Taking Part at Platform this Spring!

Our new season Taking Part programme returns this April, with all classes and workshops taking place in our building. We've added an extra Art Factory session each week and combined our Lab Station and Creation Station drama classes into one brilliant new session - Monday Night Drama. 

All activities can be joined at any point in the block and taster sessions are also available if you wish to try a class first. Sessions are led by professional artists and are friendly, welcoming and informal. No previous experience is required for any of our classes or workshops.

These classes are offered on a Pay-What-You-Like basis, where you decide what to pay. You can pay for a full block up front or pay weekly - both online or at the class itself in cash or by card. Click ‘book tickets’ on the individual class listing for more information. Please note that all classes will be available for booking from Tuesday 12th April.

If you have any questions or feedback please get in touch with us via info@platform-online.co.uk

MUSIC:

Platform Singers Choir (16 years+) | Fridays | 22 Apr until 24 Jun 2022 | 2.30pm - 4pm

Run by choir leader Rachel Hynes, Platform Singers is a friendly, welcoming group and no singing experience is needed. We start off each session with a chat & cuppa at 2.30pm before moving onto singing. If you just want to sing then join us at 3pm. As well as being social and fun there are lots of health benefits to singing - you can find out more details here.

Music Lessons (adults & children age 5yrs+) Tuesdays | 19 Apr - 21 Jun 2022 | Various times

Platform is currently running online lessons and workshops in Drums, Guitar,  and Fiddle - click to find out more. These classes are led by professional musicians. Places are prioritised for those living within Platform’s Local Links postcodes within the North East of Glasgow. 

VISUAL ART:

Clack and Yak Knitting Group (16yrs+) | Mondays  | 25 Apr - 20 Jun 2022 | 11am - 1pm

Platform’s  Clack and Yak knitting group meet at Platform for a chat and a cuppa whilst knitting, sewing or crocheting. Friendly and informal, beginners, improvers or seasoned knitters alike are all welcome. More information here.

Nu Gen art group (11 years +) | Tuesdays | 19 Apr - 21 Jun  2022 | 5pm - 6.30pm

Nu Gen is a weekly art group led by artist Alice Dansey-Wright. The group challenges teenagers to make artwork that represents their interests, exploring identity and what it is to be an artist. If you like drawing, painting or sculpture, are studying art at school or fancy trying something new - then Nu Gen is for you. Full details here.

Art Factory (16yrs+) | Tuesdays | 19 Apr - 21 Jun 2022 | 12pm - 1.30pm & 2.30pm - 4pm

A relaxed, informal space for adults to get creative and inspired with activities and advice on various art techniques. Art Factory meet on Tuesdays and for this block we have added an extra class at 2.30pm as well as our 12pm class. Led by artists, this is a welcoming group and a great way to get involved in a whole host of different types of art activities. More details here.

PERFORMANCE:

Monday Night Drama (8 – 16years) | Mondays | 25 Apr  – 20 Jun 2022 | 5pm - 6.30pm

Monday Night Drama is a fun, weekly drama workshop for those age 8 -16 years old, who are interested in performance, fun and creativity! The workshops are artist led and are designed to develop skills and confidence and meet new people. More details here.

Platform Young Company (16 -24yrs) Saturdays | 23 Apr - 25 Jun  2022 | 11am - 1.30pm

Platform Young Company is a place for young people aged 16-24 who have an interest in performance. The company is open to members of all abilities and no previous experience required. It is a friendly, supportive space for new and emerging performers and performance artists to continue developing their skills and confidence as they move from full-time education and youth theatre into the creative industries and other sectors of the professional world. More details here.