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Arts and crafts
Classes include:
NB: All listed prices subject to increase from April 2024.
Ceramics
This course will teach all the fundamental skills to begin and then continue your creative journey with clay!
You will learn techniques such as slab building, pinch pots, surface decoration, glazing, coil building and throwing on the potter’s wheel to name but a few!
NB: All clays, glazes, use of equipment and firings are included in course fees.
The Town House Hamilton, Mondays 10:00am - 12:00 noon
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Aug - 9 Oct 2023 (excl 25 Sept) |
8 | £98.80 / £74.00 |
| 2 | 23 Oct - 11 Dec 2023 | 8 | £98.80 / £74.00 |
| 3 | 8 Jan - 18 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 15 Apr - 17 Jun 2024 (excl 6 and 27 May) |
8 | £98.80 / £74.00 |
The Town House Hamilton, Tuesdays 11:00am - 1:00pm / 2:00pm - 4:00pm / 6:45pm - 8:45pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Aug - 10 Oct 2023 | 9 | £111.15 / £83.25 |
| 2 | 24 Oct - 12 Dec 2023 | 8 | £98.80 / £74.00 |
| 3 | 9 Jan - 19 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 16 Apr - 18 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
The Town House Hamilton, Thursdays 11:00am - 1:00pm / 2:00pm - 4:00pm / 6:45pm - 8:45pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Aug - 12 Oct 2023 | 9 | £111.15 / £83.25 |
| 2 | 26 Oct - 14 Dec 2023 | 8 | £98.80 / £74.00 |
| 3 | 11 Jan - 21 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 18 Apr - 20 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
Dressmaking
If you are new to dressmaking we will take you through the basics, showing you how to read a pattern, how to layout and cut fabric, simple pattern adjustments like lengthening and shortening and some of the more basic techniques such as making a buttonhole, attaching a zip and hems.
NB: All materials and use of equipment are included in the course fees.
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Mondays 7:00pm - 9:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 14 Aug - 13 Nov 2023 excludes 25 Sep and 16 Oct |
12 | £148.20 / £111.00 |
| 3 | 8 Jan - 18 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 15 Apr - 24 Jun 2024 excludes 6 and 27 May |
9 | £111.15 / £83.25 |
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00 noon / 1:00pm - 3:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 15 Aug - 7 Nov 2023 excludes 17 Oct |
12 | £148.20 / £111.00 |
| 3 | 9 Jan - 19 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 16 Apr - 18 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
Rutherglen Town Hall, Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Aug - 11 Oct 2023 | 9 | £111.15 / £83.25 |
| 2 | 25 Oct - 13 Dec 2023 | 8 | £98.80 / £74.00 |
| 3 | 10 Jan - 20 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 17 Apr - 19 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
The Town House Hamilton, Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Aug - 12 Oct 2023 | 9 | £111.15 / £83.25 |
| 2 | 26 Oct - 14 Dec 2023 | 8 | £98.80 / £74.00 |
| 3 | 11 Jan - 21 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 18 Apr - 20 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
Felt art
Discover the versatile world of felt art and learn to create unique pieces by using techniques such as wet, needle or nuno felting.
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Fridays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 18 Aug - 10 Nov 2023 excludes 20 Oct |
12 | £148.20 / £111.00 |
| 3 | 12 Jan - 22 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 19 Apr - 21 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
Get Crafty
Indulge your creative side by trying out a different craft activity each week at this weekly craft class. Fill in a morning and dabble in felt making, silk painting and marbling. Each week you will try your hand at something new.
NB: All materials and use of equipment are included in the course fees.
Rutherglen Town Hall, Mondays 10:00am - 12:00 noon
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Aug - 9 Oct 2023 excludes 25 Sept |
8 | £8.20 per session |
| 2 | 23 Oct - 11 Dec 2023 | 8 | £8.20 per session |
| 3 | 8 Jan - 18 Mar 2024 | 11 | £8.20 per session |
| 4 | 15 Apr - 17 Jun 2024 excludes 6 and 27 May |
8 | £8.20 per session |
The Town House Hamilton, Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00 noon
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Aug - 10 Oct 2023 | 9 | £8.20 per session |
| 2 | 24 Oct - 12 Dec 2023 | 8 | £8.20 per session |
| 3 | 9 Jan - 19 Mar 2024 | 11 | £8.20 per session |
| 4 | 16 Apr - 18 Jun 2024 | 10 | £8.20 per session |
Jewellery making
This course will introduce you to the tools and techniques of beadwork jewellery making, including wirework, pearl knotting, chain making and wire twisting. You will use the skills you have learned to make your own jewellery set.
NB: All materials and use of equipment are included in the course fees.
Rutherglen Town Hall, Saturdays 1:30pm - 3:30pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Aug - 14 Oct 2023 | 9 | £111.15 / £83.25 |
| 2 | 28 Oct - 16 Dec 2023 | 8 | £98.80 / £74.00 |
| 3 | 13 Jan - 23 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 20 Apr - 22 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
Pottery
This course will allow you to gain and build on various pottery techniques which will enable you to create works by hand and on the potter’s wheel with confidence. The tutor will give you guidance on the use of various types of clays / equipment and glazes for your individual piece of art.
