Learning events in Renfrewshire
View all the upcoming Learning events taking place throughout Renfrewshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Renfrewshire
Beginners Genealogy Course
Join The Urban Historian for their new Beginners Genealogy course, starting on 1st June, and learn how to search and record your family history!
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Beginners Sewing Course
Always wanted to learn how to sew but just don’t know where to start? Then this four day course from Thimbleberry Sewing is the course is for you!
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Coastal Activity Leader Training Practical Course
Wild Things are hosting a Coastal Activity Leader Training Practical Course, a unique alternative to Beach School, at Lunderston Bay, Gourock in July.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Cityscape Photography Class
Join photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh old town as he shows you the very best places to take some truly special pictures!
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Switch to Manual Photography Workshop
Switch to Manual is an introductory workshop for camera users who tend to leave their camera set to Automatic modes and don’t unleash the full creativity that a DSLR or Bridge camera can deliver.
Spirits of the World
Book now and travel the world using just your tastebuds in this interactive tasting experience at Summerhall Drinks Lab!
Rum & Doughnuts
Book your tickets now and spend your evening sipping on delcious Rum's paired perfectly with artisan doughnuts at Summerhall Drinks Lab!
1:1 Printing Session
These 1 to 1 screen-printing supervised session with Eliza, are available every 1st Saturday of each month (or other suitable time upon prior availability discussion) in her Edinburgh studio.
Masterpieces Family Trail
Explore the Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace exhibition with the help of a fun family trail at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Monday Masterpieces: Weekly short talks
Make Monday mornings marvellous and join curators, wardens and learning specialists for weekly short talks exploring some of the greatest treasures of the Royal Collection!
Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
Arthur’s Adventure
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
Rug Tufting Experience Day
Aimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.
All The Young Nudes Life Drawing at Cabaret Voltaire
Join All the Young Nudes on Tuesday nights for their Life Drawing Club, a weekly, fun, life drawing session with models, sketching, music and access to the bar!
Tapestry Weaving Experience Day
This tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.
Hopetoun Grounds Walk
Enjoy this Ranger-led walk at Hopetoun House will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.
Katazome Printed Textile Workshop
Learn the basics of the Japanese Katazome printing with designer Ellen Martin and with her guidance you will produce your own katazome textile at this Dovecot Studios workshop!
Take The High Road
Join a Ranger on a guided walk around Holyrood Park's High Road. Enjoy spectacular views and hear fascinating tales from Holyrood's past!
Textiles Printing Level 1
This 8 weeks textiles course, run by Moody Monday, is ideal for those who has a special interest in textiles or screen-printing and would like to take this interest further.
Kids Circus Club (5-8 year-olds)
Join Think Circus to spin, twirl, juggle and play at our Kids Circus Club (5-8 year olds) every Tuesday in Leith!
Kids Circus Club (8 -11 year-olds)
Join Think Circus to spin, twirl, juggle and play at our Kids Circus Club (8-11 year olds) every Tuesday in Leith!
Improvers Hula Hoop Dance Class
Starting on 27th April, this block is designed for intermediate hula hoopers and will focus on twin hula hooping - moves with two hoops, based on circus style hooping.
Textiles Printing Level 2
This 8 weeks course is ideal for those who has taken part in Moody Monday's Textiles Printing Level 1 (TP1) course and would like to take their skills to the next level.
Flamenco Rhythms Classes: Clapping in Leith (All Levels)
TuFlamenco: Come and learn with us the clapping techniques, sounds, patterns and accents of the main styles of flamenco and how to use them on other musical genres.
Online Pilates Classes - Spring Timetable
Jane Hamilton is a Pilates instructor in Edinburgh and the owner of Jane Hamilton Pilates. She offers online Pilates classes with individual expert tuition and support.
Tech Teardown Workshop
Join our expert technician Thomas Greig as he delves inside desktops and laptops, walking you through the common interchangeable parts that make up these devices and demystifying your devices!
Living Autospy with Dr. Suzy Lishman CBE
Join consultant histopathologist Dr Suzy Lishman CBE as she performs a living autopsy to investigate the effects of modern living on the body.
