Eden Court CREATIVE classes and activities Jan '16

EDEN COURT classes & activities from january Box Office 01463 234 234 www.eden-court.co.uk

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Welcome to Autumn 2015 with Eden Court CREATIVE! CONTENTS Special Events

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Classes for Under 5s

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Classes for 5 – 12s

10 –11

Timetable

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Classes for 13 – 17s

14 –15

Qualifications at Eden Court

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Classes for Adults

17–20

Accessible Arts

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Free Classes

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Tickets & Info

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Eden Court CREATIVE In Your Area

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“Eden Court CREATIVE is a great resource for everyone in the Highlands both young and old.

If you haven’t tried it yet, start participating and get CREATIVE – you never know where it might lead.”

EDEN COURT CREATIVE’S AMBASSADOR AND FORMER STUDENT, KAREN GILLAN (Dr. Who, Guardians of the Galaxy)

“Eden Court CREATIVE works across the Highlands, connecting with young people through theatre arts. I began my journey at Eden Court and hope my support will encourage more young people to get involved.”

EDEN COURT CREATIVE’S AMBASSADOR FOR DANCE AND FORMER STUDENT, JAMES PETT (Wayne McGregor | Random Dance Company)

All photography of class participants and staff: Ewen Wetherspoon www.ewphoto.co.uk

SUPPORTED BY

Eden Court Highlands (trading as Eden Court) is a company registered in Scotland (company number SC63216) and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (registered number SCO08237)

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Welcome to our spring term at Eden Court CREATIVE! We’re excited to be bringing back our annual Burns’ Night celebrations as well as the NT Connections festival in March, and there are opportunities to try out everything from musical theatre or filmmaking to ballet or painting. Grab a cuppa and have a look through to see what takes your fancy this term.

Come on – get CREATIVE! Louise Marshall Eden Court CREATIVE Dance Artist

SPECIAL EVENTS SPRING INTO EDEN ONETOUCH THEATRE I SAT 12 MAR 19.00 I SUN 13 MAR 14.00 ALL AGES I £7.00 / £4.00 (CONCESSIONS)

The annual sell-out showcase of home-grown talent returns for its eighth year and just gets better and better. Come and see our dance class participants swing, strut, shimmy and shake their stuff in the OneTouch Theatre. You might be inspired to join one of our classes yourself. Perhaps next year it could be you on stage! Suitable for all the family.

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STUDIO 2 I 10.00 – 11.30 I ALL AGES SAT 23 JAN I SAT 06 FEB I SAT 20 FEB I SAT 05 MAR £4.00 PER PERSON

A fun, lively class for family and friends of all ages to dance together. Come alone or bring a posse to this multi-generational class. The group will be creating a movement piece to perform at Spring Into Eden in March.

94 CONTEMPORARY DANCE MASTERCLASS STUDIO 2 I 18.00 – 20.00 I 12YRS+ I FRI 05 FEB I £10.00

Eden Court CREATIVE Ambassador for Dance, James Pett (Wayne McGregor | Random Dance Company) will deliver an intensive and energetic dance class for young dancers who want to develop their technique and understanding of Contemporary dance. Some dance experience will ensure participants gain maximum benefit from the session.

CALLING ALL DANCE SCHOOLS, GROUPS AND CLUBS! We are looking to select approximately 20 non-professional groups from across the Highland region to perform for The Big Dance Show at Eden Court on MON 14 NOV 2016. Performances can be in any dance style: Highland, Ballet, Breakin’, Musical Theatre, Indian, Contemporary etc, and performers can be any age.

Application deadline: FRI 27 MAY at 17.00.

For an application pack, email Louise Marshall lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk

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BIG BURNS STRAMASH ONETOUCH THEATRE I SAT 23 JAN I ALL AGES

Join the CREATIVE Team for a day of fun filled family activities to celebrate BURNS NIGHT! Throughout the day you can attend lots of family friendly workshops, as well as stop by our cinema to see a very special film premiere of the Burns Stramash-up! – a film made by local primary school children! Then as it gets dark, come with us on a lantern procession along the River Ness.

If that’s not enough Burns action for you then you can come to the Wee Burns Ceilidh to celebrate the Bard in true Scottish style. This event is aimed at families with younger children.

11.30 onwards

Family Friendly Workshops

Free, but ticketed on the day

13.00 I 14.30 I 16.00

Stramash-up! Screenings

Free, but ticketed

16.30

Lantern Procession*

Free

17.30 – 18.30

Wee Burns Ceilidh

£3.50 per person

There will be some interesting characters around the place so keep your eyes peeled, and if you need a pit stop, our restaurant will be serving delicious Burns fayre all day!

*make & bring your own lantern, or come to one of our lantern-making workshops during the day.

THE BIG BURNS CEILIDH ONETOUCH THEATRE I SAT 23 JAN I 20.00 14+ (UNDER 18’S MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT) £15.00 (INCLUDES A FREE BOWL OF STOVIES)

The Big Burns Ceilidh is the final event of the Big Burns Stramash; a day of events at Eden Court to celebrate Burns Night.

Join the Ceilidh Commandos – Gary Innes (Manran), Ewen Henderson (Manran), Alec Dalglish (Skerryvore) and Martin O'Neill (Treacherous Orchestra) – and dust off your dancing shoes.

Plenty of Scotland’s finest beverages are on offer for you to enjoy from the Eden Court bar and don’t forget there’s a bowl of Stovies included with your ticket for when you need to refuel.

The Big Burns Stramash has received support as part of Scotland's Winter Festivals' programme of events.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

03 DRUMJAM MACLEAN ROOM I 14.00 – 16.00 ALL AGES (UNDER 12’S MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT) SUN 10 JAN I SUN 07 FEB I SUN 06 MAR £12.00 I THREE SESSION TERM I CLASS PRICE: £5.00 (UNDER 5’S GO FREE)

This family friendly hand drumming class, led by tutor Carol Scorer is meant for all ages and abilities, whether you have experience or have never touched a drum before. The sessions are a chance to explore hand drums and percussion and play together as part of a group.

There will be some games, some taught world rhythms and some guided improvising... there may well be some singing too! Drums and percussion will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own.

Contact cocarol@talktalk.net for more info.

TWO’S COMPANY: SQA HIGHER DRAMA PERFORMANCE ONETOUCH THEATRE I FRI 08 APR I 19.00 ALL AGES I £4.00 / REDUCED RATE £3.00

Eden Court offers a number of SQA qualifications giving students access to our state-of-the-art studio and stage spaces. In Two's Company, our talented Higher Drama students from throughout the Highlands will perform extracts from their Higher acting examinations. The scenes are all taken from either classical theatre or contemporary Scottish texts.

