Classes & Events
We have a variety of Wellbeing classes to improve your physical and mental health, develop your skills, improve your employment opportunities, and help you to get to know other people in Govanhill and nearby.
Well-Being Classes & Clubs
(13th Oct) 2pm-4pm Class Introduction to Jesmonite Casting£25.00Get casting with our Introduction to Jesmonite Casting Workshop and learn how to cast and set jesmonite homewares using recycled plastics!
Jesmonite is a more sustainable alternative to concrete and combined with recycled plastics can make some really amazing designs for your home. All the plastics we use are sourced from our very own collection ranging from recycled sledges, packaging and toys! Our fantastic Plastics Facilitator Delphine will deliver this fun and creative workshop, where you’ll make 4 designs using 2 molds including a mini plant pot and 3 candle holders, which you can take home with you on the day! Join us at The Deep End from 2pm - 4pm on 13th October. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics!
(14th – 28th Oct) Introduction to Hand Tools and Woodworking (3 week course)£60.00Come along and learn handy new woodworking skills with our newest addition to our workshop programme: Introduction to Hand Tools and Woodworking!
Hosted at our woodwork and upcycling hub at The Deep End, this 3 week course will teach you everything you need to know to safely and efficiently use tools such as saws, drills, hammers and sanders as well as teaching you basic joinery techniques and tricks! Over the course, not only will you learn the necessary skills to tackle your own DIY/home projects and the importance of upcycling and sustainable design, you’ll also come away with your own planter box - made from upcycled wood! All materials and equipment are provided by us, so simply bring yourself and your mask and we’ll sort out the rest!What you will learn:
- Week One: Introduction to wood materials and processes. Demonstration of tools and materials, planning, measuring, sanding and drilling.
- Week Two: Measuring and cutting wood to assemble your planter.
- Week Three: Assemble and finish planter, along with sanding and surface treatment as needed.
Dates and times:
- Thursday 14th October: 6pm - 8pm
- Thursday 21st October: 6pm - 8pm
- Thursday 28th October: 6pm - 8pm
- (28th Oct) 6pm – 8pm Introduction to Jesmonite Casting£25.00
Get casting with our Introduction to Jesmonite Casting Workshop and learn how to cast and set jesmonite homewares using recycled plastics!
Jesmonite is a more sustainable alternative to concrete and combined with recycled plastics can make some really amazing designs for your home. All the plastics we use are sourced from our very own collection ranging from recycled sledges, packaging and toys! We’re collaborating with the fantastic Sarah from Resin & Be Thankful to deliver this fun and creative workshop, where you’ll make 4 designs using 2 molds including a mini plant pot and 3 candle holders, which you can take home with you on the day! Join us at The Deep End from 6pm - 8pm on 28th October. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics! 
(2nd Nov – 7th Dec) Sewing for Beginners Evening Course (6 week course)£120.00Learn how to sew the sustainable way!
What a year it has been! And after months and months of not being able to deliver our workshops, we are over the moon to now offer our ever-popular 6-week Sewing for Beginners Evening Course again! This 6-week course is packed with learning and will have you making several simple upcycled sewing projects like aprons, cushions, tote bags, face masks, and a zip purse to build your knowledge and sewing skill set. Starting out from the very basics, sessions will take you through how to set up a sewing machine, sew using a variety of techniques, correct cutting methods and how to sew a zip. Our brilliantly talented upcycling queen Gail will run this course, which includes a thorough introduction to practical sewing machine how-to's, and even dabbling with techniques such as sewing with patterns and cutting skills. Using upcycling principles throughout, you’ll contribute to the ever-growing world of slow fashion and gain the understanding and confidence to use a sewing machine to create your own upcycling projects at home!Dates and Times:
- Tuesday 2nd November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 9th November : 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 16th November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 23rd November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 30th November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 7th December: 6pm - 8pm
About your tutor: Gail Power
Gail is a textile upcycling enthusiast and Glasgow School of Art graduate with her own upcycling clothing brand based in Glasgow's West End. With years of experience in the textile industry, including time spent working in the art and design department at the BBC as well as in theatre, Gail has worked with Rags to Riches, helping us to deliver textile workshops and courses for the last 6 years. She's also now one of our in-house team of facilitators at our CCF project The Uphub!- (18th Nov) 6pm – 8pm Introduction to Jesmonite Casting£25.00
Get casting with our Introduction to Jesmonite Casting Workshop and learn how to cast and set jesmonite homewares using recycled plastics!
