Adult's Classes
FIDDLE
DATES: WED, 7 FEB - 28 MAR, 7.45 - 9.15PM
AGE RANGE: 14+
VENUE: TOLBOOTH
COST: £42/£36
For those with a couple of tunes under their belt, come and learn new tunes from tutor Marie Fielding, who will look at bowing, phrasing and different styles and techniques.
STEP-DANCE
DATES: WED, 7 FEB - 28 MAR, 7.45 - 9.15PM
AGE RANGE: 14+
VENUE: TOLBOOTH
COST: £42/£36
Step-dancing is a traditional Scottish form of hard-shoe dancing, which is currently enjoying a surge in popularity. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience.
Hard-soled shoes, preferably with a small heel are ideal. Tutor: John Sikorski
CERAMICS
DATES: WED, 7 FEB - 28 MAR, 7 - 9PM
AGE RANGE: 16+
VENUE: COWANE CENTRE
COST: £56/£48
A wide range of techniques from mosaic, hand building, use of glazes to using the potters' wheel will be demonstrated. Open to beginners and those with some experience. Price is inclusive of all materials and firings. Tutor: Susan French
SINGIN’ STIRLING
DATES: THU, 8 FEB - 29 MAR, 7 - 9PM
AGE RANGE: 16+
VENUE: TOLBOOTH
COST: £56/£48
Come and sing with a friendly, informal group. Learn a varied repertoire including traditional songs, chants, spirituals and contemporary material and have fun singing harmonies. You don’t need to have sung before – everyone is welcome.
Tutor: Jo Miller
AFRICAN DANCE
DATES: THU, 1 FEB - 29 MAR, 7.30 - 9PM
AGE RANGE: 14+
VENUE: TOLBOOTH
COST: £42/£36
This fun dance class will introduce you to traditional African rhythms and contemporary world dance moves. Open to beginners and those with some experience.
Bare feet and loose clothing. Tutor: Stuart Dinwoodie
STUDIO RECORDING
DATES: THU, 1 FEB - 29 MAR, 7 - 9PM
(EXCEPT 22 FEB)
AGE RANGE: 14+
VENUE: TOLBOOTH
COST: £70/£50
A great practical introduction to recording, which will take you through all the basic skills in using digital recording, whether you want to record your own music, or a live band. As well as recording, this course will encompass the use of microphones, compressors, EQ, editing and mixing. The course will take place in the Tolbooth recording studio, and we bring in a live band for you to get a full hands-on experience.
Tutor: Mark Lough
HARMONICA
DATES: SAT, 3 FEB - 24 MAR
BEGINNERS: 10.30 - 11.30AM
INTERMEDIATE: 12 NOON - 1PM
AGE RANGE: ALL AGES
VENUE: TOLBOOTH
COST: £24 (+£5 for harmonica if required)
Come and learn this most portable of instruments, which you can learn to play very quickly. Includes microphone technique and broader musical development. A fun class open to all ages. Tutor: Niall Lee