SQA HIGHER DANCE SHOW JIM LOVE STUDIO I SAT 30 APR I 19.30 £4.00 / REDUCED RATE £3.00

An opportunity to see the newest talent from the students of the SQA Higher Dance course 2015/16.

Students will perform technique and choreography.

Potential students of the future shouldn't miss it.

INTERESTED IN STUDYING HIGHER DRAMA, NATIONAL 5 DRAMA OR HIGHER DANCE AT EDEN COURT? SEE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COURSES ON PAGE 16 page 6

NT CONNECTIONS ONETOUCH THEATRE THU 31 MAR – SAT 02 APR I 18.30 SUN 03 APR I 17.00 GUIDANCE AGE 13 YRS+ £6 PER EVENING OR £20 FESTIVAL TICKET FOR 4 DAYS The National Theatre’s Connections festival celebrates the talent and passion of young theatre-makers.

This year we mark the 21st anniversary of Connections. 500 youth theatre companies and 10,000 young people from every corner of the UK, working with 44 partner theatres, will perform twelve outstanding plays drawn from the 150 commissioned by the NT since the festival began.

The result is an unforgettable feast of theatre made by and for young people.

From Thursday 31 March to Sunday 03 April, Eden Court will host the National Theatre’s regional Connections Festival where youth theatre participants from across the region present a diverse programme of new writing by some of the nation’s most renowned writers in their own individual styles. Over 4 days they will attend workshops across all art forms and deliver a public performance of their chosen script.

The youth theatres taking part are: • Borders Youth Theatre • Eden Court Young Company • Invergordon Youth Theatre • IV3 Youth Theatre • Lochaber Youth Theatre • Sgioba Dràma Òigridh Inbhir Nis • Shazam Theatre Company (Aberdeen) • Shetland Youth Theatre • Thurso High School Drama Club So join us at Eden Court for Connections, where each night we present a double bill of brand new productions, and support our young talent.

Connections is supported by:

Jacqueline and Richard Worswick With thanks for additional contributions from NT supporters and Trusts and Foundations

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Classes for under 5s DRAMA 02 I DRAMA FUN

12 I MINI MOVERS 1 block booking

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STUDIO 2 I 11.15 – 11.45 I SITTING TO WALKING TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

STUDIO 2 I 13.30 – 14.15 I 3-5 YRS MON 11 JAN – MON 21 MAR Please note that the class on 15 FEB will take place in the Jim Love Studio £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

This terrific class offers parents and carers a chance to dance and move creatively with their wee ones, accompanied by gentle rhymes and rhythms which will develop movement skills.

An exciting drama group for children aged 3-5 years which will explore a different theme or story each week.

10 I MINI MOVERS 2

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STUDIO 2 I 10.30 – 11.00 I WALKING UP TO 3 YRS TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

MUSIC & DANCE 13 I BUNNY BEATS

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STUDIO 2 I 13.30 – 14.15 I 3-5 YRS TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

If your wee ones like to dance, wriggle or jiggle about then bring them along to this fun class to learn the basics of dance such as rhythm and coordination. Parents are encouraged to leave the little ones for the class –a great chance to have a quiet coffee downstairs.

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As 12 - MINI MOVERS 1 above but for older children. There is no requirement to have attended Mini Movers 1.

45 I TINY TUNES

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STUDIO 2 I 13.15 –14.00 I 1-4 YRS THU 14 JAN – THU 24 MAR £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

This fun-filled class with tutor Monica Neeling uses singing, rhymes, movement, percussion playing and musical games to help your child grow in musical ability, confidence and creativity.

Parents required to stay (and join in the fun!)

Classes for under 5s CREATIVE PLAY 23 I BOUNCIN’ BEANS

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44 I MUM & BABY YOGA 1

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STUDIO 2 I 10.30 – 11.30 I BIRTH TO CRAWLING WED 13 JAN – WED 23 MAR £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

STUDIO 2 I 11.20 – 12.30 I 10 WKS – AROUND 6 MTHS FRI 15 JAN – FRI 18 MAR £52.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

We introduce new babies and parents to all sorts of creative play at this popular class led by Fenella Bound. Classes include a bit of everything: music, object play, movement and rhymes.

Birthlight Baby Yoga classes enhance playful interaction and communication between parent and baby and promote babies' healthy development. Baby Yoga expands the benefits of touch by using fun movements, sound/voice and rhythms interactively. The classes promote joint parent and baby relaxation using different techniques including music and awareness of breathing.

24 I BIGGER BEANS

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STUDIO 2 I 11.45 – 12.30 I CRAWLING TO WALKING WED 13 JAN – WED 23 MAR £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

As 23 – BOUNCIN’ BEANS above, but for older ones.

25 I GIANT BEANS

Simple post-natal yoga is included so please wear something comfortable. These are lovely sociable classes with time built in for chat about all things baby. Each individual baby must be accompanied by an adult.

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STUDIO 2 I 12.45 – 13.45 18 MTHS (IF WALKING) – 3 YRS WED 13 JAN – WED 23 MAR £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Following on from Bouncin’ and Bigger Beans, this class is for children aged 18 months to 3 years who are now walking. Classes include a mix of music, object play, movement and rhymes.

Parents and carers should stay for the classes.

There is no requirement to have attended Bouncin’ or Bigger Beans.

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STUDIO 2 I 10.00 – 11.10 I AROUND 6 MTHS – 11 MTHS FRI 15 JAN – FRI 18 MAR £52.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

As 44 – MUM & BABY YOGA 1 above, but a more active, lively class for older babies who can sit securely. Each individual baby must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note: there is no requirement to have attended Mum & Baby Yoga 1.

Mum & Baby Yoga tutor, Hazel Marr will contact all new class participants before the term starts for an informal introduction and check on any relevant health matters.

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Classes for 5-12s DRAMA 14 I DRAMA FOR 5-8 YRS

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36 I DANCE JAM FOR 5-8 YRS

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 16.00 – 16.45 I 5-8 YRS TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £46.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

STUDIO 2 I 16.00 – 16.45 I 5-8 YRS THU 14 JAN – THU 24 MAR £46.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Children can build confidence and make new friends in this exciting drama class using play, drama games, creative activities and theatre related exercises.

The perfect way to introduce kids to the exciting world of creative movement and dance and learn the basics of modern dance technique! The group will be performing for Spring Into Eden in March.

