Performing Arts

Drama

**NEW CLASS** Bellshill Youth Theatre

£5 per class

13 – 18 years

Bellshill Cultural Centre, Thursdays, 5.30pm – 6.30pm Book Now

Brand new class! Join Bellshill Youth Theatre and develop skills in performing arts, devise and create theatre suitable for young people.

 

Intermediate Drama

£5 per week

5-12 years

Airdrie Town Hall, Lesser Hall, Wednesdays, 4.30pm – 5.30pm Book Now

Bellshill Cultural Centre, Thursdays, 4.30pm – 5.30pm Book Now

Fun, weekly workshops focusing on developing creativity, imagination, self-expression, and confidence. Learn new skills, make new friends, and most importantly have fun!

 

NL Studio

£6.50 per week / carers free

16 years+

Charlotte Toal Centre, Tuesdays, 11am – 12.30pm BOOK NOW

Cumbernauld New Town Hall, Thursdays, 1.30pm – 3pm BOOK NOW

Bellshill Cultural Centre, Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8pm BOOK NOW

A weekly creative drama class for adults with mixed abilities. Learn a variety of theatrical skills in a safe and fun environment.

 

Music

All Ability Music

£5 per week / carers go free

16 years+

Cumbernauld New Town Hall, Tuesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm Book Now

Jim Foley Community Centre, Wishaw, Wednesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm Book Now

Jim Foley Community Centre, Wishaw, Wednesdays, 1pm-2pm Book Now

Bellshill Cultural Centre, Fridays, 11.30am – 12.30pm Book Now

These weekly sessions are your chance to make a BIG noise! By combining percussion with your all-time favourite songs, you’ll have a ball while playing as a group, led by professional musicians who will encourage you to find your own musical style! In these sessions EVERYONE is a musician regardless of ability or experience and our friendly tutors will ensure that everyone finds a way to express themselves musically.

 

Young Guitar & Ukulele

£5 per week

8 – 18 years

Muirfield Community Centre, Cumbernauld, Wednesdays, 4.30pm – 6pm Book Now

Jim Foley Community Centre, Wishaw, Thursdays, 4.30pm – 6pm Book Now

For ages 8 – 18 years, these weekly classes enable participants to work with professional musicians in learning to play guitar or ukulele. Whether you are a complete beginner or have been playing for a while, players of all abilities are welcome to these friendly group sessions. Sessions explore everything from finger placement, chords, tablature, strumming patterns to music theory and so much more!

 

Beginner’s Guitar & Ukulele

£6 per week

18 years+

Muirfield Community Centre, Cumbernauld, Wednesdays, 6.30pm – 8pm Book Now

Jim Foley Community Centre, Wishaw, Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8pm Book Now

This is our beginner’s guitar & ukulele class, for adults who are are complete beginners or at the beginning of their learning journey. These weekly group sessions enable participants to work with professional musicians in learning to play guitar or ukulele. Sessions explore everything from finger placement, chords, tablature, strumming patterns to music theory and so much more!

 

Intermediate Guitar & Ukulele

£6 per week

18 years+

Muirfield Community Centre, Cumbernauld, Wednesdays, 8pm – 9.30pm Book Now

Jim Foley Community Centre, Wishaw, Thursdays, 8pm – 9.30pm Book Now

This is our guitar & ukulele class for adults who aren’t beginners (see our beginner’s class if you’re only just getting started) and want to continue progressing their skills. These weekly group sessions enable participants to work with professional musicians in learning to play guitar or ukulele. Sessions explore everything from finger placement, chords, tablature, strumming patterns to music theory and so much more!

 

North Lanarkshire Community Choir

£6 per class

18 years+

Bellshill Cultural Centre, Mondays, 6.30pm – 8pm Book Now

Airdrie Town Hall, Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8pm Book Now

Muirfield Community Centre, Cumbernauld, Tuesdays, 7pm – 8.30pm Book Now

Jim Foley Community Centre, Wishaw, Wednesdays, 6.30pm – 8pm Book Now

This non-auditioned choir is the perfect opportunity to explore and discover your voice in a relaxed, friendly environment. Whether you’ve only ever sang in the shower, or you think you’re the next Pavarotti, you can enjoy singing all kinds of music, from Mozart to ABBA; musicals to the Charts! Led by professional musicians, you’ll leave rehearsals with a new-found confidence in your vocal abilities and there are always fantastic opportunities to perform across North Lanarkshire and beyond, not to mention the numerous health benefits derived from singing in a group!

 

Ah Cannae Sing! Aye, ye can! Gaelic edition!

Monday 19 February, 7-9pm

Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life

Free

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Arts for Well-being

Well Connected is Lanarkshire’s social prescribing programme. Well Connected makes it easy for people to take part in and benefit from activities and services that we know can improve well-being.

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Removing Barriers

We know our well-being is enhanced by leading active and creative lifestyles. Sometimes creativity is forgotten about, but it is essential for our mental health and well-being. Engaging with like-minded people while trying out new skills is vital for us leading healthy and happier lives.

It is our aim to have thriving creative communities across North Lanarkshire. Should you or someone you know benefit from attending one of our classes but require financial assistance please e-mail Laura McIver at mciverla@northlan.gov.uk to discuss options available.