Jesmonite is a more sustainable alternative to concrete and combined with recycled plastics can make some really amazing designs for your home. All the plastics we use are sourced from our very own collection ranging from recycled sledges, packaging and toys! We’re collaborating with the fantastic Sarah from Resin & Be Thankful to deliver this fun and creative workshop, where you’ll make 4 designs using 2 molds including a mini plant pot and 3 candle holders, which you can take home with you on the day! Join us at The Deep End from 6pm - 8pm on 18th November. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics! 
(22nd – 29th Nov) Beginner’s Macramé (2 week evening course)£35.00Want to learn a new skill while making beautiful macramé designs for your home? Who doesn't!? For our newest set of macramé workshops we are taking on smaller projects and breaking down the learning into two classes. In our first class we will be going over the very basics of macrame knots with a handy worksheet, followed by the second week where we'll begin making our final design. This will allow practice time between classes if necessary. In our first week we will cover the basics of macramé knots and how to build them up and in our second week we will focus on making the air plant holder itself!Date and time
- Monday 22nd November: 6pm - 8pm
- Monday 29th November: 6pm - 8pm
About your tutor: Sofi
Sofi is an established Glasgow creative who has worked across the city delivering workshops as well as developing her own unique line of beautiful macramé designs. She has been working with us teaching classes and creating beautiful designs for our Rags to Riches shop! Take a look at Sofi's incredible work via her Instagram @_knottyboy.Feedback from previous sessions
"Loved learning a new skill and it was fun, friendly and relaxing!" "If you want to learn macramé in a fun and relaxed environment this is the course for you!" "Sofi is an excellent tutor, she delivered the lesson so well and was really encouraging and positive."- (25th Nov) 6pm – 8pm Introduction to Jesmonite Casting£25.00
Get casting with our Introduction to Jesmonite Casting Workshop and learn how to cast and set jesmonite homewares using recycled plastics!
Jesmonite is a more sustainable alternative to concrete and combined with recycled plastics can make some really amazing designs for your home. All the plastics we use are sourced from our very own collection ranging from recycled sledges, packaging and toys! We’re collaborating with the fantastic Sarah from Resin & Be Thankful to deliver this fun and creative workshop, where you’ll make 4 designs using 2 molds including a mini plant pot and 3 candle holders, which you can take home with you on the day! Join us at The Deep End from 6pm - 8pm on 25th November. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics! - (9th Dec) 6pm – 8pm Introduction to Jesmonite Casting£25.00
Get casting with our Introduction to Jesmonite Casting Workshop and learn how to cast and set jesmonite homewares using recycled plastics!
Jesmonite is a more sustainable alternative to concrete and combined with recycled plastics can make some really amazing designs for your home. All the plastics we use are sourced from our very own collection ranging from recycled sledges, packaging and toys! We’re collaborating with the fantastic Sarah from Resin & Be Thankful to deliver this fun and creative workshop, where you’ll make 4 designs using 2 molds including a mini plant pot and 3 candle holders, which you can take home with you on the day! Join us at The Deep End from 6pm - 8pm on 9th December. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics! 
Ceramics Handbuilding Mondays: 1st November – 22nd November 2021£115.006:30 -8:30 every Monday evening, 1st November to 22nd November 2021. Across four consecutive Mondays, this program will guide you through the various techniques required to get a ‘handle’ on hand building. Starting with the basic techniques, you will learn ways of combining, working, and finishing your new creation. Beginners will be fully supported and directed throughout the course, and more experienced participants will be given the room to choose their own direction of study.