16 I DRAMA FOR 9-12 YRS

37 I DANCE JAM FOR 9-12 YRS

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 16.45 – 18.00 I 9-12 YRS TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £46.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Have fun in this exciting drama class exploring text, voice, character and movement through theatre games and exercises. The class will work towards an informal showcase performance at the end of the year and will help develop your performance skills.

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 16.00 – 17.30 I 9-16 YRS

WED 13 JAN – WED 23 MAR Please note that the class on 27 JAN will take place in the Maclean Room £46.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Master the skills of musical theatre and get hints and tips on how to be a star! Wear loose comfortable clothing and have bare feet or wear jazz shoes. For any level of experience.

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STUDIO 2 I 16.45 – 18.00 I 9-12 YRS THU 14 JAN – THU 24 MAR £46.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Keep jammin' with our 9 - 12 yrs dance class which combines a mixture of dance styles, from Hip-Hop to Contemporary, introduces basic technique and encourages dancers to get creative! The group will be performing for Spring Into Eden in March.

95 I STREET DANCE FOR 5-8 YRS

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STUDIO 2 I 16.00 – 16.45 I 5-8 YRS TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £46.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Get down and learn fresh hip hop grooves in this class designed specially for the hippest youngsters. Wear loose clothes and indoor trainers or jazz shoes. No experience required.

A street dance group will be performing for Spring Into Eden in March.

Classes for 5-12s DANCE

DIGITAL MEDIA

15 I STREET DANCE FOR 9-12 YRS

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27 I FILMMAKING FOR 9-12 YRS

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STUDIO 2 I 17.00 – 18.00 I 9-12 YRS TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £46.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

DIGITAL ROOM I 16.00 – 17.30 I 9-12 YRS WED 13 JAN – WED 23 MAR £88.00 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

An up-beat class where you can start to dance in breaking styles, learn the freshest moves, become part of a crew and perform regularly.

Wear loose clothes and indoor trainers. No experience required. A street dance group will be performing for Spring Into Eden in March.

Try film-making, stop-frame animation, vision mixing and video projection, or turn your ideas into a music video or short film using professional cameras and editing using Final Cut Pro on Apple Macs. You’ll also have a chance to see your finished work in a special screening at Eden Court’s cinema at the end of the term.

No experience necessary!

ACCESSIBLE ARTS 05 I HULLABALOO

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STUDIO 2 I 16.00 – 17.00 I 5-12 YRS MON 25 JAN I MON 22 FEB I MON 21 MAR £10.80 I THREE SESSION TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

Hullabaloo is a creative arts group for children with additional support needs. The group aims to encourage imagination and confidence through the use of games and creative play, and helps children to develop their social skills in a safe and supportive environment.

The theme for this term is: ADVENTURE

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50 I DIGITAL ANIMATION IMPROVERS

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19 I DIGITAL ANIMATION ADVANCED

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MUSIC 11 I ROKZKOOL FOR 7-12 YRS

46 I DIGITAL ANIMATION BEGINNERS

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MACLEAN ROOM I 18.15 – 19.30 I 7-12 YRS

TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR Please note that there will be no class on 01 MAR £42.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

Be part of this exciting musical adventure with RoKzKool4u. Join us and have fun while learning about music, improving your vocals, getting to grips with some awesome musical instruments & finding out which instruments you like best.

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Classes at a glance weekly classes Class No.

Title

Time

Place

Age

Page

MONDAYS 01 02 56 32 66 04 06 54 07 09

Integrated Performance Group Drama Fun Let’s Paint with Acrylics Producing Music The Hub Youth Theatre Just Dance!

Just Sing!

Yoga Contemporary Dance Dance Performance Group

10.15-12.15 13.30-14.15 14.45-16.45 16.30-18.00 17.30-19.00 17.45-18.45 18.30-20.00 19.00-20.30 19.00-20.30 20.30-21.30

Jim Love Studio/Studio 2 Studio 2 Jim Love Studio Digital Room Jim Love Studio Studio 2 SGL Room Jim Love Studio Studio 2 Studio 2

16+ 3-5yrs 16+ 13-17yrs 13-19yrs 16+ 18+ 18+ 16+ 16+

17/21 8 20 15 14/21 17 19 20 17 17

TUESDAYS 10 12 13 14 95 16 15 19 18 17 11 21 22

Mini Movers 2 Mini Movers 1 Bunny Beats Drama for 5-8yrs Street Dance for 5-8yrs Drama for 9-12yrs Street Dance for 9-12yrs Digital Animation: Advanced Eden Court Youth Theatre Street Dance for 13yrs+ Rokzkool for 7-12yrs Drama Lab Adobe Photoshop

10.30-11.00 11.15-11.45 13.30-14.15 16.00-16.45 16.00-16.45 16.45-18.00 17.00-18.00 17.00-19.00 18.00-19.30 18.00-19.30 18.15-19.30 19.30-21.30 19.30-21.30

Studio 2 Studio 2 Studio 2 Jim Love Studio Studio 2 Jim Love Studio Studio 2 Digital Room Jim Love Studio Studio 2 Maclean Room Jim Love Studio Digital Room

Walking up to 3yrs Sitting to Walking 3-5yrs 5-8yrs 5-8yrs 9-12yrs 9-12yrs 8+ 13-17yrs 13+ (inc Adults) 7-12yrs 18+ 16+

8 8 8 10 10 10 11 15 14 14 11 17 19

WEDNESDAYS 23 Bouncin’ Beans 24 Bigger Beans 25 Giant Beans 55 Let’s Draw 26 Musical Theatre for 9-16yrs 27 Filmmaking for 9-12yrs 69 LAMDA: Musical Theatre 30 Filmmaking for 13-17yrs 31 Tap Dance 33 Playwriting 34 Singing for the Shy 67 LAMDA: Grade 5 68 LAMDA: Elite 35 Jazz Dance

10.30-11.30 11.45-12.30 12.45-13.45 14.30-16.30 16.00-17.30 16.00-17.30 17.30-19.30 17.45-19.45 18.30-20.00 19.00-21.00 19.30-20.30 19.30-20.30 20.00-21.30 20.00-21.30

Studio 2 Studio 2 Studio 2 Studio 2 Jim Love Studio Digital Room Jim Love Studio Digital Room Studio 2 Tulloch Room SGL Room Jim Love Studio Jim Love Studio Studio 2

Birth to Crawling Crawling to Walking 18mths (if walking) 16+ 9-16yrs 9-12yrs 8+ 13-17yrs 16+ 18+ 18+ Suggested age 16+ Suggested age16+ 16+