Upcycle Clothes: T-Shirt Necklaces Workshop
In this workshop on 26th May participants will learn how to use old t-shirts, fabrics scraps, buttons, beads and other embellishments for a personalised piece of wearable textile art.
Bookbinding Workshop: Morris on Paper
Inspired by one of Morris’ many creative passions, this half-day workshop at Dovecot Studios will introduce you to the techniques of paper printing and bookbinding.
Kintsugi Workshop
In this 3 hour workshop, run by The Edinburgh Remakery on 28th May, you will learn and practice modern kintsugi techniques to repair your broken ceramics to give items a renewed purpose and beauty!
Listen For Laughs with Zach Zucker (Workshop)
Award-winning clown and producer Zach Zucker hosts a one-off workshop for total beginners and experienced performers.
Soul Sense
Join us and experienced Medium and teacher Julie Haines for an empowering weekend. Together we will learn to open up our psychic knowing to form bonds with Spirit and with your own Soul.
RSPB Forth Islands Seabird Cruise
Come and join us on Maid of the Forth for this 3-hour special birdwatching cruise with expert commentary provided by RSPB staff!
Bespoke Book-Making Workshop
Join our creative Book-Making workshop with artist Isabell Buenz, and learn a range of simple but effective techniques to create a new set of beautiful, unique books to take home with you.
Platinum Jubilee celebration
Celebrate the historic Platinum Jubilee at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with fun activities and special crafts for the whole family to enjoy.
The Georgian House: Historical Wine Tasting
Succumb to the sensory wonders of the weird and marvellous wine creations forgotten through history as you join us in the Georgian House kitchen for this Historical Wine Tasting event!
Floral Embroidery Workshop
Join embroidery artist Lucy Freeman for a creative afternoon learning contemporary floral embroidery at Kate's Bakery in Edinburgh.
Marine Fest
Explore the wonders of Scotland’s marine environment when Marine Fest hosted by the Scottish Seabird Centre returns from 4 – 12 June!
Jacobite Occupation
Alan Breck's Regiment bring Jacobite reenactment to Gladstone's Land on Saturday 11th June.
Mediumship Development Weekend Workshop with Sandra Aetheris
Sandra Aetheris' new weekend workshop covers the fundamentals of mediumship. She'll guide you through the process of making a deep connection to Spirit through evidential mediumship.
AccessEA Summer Camps
Join our fun and flexible Holiday Camps this summer located at the Edinburgh Academy Sports Hub! With over 20 camps to choose from they are ideal for 5-17 year olds.
Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
Explore the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.
AK’s Magic Music Summer Course
Come along to AK's Magic Music week long summer music camp from 4th-8th July located in the heart of Stockbridge at the Life Care Centre!
Lecture Series July - Adventures in Banking
Join us at Gladstone's Land on 7th July and take a trip back in time to discover hidden stories of the early days of Bank of Scotland, and its extraordinary Head Office building on the Mound!
Traditional Indonesian Batik Making – Summer Course
On this four weeks summer course in traditional Indonesian batik making, we will be focusing on the traditional method of batik tulis using canting, taught by Eliza.
Summer Childrens Events at Hopetoun House
Enjoy a mix of activities including bushcraft, pond dipping and story making in the woods over 6 Fridays this summer within the Grounds at Hopetoun House!
Flora Medica: Foraging Walk
Join Anna Canning, an expert botanist and wild plant forager, on this guided walk around Hopetoun and collect some wild ingredients to make a delicious snack or herbal remedy.
Redcoats in Residence
Alan Breck's Regiment bring Jacobite reenactment to Gladstone's Land on 9th July. Reenactors will be in costume and character throughout the museum.
Travel Japanese | Online Course
If you have plans to visit Japan - be it this year or next - why not start equipping yourself with language, cultural knowledge and practical tips to help you get the most out of your trip?
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Give it a Go - Jazz for Kids!
Do you know your scooby doors from your doo-dats? Learn all about jazz in this fun, interactive workshop led by the brilliant saxophonist Sue McKenzie.
Filling The Page
Artist Rosemary Taylor will explore several methods that artists use to record ideas and images on this one day workshop at Studio 48.
