seeking a relaxing (and tasty!) day out, this class is tailor-made for you!

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Drypoint Etching Workshop

12th May 2024

This 4 hour workshop will give you a comprehensive introduction to Intaglio printmaking, a remarkably simple process which produces beautiful marks through the use of engraved lines.

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Foraging First Steps

Selected dates between 12th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

Take a dip into the delicious wild abundance of your local hedgerows, parks and gardens on this foraging workshop for beginners from Curious In Nature!

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Gesso Painting Workshop

12th May 2024

Join Helensburgh Art Hub and artist/creator Alison McIntosh Prentice to explore the life of Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh as well as her techniques in paintings using Gesso.

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ZO Jewellery Presents Wellness Fest & Small Business Market

12th May 2024

ZO Jewellery Presents Wellness Fest & Small Business Market, a day full of fun activities, at The Haberdashery on Sunday 12th May!

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From Photo to Print - CMYK Screen Printing

13th May 2024

Have a go at printing your own CMYK separation screen print in this intermediate workshop at Print Clan!

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Workshop: Weave A Bird Feeder

15th May 2024

Join Glasgow City Heritage Trust for a meditative outdoor weaving class. You'll learn how to weave a fat ball bird feeder, using willow basketry methods dating back thousands of years.

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Movement In Nature - Writing Workshop

16th May 2024

In this creative writing workshop from National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall, the theme of movement is the starting point for thinking about how we interact with the natural world in our lives.

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Neon Brush: Sip & Paint Workshop in the Dark

Selected dates between 17th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

There's a wind of creativity blowing through Glasgow! Neon Brush arrives at Arta and promises you a great time with friends after work or on the weekend.

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Weaving Our Stories Together

Selected dates between 17th May 2024 - 31st May 2024

Thanks to support from the Alex Ferry Foundation, The Pyramid is running an exciting new community project, bringing weaving back to life in Anderston!

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Copperfoil Stained Glass Suncatcher Weekend Workshop

18th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

Learn how to cut and shape glass to a template and then wrap each piece in foil tape before soldering together to make a beautiful suncatcher on this weekend workshop with Emma Lindsay Glass Studio!

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Introduction to Fused Glass

18th May 2024

Join Tim Kirman and Moira Buchanan at the Leith Collective, Glasgow Fort for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the basics of creating your own stunning fused glass piece!

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Jesmonite Bum Pot Workshop

Selected dates between 18th May 2024 - 24th August 2024

Join Braw Wee Craft Club for their Jesmonite Workshop and you'll go home with a couple of coasters or tea light holders and your own Bum Pot!

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Paper Plate Lithography

18th May 2024

Join artist printmaker Ralph Overill at Cass Art and learn the fundamentals of lithography during this low-fi and dynamic session!

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FREE Pregnancy Mini Retreat (Relaxation and Affirmation Workshop)

Selected dates between 19th May 2024 - 26th May 2024

Join Good Times Birth at their warm and welcoming space and celebrate your journey into parenthood on this FREE Pregnancy Mini Retreat.

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Machine Doodles Class

19th May 2024

Learn to use your machine to doodle and sketch on fabric with this masterclass from Sew Confident!

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Beginner’s Textile Printing Workshop

20th May 2024

Print Clan's two hour Beginner's Workshop is the perfect introductory session to textile screen printing!

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Beginners Hand Embroidery

Selected dates between 22nd May 2024 - 25th July 2024

Looking for a craft to make you feel ZEN and happy and creative, without having to set up the sewing machine? This hand embroidery class with Sew Confident is for you!

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Tipsy Glass Painting

Selected dates between 22nd May 2024 - 26th June 2024

Unleash your inner artist on this two hour guided glass painting workshop on Wednesday evenings at Bluedog!

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Wednesday Collage Club: May Workshop

22nd May 2024

Join Concrete Nature at South Block in Glasgow on Wednesday 22nd May for a playful workshop exploring the art of still life collage!

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Moving Forward Course

24th May 2024

Breast Cancer Now know it's not always 'back to normal' when you finish hospital treatment for primary breast cancer, that's why their Moving Forward course is here.​

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Watercolour Painting Workshop: Scottish Birds

24th May 2024

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Scottish birds at Helensburgh Art Hub's upcoming Watercolour Painting Workshop at the Front Room Gallery.

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Charcoal Impressions: Expressive Charcoal Portraiture

25th May 2024

Led by artist Derek Barbour, this Expressive Charcoal Portraiture Workshop will take you on a journey through the techniques and methods used to put life and soul into your portrait work.

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Kirkintilloch Canine First Aid Course

25th May 2024

Dog Lover? Dog Professional? Dog Friendly Business? Join Pet-ex Services for their Canine First Aid Course in Kirkintilloch on Saturday 25th May.

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Leather Glasses Case Workshop With Jude Gove

25th May 2024

Join Sew Confident for a very special one off class with Scottish designer Jude Gove and make your very own leather glasses case!

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Oxbow Tote Sew Along

25th May 2024

Come and sew the perfect holiday tote! The Oxbow is a gorgeous versatile design by Noodlehead which Sew Confident will take you through the ins and outs of sewing in this day-time class.

