South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Our wide-ranging programme is designed to accommodate all needs, ages and abilities. This includes classes in visual arts, crafts and design, ceramics and musical instrument tuition at key cultural venues. The Arts Development Officer also develops bespoke workshops, master classes, summer schools and specialist CPD courses. Examples include provision for charities working with vulnerable teenagers or specialist CPD provision for secondary Art and Design teachers.

New taster workshops and courses will be offered by our specialist arts development officers from time to time, and as these will be marketed separately, we would advise you to ensure that your details are updated so we can ensure that you receive information about forthcoming events and activities that are of specific interest to you (e.g. Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Crafts or New Media). Please telephone or visit one of our box offices to update your mailing list details. 

Activities for adults are restricted to participants aged 18 years and over.

Should you have any enquiries relating to the programme please email:

• artsdevelopment@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk
• ekartscentre@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk

Alternatively, you can contact:

• Claire Armour, Arts Development Officer on (01355) 578159 or email claire.armour@southlanarkshirelesiure.co.uk
• Jane McCann, Arts Development Officer on (01698) 452299 or email: jane.mccann@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk
• Nicola Barrie, Venue Supervisor on (01355) 261000 or email nicola.barrie@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk

Children's art classes

We have an extensive range of children’s arts classes taking place across our cultural venues and other facilities. The classes are available to attend on a pay as you go basis or can be accessed via the ACE / Tiny ACE membership scheme. For more information, please ask at your local venue or find out more on our ACE / Tiny ACE web page.

Courses and classes programme

Our Arts Development team provide an annual programme of adult classes and courses at venues throughout South Lanarkshire.

See what is available in different categories via the links below:

• Arts and crafts (18+)
• Dance (50+)
• Drama (18+)
• Drawing and painting (18+)
• Music (18+)
• New media (18+)

Term dates for 2025-2026

Please note that unless otherwise stated the following term dates are applicable to all our regular arts courses and all courses will run on the same day/time throughout all terms.

If you are interested in attending any of our classes, please contact the venues for further information.  If you currently attend our courses, you will be automatically re-enrolled into the next session as per the dates below.  Please note that payment must be made for the next term during this re-enrolment period to secure your booking.

*Please note that East Kilbride Arts Centre operates a merged term 1 & 2 from Monday 11 August to Monday 10 November 2025, and automatic re-enrolment will take place from Monday 27 October until Sunday 9 November.

Term 1*

• Monday 11 August – Sunday 12 October 2025  (9 weeks)
  (excludes 29 September in some venues)
• Auto re-enrolment for Term 2 – Monday 29 September to Sunday 12 October 2025

Term 2*

• Monday 20 October – Sunday 14 December 2025 (8 weeks)
• Auto re-enrolment for Term 3 – Monday 1 to Sunday 13 December 2025

Term 3

• Monday 5 January – Sunday 5 April 2026 (13 weeks)
  (excludes 3, 4, 5 April in some venues)
• Auto re-enrolment for Term 4 – Monday 23 March to Sunday 5 April 2026

Term 4

• Monday 20 April – Sunday 21 June 2026 (9 weeks)
  (excludes 4 and 25 May in some venues)
  Auto re-enrolment for Term 1, Monday 8 June - Sunday 21 June 2026
• Please note that East Kilbride Arts Centre term dates are 20 April – 28 June 2026
  Auto re-enrolment for Term 1 (2026-2027) – Monday 15 to Sunday 28 June 2026

How to book

For new customers, please check availability on our classes and courses by contacting the booking office at one of the following:

• East Kilbride Arts Centre
• Lanark Memorial Hall
• Rutherglen Town Hall
• The Town House Hamilton

For existing customers automatic re-enrolment for the next term occurs at the end of each term. If you do not wish to continue with a course / class, please notify the venue before or during the re-enrolment period. Please note that payment must be made during this re-enrolment period to secure your booking.

Please note that all courses must be booked in advance. Workshops / classes will only run if sufficient numbers of people enrol.

Payment methods

Payments can be made in cash or by credit / debit card or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO.

Concessions

Holders of SLLC ‘Leisure for All’ concession cards are eligible for concessionary prices. Other concessions may be available. Please contact venue for details.

Please note that proof of concession status must be provided at one of the main venues:

• East Kilbride Arts Centre
• Lanark Memorial Hall
• Rutherglen Town Hall
• The Town House Hamilton

Terms and conditions

• All courses, classes and sessions must be pre-booked and paid in full (unless stated otherwise) prior to the commencement of each course, class or session.
• Only materials provided by SLLC can be used during the courses and classes.
• Bookings will be taken on a ‘first come, first served’ basis (unless stated otherwise)
• Reduced rates are available for holders of a current SLLC ‘Leisure for all’ concession card. Please ensure your concession card is valid to beyond the start date of your chosen activity at the time of booking. Further information on eligibility can be found on the website or by calling 01698 476262.
• SLLC cannot be held responsible for injury or loss of belongings sustained whilst participating in any course or session.
• SLLC reserve the right to cancel / alter / relocate sessions without notice and will run subject to minimum numbers. In the event of an activity being cancelled we will take reasonable steps to notify participants. SLLC will not be held responsible for any travel, accommodation or other ancillary costs incurred by the participant.
• Participants agree to abide by SLLC’s Management Rules at all times. These are available to customers on request and / or are displayed within facilities and venues.
• The unauthorised use of photographic and / or recording equipment is strictly prohibited.
• Payments cannot be refunded except in circumstances where the course, class or session has been cancelled.
• Customers must inform the box office of special access requirements at the time of booking, for example wheelchair users or those who cannot use stairs.
• All listed prices are subject to increase April 2025.

Medical information

Please provide details of any medical conditions that we would need to be aware of. Providing this information enables SLLC to provide the best service and / or adapt classes to support the needs of participants.

Other language or format

If you need this information in another language or format please contact us to discuss how we can best meet your needs.

Phone: 01698 476262

Text phone: 18001 01698 476262

Email: customer.services@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk