30 Westburn Grove Edinburgh EH14 2SA T 0131 458 3267 F 0131 458 3272 E info@whalearts.co.uk
ADULTS
YOUNG PEOPLE
ACCREDITED COURSE
10.00 to 2.30, Monday to Thursday
18 weeks from 1 February
An18 week course offering an introduction to a variety of Creative Arts subjects including photography, video production, multi-media, radio, music appreciation, media studies and drama. An opportunity to gain up to 8 SQA modules and access courses at college level. Delivered by Stevenson College.
MONDAYS
Art Attack
1.00 to 3.00, from 11 January
Delivered
in partnership with Telford College, sessions give a first taste of
visual arts. A fully inclusive group suitable for people with
additional learning needs. You can join any time.
TUESDAY
Let’s DANCE!
7.00 to 9.00, from 6 October
Social
dancing and teaching for ages 40+. Relaxed and fun social events with
expert dance tuition, refreshments and health advice. Salsa, ballroom
and more!
WEDNESDAYS
Reel Lives
7.00: 3 February, 3 March, 7 April
A
new film club meeting monthly showing drama and documentaries about
real life all over the world. Each film is followed by a discussion
about the issues raised. Free popcorn!
THURSDAYS
Chattering Chapters
1.30 to 3.00: 28 January, 25 February, 25 March
A
Book Group for parents and their friends. Read a book together and come
to WHALE once a month to chat about it. Books, crèche and cups of tea
provided.
Computer Graphics for Print
7.00 to 9.00, from 4 February
Have
you ever needed to make a poster, flier, party invitation or event
programme? This ten week course will introduce you to the computer
programmes used for graphic design. Delivered by Napier University
Drama @ WHALE
7.00 to 9.00, from 11 February
Have
you ever wanted to try acting or are you looking to get back into
drama? These workshops will explore aspects of drama work for complete
beginners as well as those with some drama experience.
FRIDAYS
The Arts Cafe
12.00 to 1.30: 12 February, 12 March, 9 April
Every month , come and share some lunch and some culture at WHALE.
Live music, poetry readings, theatre - contact us to find out what’s on.
MUSIC MONDAYS
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin’
4.00 to 6.00, from 1 February
The
EYG provide teaching in traditional Scots music for children and young
people in Edinburgh. Places are available for 24 young people from P5
to S3 who would like to play fiddle, whistle, guitar or sing
traditional music. Instruments will be provided and teaching will
continue throughout 2010.
££ £1 per session
DJing and Music Production
6.30 to 8.30, from 25 January
For
young people aged 13+. Weekly sessions in making music using decks,
downloading, remixing and sampling tunes. No experience is necessary
but participants must be committed as places are very limited.
££ £1 per session
Urban Crew
6.30 to 8.30, sessions to be confirmed
The
Urban Crew is a group of young people aged 10+ who sing, dance, act and
perform. We are inviting anyone who would like to join us to come
along. This term we will be working with a break dancer and hope to
perform at WHALE in December.
THURSDAYS
Street Arts
7.00 to 9.00, from 21 January
ON THE STREETS!
Street Arts continues with dancers, musicians and artists out on the streets working with young people every Thursday night. Come out and find us, or let us know your email or mobile and we’ll tell you where we are. Visit the Flickr site to view photos of previous sessions:www.flickr.com/photos/whalearts1
OR See our Street Arts page.
Westside Snappers
5.00 to 7.00, from 14 January
A new group for any young people aged 10 to 16 years with an interest in photography. Work with a professional photographer to make an exhibition of your own photographs and a book of your images.
WHALE activities have limited
Call reception: 458 3267
Adult Activities: Gavin Crichton
Youth Activities: Caroline Muirhead
Last updated 26 January 2010