Events
- (13th Oct) 2pm-4pm Class Introduction to Jesmonite Casting£25.00
Get casting with our Introduction to Jesmonite Casting Workshop and learn how to cast and set jesmonite homewares using recycled plastics!
Jesmonite is a more sustainable alternative to concrete and combined with recycled plastics can make some really amazing designs for your home. All the plastics we use are sourced from our very own collection ranging from recycled sledges, packaging and toys! Our fantastic Plastics Facilitator Delphine will deliver this fun and creative workshop, where you’ll make 4 designs using 2 molds including a mini plant pot and 3 candle holders, which you can take home with you on the day! Join us at The Deep End from 2pm - 4pm on 13th October. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics! - (14th – 28th Oct) Introduction to Hand Tools and Woodworking (3 week course)£60.00
Come along and learn handy new woodworking skills with our newest addition to our workshop programme: Introduction to Hand Tools and Woodworking!
Hosted at our woodwork and upcycling hub at The Deep End, this 3 week course will teach you everything you need to know to safely and efficiently use tools such as saws, drills, hammers and sanders as well as teaching you basic joinery techniques and tricks! Over the course, not only will you learn the necessary skills to tackle your own DIY/home projects and the importance of upcycling and sustainable design, you’ll also come away with your own planter box - made from upcycled wood! All materials and equipment are provided by us, so simply bring yourself and your mask and we’ll sort out the rest!What you will learn:
- Week One: Introduction to wood materials and processes. Demonstration of tools and materials, planning, measuring, sanding and drilling.
- Week Two: Measuring and cutting wood to assemble your planter.
- Week Three: Assemble and finish planter, along with sanding and surface treatment as needed.
Dates and times:
- Thursday 14th October: 6pm - 8pm
- Thursday 21st October: 6pm - 8pm
- Thursday 28th October: 6pm - 8pm
- (28th Oct) 6pm – 8pm Introduction to Jesmonite Casting£25.00
Get casting with our Introduction to Jesmonite Casting Workshop and learn how to cast and set jesmonite homewares using recycled plastics!
Jesmonite is a more sustainable alternative to concrete and combined with recycled plastics can make some really amazing designs for your home. All the plastics we use are sourced from our very own collection ranging from recycled sledges, packaging and toys! We’re collaborating with the fantastic Sarah from Resin & Be Thankful to deliver this fun and creative workshop, where you’ll make 4 designs using 2 molds including a mini plant pot and 3 candle holders, which you can take home with you on the day! Join us at The Deep End from 6pm - 8pm on 28th October. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics! - (2nd Nov – 7th Dec) Sewing for Beginners Evening Course (6 week course)£120.00
Learn how to sew the sustainable way!
What a year it has been! And after months and months of not being able to deliver our workshops, we are over the moon to now offer our ever-popular 6-week Sewing for Beginners Evening Course again! This 6-week course is packed with learning and will have you making several simple upcycled sewing projects like aprons, cushions, tote bags, face masks, and a zip purse to build your knowledge and sewing skill set. Starting out from the very basics, sessions will take you through how to set up a sewing machine, sew using a variety of techniques, correct cutting methods and how to sew a zip. Our brilliantly talented upcycling queen Gail will run this course, which includes a thorough introduction to practical sewing machine how-to's, and even dabbling with techniques such as sewing with patterns and cutting skills. Using upcycling principles throughout, you’ll contribute to the ever-growing world of slow fashion and gain the understanding and confidence to use a sewing machine to create your own upcycling projects at home!Dates and Times:
- Tuesday 2nd November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 9th November : 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 16th November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 23rd November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 30th November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 7th December: 6pm - 8pm
About your tutor: Gail Power
Gail is a textile upcycling enthusiast and Glasgow School of Art graduate with her own upcycling clothing brand based in Glasgow's West End. With years of experience in the textile industry, including time spent working in the art and design department at the BBC as well as in theatre, Gail has worked with Rags to Riches, helping us to deliver textile workshops and courses for the last 6 years. She's also now one of our in-house team of facilitators at our CCF project The Uphub! - (18th Nov) 6pm – 8pm Introduction to Jesmonite Casting£25.00
Get casting with our Introduction to Jesmonite Casting Workshop and learn how to cast and set jesmonite homewares using recycled plastics!
