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Glasgow
Activities & Fun
Sail Back in Time l‘ntil Thu 2 Attg tnot Sat/Sun). 'l'imes y‘ary. Admission applies: £4.95 (£3.95). The Tall Ship. l()() Stobcross Road. 222 25l3. Sail back in time to l |() years ago when the SV (ilenlee took lter tnaiden Voyage. Suitable for all ages.
Summer Art Camps l'ntil Hi |() Atig. 'l'imes & prices y'ary (approx £05 per week). Stow (‘ollcge. West ('ampus. 75 llotspur Street. 575 300]. Week-long suntmer arts workshops for 5 l5-y'ear- olds. featuring puppet making. fashion. animation. dratna. dance and more. (io lo w-ww.impactarts.co.ttk for more info. GoMA Summer Holiday Programme l'ntil Thu 16 Attg. 'l‘intes Vary. I'i'ee. (iallery of Modern Art. Royal lixchange Square. 22‘) WW). Summer workshops for ages 3 IS. (io to
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Degas Pastels Thu |‘) Jul. I lain lptn ck 2 4pm. l’ree. Burrell (‘ollection. 2()(i() Pollokshaws Road. 287 255(). l.i\ely holiday actiy ity session inspired by the objects on display.
Mackintosh Kids Club: Cartoon Capers Thu 1‘) Jtll. llam lpm. L'5. .\lackintosh (‘hurch. S70 (iarscube Road. 046 not)“. Learn how to create a cartoon strip filled with characters from your imagination. .Ages 7 l2 years.
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Mackintosh Kids Club: Printmaking Magic l-‘ri 20 Jul.
1 Iain lpm. £5. Mackintosh (‘hurch. S70 (iarscube Road. ‘)4() (shot). llaye a go at designing and making yottr own prints. Ages 7- 12 years.
GoMA Family Festival Sat 2| Jul. lt).3()am> 3.30pm. Free. (iallery of Modern Art. Royal lixchange Square. 22‘) |‘)‘)(). Prom Warhol workshops to giant sculptures. there are loads of art actiy ities to choose from. See prey'iew. right. Family Workshop Sat 2|. Sttn 22. Sat 28 & Sttn 2‘) Jul. | 3pm. Admission applies. The Tall Ship. l()() Stobcross Road. 222 2513. lixplore the magic of maritime history from swashbuckling pirates to the last days of sail in these exciting workshops. Ages 5 7 years. Saturday Art Club Sat 2| & Sat 28 Jul. |().3()am lpm. Pree. (iallery of Modern Art. Royal lixchange Square. 22‘) l‘)‘)(y. l-tm art actiy'ities for children aged 3 | l relating to art on display parents cart get stuck in too.
Burrell Family Club Sat 21 & Sat 28 Jul. 2 4pm. l-‘ree. Burrell (‘ollection. 2()(»() Pollokshaws Road. 287 2550. Regular family drop-in session featttring fun actiy'ities based on the Burrell's fascinating collections.
Summer Art Rammy Sat 2! Sat 28 Jul (not Sun/.\lon). 'l'imes yary. £3 per workshop. (ilasgow Prittt Studio. 48 King Street. 552 0704. A whole series of holiday art projects including screenprinting. drama. photography and circus skills building towards a final display iii the Street |.eyel project space. Ages 3 l6.
Wish you Were Here Saturdays Sat 2| Jul. ltlam l2.3()pm & 2 4.30pm. £4. The (iiant Workshop Space. l2l I27 Saltmarket. 357 5()()(). Make Aunt Sallys. get into some holiday gear. take snaps. tell stories and make postcards and pressies to giy'e the air you’ve been en \acance at this family actiyity session. Booking essential. Back to the Drawing Board Sun 22 & Sttn 2‘) Jul. l |.3t)am lpm. 2pm t& 3.30pm. Free. .\Iuseum of 'I‘ransport. Kelyin Hall. | Bunhouse Road. 287 2(y5l. 'l‘here's no excuse for being bored on a
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designer wellies or the millionth reworking of the MP3 player. It’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final chapter of JK Rowling’s epic wizard adventure. Expect plot twists, showdowns with bad guys, lots of closure and apparently, at least two major deaths. Hopefully everything finally comes full circle and we think you will agree that it’s been a memorable journey. Parents beware - not buying this for your little ones could result in prolonged cases of
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Sunday drop into the museum and June fttn at this creatiy e workshop.
