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
Bind Together! Introduction to Book Binding Course: 22nd September – 13th October 2022£15.00Learn how to make your own hand bound books!
By the end of this course, not only will you know how to make your own hand bound book, you'll go home with up to 4 of them!
Over the course of this programme you have the opportunity to learn how to make:
- Zines
- Junk journals
- Photo albums
- Sketchbooks
- Bind your writing
- Handmade gifts and much more!
EVERYONE is welcome, whether you're completely new to book binding or you've given it a go in the past. We'll be starting with the simplest styles and then will progress onto to more complicated methods which we will learn together at a comfortable pace!
Please Note: We will be using sharp objects and stabbing through paper.
Dates and Times:
Split over a 4 weeks, Bind Together! will teach handmade book binding in 4 different styles. Just pick the weeks you want to attend, priced at £15 each session.
You have the option to attend all classes or pick and choose your preferred techniques!- 22nd September 6-8pm: Simple no-sew binding techniques
- 29th September 6-8pm: Saddle stitch and 4-hole stab binding
- 6th October 6-8pm: More complex Japanese binds, including Noble and Tortoise Shell
- 13th October 6-8PM: Spiral binding with cereal box covers
About your tutor: Giacinta Frisillo
Giacinta Frisillo (she, they) is a multidisciplinary artist and educator from New York. After completing her Fine Arts Master’s in Printmaking (2019) at Glasgow School of Art, she's remained in Glasgow, facilitating therapeutic arts groups for survivors of torture and for care-experienced young people. Her art practice interrogates gendered societal expectations along with the transformational qualities of repetitive actions and incorporates many traditionally female domestic crafts, such as sewing and knitting. She can be heard, monthly, as Mao Mao on Govanhill’s Radio Buena Vida and can be read, quarterly, in Greater Govanhill Magazine.
Introduction to Tufting Workshop Day Course: 15th October 2022£35.00Spend the afternoon learning the basics of wool tufting, designing and completing your own coaster design within this 3 hour workshop!
You will learn how to set up the equipment, how to operate the tufting tools and various ways to finish projects. Once you've completed this class you'll have the basics down to try many more projects at home.All materials and an embroidery kit to take home is included with the ticket, so just come along ready to start making!Dates and Times:
- Saturday 15th October 12:00 - 3:30PM - with 30 min break
About your tutor: Sophy Louise
Sophy Louise is an Illustrator working from her studio in sunny Glasgow. She works away at her desk creating colourful designs - ranging from prints, childrens books, even rugs - inspired by people’s stories and folklore. Sharing skills and teaching are also fundamental to Sophy Louise’s practice, as engaging with the local community inspires so much of her work. Leading workshops, on rugmaking and creative thinking through making, are her current speciality.
The Pallet Challenge! A Zero Waste Woodworking Course! (4 week course): 6th October – 27th October 2022£80.00Learn how to deconstruct, design and build using pallet wood!
Pallet wood is everywhere and often ends up in the scrap heap. Why waste this fabulous resource? This workshop aims to show the many ways you can use pallet wood to build brilliant new objects from planters to garden furniture, coffee tables and chairs. Split over a 4-week course, the Pallet Challenge will show the fun and creative ways of using palette wood, the material that's always left on the street. Learn how you can reuse and make rather than buy new. With these upcycling principles in mind, this course will go through how to deconstruct a pallet, the design process, drawing plans, how to use woodworking tools such as a cordless drill, jigsaw, marking tools as well as finishing techniques such as sanding and oiling. All culminating in you taking home a handmade pallet piece of your own making! While you don't have to be a complete expert, we recommend that participants have at least some familiarity with woodwork before signing up for this course. If you're a complete beginner, we suggest trying out our Introduction to Woodworking course first - found on our Workshops page.Dates and Times:
- Thursday 6th October 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 13th October 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 20th October 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 27th October 6:00 - 8:00 PM
About your tutor: Anna Vlassova-Longworth
This course will be run by our enthusiastic new woodwork facilitator Anna. A Glasgow School of Art, Sculpture and Environmental Art graduate, she now works with Rags to Riches designing and making our woodwork products as well as making bespoke furniture pieces at her studio.
Sewing for Beginners Evening Course: 4th October – 15th November (6 week course)£120.00Learn how to sew the sustainable way!
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 4th October: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 11th October: 6pm - 8pm
- BREAK
- Tuesday 25th October: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 1st November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 8th November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 15th November: 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!
Introduction to Jesmonite Casting : 13th October 2022£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! 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 moulds 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 11th August. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics!Dates & Times
Thursday 13th October 6 - 8PM
Quilted Hot Water Bottle Cover Workshop : 31st October & 7th November 2022£50.00Looking for the perfect festive gift?
