North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is open Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm. Entry is FREE.
If you wish to visit the archives or local studies reading room, please book a free timeslot by completing our booking form, calling 01698 274590 or sending an email.
Saturday Drawing Class
Saturday Drawing ClassSaturdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 January, and 1 & 8 February 2025
10am – 11.30am
£5 per class
Recommended for ages 16 years+ (children aged 12 – 16 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult)
Whether you like to sketch, doodle or design, our weekly drawing class is a chance to experiment with a range of styles and techniques and improve your skills.
All materials provided. No previous experience required.
In the Mood Singalong
Come along for a good old fashioned singalong with songs from the 50s and 60s, and some old scots favourites. Join us for an informal dementia friendly session, no singing experience required.
All welcome!
Every second Friday from 10am – 11.30am.
£1 (includes refreshments)
For more information, give us a call on 01698 274 590.
Upcoming sessions:
10 & 24 January
7 & 21 February
4 April
2, 16 & 30 May
13 & 27 June
Saturday Crafts
Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre run weekly from 1pm – 2.30pm.
All ages welcome. Drop in, no need to book.
Crafts cost £2.
For more information, please call 01698 274 590.
Upcoming sessions:
11 January – Clay modelling
18 January – Landscape marker pen drawing
25 January – Make a pompom haggis and highland cow
1 February – Wax resist painting
8 February – Valentine’s cards and crafts
15 February – Paint a mini canvas
22 February – Mandala pattern drawing
1 March – Create some paper fold wildlife
8 March – Draw your own cartoon strip
15 March – Box city: junk modelling
22 March – Decorate a plant pot
29 March – Mother’s Day craft and card
February Half-Term Holiday Activities
Saturday 15 – Wednesday 19 February, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
£2
All ages welcome
Drop-In, no need to book
Join us for some children’s arts and craft activities over the half-term holiday.
Saturday 15 – Paint a mini canvas
Monday 17 – Easy Printmaking
Tuesday 18 – Collage Landscape
Wednesday 19 – Clay modelling
Easter Family Fun Day
Saturday 19 April
More info coming soon.
Summer Fayre
Saturday 28 June
More info coming soon.
Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday 25 October
More info coming soon.
Heritage Socials
Heritage SocialsNew programme for 2025 coming soon.
FREE
Monthly social events.
A short informal talk, tour or film with a chance to reminisce, socialise and find out more about our local heritage.
Join us every month or just for the subjects that interest you.
Refreshments provided.
Bookbug
BookbugStories, rhymes and songs for pre-schoolers.
Monday Bookbug sessions run every Monday (except during school holidays) at 1.45pm.
Saturday Bookbug sessions run every Saturday at 3pm.
Call North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre on 01698 274 590 for more information.
LEGO Animation Club
LEGO Animation Club Saturdays, 10.45am – 11.45am
£5
Suitable for 8 – 12 year olds
A brilliant way for kids to learn about creating their own animation work and have a great time among fellow like-minded LEGO fans.
The first session of 2025 will be on Saturday 11 January.