NB: All clays, glazes, use of equipment and firings included in course fees.
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Mondays 7:00pm - 9:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 14 Aug - 13 Nov 2023 excludes 25 Sept and 16 Oct |
12 | £148.20 / £111.00 |
| 3 | 8 Jan - 18 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 15 Apr - 24 Jun 2024 excludes 6 and 27 May |
9 | £111.15 / £83.25 |
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00 noon / 7:00pm - 9:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 16 Aug - 8 Nov 2023 excludes 18 Oct |
12 | £148.20 / £111.00 |
| 3 | 10 Jan - 20 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 17 Apr - 19 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Thursdays 10:00am - 12:00pm / 7:00pm - 9:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 17 Aug - 9 Nov 2023 excludes 19 Oct |
12 | £148.20 / £111.00 |
| 3 | 11 Jan - 21 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 18 Apr - 20 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Fridays 10:00am - 12:00pm / 12:30pm - 2:30pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 18 Aug - 10 Nov 2023 excludes 20 Oct |
12 | £148.20 / £111.00 |
| 3 | 12 Jan - 22 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 19 Apr - 21 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
Pottery Extra
This course is a longer 3-hour class which allows the more experienced potter to complete more extensive pieces of work with guidance from the Tutor.
NB: All clays, glazes, use of equipment and firings included in course fees.
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Mondays 11:00am - 2:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 14 Aug - 13 Nov 2023 excludes 25 Sept and 16 Oct |
12 | £216.00 / £142.20 |
| 3 | 8 Jan - 18 Mar 2024 | 11 | £203.50 / £152.90 |
| 4 | 15 Apr - 24 Jun 2024 excludes 6 and 27 May |
9 | £166.50 / £106.65 |
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Tuesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 15 Aug - 7 Nov 2023 excludes 17 Oct |
12 | £216.00 / £142.20 |
| 3 | 9 Jan - 19 Mar 2024 | 11 | £203.50 / £152.90 |
| 4 | 16 Apr - 18 Jun 2024 | 10 | £185.00 / £139.00 |
Tuition in the ancient art of Stained Glass making involving cutting glass, copper foiling, painting, etching, leading and soldering. Beginners welcome.
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Tuesdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm / 7:00pm - 10:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 15 Aug - 7 Nov 2023 excludes 17 Oct |
12 | £277.80 / £211.20 |
| 3 | 9 Jan - 19 Mar 2024 | 11 | £254.65 / £193.60 |
| 4 | 16 Apr - 18 Jun 2024 | 10 | £231.50 / £176.00 |
Textile art
This course will allow you to explore and develop sewing skills in an imaginative or creative way as the tutor guides you and introduces you to various techniques, equipment and materials. Beginners are welcome.
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Thursdays 10:00am - 12:00 noon / 1:00pm - 3:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 17 Aug - 9 Nov 2023 excludes 19 Oct |
12 | £148.20 / £111.00 |
| 3 | 11 Jan - 21 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 18 Apr - 20 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
Textile design
This class will introduce you to textile design. Our experienced tutor will support you in learning basic hand stitches and machine skills, including embroidery and appliqué. If you have sewn before our tutor will assist you in developing your skills further. You can try something new such as quilting, experimental lace making or just learn how to sew.
The Town House Hamilton, Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00 noon
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Aug - 11 Oct 2023 | 9 | £111.15 / £83.25 |
| 2 | 25 Oct - 13 Dec 2023 | 8 | £98.80 / £74.00 |
| 3 | 10 Jan - 20 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 17 Apr - 19 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
Lanark Memorial Hall, Wednesdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Aug - 11 Oct 2023 | 9 | £111.15 / £83.25 |
| 2 | 25 Oct - 13 Dec 2023 | 8 | £98.80 / £74.00 |
| 3 | 10 Jan - 14 Feb 2024 | 6 | £74.10 / £55.50 |
| 3 | 21 Feb - 20 Mar 2024 | 5 | £61.75 / £46.25 |
| 4 | 17 Apr - 15 May 2024 | 5 | £61.75 / £46.25 |
| 4 | 22 May - 19 Jun 2024 | 5 | £61.75 / £46.25 |
Rutherglen Town Hall, Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00 noon
| Term | Dates | No. of weeks | Fee / concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Aug - 11 Oct 2023 | 9 | £111.15 / £83.25 |
| 2 | 25 Oct - 13 Dec 2023 | 8 | £98.80 / £74.00 |
| 3 | 10 Jan - 20 Mar 2024 | 11 | £135.85 / £101.75 |
| 4 | 17 Apr - 19 Jun 2024 | 10 | £123.50 / £92.50 |
How to book
Please contact the venue where the course takes place for further information or to book a space:
East Kilbride Arts Centre – 01355 261000
Hamilton Town House – 01698 452299
Lanark Memorial Hall – 01555 673199
Rutherglen Town Hall – 0141 613 5700
