Eden Court CREATIVE April 2016

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

for children I for adults I for everyone

Welcome to Summer 2016 with Eden Court CREATIVE! CONTENTS Summer Holiday Activities

4 –5

Special Events

6 –7

Classes for Under 5s

8 –9

Classes for 5 – 12s

10 –11

Timetable

12–13

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 summer term at Eden Court CREATIVE! We’ve got all the regular classes as well a preview of our Summer Holiday Activities to check out – and don’t miss upcoming performances from the Integrated Performance Group and LAMDA students in June. Our Musical Theatre class also has a spectacular version of the Wizard of Oz on offer, so sit back and have a look through to see what takes your fancy this term.

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

Summer Holiday Activities WEEK ONE (11 – 15 JUL) 85 I SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE MASH-UP

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ONETOUCH THEATRE I 9 –16 YRS I MON - FRI I 10.00 – 16.00 I £85.00 FOR THE WEEK

Come along and create your very own mini musical with Eden Court’s resident LAMDA/LAMDA Musical Theatre tutors. Perform song-and-dance fresh from the west end with a dramatic twist! Full attendance is required, with an evening performance at the end of the week in the OneTouch Theatre.

86 I SUMMER INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE GROUP

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 16 YRS+ I MON - FRI I 10.00 – 12.00 £4.60 FOR ONE SESSION OR £20 FOR THE WEEK

Join us for a week of creativity, as we explore a range of theatre arts: dance, music, drama, improvisation and performance. This class is open to those with and without additional support needs.

WEEK TWO (18 – 22 JUL) 77 I SUMMER SCRAMBLED ARTS FOR 1-2 YRS (CIRCUS MAGIC)

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I MON - WED I 10.30 – 11.15 I £12.60 FOR THE THREE DAYS

Three days of different activities including drama, crafts and dance. Bring your little magicians along and get a surprise every day with Scrambled Arts! Parents are required to stay for the class.

78 I SUMMER SCRAMBLED ARTS FOR 3-5 YRS (CIRCUS MAGIC)

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I MON - WED I 11.30 – 12.30 I £12.60 FOR THE THREE DAYS

Three days of different activities including drama, crafts and dance. Bring your little magicians along and get a surprise every day with Scrambled Arts! Parents do not have to stay for this class.

88 I SUMMER PROPS WORKSHOP

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STUDIO 2 I 12-18 YRS I MON - WED I 13.30 – 16.30 I £30.00 FOR THE THREE DAYS

Join Eden Court CREATIVE's resident props expert for this three day workshop to construct giant props on a Superstition theme for the Belladrum Tartan Heart festival parade. Roll up your sleeves and wear old clothes - this could get messy!

WEEK THREE (25 – 29 JUL) 80 I SUMMERHEATCOOLBEAT

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 9-12 YRS I MON - FRI I 10.30 – 12.30 I £37.50 FOR THE WEEK

Five fantastic days of dancing & movement with our Dance Artist, exploring a theme and creating a short performance for parents and friends on the last day.

Book SummerheatCoolbeat along with Drama-tastic and get both for £65.00. A tutor will supervise the lunch break.

81 I SUMMER DRAMA-TASTIC

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 9-12 YRS I MON - FRI I 13.30 – 16.00 I £37.50 FOR THE WEEK

Join our ace drama tutors for five days of drama activities leading to a short performance for parents and friends on the last day. No experience required, just come along and have fun with drama games, exercises, costumes and characters.

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WEEK THREE (25 – 29 JUL) 79 I DANCE FOR 6-8YRS

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STUDIO 2 I MON - FRI I 11.00 – 12.30 I £21.00 FOR THE WEEK

Participants will develop movements to explore a theme and create a mini performance for family and friends on the last day.

75 I DRAMA FOR 6-8YRS

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STUDIO 2 I MON - FRI I 13.30 – 15.00 I £21.00 FOR THE WEEK

Participants will play drama games, explore a theme and create a mini performance for family and friends on the last day.

83 I SUMMER YOUTH DRAMA WEEK – ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

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ONETOUCH THEATRE I 13-17 YRS I MON - FRI I 10.00 – 16.00 I £85.00 FOR THE WEEK

Create an incredible stage version of Lewis Carroll's famous story Alice Through the Looking Glass using live performance, green screen technology and live filming. The participants will learn about acting for stage and screen, along with video editing skills and how to use green screen technology to create amazing images.