Lecture Series August - Macbeth: A Usurper’s Fate
Historian Elizabeth Cory Lopez will delve into the roots of Macbeth, son of Findlay, and what his life, culture, reign and mythical legacy can tell us about the evolution of Scotland as a nation.
Essential Trance Workshop with Kim Moore-Cullen
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of Trance and altered states of consciousness. Working with Kim will support and encourage the deeper states of connection.
Mixed Media Art Class
Have a great day making mixed media works of art on this workshop with artist Rosemary Taylor at Studio 48!
Tree-mendous Walk
A gentle Ranger-led walk to explore the wonderful world of trees found throughout Hopetoun’s designed landscape.
Events in Fife
Exhibition: When It Rains, We Harvest: Cuando Llueve, Cosechamos
This exhibition will explore how the desert communities of northern Peru have adapted to the impact of El Niño, the shifting band of warm ocean found on the Pacific coast of South America.
Froglife Volunteer Training - Fife Living Waters
Join Froglife and the Fife Living Waters Project in Cowdenbeath for our Volunteer Training sessions and learn more about Scotland's amphibians and reptiles!
Walks with the St Andrews Botanic Garden Team
Join us at St Andrews Botanic Garden for walks with our Garden Team on the second Wednesday of each month and walks with our Director on the last Wednesday of each month.
Clare Robinson - Watercolour Workshop
Learn the art of loose style watercolour and develop your expressive skills, illustrating flowers from the beautiful Cambo Estate and Gardens, St Andrews with artist Clare Robinson!
Women’s Day: The Maiden
Join us for a day celebrating women’s health including opportunities to learn and share about menstrual health, menstrual cycle awareness.
Wild Weaving
Join local weaver Susie Redman to learn the meditative art of wild weaving. This event is suitable for adults and children or all abilities.
Driftwood Mobile Making
Create your very own mobile with Wild Wares using driftwood and other natural materials on this workshop at The Ecology Centre. Suitable for ages 14+
Introduction to Natural Dyeing
Join Fife-based tapestry weaver and natural dyer, Veronica Collins to explore the use of natural, botanical dyes on this workshop run by The Ecology Centre!
RSCDS Summer School
The RSCDS Summer School is an action-packed three weeks of dancing in the historic town of St Andrews. Come and be led by some of the best of Scottish country dance teachers and musicians!
RSCDS Junior Summer School
Looking for a fun activity for the summer holidays? Junior Summer School is a great opportunity for young people to engage in fun, fitness and friendship through Scottish country dancing.
Events in Glasgow
Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt courtesy of Curious About!
Stained Glass Workshop: 2 Days
Learn how to create stained glass panels on this two day workshop for total beginners at Cass Peters Glass Art!
Fused Glass Workshop: 1/2 Day
The half-day glass fusing course at Cass Peters Glass Art is designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill... and have some fun!
Fused Glass Workshop: 1 Day
The one day glass fusing course at Cass Peters Glass Art is designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill... and have some fun!
Grade Booster Days - SQA National 5 and Higher
Saturday School run regular Grade Booster Days for pupils sitting SQA National 5 and Higher exams.
Centre for Lifelong Learning’s April Term Short Courses
With the help of expert tutors, the Centre for Lifelong Learning at University of Strathclyde have developed an exciting range of classes which begin in April!
Dinghy Sailing Evening Lessons
Learn to sail or improve your skills on Bardowie Loch, with classes available for both children and adults from Clyde Cruising Club!
Japanese Language Taster Session
Pollok House are partnering with local charity Lingo Flamingo to provide hour-long Japanese Language taster sessions!
Kids Comic Books Workshop (8+)
Come and join Helensburgh Art Hub with artist and illustrator Maggie McCabe at Hermitage Park Pavilion for an adventure into the world of comics!
Glasgow Science Festival at the Botanics
Glasgow Science Festival is taking over the Kibble Palace with loads of free activities suitable for all ages!
Kanji Club - Learn Japanese and Chinese Characters
Learn to read and write kanji characters in Drawing and Painting Studio's fun and inspiring online language group and discover their meanings!
City of Glasgow College Nautical and STEM Open Day
Considering a career in Nautical or STEM? City of Glasgow College's Nautical and STEM Open Day is taking place on Saturday 18th June!