9 9 9 20 10 11 16 15 18 22 19 16 16 18

THURSDAYS 52 Gracenotes Dance Performance Group 45 Tiny Tunes 36 Dance Jam for 5-8yrs 37 Dance Jam for 9-12yrs 38 Ballet Basics 91 Modern Ballet 40 Filmmaking for Adults 39 Creative Writing 41 Eden Court Youth Dance Group

10.30-12.00 13.15-14.00 16.00-16.45 16.45-18.00 18.00-19.30 18.00-19.30 18.00-21.00 18.30-20.30 19.30-21.30

Studio 2 Studio 2 Studio 2 Studio 2 Jim Love Studio Studio 2 Digital Room Tulloch Room Jim Love Studio

Adults 1-4yrs 5-8yrs 9-12yrs 14+ 14+ 18+ 18+ 13-17yrs

19 8 10 10 14/18 14/18 19 20 14

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weekly classes Class No.

Title

Time

Place

Age

Page

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Mum & Baby Yoga 2

10.00-11.10

Studio 2

6mths-11mths

9

43

Advanced Dance Class

10.15-11.45

Jim Love Studio

18+

18

42

Draw The Dancers

10.15-11.45

Jim Love Studio

18+

20

44

Mum & Baby Yoga 1

11.20-12.30

Studio 2

10wks-6mths

9

47

LAMDA: Entry Level/Grade 1+2

16.00-17.00

Jim Love Studio

Suggested age 8-15yrs

16

46

Digital Animation: Beginners

16.00-18.00

Digital Room

8+

15

48

LAMDA: Grade 3

17.00-18.00

Jim Love Studio

Suggested age 13-15yrs

16

51

LAMDA: Grade 4

18.00-19.00

Jim Love Studio

Suggested age 16+

16

50

Digital Animation: Improvers

18.00-20.00

Digital Room

8+

15

19.00-21.00

Studio 2

13+

22

FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS 57 Capoeira

other classes Class No. Title

Time

Place

Age

61

In Stitches

Every even Tues 18.00

Café

18+

Page

22

100

Poetry For Everyone

Mon 04 Jan | Mon 01 Feb | Mon 07 Mar | Mon 04 Apr 19.00-21.00

Tulloch Room

18+

22

03

DrumJam

Sun 10 Jan |Sun 07 Feb | Sun 6 Mar 14.00-16.00

Maclean Room

All Ages

6

28

Free Flow Dance Improvisation

Sun 17 Jan | Sun 21 Feb | Sun 20 Mar 11.00-12.30

Studio 2

16+

18

64

Highland Web Group

Tue 19 Jan | Tue 16 Feb | Tue 15 Mar | Tue 12 Apr 19.00-21.00

Tulloch Room

All Ages

22

98

Eden Court Community Dance Company

Sat 23 Jan | Sat 06 Feb | Sat 20 Feb | Sat 05 Mar 10.00-11.30

Studio 2

All Ages

4

05

Hullabaloo

Mon 25 Jan | Mon 22 Feb | Mon 21 Mar 16.00-17.00

Studio 2

5-12yrs

11/21

60

Book Group

Thu 28 Jan | Thu 25 Feb | Thu 24 Mar | Thu 28 Apr 19.30-21.00

SGL Room

16+

22

101

The Talking Shop

Fri 29 Jan | Fri 26 Feb | Fri 25 Mar | Fri 29 Apr 14.00-16.00

Stalls Foyer

18+

22

special events Title

Time

Place

Age

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Big Burns Stramash

Sat 23 Jan 11.30 onwards

Eden Court

All Ages

5

Wee Burns Ceilidh

Sat 23 Jan 17.30-18.30

OneTouch Theatre

All Ages

5

The Big Burns Ceilidh

Sat 23 Jan 20.00

OneTouch Theatre

14+

5

Contemporary Dance Masterclass

Fri 05 Feb 18.00-20.00

Studio 2

12+

4

Spring Into Eden

Sat 12 Mar | Sun 13 Mar 19.00 | 14.00

OneTouch Theatre

All Ages

4

NT Connections Festival 2016

Thu 31 Mar – Sun 03 Apr 18.30

OneTouch Theatre

13+

7

Two’s Company – SQA Higher Drama Performance

Fri 08 Apr 19.00

OneTouch Theatre

All Ages

6

SQA Higher Dance Performance

Sat 30 Apr 19.30

Jim Love Studio

All Ages

6

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Please note some of our Adult Classes (pages 17 - 20) are also open to 16 & 17 year olds.

Classes for 13-17s DRAMA

DANCE

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 18.00 – 19.30 I 13-17 YRS TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £57.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Join Eden Court’s Drama Artist John Batty and learn drama skills including movement, mime, improvisation and script work. ECYT receive opportunities to perform throughout the year, so if you want to get into acting, this is the place to be! No previous experience necessary.

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Following on from the success of The Hub Youth Club, we are pleased to announce the opening of The Hub Youth Theatre. Like the youth club, The Hub Youth Theatre is only open to teenagers on the Autistic Spectrum. The group will explore theatre arts and acting projects, whilst aiming to encourage individuals to develop their social skills through participation, communication and compromising.

For further information about The Hub Youth Theatre (or The Hub Youth Club, which will continue on Thursday evening at Albion House) please email creative@eden-court.co.uk

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 18.00 – 19.30 I 14 YRS + THU 14 JAN – THU 24 MAR £68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (14-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (14-17 YRS)

Suitable for beginners, this class will teach the fundamentals of ballet technique, including posture and alignment as well as the basic steps. Socks or ballet shoes required.

91 I MODERN BALLET

JIM LOVE STUDIO I 17.30 – 19.00 I 13-19 YRS MON 11 JAN – MON 21 MAR £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

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38 I BALLET BASICS

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STUDIO 2 I 18.00 – 19.30 I 14 YRS + THU 14 JAN – THU 24 MAR £68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (14-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (14-17 YRS)

Suitable for dancers with a solid grounding in Ballet technique and a reasonable level of fitness, this class offers more challenging sequences and a focus on style and expression.

Socks or ballet shoes required.

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 19.30 – 21.30 I 13-17 YRS THU 14 JAN – THU 10 MAR £46.80 I NINE WEEK TERM

A high energy class incorporating contemporary and jazz dance technique, devising and choreography. The group will be performing for Spring Into Eden in March.

