Our next Taking Part block starts back from Tuesday 22 April 2025 with a varied line up of classes and workshops on offer. This runs alongside our creative programme, which has been announced for April through to July. See the full programme here or pick up a copy when next in Platform.
Sessions are relaxed and welcoming and are led by artists / professional tutors. No previous experience is required and taster sessions are also available if you wish to try a class first (see class listings for details).
Classes are offered on a Pay-What-You-Like basis, where you decide what you'd like to donate. As a guide, we recommend a payment of £5 per class. You can pay for a full block up front or pay weekly - both online or at the class itself in cash (via our donations box) or by card.
If a class is showing as fully booked please email tickets@platform-online.co.uk - often spaces come up.
MUSIC
Platform Singers (16 years+) | Fridays | 2.30pm - 4pm
Run by opera singer and choir leader Rachel Hynes, Platform Singers is a relaxed, 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.
Guitar & Fiddle Lessons (adults & children age 8yrs+) | Tuesdays | from 5pm
Our Guitar and Fiddle lessons are held as group sessions and are led by professional musicians, who bring lots of experience, talent and expertise to each class. Super friendly, they are open to all ages from 5yrs+ and all levels of experience. More details for Guitar lessons here and details for Fiddle here.
Drum Lessons | (adults & children age 8yrs+) | Mondays & Thursdays | from 4.30pm
One-to-one sessions led by experienced tutors - super welcoming and open to everyone age 8yrs and over, at any level of experience. More details here.
VISUAL ART
Clack and Yak Knitting Group (16yrs+) | Mondays | 11am - 1pm
Platform’s Clack and Yak knitting group meet in the Platform Cafe for a chat and a cuppa whilst knitting, sewing or crocheting. Friendly and informal, beginners, improvers or seasoned knitters alike are all welcome. Wool, needles and patterns provided. More information here.
Nu Gen Art + Design (11yrs +) | Tuesdays | 5pm - 6.30pm
Nu Gen is a fun, weekly art group that is artist led and 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 | 1pm & 2.45pm
A relaxed, informal space for adults to get creative and inspired with activities and advice on various art techniques. A great way to get involved in a whole host of different types of art activities. More details here.
Saturday Art Club (5 - 11yrs) | Saturdays | 11am - 12pm & 1 - 2pm
An informal art class aimed at primary school age children, offering a chance to be playful with materials and create artworks to take home. Artist led and a fun way to spend a Saturday! There are two sessions running due to demand for spaces. More info here.
MULTI-ARTFORM
Play Cafe (0-5yrs) | Saturdays | 11.15am - 12.15pm
Bring your wee ones along and enjoy some creative, sensory activities. Each week is different - join us for theatre, dance, music and art and craft activities for babies and toddlers, all led by Platform’s associate artists. It doesn’t matter if you are a parent, grandparent, carer, auntie or uncle - everyone is welcome. Healthy drinks and snacks provided. More details here.
PERFORMANCE
Monday Night Drama (8 – 16 years) | Mondays | 5.30pm - 7pm
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. The class is split into 2 groups - 8-11yrs and 12-16yrs. More details here.
Thursday Night Drama (16yrs+) | Thursdays | 6pm - 8pm
Thursday Night Drama is a place for adults age 16yrs+ 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.