Centre for Lifelong Learning’s Summer Programme
Choose from a wide range of in-person and online classes and workshops and kick start your learning with the University of Strathclyde's Centre for Lifelong Learning Summer Programme!
Pre-Entry Access Course 2022-23
The University of Strathclyde's Pre-entry Access Course is designed to help people get into university degree programmes!
Events in Lanarkshire
Reiki Level 2 Refresher Workshop
This refresher workshop from Flourish is ideal for currently practising Reiki Therapists who feel it is time to check in to refocus and re-energise their practice.
John Muir Award
Learn new skills and nature-based knowledge each Monday whilst achieving a John Muir Explorer Award!
The Festival of Great Creative Thinking
Are you facing challenging problems in your work and personal life? Feeling stuck and lacking ideas or solutions? Well you’re in luck... because Great Creative Thinking solves everything!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Stirling Speakers - Find Your Voice!
Learn to speak with more confidence and effectiveness with your local Toastmasters Club, Stirling Speakers.
Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Bannockburn House Guided History Tours
Take a tour of Bannockburn House, an historic category A-listed property, which has survived largely unchanged since the 17th century apart from a Victorian extension.
A Foraging Feast
The Orangery Restaurant in Stirling is collaborating with Whitehouse Foraging to bring you a combined foraging and dining experience.
Forest School at Mugdock
Check out the fantastic Forest Schoool events taking place at Mugdock Country Park!
Learning Visit to Tullibody Community Garden
Join Forth Environment Link on a learning visit to Tullibody Community Garden and experience first hand how the community has transformed this growing space!
Herbal Spa Salts and Plant Printing
Join Forth Environment Link at the Dawson Centre, Falkirk on 26th May for this Herbal Spa Salts and Plant Printing workshop delivered by Herbal Homestead and funded by Falkirk Food Futures!
Needle Felt a Blue Tit Class - Gwen’s Felted Paintings
Join us at Made in Stirling to make your own little needle felted blue tit, framed in an embroidery hoop for hanging!
Summer Wreath Making - with Moss + Mint
Come and join the lovely Jen of Moss + Mint in this wonderful afternoon class, at Made in Stirling on 11th June, and learn all about dried flowers and wreath making!
Introduction to Fundraising
This one day course, run by TCV Scotland, aims to help you turn your project ideas into effective funding applications.
16mm Camera-less Film Workshop
Drop in and join us at the Pathfoot Building for a two-day 16mm film workshop to create experimental, animated films and soundtracks without a camera.
Passementerie Lace Weaving Workshop
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft for a unique weaving workshop and explore the wonders of open weave structures with heritage craft specialist Elizabeth Ashdown!
A Taste of Victory - Whisky Tasting and Immersive Experience
Join us at The Battle of Bannockburn on 24th June for an evening of whisky tasting with the experts from Woodwinters Wines & Whiskies followed by our immersive Experience!
Macro Photography Class - with David Gilliver Photography
Have you met the little people? Come along to our class with David and learn all about how to create his amazing scenes with little figures, props and colourful backdrops! Suitable for age 12+.
In the Footsteps of Kings - Guided Tour of Bannockburn Battlefield
Follow our expert guides as they trace the events of Scotland’s most famous battle on this Guided Walking Tour of Bannockburn Battlefield on 26th June!
Bumblebee Safaris, Mugdock
Find out about bumblebees and how you can help them as we take a short walk among the flowers at Mugdock Country Park on 15th June!
My Life My Way - New ways of being and finding balance - Residential Retreat
This retreat is providing the opportunity to be with like-minded people in a peaceful environment where you can nurture your ‘self’.
Movie Musicals Summer Holiday Workshop (6-18 years)
Come along and join Stagecoach Stirling for a jam-packed, fun-filled week of Drama, Singing and Dancing - working towards creating a final performance at the end of the week!
Pirates and Princesses Summer Holiday Workshop (4-6 years)
Come along and join Stagecoach Stirling for a jam-packed, fun-filled week of Drama, Singing and Dancing! A chance to make new friends, have lots of fun and create a show for family and friends.
Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust - Summer Residential Course
SScOT’s summer residential course is a non-auditioned, six-day music course which includes outstanding music teaching, sport, art sessions, and social activities.
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