Classes for 13-17s DANCE 17 I STREET DANCE FOR 13 YRS+

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DIGITAL ROOM I 16.00 – 18.00 I 8 YRS+ FRI 15 JAN – FRI 18 MAR

STUDIO 2 I 18.00 – 19.30 I 13 YRS+ TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (13-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (13-17 YRS)

£130.00 (18+) I £110.00 (13-17 YRS) I £90.00 (8-12 YRS)

TEN WEEK TERM

An open level class to come and train in the latest urban dance styles. This class offers regular performance opportunities with TruUnity Dance Crew, and our resident teacher has trained with Justin Timberlake and Usher's lead dancers! Wear loose clothes and indoor trainers. No experience required. The group will be performing for Spring Into Eden in March.

Create your own characters, scenes and storylines at these popular classes. We’ll learn how to create 3D environments and bring them to life, just like the magicians who brought you Finding Nemo and Toy Story ! Book early – extremely limited places. No experience necessary, just bring ideas!

50 I DIGITAL ANIMATION IMPROVERS

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DIGITAL ROOM I 18.00 – 20.00 I 8 YRS+ FRI 15 JAN – FRI 18 MAR

DIGITAL MEDIA 32 I PRODUCING MUSIC

£130.00 (18+) I £110.00 (13-17 YRS) I £90.00 (8-12 YRS)

TEN WEEK TERM NEW

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DIGITAL ROOM I 16.30 – 18.00 I 13-17 YRS MON 01 FEB – MON 07 MAR £60.00 I SIX WEEK TERM

Create new beats and synth lines, record good quality live instruments, and learn to mix and master your tracks at this exciting new class.

Experienced electronic musician and tutor Dave Martin will teach you how to produce your own original music using Logic Pro X on our suite of Apple Macs.

30 I FILMMAKING FOR 13-17 YRS

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DIGITAL ROOM I 17.45 – 19.45 I 13-17 YRS WED 13 JAN – WED 23 MAR £110.00 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Try film-making, stop-frame animation, vision mixing and video projection, or turn your ideas into a music video or short film using professional cameras and editing using Final Cut Pro on Apple Macs. You’ll also have a chance to see your finished work in a special screening at Eden Court’s cinema at the end of the term.

No experience necessary!

This class is open only to those who have already attended the Digital Animation for Beginners course run by Eden Court. Very limited places so book early.

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DIGITAL ROOM I 17.00 – 19.00 I 8 YRS+ TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £143.00 (18+) I £121.00 (13-17 YRS) I £99.00 (8-12 YRS)

ELEVEN WEEK TERM

This class is only open to those who've already attended the Digital Animation for Beginners and Improvers courses run by Eden Court.

Very limited places so book early.

DIGITAL ANIMATION CLASSES If you are able to bring your own laptop, please inform Box Office when booking.

Our tutor will upload the correct software to your machine.

Please contact Fraser MacDonald on jfraserm@yahoo.com if you have any questions about system requirements.

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Qualifications at Eden Court SQA COURSES Eden Court, in partnership with Highland Council, continues to offer young people from throughout the Highlands the opportunity to study for SQA qualifications in Drama and Dance. We are now taking applications for the 2016/17 academic year for: • National 5 Drama • Higher Drama • Higher Dance The courses require significant independent study and are taught at Eden Court out-with school hours, at weekends, in-service days and throughout the school holidays. Assistance with travel and accommodation expenses is available for those students travelling from outside Inverness to attend the course.

The application deadline is MONDAY 14 MARCH 2016; auditions will take place in April & May at Eden Court.

There may be places remaining after the first round of auditions so, if you miss this deadline and are interested, it is still worth getting in touch with us. We can also accept applications from mature students, and students who are studying outside of the Highland area, although there will be a course fee for these applicants.

More information can be found in the SQA brochure available at www.eden-court.co.uk/downloads.

Contact Duncan Overmeer, CREATIVE Assistant at dovermeer@eden-court.co.uk for an application pack.

LAMDA The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is one of the oldest drama schools in the UK and former LAMDA students occupy the worlds of theatre, film and TV right across the globe. In addition to being fun, educational and confidence-building, LAMDA exams also equip candidates with skills that will serve them well for their whole life. So, if you want to unlock your imagination and creative-thinking, develop communication skills, build technical skills and get better at team-working, then LAMDA could be for you!

The examinations themselves offer candidates the chance to meet and make contact with expert examiners, build self-confidence and self-esteem and acquire certification for career development.

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ENTRY LEVEL / GRADE 1 + 2 (Suggested age: 8-15yrs)

FRIDAY

16.00 – 17.00

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GRADE 3 (Suggested age: 13-15yrs)

FRIDAY

17.00 – 18.00

51

GRADE 4 (Suggested age: 16+)

FRIDAY

18.00 – 19.00

67

GRADE 5 (Suggested age: 16+)

WEDNESDAY

19.30 – 20.30

68

ELITE (GRADES 6-8) (Suggested age: 16+)

WEDNESDAY

20.00 – 21.30

69

MUSICAL THEATRE – ALL GRADES (Suggested age: 8 yrs+)

WEDNESDAY

17.30 – 19.30

Please note: you attend the class that is right for your level, regardless of the suggested age range and the price of your course depends on your age.

THE LAMDA YEAR EXPLAINED Term 1: Aug - Nov 2016 Course Content: Introduction to LAMDA, Drama/Musical Theatre skills and Exam preparation.

Term 2: Jan – Mar 2017 Course Content: Performance skills and continuation of Exam preparation.

Term 3: Apr – Jun 2017 Term 3 is performance time! It’s a chance to put new found drama skills to the test by working on a performance for family and friends at Eden Court. Your LAMDA year comes to an end with a presentation of your exam certificate.

LAMDA CLASSES ARE ONLY OPEN TO NEW STUDENTS AT THE START OF TERM 1 (AUG 2016) – ALL NEW STUDENTS MUST ATTEND A FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSION TO ASSESS GRADING. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL CREATIVE@EDEN-COURT.CO.UK

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Classes for Adults DRAMA

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01 I INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE GROUP

JIM LOVE STUDIO I 10.15 – 12.15 I 16 YRS+ MON 11 JAN – MON 21 MAR £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

These classes are open to young people and adults both with and without additional needs, who would like to explore a range of theatre arts: dance, drama, improvisation and performance.

21 I DRAMA LAB

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 19.30 – 21.30 I 18 YRS+ TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £68.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

A fun and informal class for anyone interested in acting, led by Eden Court’s Drama Artist John Batty. You’ll experiment with characters, scripts and drama techniques. No previous experience is necessary.