Jesmonite is a more sustainable alternative to concrete and combined with recycled plastics can make some really amazing designs for your home. All the plastics we use are sourced from our very own collection ranging from recycled sledges, packaging and toys! We’re collaborating with the fantastic Sarah from Resin & Be Thankful to deliver this fun and creative workshop, where you’ll make 4 designs using 2 molds including a mini plant pot and 3 candle holders, which you can take home with you on the day! Join us at The Deep End from 6pm - 8pm on 18th November. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics! - (22nd – 29th Nov) Beginner’s Macramé (2 week evening course)£35.00Want to learn a new skill while making beautiful macramé designs for your home? Who doesn't!? For our newest set of macramé workshops we are taking on smaller projects and breaking down the learning into two classes. In our first class we will be going over the very basics of macrame knots with a handy worksheet, followed by the second week where we'll begin making our final design. This will allow practice time between classes if necessary. In our first week we will cover the basics of macramé knots and how to build them up and in our second week we will focus on making the air plant holder itself!
Date and time
- Monday 22nd November: 6pm - 8pm
- Monday 29th November: 6pm - 8pm
About your tutor: Sofi
Sofi is an established Glasgow creative who has worked across the city delivering workshops as well as developing her own unique line of beautiful macramé designs. She has been working with us teaching classes and creating beautiful designs for our Rags to Riches shop! Take a look at Sofi's incredible work via her Instagram @_knottyboy.Feedback from previous sessions
"Loved learning a new skill and it was fun, friendly and relaxing!" "If you want to learn macramé in a fun and relaxed environment this is the course for you!" "Sofi is an excellent tutor, she delivered the lesson so well and was really encouraging and positive." - (25th Nov) 6pm – 8pm Introduction to Jesmonite Casting£25.00
Get casting with our Introduction to Jesmonite Casting Workshop and learn how to cast and set jesmonite homewares using recycled plastics!
Jesmonite is a more sustainable alternative to concrete and combined with recycled plastics can make some really amazing designs for your home. All the plastics we use are sourced from our very own collection ranging from recycled sledges, packaging and toys! We’re collaborating with the fantastic Sarah from Resin & Be Thankful to deliver this fun and creative workshop, where you’ll make 4 designs using 2 molds including a mini plant pot and 3 candle holders, which you can take home with you on the day! Join us at The Deep End from 6pm - 8pm on 25th November. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics! - (9th Dec) 6pm – 8pm Introduction to Jesmonite Casting£25.00
Get casting with our Introduction to Jesmonite Casting Workshop and learn how to cast and set jesmonite homewares using recycled plastics!
Jesmonite is a more sustainable alternative to concrete and combined with recycled plastics can make some really amazing designs for your home. All the plastics we use are sourced from our very own collection ranging from recycled sledges, packaging and toys! We’re collaborating with the fantastic Sarah from Resin & Be Thankful to deliver this fun and creative workshop, where you’ll make 4 designs using 2 molds including a mini plant pot and 3 candle holders, which you can take home with you on the day! Join us at The Deep End from 6pm - 8pm on 9th December. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics! - Ceramics Handbuilding Mondays: 1st November – 22nd November 2021£115.006:30 -8:30 every Monday evening, 1st November to 22nd November 2021. Across four consecutive Mondays, this program will guide you through the various techniques required to get a ‘handle’ on hand building. Starting with the basic techniques, you will learn ways of combining, working, and finishing your new creation. Beginners will be fully supported and directed throughout the course, and more experienced participants will be given the room to choose their own direction of study.