Full attendance is required, with an evening performance at the end of the week in the OneTouch Theatre.

82 I ADULT DRAMA WEEK – MAKE A SILENT MOVIE

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 18 YRS+ I TUE - FRI I 19.00 – 22.00 I £68.00 FOR THE FOUR DAYS

Over four evenings, participants will create and perform in a short silent movie, trying to emulate the style of cinema before the Talkies: speedy action, musical soundtrack and subtitles. Acting experience is desirable, but not necessary.

WEEK FOUR (01 – 05 AUG) 77 I SUMMER SCRAMBLED ARTS FOR 1-2 YRS (UNDER THE SEA)

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STUDIO 2 I MON - WED I 10.30 – 11.15 I £12.60 FOR THE THREE DAYS

Three days of different activities including drama, crafts and dance. Bring your little water babies along and get a surprise every day with Scrambled Arts! Parents are required to stay for the class.

78 I SUMMER SCRAMBLED ARTS FOR 3-5 YRS (UNDER THE SEA)

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STUDIO 2 I MON - WED I 11.30 – 12.30 I £12.60 FOR THE THREE DAYS

Three days of different activities including drama, crafts and dance. Bring your little water babies along and get a surprise every day with Scrambled Arts! Parents do not have to stay for this class.

WEEK FIVE (08 – 12 AUG) 84 I RAMBERT YOUTH DANCE WEEK

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STUDIO 2 I 12-21 YRS I MON - FRI I 10.00 – 16.00 I £85.00 FOR THE WEEK

Join Rambert for an exciting week of classes and choreography, culminating in a performance of the work created during the week. Led by one of Rambert's Animateurs (professional dancers and teachers), young dancers will take part in daily contemporary classes and creative workshops. Drawing on recent Rambert repertoire, this is a great opportunity to dance, create, perform and be inspired.

Focusing on A Linha Curva by Itzik Galili, participants will learn movement phrases and look at creative tasks focused around them, working towards an evening performance at the end of the week in the OneTouch Theatre.

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SPECIAL EVENTS ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM...

ONETOUCH THEATRE I MON 06 JUN I 14.00 I £4.00/REDUCED RATE £3.00

Where do we go when we sleep and what aspirations keep us alive while awake?

Dreaming William wakes up to find a baby in his lap, Emma's moving backwards in time and everyone she passes seems to disappear. Love's sweet dream is falling apart and dancing is the only thing that can save it.

Moving through a vivid dreamscape of movement, music and images, an ensemble of fifty 18 to 80 years old from the Integrated Performance Group present their latest project. All you have to do is get your ticket and settle in...

03 DRUMJAM MACLEAN ROOM I 14.00 – 16.00 I ALL AGES (UNDER 12’S MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT) SUN 01 MAY I SUN 19 JUN £8.00 I TWO SESSION TERM I CLASS PRICE: £5.00 (UNDER 5’S GO FREE)

This Community Drumjam is a family friendly drum and percussion session for all ages and abilities - whether you have experience or have never touched a drum before, all are welcome. These facilitated sessions will explore community music making, through hand drums and percussion and expressive rhythm. Drums and percussion will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own. Contact tutor Carol Scorer at cocarol6@outlook.com for more info.

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STUDIO 2 I 10.00 – 11.30 I ALL AGES SAT 30 APR I SAT 07 MAY I SAT 14 MAY I £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. This term the group will be working towards the Big Dance Pledge.

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.

BIG DANCE PLEDGE 2016 The Big Dance Pledge is an international performance day with thousands of dancers taking part in countries around the world at the same time.

More information is available on their website (www.bigdance.org.uk) and you can look through our dance classes to find out which are taking part.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ ONETOUCH THEATRE I TUE 14 JUN I 17.00 & 20.00 £8.00 / REDUCED RATE £5.00

Join Dorothy and Toto on their classic adventure over the rainbow, with performers from our Musical Theatre for 9-16yrs class!

After finding herself in The Land of Oz, Dorothy sets off along the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Wizard. She meets Tinman, Lion, and The Scarecrow as well as a host of other characters along the way and tries to find a way to get back home to Kansas.

