The Arts

Scots Music, Song & Dance
The Scots Music Group offers tuition for adults aged 16 years and over, in a variety of instruments including fiddle, whistle, accordion, mandolin, small-pipes, bagpipes, guitar and mixed instruments. There are also classes in song, ceilidh dance and Scots step dance. In addition, there are weekend workshops, pub sessions, ceilidh dances, festivals and ongoing involvement in community events more project details
*** For a programme phone Ros Gasson or Sheila Capewell on 0131 555 7668. Email: info@scotsmusic.org Web: www.scotsmusic.org

Aye, Write!
Have you been writing away on your own for a while - or do you just need a bit of focus and some stimulus to get started. ALP's Aye, Write! Project offers the chance to write, share and develop through poems, stories, monologues – as well as practical ways to get your words out to the public. No experience necessary. Professional writer/tutor Billy Cornwall (guest writers planned).
*** Tuesdays evening 7.15-9.15pm.

IT for Liberation
Develop your computer skills, search the Web, make documents and publications and email people in social movements across the globe. We will use digital technology to develop your interests and connect you with people who share your interest in social issues. The Internet is a major force in shaping global culture, from accessing goods and services, to the music industry, to connecting people with movements for change. Here is a chance to learn the skills required, to get involved and be heard.
*** Dates and times to be confirmed – contact James at ALP.


Community Darkroom
ALP has been running photographic courses, projects and exhibitions for over twenty years.There are photography courses in filming, developing and printing black and white prints in the Centre's darkroom. Over the coming year ALP may create new photographic projects, using digital photography and imaging as well as chemical photography (related group: WIFIE)
*** For more information contact ALP.