DANCE 04 I JUST DANCE!

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STUDIO 2 I 17.45 – 18.45 I 16 YRS+ MON 11 JAN – MON 21 MAR £44.00 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £5.00

07 I CONTEMPORARY DANCE

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STUDIO 2 I 19.00 – 20.30 I 16 YRS + MON 11 JAN – MON 21 MAR £68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (16-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (16-17 YRS)

A physical class incorporating the fundamentals of modern dance to develop techniques and expression. Open level but a reasonable level of fitness is required. Includes jumps and floorwork.

09 I DANCE PERFORMANCE GROUP

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STUDIO 2 I 20.30 – 21.30 I 16 YRS + MON 11 JAN – MON 07 MAR I NINE WEEK TERM NINE WEEK TERM £36.00 (18+) I £31.50 (16-17 YRS)

This class focuses on devising, choreography and performance skills. Open level but participants will gain most benefit if they attend the earlier Contemporary Dance class.

The group will be performing for Spring Into Eden in March.

For more information contact our Dance Artist Louise at lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk.

Get fit for 2016! A fun and funky class incorporating dance styles such as jazz and contemporary to learn basic technique. A good place to start for beginners; a great after-work work out; a fun warm-up before yoga or contemporary.

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Classes for Adults DANCE 17 I STREET DANCE FOR 13 YRS+

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STUDIO 2 I 18.00 – 19.30 I 13 YRS+ TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (13-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (13-17YRS)

An open level class to come and train in the latest urban dance styles. This class offers regular performance opportunities with TruUnity Dance Crew, and our resident teacher has trained with Justin Timberlake and Usher's lead dancers! Wear loose clothes and indoor trainers. No experience required. The group will be performing for Spring Into Eden in March.

31 I TAP DANCE

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STUDIO 2 I 18.30 – 20.00 I 16 YRS+ WED 13 JAN – WED 23 MAR £68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (16-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (16-17 YRS)

Find your rhythm with this open level tap class, learning shuffles, riffs and stomps. Beginners can wear hard-soled shoes. The group will be performing for Spring Into Eden in March.

35 I JAZZ DANCE

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38 I BALLET BASICS

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STUDIO 2 I 20.00 – 21.30 I 16 YRS+ WED 13 JAN – WED 23 MAR £68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (16-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (16-17 YRS)

Sultry and sassy, hip and funky, this is an open level class but bring lots of energy and personality. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Includes jumps and floorwork. The group will be performing for Spring Into Eden in March.

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 18.00 – 19.30 I 14 YRS+ THU 14 JAN – THU 24 MAR £68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (14-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (14-17 YRS)

Suitable for beginners, this class will teach the fundamentals of ballet technique, including posture and alignment as well as the basic steps. Socks or ballet shoes required.

91 I MODERN BALLET

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STUDIO 2 I 18.00 – 19.30 I 14 YRS+ THU 14 JAN – THU 24 MAR £68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (14-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (14-17 YRS)

Suitable for dancers with a solid grounding in Ballet technique and a reasonable level of fitness, this class offers more challenging sequences and a focus on style and expression.

28 I FREE FLOW DANCE IMPROVISATION

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STUDIO 2 I 11.00 – 12.30 I 16 YRS+ SUN 17 JAN I SUN 21 FEB I SUN 20 MAR £18.60 (18+) I £15.60 (16-17 YRS) THREE SESSION TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (16-17 YRS)

Discover new ways of moving through tutor-led exercises which allow for exploration and expression within dance. Open level but a reasonable level of fitness is required.

43 I ADVANCED DANCE CLASS

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 10.15 – 11.45 I 18 YRS+ FRI 15 JAN – FRI 18 MAR Please note that there will be no class on 11 MAR £55.80 I NINE WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

A challenging and in-depth technique class for professionals or dancers with considerable dance experience and ability. Led by a variety of tutors.

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Classes for Adults DANCE

DIGITAL MEDIA

NEW 52 I GRACENOTES DANCE PERFORMANCE GROUP

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STUDIO 2 I 10.30 – 12.00 THU 14 JAN – THU 24 MAR £68.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

A new group for more mature, but still active, dancers who are interested in developing choreography and performance skills at an in-depth level. The aim of the group is to promote the ability of older dancers.

A reasonable level of fitness is required.

If you have any queries please contact Louise Marshall, CREATIVE Dance Artist on lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk

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SGL ROOM I 18.30 – 20.00 I 18 YRS+ MON 11 JAN – MON 21 MAR £68.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

Join this fun and relaxed mixed voice singing group where you’ll work on a varied repertoire of songs and explore some vocal technique. The classes will cover a variety of styles (including rock, pop, gospel, world and folk) and guarantees to leave you feeling energised. Ideally suited to those with some previous singing experience and have an interest in harmony singing.

No music literacy skills required.

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DIGITAL ROOM I 19.30 – 21.30 I 16 YRS+ TUE 12 JAN – TUE 22 MAR £143.00 (18+) I £121.00 (16-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Explore the mysteries of Adobe Photoshop.

Learn to edit and enhance images to create new compositions. The class provides an introduction to Photoshop. Bring your own laptop (with Adobe Photoshop software).

Participants without their own laptop will be able to use our computers using the free Photoshop-alternative – GIMP.

40 I FILMMAKING FOR ADULTS

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DIGITAL ROOM I 18.00 – 21.00 I 18 YRS+ THU 14 JAN – THU 24 MAR £132.00 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

MUSIC 06 I JUST SING!

22 I ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

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SGL ROOM I 19.30 – 20.30 I 18 YRS+

Try film-making, stop-frame animation, vision mixing and video projection, or turn your ideas into a music video or short film using professional cameras and editing using Final Cut Pro on Apple Macs. You’ll also have a chance to see your finished work in a special screening at Eden Court’s cinema at the end of the term.

No experience necessary!

46 I DIGITAL ANIMATION BEGINNERS

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50 I DIGITAL ANIMATION IMPROVERS

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WED 13 JAN – WED 23 MAR £68.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

Still keeping your vocal talents hidden behind the shower curtain? Now's your chance to shine!

This relaxed and supportive class uses some of your favourite pop, rock and gospel numbers to develop your confidence and enjoyment of singing with a group. No experience or music literacy skills required; the class welcomes both male and female voices and all levels of singing abilities.