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The Swifty Sewcial

26th May 2024

Busy bedazzling all your clothes for the upcoming Taylor Swift concert? So are the team at Sew Confident! Come to their studio for a Swiftie sew along to get extra excited!

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Make Your Own Pyjamas From Bedsheets

27th May 2024

In this exciting bank holiday special workshop from Rags to Riches, the wonderful Eva will guide you through making your very own pair of summer pyjamas while reusing an old bedsheet!

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Miso Making Masterclass by The Koji Kitchen

27th May 2024

Join Robin Sheriff from The Koji Kitchen and learn how to make your very own miso to take home with you at Soul Food Kitchen!

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Workshops Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Core Glow Meditation & Gong Bath

Core Glow Meditation & Gong Bath

12th May 2024

Enjoy a chilled-out afternoon of Meditation & Gong thanks to Julie from Core Glow at Mearns Kirk Hall on Sunday 12th May!

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Adult Sunday Art Workshop: Pastel Painting Landscapes and Flowers

Adult Sunday Art Workshop: Pastel Painting Landscapes and Flowers

12th May 2024

Have you ever fancied having a go at learning how to use pastels properly to create beautiful works of art? Join Caroline at The Wee Art Studio for this Sunday Art Workshop for adults!

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Workshops Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Japanese Language for P1-P7 kids

Japanese Language for P1-P7 kids

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 25th May 2024

This is a special chance in Edinburgh for kids (P1-P7) to learn Japanese language, crafts, food, art, and culture from a qualified Japanese teacher this May!

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Evening Sound Immersion

Evening Sound Immersion

Selected dates between 10th April 2024 - 22nd May 2024

Come and join the the Universal School of Holistic Therapies for 90 minutes of complete relaxation, sound immersion, meditation and reiki at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.

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Groove Back Dance Class

Groove Back Dance Class

Selected dates between 21st January 2024 - 2nd June 2024

Join Pirita Tuisku for these weekly Groove Back Dance Classes taking place in Blazin' Studios at St. Margaret's House from Sunday 21st January!

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Workshops Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Cave of the Heart (yoga day retreat)

Cave of the Heart (yoga day retreat)

5th May 2024

On this magical day retreat on 5th May, discover this inner peaceful, joyful and loving space within through yoga, meditation and mantra!

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Needle Felting Workshop

Needle Felting Workshop

4th May 2024

Enjoy a fun session creating a felted card or two with Helen Lawrenson at The Stables, Falkland Estate on Saturday 4th May!

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St Andrews Repair & Advice Cafe

St Andrews Repair & Advice Cafe

Selected dates between 13th March 2024 - 13th November 2024

St Andrews now has its very own monthly Repair & Advice Cafe taking place at the Scottish Oceans Institute!

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Workshops Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Beltane Expansion Ritual

Beltane Expansion Ritual

4th May 2024

Connect with a coven of wonderful witches to raise your vibration and craft spells to manifest all the love, beauty, and wonder that the world has to offer.

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Cancer Tapestry Exhibition and Workshops

Cancer Tapestry Exhibition and Workshops

18th May 2024 - 26th May 2024

Be amongst the first to experience the beginnings of a poignant new tapestry when Dr Andrew Crummy's Cancer Tapestry comes to New Lanark Mills from Saturday 18th to Sunday 26th May.

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Puppy Socialising, Advice and Training Course

Puppy Socialising, Advice and Training Course

2nd May 2024

Join Pet Behaviour Scotland for their latest Puppy Socialising, Advice and Training Course beginning on Thursday 2nd May in Airdrie.

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Workshops Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Birding & Birdsong for Beginners

Birding & Birdsong for Beginners

19th May 2024

Are you new to birdwatching or interested in taking it up? Join the team at RSPB Lochwinnoch for the ideal workshop to introduce beginners to this fantastic hobby!

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Beginners Sewing Course

Beginners Sewing Course

Selected dates between 8th April 2024 - 6th June 2024

Always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine but just don’t know where to start? Then this four-week day/evening course from Thimbleberry Sewing could be the answer!

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Feel Good Festival: Love Your Weeds: Cyanotype & Foraging

Feel Good Festival: Love Your Weeds: Cyanotype & Foraging

25th May 2024

Join Art and Earth Collective for a unique workshop at the Lochwinnoch Feel Good Festival that combines art-making with an educational foraging experience.

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Workshops Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Repeat Pattern - Block and Lino Printing

Repeat Pattern - Block and Lino Printing

11th May 2024

Join Karené at Central Scotland School of Craft on 11th May and learn about printing repeat patterns onto textiles with relief blocks and hand carved Lino!

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All the Earrings!

All the Earrings!

25th May 2024

Come along and create a corresponding set of silver earrings in our one day ‘All The Earrings’ silver earrings workshop at Central Scotland School of Jewellery on 25th May!

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Zero Waste Sewing Techniques

Zero Waste Sewing Techniques

25th May 2024

Join us for a full day masterclass exploring the fundamentals of Zero Waste Sewing Techniques, and learn how to be a more sustainable sewer!

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Events in Other Areas

Kelburn Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience

Kelburn Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience

Selected dates between 18th April 2024 - 19th September 2024

Enjoy a fabulous Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience in the magical setting of Kelburn, on the North Ayrshire coast!

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