Over 2 x 2.5 hour workshops, this course will cover all the necessary skills including; hand quilting, bias binding and buttonhole loops, in order for you to make your very own quilted hot water bottle from our selection of repurposed fabrics. You will have access to all the materials and equipment you need however feel free to bring your own supplies if you have your own preferred sewing kit! Although you don’t need to be an expert, this class could be suited to those who have some hand and machine sewing experience.Dates and Times:
- Monday 31st October 6:00 - 8:30
- Monday 7th November 6:00 - 8.30
About your tutor: Eva Harrold - Slow Stitch Studio
Slow Stitch Studio is the practice and shop of Eva Harrold, a textile and clothing maker and teacher from Glasgow. Eva makes bespoke contemporary items with a throwback to classic craft, limited colour palettes, soft lines and block shapes feature heavily with connecting quilted and embroidered lines. As a workshop tutor, Eva enjoys creating a safe, creative space and working with students to attain individual goals. Believing that everyone should have the knowledge to enable them to begin their own sewing journey.
Build a Toboggan Workshop! : 12th November 2022£40.00Ahead of the snowy season we're hosting a series of workshops at our woodworking space at The Deep End to build your own toboggan! Last year the plastic waste from the sledges in Queen's Park really broke our hearts so this year we're offering a creative alternative with our new facilitator Anna who will be hosting a series of 4 hour toboggan building workshops using 100% waste wood and recycled plastics from last year's sledge collection! Not only will you be able to build your own toboggan from scratch you'll learn some basic woodworking skills that can help you in future projects! Adults are welcome to bring one child age 10+ along with them for the workshop, which we must be notified of prior to the session. Contact ailsa@govanhillbaths.com Please note this event will be held in our woodworking space and include the use of power tools. Adult participants are responsible for the supervision of their children.Date and Times:
13th November 12:00-4:00 PM- Introduction to Jesmonite Casting : 17th November 2022£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 moulds 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 11th August. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics!Dates & Times
Thursday 17th November 6 - 8PM 
Ceramics Handbuilding Mondays: 10th October – 31st October 2022£125.006:30 - 8:30 every Monday evening, 10th October - 31st October 2022 Over four consecutive Monday evenings, this class will guide you through the various techniques required to get a ‘handle’ on hand building. Starting with the basic techniques, of pinching, coiling and slabbing, you will gain confidence in working with clay and have scope to try out some of your own ideas. Beginners will be fully supported and directed throughout the course. More experienced participants will be given the room to develop. About your Tutor Paula Doherty Paula is an interdisciplinary artist with a focus on ceramics and interactive work. She studied Sculpture and Environmental Art at The Glasgow School of Art and Post Conceptual Art Practice in The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. Most recently she has exhibited at the Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, as part of Art Walk Porty 2021, and with The Glasgow Open House Art Festival.
Events
- Bind Together! Introduction to Book Binding Course: 22nd September – 13th October 2022£15.00
Learn how to make your own hand bound books!
By the end of this course, not only will you know how to make your own hand bound book, you'll go home with up to 4 of them!
Over the course of this programme you have the opportunity to learn how to make:
- Zines
- Junk journals
- Photo albums
- Sketchbooks
- Bind your writing
- Handmade gifts and much more!
EVERYONE is welcome, whether you're completely new to book binding or you've given it a go in the past. We'll be starting with the simplest styles and then will progress onto to more complicated methods which we will learn together at a comfortable pace!
Please Note: We will be using sharp objects and stabbing through paper.
Dates and Times:
Split over a 4 weeks, Bind Together! will teach handmade book binding in 4 different styles. Just pick the weeks you want to attend, priced at £15 each session.
You have the option to attend all classes or pick and choose your preferred techniques!- 22nd September 6-8pm: Simple no-sew binding techniques
- 29th September 6-8pm: Saddle stitch and 4-hole stab binding
- 6th October 6-8pm: More complex Japanese binds, including Noble and Tortoise Shell
- 13th October 6-8PM: Spiral binding with cereal box covers
About your tutor: Giacinta Frisillo
Giacinta Frisillo (she, they) is a multidisciplinary artist and educator from New York. After completing her Fine Arts Master’s in Printmaking (2019) at Glasgow School of Art, she's remained in Glasgow, facilitating therapeutic arts groups for survivors of torture and for care-experienced young people. Her art practice interrogates gendered societal expectations along with the transformational qualities of repetitive actions and incorporates many traditionally female domestic crafts, such as sewing and knitting. She can be heard, monthly, as Mao Mao on Govanhill’s Radio Buena Vida and can be read, quarterly, in Greater Govanhill Magazine. - Introduction to Tufting Workshop Day Course: 15th October 2022£35.00
Spend the afternoon learning the basics of wool tufting, designing and completing your own coaster design within this 3 hour workshop!
You will learn how to set up the equipment, how to operate the tufting tools and various ways to finish projects. Once you've completed this class you'll have the basics down to try many more projects at home.All materials and an embroidery kit to take home is included with the ticket, so just come along ready to start making!Dates and Times:
- Saturday 15th October 12:00 - 3:30PM - with 30 min break
About your tutor: Sophy Louise
Sophy Louise is an Illustrator working from her studio in sunny Glasgow. She works away at her desk creating colourful designs - ranging from prints, childrens books, even rugs - inspired by people’s stories and folklore. Sharing skills and teaching are also fundamental to Sophy Louise’s practice, as engaging with the local community inspires so much of her work. Leading workshops, on rugmaking and creative thinking through making, are her current speciality. - The Pallet Challenge! A Zero Waste Woodworking Course! (4 week course): 6th October – 27th October 2022£80.00
Learn how to deconstruct, design and build using pallet wood!