Hitherto Craft Workshop Sun 22 Jul & Sun 2‘) .lttl. Noon. £3.50. llitherto. .\lclntyrc |logg Building. through 'l‘indcrbox. |4/l Ingram Street. 552 5(i‘)3. Design and make beautiful. contemporary accessories w ill] the help of llilltet'to artists. Parents can enjoy a coffee in 'l'inderbos during the workshops. Ages
8 l4. Booking essential.
Summer Art Rammy: Textile Fashion Design Sun 22 s .\lon 23 Jul. £25. (ilasgow Print Studio. 48 King Street. .552 ()704. .-\ two-day workshop introducing the techniques of teytile fashion design. Ages 12 lb.
It’s Alive .\lon 23 Jul liri lt) Aug.
ltlam 3.30pm. [ l()() (£75 t. 'l‘ron 'l'heatre. o3 'l‘rongate. 552 42(i7. The iron 'l‘heatre. in conjunction w itlt the Wee (iiant Puppet ('ompany and the IiIephant in the Room. presents its lit‘sl summer school. introducing young people to the arts of storytelling. puppet making. animation and performance. 23 27 Jul for ages
S ii; (i It) Aug for ages l2 Io. Ruthven Rodeo .\lon 23 l‘ri 27 Jul. Illam lptn. £15 per day or too for the week. (lather iit (ilasgow. 37 Ruthyen Lane. “7967 1885 l .5. :\ \\ eck—long summer course ittyoly ittg dance.
story telling. drama. art. singing aitd face- paintittg. Ages 4 ‘). Sign tip for specific day s or tile w ltole week.
Kids Yoga Sessions .\lon 23 .lul ts .\lon 3() Jul. 5 opm. £5. (iather lll (ilasgow. 37 Ruthy en [.ane. ()7‘)(y7
ISS5 | 3, Stretch and pose your way to a healthier mind and body at this weekly yoga session for ages 5 l2 years. Symbols of Peace .\lon 23 Jul ck .\lon .‘stl Jul. | 3pm. l’rec. St .\lttngo .\lttsettm. 2 ('astle Street. 553 2557. Make your yery own tlt)\ e of peace.
Mackintosh Kids Club: Creating Time the 24 Jul. 1 Iain lptn. fo. .\lackintosh (hutch. S70 (iarscube Road. 046 (mm. Design and make your own clock. Ages 7 l2 years.
Jungle Fun in the Winter Gardens Tue 24 Jill. I lain & 2.30pm. l‘rce. Winter (iardens. (ilasgow (ireen. 27l 2‘)5l. Take a closer look at the esotic plants and palms that reside in the Winter (iardens at this multisensory session. Booking essential.
Rhythm of the Universe Tue 24 Jul k Wed | Attg. l 3pm. Free. St .\lungo .\luseum. 2 ('astle Street. 553 2557. lixplore the rhythms. sounds and beats of the l)amaru ltand drum at this workshop for ages 12+.
Pebble Bugs Wed 25 Jul. 1 lain & 2.3tlpm. l’ree. Winter (iardens. (ilasgow (irecn. 27l 2‘)b2. (‘reate colourful pebble bugs to by e and llll'l\ e itt tlte exotic clinics of the Winter (iardcns.
Stained Glass 'l‘ue 24 & ‘l‘hu 20 Jul.
1 lam lpm tk 2 4pm. l-‘ree. Burrell (’ollection. 20M) Pollokshaws Road. 2S7 255i). l.i\e|y holiday actiyity session inspired by the objects on display.
Pre 55 Storytelling Tue 24 & 'l‘ue 3| Jul. lt).3t)ant. l-‘ree. St .\lungo Museum. 2 ('astle Street. 553 2557. ()bjects are brought to life before your eyes at this story telling session for under 5s.
The Magic of Masks Wed 25 Jul.
l 3pm. l-‘ree. St .\lungo .\luseum. 2 ('astle Street. 553 2557. lie inspired by the ancient art of mask-making. Start your journey at the enquiry desk. Booking essential.
Mackintosh Kids Club: Rag Doll Day 'l‘htt 26 Jul. llam lpnt. £5. .\lackintosh Church. S70 (iarscubc Road. ‘)4() out)“. learn ltow to make your own rag doll at this family workshop. Fashion Since the Fifties Sat 28 Jul. l lam & 2.30pm. l‘ree. People's Palace. (ilasgow (ireen. 27l 2‘)o2. ('reate yottr own fashionable figure from the past and discoy er ntore about (ilasgow 's cltangittg trends at this lantin workshop.