With classic hits such as “Yellow Brick Road”, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” and “Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead” you’re bound to leave the theatre humming the songs.

EDEN COURT COLLECTIVE NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND EXCHANGE SHOW ONETOUCH THEATRE I WED 29 JUN I 19.00 I £8.00 / REDUCED RATE £5.00

Eden Court CREATIVE has brought together a group of incredibly talented young actors from all over Scotland to create a new piece of thought provoking theatre for the NTS Exchange Festival. This follows on the incredible success of A Century Untold at Fort George in 2014. The piece created by the young actors under the direction of Eden Court Creative Theatre workers will challenge the performers to their very limits. This is a chance to see the next generation of young actors from the Highlands at their very best.

“The stunning success of the production though is down largely to good stories well told by a group of performers who have breathed life into their carefully researched source material to produce a humbling account of troubled times which brought out the worst – and the best - in mankind.” (Review of A Century Untold – What’s On North)

SPECTACULAR, SPECTACULAR! TAKE 4 ONETOUCH THEATRE I MON 20 JUN I 19.00 I £4.00 / REDUCED RATE £3.00

Take four plays and five classes - what do you get? A brilliant mix of exceptional acting talent that spans all ages!

This year's LAMDA students will be tackling full play scripts and creating an evening of entertainment to be remembered.

Enjoy comedy, fun, tension and tears as the students take you on four exceptional journeys.

The evening will culminate in an awards ceremony.

LAMDA MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE ONETOUCH THEATRE I MON 27 JUN I 19.00 £4.00 / REDUCED RATE £3.00

Join the LAMDA Musical Theatre students as they share with you One Short Day! A menu full of Musical Theatre classics from A Chorus Line to Wicked with a dash of Les Mis. The evening will culminate with an awards ceremony.

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Classes for under 5s DRAMA 02 I DRAMA FUN

12 I MINI MOVERS 1 block booking

STUDIO 2 I 13.30 – 14.15 I 3-5 YRS MON 18 APR – MON 27 JUN

STUDIO 2 I 11.15 – 11.45 I SITTING TO WALKING TUE 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 07 JUN £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

£39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

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

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.

10 I MINI MOVERS 2

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STUDIO 2 I 10.30 – 11.00 I WALKING UP TO 3 YRS TUE 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 07 JUN

MUSIC & DANCE 13 I BUNNY BEATS

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STUDIO 2 I 13.30 – 14.15 I 3-5 YRS TUE 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 07 JUN £36.00 I TEN 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.

£36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

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 21 APR – THU 30 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 09 JUN £36.00 I TEN 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!)

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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 20 APR – WED 29 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 08 JUN

STUDIO 2 I 11.20 – 12.30 I 10 WKS – AROUND 6 MTHS FRI 22 APR – FRI 17 JUN £46.80 I NINE WEEK TERM

£36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

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.

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. Parents and carers should stay for the classes.

24 I BIGGER BEANS

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

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. Please note that Dads or other carers are also welcome!

25 I GIANT BEANS

76 I MUM & BABY YOGA 2

STUDIO 2 I 11.45 – 12.30 I CRAWLING TO WALKING WED 20 APR – WED 29 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 08 JUN £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

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STUDIO 2 I 12.45 – 13.45 18 MTHS (IF WALKING) – 3 YRS WED 20 APR – WED 29 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 08 JUN £36.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

For children who have enjoyed 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.

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STUDIO 2 I 10.00 – 11.10 I AROUND 6 MTHS – 11 MTHS FRI 22 APR – FRI 17 JUN £46.80 I NINE WEEK TERM

As 44 – MUM & BABY YOGA 1 above, but a more active, lively class for older babies who can sit securely. This block will include more active yoga play for parents and babies, so please wear something comfortable. Each individual baby must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note: there is no requirement to have attended Mum & Baby Yoga 1. Dads or other carers are also welcome!

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 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN

STUDIO 2 I 16.00 – 16.45 I 5-8 YRS THU 21 APR – THU 30 JUN

Please note that there will be no class on 24 MAY and 07 JUN

Please note that there will be no class on 09 JUN

£37.80 I NINE WEEK TERM

£42.00 I TEN 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!