19 I DIGITAL ANIMATION ADVANCED

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Classes for Adults

WRITING

55 I LET’S DRAW block booking

39 I CREATIVE WRITING

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STUDIO 2 I 14.30 – 16.30 I 16 YRS+

TULLOCH ROOM I 18.30 – 20.30 I 18 YRS+ THU 14 JAN – THU 24 MAR £68.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

WED 13 JAN – WED 23 MAR

Build confidence and writing skills in a friendly, supportive environment with experienced tutor, poet and playwright Peter Whiteley. Bring a notepad and pen, and enjoy a relaxing, informative evening. For people of all abilities.

Ideal for beginners or those with a little drawing experience. An opportunity to explore techniques using pencil, pen and ink, charcoal and pastel with tutor Deirdre McCrimmon. We will use the landscape, portrait and still-life as subject matter to explore line, tone, form and colour. Materials are provided for the first class and your tutor will talk you through the materials required to do the course.

£68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (16-17 YRS)

ELEVEN WEEK TERM

RELAX 54 I YOGA

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MON 11 JAN – MON 21 MAR

56 I LET’S PAINT WITH ACRYLICS

£68.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

JIM LOVE STUDIO I 14.45 – 16.45 I 16 YRS+

Take time out of your busy week to relax using Hatha Yoga techniques, with tutor Diane Roberts. Open to any level of experience.

Wear loose comfortable clothing.

£68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (16-17 YRS)

JIM LOVE STUDIO I 19.00 – 20.30 I 18 YRS+

42 I DRAW THE DANCERS JIM LOVE STUDIO I 10.15 – 11.45 I 18 YRS+ FRI 15 JAN – FRI 18 MAR Please note that there will be no class on 11 MAR CLASS PRICE: £3.00

Calling all artists! Come along for a chance to draw dancers in motion as they participate in our Advanced Dance Class. Bring your own materials and equipment for this untutored class. page 20

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MON 11 JAN – MON 21 MAR

ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Ideal for complete beginners or those with a little experience, we will explore a variety of techniques achievable with this versatile painting medium with art tutor Deirdre McCrimmon. You will have the opportunity to explore colour, tone, form and texture using a quirky mix of subject matter. Materials are provided for the first class and your tutor will talk you through the materials required to do the course.

Accessible Arts

Arts Activities for People with Additional Support Needs, One-to-One Sessions and Referral Opportunities Eden Court employs two Accessible Arts Workers whose role is to develop and deliver bespoke creative arts opportunities for children, young people and adults with a range of additional support needs, both at Eden Court and throughout the Highland Region. We can work with people of all abilities across all sectors, so please get in touch if you would like to set up a one-to-one, organise a referral, bring a group to one of our great classes or just discuss how we can work with you.

To discuss how our Accessible Arts Workers can support you please contact: Hayley Savage (Children/Schools): hsavage@eden-court.co.uk Ruby Worth (Adults/Community): rworth@eden-court.co.uk

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 10.15 – 12.15 I 16 YRS+ MON 11 JAN – MON 21 MAR £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

These classes are open to young people and adults both with and without additional needs, who would like to explore a range of theatre arts: dance, drama, improvisation and performance.

05 I HULLABALOO

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STUDIO 2 I 16.00 – 17.00 I 5-12 YRS MON 25 JAN I MON 22 FEB I MON 21 MAR £10.80 I THREE SESSION TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

Hullabaloo is a creative arts group for children with additional support needs. The group aims to encourage imagination and confidence through the use of games and creative play, and helps children to develop their social skills in a safe and supportive environment.

The theme for this term is: ADVENTURE

66 I THE HUB YOUTH THEATRE

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For those on the Autistic Spectrum JIM LOVE STUDIO I 17.30 – 19.00 I 13-19 YRS MON 11 JAN – MON 21 MAR £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

Following on from the success of The Hub Youth Club, we are pleased to announce the opening of The Hub Youth Theatre. Like the youth club, The Hub Youth Theatre is only open to teenagers on the Autistic Spectrum. The group will explore theatre arts and acting projects, whilst aiming to encourage individuals to develop their social skills through participation, communication and compromising.

For further information about The Hub Youth Theatre (or The Hub Youth Club, which will continue on Thursday evening at Albion House) please email creative@eden-court.co.uk

DANCE AND MOVEMENT SESSIONS Eden Court offers Dance and Movement sessions for individuals and groups in a safe and supportive environment. Our resident Dance and Movement Therapist, Ruby Worth, works with a wide variety of clients including children and adults with learning disabilities. For more information please email Ruby Worth at rworth@eden-court.co.uk

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Free Classes 61 I IN STITCHES

101 I THE TALKING SHOP

CAFÉ I 18.00 – LATER I 18 YRS+ TUE 12 JAN – TUE 12 APR I FREE

STALLS FOYER I 14.00 – 16.00 I 18 YRS+ FRI 29 JAN I FRI 26 FEB I FRI 25 MAR I FRI 29 APR FREE

Meet for stitching and bitching, bad jokes and tea & cakes (and sometimes a film) every even Tuesday. Everyone is welcome, so hook up to share your skills, patterns, yarns etc, or if you want to learn how to knit or crochet then you’ll be especially welcome. Turn up, knit one, purl three!

Relax, unwind and enjoy this informal monthly group where you can chat with others and your voice will always be heard. Everyone's welcome, just come along! For more information, please contact Catriona Mawdsley on catmawdsley@hotmail.com

33 I PLAYWRITING 100 I POETRY FOR EVERYONE TULLOCH ROOM I 19.00 – 21.00 I 18 YRS+ MON 04 JAN I MON 01 FEB I MON 07 MAR I MON 04 APR FREE

A group for people who enjoy poetry and would like to discover more poems through the choices of other members. Each month we will have a theme and each person will bring along 2 or 3 poems of their choice. These can be any poems relating to the topic, they might be personal favourites, sourced from the internet, found in a poetry book - simply poems that members would like to share. Or if you prefer just come along to listen.

Upcoming themes are: 4 JAN: Time 1 FEB: Parody 7 MAR: Animals 4 APR: Colours

60 I BOOK GROUP SGL ROOM I 19.30 – 21.00 I 16 YRS+ Recommended THU 28 JAN I THU 25 FEB I THU 24 MAR I THU 28 APR FREE

Eden Court Book Group meets monthly - just turn up for 7.30pm.