Chinese Ceramics 'l‘ue 3| Jul ts llltl 2 Aug. llant lptn k 2 4pm. l-‘rec. Burrell ('ollection. 20M) Polloksltaw s Road. 2S7 2550. l.i\ely ltoliday actiyity session inspired by the objects on display.
Mackintosh Kids Club: Toys, Noise and Rock ‘n’ Roll 'l'ue 3| Jul.
l lain lpm. £5. .\lackintosh ('hurch. S70 (iarscube Road. 946 (moo. Whip up some toys that make noise. dance and moye
w itlt the w ind. Ages 5 l2 years.
River Rhythms 'l'ue 3| Jul. l lam & 2.30pm. I‘ree. People's Palace. (ilasgow' (ireen. 27l 2‘)(i2. Help create musical instruments to make a watery soundscape for a trip ‘l)oon the Walter".
Sacred Charm Boxes 'l’ue 3| Jul.
| 3pm. l‘ree. St .\lungo .\luseum. 2 (’astle Street. 553 2557. Make a charm box for your special objects. and discoy er how people of different religions look after their sacred objects at this fantily workshop.
Street Games and Chalk Art Wed 1 Aug. | lain & 2.30pm. l-‘ree. People's Palace. (ilasgow (ireen. 27l 2‘)(i2. llaye a go at street games (ilaswegian families play ed years ago attd create masterpieces with chalk.
Any Dream Will Do Wed | Aug.
| 3pm. l-‘ree. St .\lttngo Museum. 2 ('astle Street. 553 2557. Make your own .\'atiy e American Indian dream catcher at this family workshop.
Mackintosh Kids Club: Puppet Mackintosh Thu 2 Aug. | lain lpm. £5. .\Iackintosh (‘hurch. S70 (iarscube Road. ‘)4() (moo Perfect the art of paper sculpture making puppets of ('haries Rennie .\lackintosh attd his wife .\largarct .\lacl)onald. Ages 7 l2 years.
MUSIC
ABC Creative Music Factory Mon 30 Jul Thu 2 Aug. |()am 3.30pm. [5 (U per day concessions). (‘ily llalls. ('andleriggs. 353 Stitlt) l-‘orm a band and learn how to pen the perfect tune on this four-day summer course for singers and instrumentalists (at least grade three). Ages l3 l3.
ABC Creative Music Movers Mon 30 Jill Thu 2 Aug. |()am 3.30pm. £5 tL'l per day concessions). (‘ity llalls. (‘andleriggs. 353 Siltlt). Play musical games. form a band. write your own raps attd record your music to download frotn the internet. Ages 7 12 years.
Theatre & Dance
Danny the Champion of the World 'l’ue 3| Jul Sat 4 Aug. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. 'l‘heatrc Royal. 282 Hope Street. 0370 (lot) (yo-l7. Stage adaptation of Roald l)ah|’s classic story about a little boy who takes on a local landowner in a bid to say e his family home.
Edinburgh
Activities & Fun
The Comedy Club 4 Kids Workshop Hi 20 Jul. itlant (rpm. £50 inc season pass. The Bongo ('lub. .\loray House. 37 llolyrood Road. (l7S‘)l l25o52. A special workshop for kids to hone their comedy skills before testing them itt front of an audience. Ages 6+. Out to Play l'ntil Sat 28 Jul tnot Sunt. ltlant 5pm. l-‘ree. Scottish Storytelling (‘entre. 43 45 High Street. 556 ‘)57‘). Display of games and toy s once common in the Old low it.
Summer of Fun l'ntil Sttn 2‘) Jul. limes y'ary. l’ree. (ly‘le Shopping (‘entre. Stttllli (iyle. 5399001). l'hotll' weeks of actiy ities attd competitions including golf. go kartittg. pop idoling. kite construction and circus skills. (io to w w wgy le sltopping.co.uk to lind ottt w hat's on
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Connect: Super Science Shows l'ntil 'l‘uc 3| Jul. |l.45am. l2.45pm. |.45pm tk 3.45pm. l‘ree. National .\lttseum of Scotland. (’hambers Street. 247 4422. A reyoly iitg series of fatnin science show s: .'l/(’\ is Anna‘ng :lt/t't’nltm'; I'imluyln‘ l-in‘t't-s: or Solon/y .-\nn1."i/ie.' limited places. Ages 5+.
First Impressions: Alexander Calder Sat 2| .lttl. llatn & lpm. £4
if l .5() [2). North lidinburgh Arts ('cntrc. Penny w ell (‘ottrt. 3|5 2|5 I. l'se your imagination to create sculptures from