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 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 24 MAY and 07 JUN

£37.80 I NINE WEEK TERM

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

WED 20 APR – WED 29 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 08 JUN £42.00 I TEN 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 21 APR – THU 30 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 09 JUN

£42.00 I TEN 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.

26 I MUSICAL THEATRE FOR 9-16 YRS

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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! This term the group will be working towards the Big Dance Pledge.

Classes for 5-12s

DANCE

DIGITAL MEDIA

95 I STREET DANCE FOR 5-8 YRS

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STUDIO 2 I 16.00 – 16.45 I 5-8 YRS TUE 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN

27 I FILMMAKING FOR 9-12 YRS

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DIGITAL ROOM I 16.00 – 17.30 I 9-12 YRS WED 20 APR – WED 29 JUN £88.00 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Please note that there will be no class on 07 JUN

£42.00 I TEN 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.

15 I STREET DANCE FOR 9-12 YRS

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STUDIO 2 I 17.00 – 18.00 I 9-12 YRS TUE 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN

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

Please note that there will be no class on 07 JUN

£42.00 I TEN 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.

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50 I DIGITAL ANIMATION IMPROVERS

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ACCESSIBLE ARTS 05 I HULLABALOO

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STUDIO 2 I 16.00 – 17.00 I 5-12 YRS MON 25 APR I MON 30 MAY I MON 27 JUN £10.80 I THREE SESSION TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

19 I DIGITAL ANIMATION ADVANCED

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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: DREAMS

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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 17.30-18.30 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 Jim Love Studio Digital Room Jim Love Studio Studio 2 Maclean Room Jim Love Studio Studio 2 Studio 2

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

17 8 20 15 14 17 19 20 17 17

TUESDAYS 10 12 13 14 95 16 15 19 18 17 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+ 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 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 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) 18+ 16+

8 8 8 10 10 10 11 15 14 15 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 67 LAMDA: Grade 5 34 Singing for the Shy 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 17.30-19.00 17.45-19.45 18.30-20.00 19.00-20.00 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 Jim Love Studio SGL Room Jim Love Studio Studio 2

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

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

10.30-12.00

Studio 2

Adults

18

THURSDAYS 52 Gracenotes Dance Performance Group 45

Tiny Tunes

13.15-14.00

Studio 2

1-4yrs

8

36

Dance Jam for 5-8yrs

16.00-16.45

Studio 2

5-8yrs

10

37

Dance Jam for 9-12yrs

16.45-18.00

Studio 2

9-12yrs

10

38

Ballet Basics

18.00-19.30

Jim Love Studio

14+

14/18

91

Modern Ballet

18.00-19.30

Studio 2

14+

14/18

40

Filmmaking for Adults

18.00-21.00

Digital Room

18+

19

39

Creative Writing

18.30-20.30

SGL Room

18+

20

41

Eden Court Youth Dance Group

19.30-21.30

Studio 2

13-17yrs

14

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weekly classes Class No.

Title

Time

Place

Age

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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

Page

61

In Stitches

Every even Tues 18.00

CafĂŠ

18+

22

60

Book Group

Thu 28 Apr I Thu 26 May I Thu 30 Jun I Thu 28 Jul 19.30-21.00

Chapel

16+

22

98

Eden Court Community Dance Company

Sat 30 Apr I Sat 07 May I Sat 14 May 1 0.00-11.30

Studio 2

All Ages

6

03

DrumJam

Sun 01 May I Sun 19 Jun 14.00-16.00

Maclean Room

All Ages

6

100

Poetry For Everyone

Mon 02 May I Mon 06 Jun Mon 04 Jul I Mon 01 Aug 19.00-21.00

SGL Room

18+

22

64

Highland Web Group

Tue 12 Apr I Tue 17 May I Tue 21 Jun I Tue 19 Jul 19.00-21.00

Tulloch Room

All Ages

22

05

Hullabaloo

Mon 25 Apr I Mon 30 May I Mon 27 Jun 16.00-17.00

Studio 2

5-12yrs

11

33

Playwriting

Wed 04 May I Wed 18 May I Wed 01 Jun Wed 15 Jun I Wed 29 Jun 19.00-21.00

Tulloch Room

18+

22

special events Title

Time

Place

Age

Page

SQA Higher Dance Show

Sat 30 Apr 19.30

Jim Love Studio

All Ages

6

All I Have To Do Is Dream...