Upcoming books are: 28 JAN: We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler 25 FEB: The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist 24 MAR: The Narrow Road to the Deep North

by Richard Flanagan 28 APR: How to be Both by Ali Smith

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TULLOCH ROOM I 19.00 – 21.00 I 18 YRS+ WED 13 JAN – WED 23 MAR FREE

This exciting playwriting group will be self-run every Wednesday. Members will have the chance to gain feedback from each other on their scripts and draw upon the experiences of occasional guest speakers. If you are new to the class and wish to enrol, please contact Phil Baarda philbaarda@hotmail.com or 07786 662 406 for more information.

57 I CAPOEIRA STUDIO 2 I 19.00 – 21.00 I 13 YRS+ SUN 17 JAN I SAT 23 JAN I SUN 31 JAN I SUN 07 FEB SAT 13 FEB I SUN 21 FEB I SUN 28 FEB I SAT 05 MAR SUN 13 MAR I SUN 20 MAR I SAT 26 MAR SUN 03 APR I SUN 10 APR I SAT 16 APR I SUN 24 APR FREE

An amazing Brazilian martial arts/dance form that combines music, flowing movements and song with highly stylized games. Physically demanding and incredibly fun. To enrol and check dates, contact tutor Fraser MacDonald on 07796 688 663 or email info@highlandcapoeira.co.uk.

64 I HIGHLAND WEB GROUP TULLOCH ROOM I 19.00 – 21.00 I ANY AGE TUE 19 JAN I TUE 16 FEB I TUE 15 MAR I TUE 12 APR FREE

The Highland Web Group meets on the third Tuesday of every month for an informal and friendly chat about all types of web-related stuff, with regular informative presentations on related subjects from members. All welcome, just come along! For more information check out www.highlandwebgroup.co.uk.

tickets & info Our Box Office is located in the theatre foyer and is open MONDAY to SATURDAY from 10.00 and on SUNDAYS from 11.00. The Box Office closes 15 minutes after the beginning of each day’s final performance.

You can book your tickets in person, by phone, or online at www.eden-court.co.uk To make it easier to book, we have given each class or event a number. Make sure you book the ticket you want for the class you want by giving our staff the number when booking.

Friends discount If you become an Eden Court Friend then you’ll receive a discount off regular classes (£1.00 for adults and 50p for children). For further information ask a member of the Box Office staff.

Student discount If you’re currently a student at university or college you’ll receive a £1.00 discount off all our adult classes.

For further information ask a member of the Box Office staff.

Bursary Scheme We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get creative! Eden Court’s bursary scheme helps people on low incomes attend classes for half price (or try a one-off event for free). To qualify you must be in receipt of any of the following benefits: Job Seekers Allowance (income based), Income Support, Disability Allowance, or Attendance Allowance.

Please contact Box Office on 01463 234 234 for a bursary form or download one from the DOWNLOADS section of our website.

Please note that Bursary Applications must be received at least ONE WEEK BEFORE THE START OF TERM.

Registration For the first week of the term, please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for the tutor to make a note of all the attendees’ names and contact details.

Additional Support Needs Please note that parents/guardians must give details of any additional support/learning assistance your child may receive in school to the class tutor.

Participants with additional support needs will need to attend classes with a support worker.

Important information for under 18’s All under 18’s attending classes will require a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian. PARENTS MUST ATTEND THE START OF THE FIRST SESSION in order to sign the form.

Reservations Reservations can be made in person or over the phone for any Eden Court class. Reserved spaces will be held for 3 working days, after which time they will be released for sale. Please note that we do NOT accept reservations for events less than 7 days away.

Refunds and exchanges If you try the first class of a course and find it unsuitable, please contact Box Office immediately. We will try to transfer you to a different class (subject to availability) or offer you a credit voucher for the remaining classes. Please note refunds are not given for missed classes and will only be issued if a class has been cancelled by Eden Court.

Changes & cancellations All details are correct at the time of going to print.

Eden Court reserves the right to make changes to the advertised programme, but will endeavour to make as few as possible.

Term times Most classes run for one eleven week term from MON 11 JAN until FRI 18 MAR. Please make sure you read the class dates carefully as these may vary.

Drop in & block booking

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Many courses are designed to be attended as a block. With some you must sign up in week one, but with others you can start later. Just look for the ‘Block Booking’ logo and give box office a call for more information.

You’ll save £1.00 on every class if you Block Book, AND guarantee your place on the course. Advance booking is essential for most classes and helps to avoid disappointment, as many courses fill up quickly.

When you see the ‘Drop In’ logo you can pick and choose which classes you want to go to. You don’t have to commit to a term all at once – perfect if you just want to give something a try.

NB: Drop In classes can only be booked on the day, and are subject to availability. Remember to arrive in plenty of time as spaces fill up quickly.

Please contact the Eden Court CREATIVE Team on 01463 239 841 if you have any queries.

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In Your Area Interested in Theatre, Dance or Film? Want to find out what’s going on in your area?

Then contact one of our team. Eden Court delivers workshops in theatre arts across the Highlands to people of all ages and abilities. So get in touch and get involved.

Eden Court CREATIVE Workers In Your Area: Ross-Shire

Jonathan Davies

jdavies@eden-court.co.uk

Inverness West

Amanda Luscombe

aluscombe@eden-court.co.uk

Inverness East

Katy-Louise Pritchett

kpritchett@eden-court.co.uk

Skye & Lochalsh

Katy-Louise Pritchett

kpritchett@eden-court.co.uk

Badenoch & Strathspey

Lorraine Hemmings

lhemmings@eden-court.co.uk

Nairn & Black Isle

Nicola Gray

ngray@eden-court.co.uk

Lochaber

Alan Gray

agray@eden-court.co.uk

Caithness & Sutherland

David Hunter

dhunter@eden-court.co.uk

Gaelic (Highlands)

Roddy Nicolson

rnicolson@eden-court.co.uk

Dingwall

Hayley Savage

hsavage@eden-court.co.uk

Accessible Arts (Children/Schools)

Hayley Savage

hsavage@eden-court.co.uk

Accessible Arts (Adults/Community)

Ruby Worth

rworth@eden-court.co.uk

Dance Development (Inverness & Inner Moray Firth) Laura Johnston

ljohnston@eden-court.co.uk

Contact Us At Eden Court: Eden Court CREATIVE Manager (maternity cover)

Lucy McGlennon

lmcglennon@eden-court.co.uk

Drama Artist

John Batty

jbatty@eden-court.co.uk

Dance Artist

Louise Marshall

lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk

Digital Artist

Graeme Roger

groger@eden-court.co.uk

Eden Court CREATIVE Assistant

Duncan Overmeer

dovermeer@eden-court.co.uk

For general queries, or if you are unsure who to contact, please email: creative@eden-court.co.uk