Pallet wood is everywhere and often ends up in the scrap heap. Why waste this fabulous resource? This workshop aims to show the many ways you can use pallet wood to build brilliant new objects from planters to garden furniture, coffee tables and chairs. Split over a 4-week course, the Pallet Challenge will show the fun and creative ways of using palette wood, the material that's always left on the street. Learn how you can reuse and make rather than buy new. With these upcycling principles in mind, this course will go through how to deconstruct a pallet, the design process, drawing plans, how to use woodworking tools such as a cordless drill, jigsaw, marking tools as well as finishing techniques such as sanding and oiling. All culminating in you taking home a handmade pallet piece of your own making! While you don't have to be a complete expert, we recommend that participants have at least some familiarity with woodwork before signing up for this course. If you're a complete beginner, we suggest trying out our Introduction to Woodworking course first - found on our Workshops page.Dates and Times:
- Thursday 6th October 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 13th October 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 20th October 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 27th October 6:00 - 8:00 PM
About your tutor: Anna Vlassova-Longworth
This course will be run by our enthusiastic new woodwork facilitator Anna. A Glasgow School of Art, Sculpture and Environmental Art graduate, she now works with Rags to Riches designing and making our woodwork products as well as making bespoke furniture pieces at her studio. - Sewing for Beginners Evening Course: 4th October – 15th November (6 week course)£120.00
Learn how to sew the sustainable way!
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 4th October: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 11th October: 6pm - 8pm
- BREAK
- Tuesday 25th October: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 1st November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 8th November: 6pm - 8pm
- Tuesday 15th November: 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! - Introduction to Jesmonite Casting : 13th October 2022£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 moulds 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 11th August. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics!Dates & Times
Thursday 13th October 6 - 8PM - Quilted Hot Water Bottle Cover Workshop : 31st October & 7th November 2022£50.00
Looking for the perfect festive gift?
Over 2 x 2.5 hour workshops, this course will cover all the necessary skills including; hand quilting, bias binding and buttonhole loops, in order for you to make your very own quilted hot water bottle from our selection of repurposed fabrics. You will have access to all the materials and equipment you need however feel free to bring your own supplies if you have your own preferred sewing kit! Although you don’t need to be an expert, this class could be suited to those who have some hand and machine sewing experience.Dates and Times:
- Monday 31st October 6:00 - 8:30
- Monday 7th November 6:00 - 8.30
About your tutor: Eva Harrold - Slow Stitch Studio
Slow Stitch Studio is the practice and shop of Eva Harrold, a textile and clothing maker and teacher from Glasgow. Eva makes bespoke contemporary items with a throwback to classic craft, limited colour palettes, soft lines and block shapes feature heavily with connecting quilted and embroidered lines. As a workshop tutor, Eva enjoys creating a safe, creative space and working with students to attain individual goals. Believing that everyone should have the knowledge to enable them to begin their own sewing journey. - Build a Toboggan Workshop! : 12th November 2022£40.00Ahead of the snowy season we're hosting a series of workshops at our woodworking space at The Deep End to build your own toboggan! Last year the plastic waste from the sledges in Queen's Park really broke our hearts so this year we're offering a creative alternative with our new facilitator Anna who will be hosting a series of 4 hour toboggan building workshops using 100% waste wood and recycled plastics from last year's sledge collection! Not only will you be able to build your own toboggan from scratch you'll learn some basic woodworking skills that can help you in future projects! Adults are welcome to bring one child age 10+ along with them for the workshop, which we must be notified of prior to the session. Contact ailsa@govanhillbaths.com Please note this event will be held in our woodworking space and include the use of power tools. Adult participants are responsible for the supervision of their children.
Date and Times:
13th November 12:00-4:00 PM - Introduction to Jesmonite Casting : 17th November 2022£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 moulds 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 11th August. All materials and equipment are provided by us including our colourful range of recycled plastics!Dates & Times
Thursday 17th November 6 - 8PM - Ceramics Handbuilding Mondays: 10th October – 31st October 2022£125.006:30 - 8:30 every Monday evening, 10th October - 31st October 2022 Over four consecutive Monday evenings, this class will guide you through the various techniques required to get a ‘handle’ on hand building. Starting with the basic techniques, of pinching, coiling and slabbing, you will gain confidence in working with clay and have scope to try out some of your own ideas. Beginners will be fully supported and directed throughout the course. More experienced participants will be given the room to develop. About your Tutor Paula Doherty Paula is an interdisciplinary artist with a focus on ceramics and interactive work. She studied Sculpture and Environmental Art at The Glasgow School of Art and Post Conceptual Art Practice in The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. Most recently she has exhibited at the Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, as part of Art Walk Porty 2021, and with The Glasgow Open House Art Festival.
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Govanhill Baths
99 Calder Street, Govanhill
Glasgow G42 7RA
Office: 126 Calder Street
Glasgow G42 7QP
T: 0141 433 2999
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