Mon 06 Jun 14.00

OneTouch Theatre

All Ages

6

Wizard of Oz

Tue 14 Jun 17.00 I 20.00

OneTouch Theatre

All Ages

7

Spectacular, Spectacular! Take 4

Mon 20 Jun 19.00

OneTouch Theatre

All Ages

7

LAMDA Musical Theatre Showcase

Mon 27 Jun 19.00

OneTouch Theatre

All Ages

7

Eden Court Collective: NTS Exchange Show

Wed 29 Jun 19.00

OneTouch Theatre

13+

7

Eden Court Young Dance Company Auditions

Sat 27 Aug 10.00-12.00

Studio 2

11-19 yrs

6

SEE DETAILS OF OUR SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ON PAGES 4-5

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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 14 YRS + THU 21 APR – THU 30 JUN

JIM LOVE STUDIO I 18.00 – 19.30 I 13-17 YRS TUE 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN

Please note that there will be no class on 09 JUN

Please note that there will be no class on 07 JUN

£62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (14-17 YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (14-17 YRS)

£52.00 I TEN 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.

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 66 I THE HUB YOUTH THEATRE For those on the Autistic Spectrum block booking

STUDIO 2 I 18.00 – 19.30 I 14 YRS + THU 21 APR – THU 30 JUN drop in

JIM LOVE STUDIO I 17.30 – 18.30 I 13-19 YRS MON 18 APR – MON 27 JUN £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

The Hub youth theatre is only open to teenagers and young adults 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.

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£62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (14-17 YRS) I TEN 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.

41 I EDEN COURT YOUTH DANCE GROUP

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STUDIO 2 I 19.30 – 21.30 I 13-17 YRS THU 21 APR – THU 30 JUN

Auditions for the Eden Court Young Dance Company (11-19yrs) will be held on Sat 27 Aug - for more information email Louise Marshall, lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk

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Please note that there will be no class on 09 JUN

£52.00 I TEN WEEK TERM

A high energy class incorporating contemporary and jazz dance technique, devising and choreography.

This term the group will be working towards the Big Dance Pledge and starting a piece for The Big Dance Show in November – a chance for all young dancers to participate, regardless of previous experience.

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 22 APR – FRI 01 JUL

STUDIO 2 I 18.00 – 19.30 I 13 YRS+ TUE 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN

£143.00 (18+) I £121.00 (13-17 YRS) I £99.00 (8-12 YRS)

ELEVEN WEEK TERM

Please note that there will be no class on 07 JUN

£62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (13-17 YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (14-17 YRS)

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.

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+

DIGITAL MEDIA 32 I PRODUCING MUSIC

FRI 22 APR – FRI 01 JUL NEW

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DIGITAL ROOM I 16.30 – 18.00 I 13-17 YRS MON 25 APR – MON 27 JUN £100.00 I TEN 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.

£143.00 (18+) I £121.00 (13-17 YRS) I £99.00 (8-12 YRS)

ELEVEN WEEK TERM

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.

19 I DIGITAL ANIMATION ADVANCED

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DIGITAL ROOM I 17.00 – 19.00 I 8 YRS+ TUE 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN £143.00 (18+) I £121.00 (13-17 YRS) I £99.00 (8-12 YRS)

30 I FILMMAKING FOR 13-17 YRS

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DIGITAL ROOM I 17.45 – 19.45 I 13-17 YRS WED 20 APR – WED 29 JUN £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 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.

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.

Some assistance towards travel and accommodation is available.

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

48

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

19.00 – 20.00

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 – 19.00

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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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 10.15 – 12.15 I 16 YRS+ MON 18 APR – MON 27 JUN £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 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 07 JUN

£62.00 I TEN 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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07 I CONTEMPORARY DANCE

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STUDIO 2 I 19.00 – 20.30 I 16 YRS + MON 18 APR – MON 27 JUN £44.00 (18+) I £38.50 (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 18 APR – MON 27 JUN £44.00 (18+) I £38.50 (16-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM

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.

This term the group will be working towards the Big Dance Pledge.

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

STUDIO 2 I 17.45 – 18.45 I 16 YRS+ MON 18 APR – MON 27 JUN £44.00 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £5.00

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 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 07 JUN £62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (13-17 YRS) I TEN 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.

31 I TAP DANCE

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STUDIO 2 I 18.30 – 20.00 I 16 YRS+ WED 20 APR – WED 29 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 08 JUN £62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (13-17 YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (13-17YRS)

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 18.00 – 19.30 I 14 YRS+ THU 21 APR – THU 30 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 09 JUN £62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (14-17 YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (13-17YRS)

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 21 APR – THU 30 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 09 JUN £62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (14-17 YRS) I TEN WEEK TERM CLASS PRICE: £7.20 (18+) I £6.20 (13-17YRS)

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.

Find your rhythm with this open level tap class, learning shuffles, riffs and stomps. Beginners can wear hard-soled shoes.

43 I ADVANCED DANCE CLASS

35 I JAZZ DANCE

JIM LOVE STUDIO I 10.15 – 11.45 I 18 YRS+ FRI 22 APR – FRI 01 JUL £68.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

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STUDIO 2 I 20.00 – 21.30 I 16 YRS+ WED 20 APR – WED 29 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 11 MAY and 08 JUN £55.80 (18+) I £46.80 (16-17 YRS) NINE 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 at the Strictly Inverness opening night on Wed 11 May.

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

52 I GRACENOTES DANCE PERFORMANCE GROUP block STUDIO 2 I 10.30 – 12.00 booking THU 21 APR – THU 30 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 09 JUN £52.00 I TEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

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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.

This term the group will be working towards the Big Dance Pledge.

If you have any queries please contact Louise Marshall, CREATIVE Dance Artist on lmarshall@eden-court.co.uk page 18

Classes for Adults MUSIC 06 I JUST SING!

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MACLEAN ROOM I 18.30 – 20.00 I 18 YRS+ MON 18 APR – MON 27 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 23 MAY and the class on 06 JUN will take place in the SGL Room £62.00 I TEN 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.

34 I SINGING FOR THE SHY

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SGL ROOM I 19.30 – 20.30 I 18 YRS+ WED 27 APR – WED 29 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 08 JUN and 22 JUN £49.60 I EIGHT 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.

22 I ADOBE PHOTOSHOP DIGITAL ROOM I 19.30 – 21.30 I 16 YRS+ TUE 19 APR – TUE 28 JUN £143.00 (18+) I £121.00 (16-17 YRS) ELEVEN WEEK TERM

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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 21 APR – THU 30 JUN £132.00 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!

46 I DIGITAL ANIMATION BEGINNERS

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50 I DIGITAL ANIMATION IMPROVERS

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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+

SGL ROOM I 18.30 – 20.30 I 18 YRS+ THU 28 APR – THU 30 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 09 JUN £55.80 I NINE WEEK TERM

WED 20 APR – WED 29 JUN Please note that there will be no class on 08 JUN

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.

£62.00 (18+) I £52.00 (16-17 YRS)

TEN WEEK TERM

RELAX 54 I YOGA

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 19.00 – 20.30 I 18 YRS+ MON 18 APR – MON 27 JUN £68.20 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £7.20

Take time to increase your flexibility, strength, body and breath awareness through the practice of yoga postures and relaxation techniques.

Tutor Hazel Marr will guide you through the class which is open to all levels. Wear loose comfortable clothing.

42 I DRAW THE DANCERS JIM LOVE STUDIO I 10.15 – 11.45 I 18 YRS+ FRI 22 APR – FRI 01 JUL 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

56 I LET’S PAINT WITH ACRYLICS

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JIM LOVE STUDIO I 14.45 – 16.45 I 16 YRS+ MON 18 APR – MON 27 JUN Please note that the classes on 23 MAY & 06 JUN will take place in Studio 2 £68.20 (18+) I £57.20 (16-17 YRS)

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 18 APR – MON 27 JUN £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 APR I MON 30 MAY I MON 27 JUN £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: DREAMS

66 I THE HUB YOUTH THEATRE

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For those on the Autistic Spectrum JIM LOVE STUDIO I 17.30 – 18.30 I 13-19 YRS MON 18 APR – MON 27 JUN £39.60 I ELEVEN WEEK TERM I CLASS PRICE: £4.60

The Hub youth theatre is only open to teenagers and young adults 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.

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

Eden Court CREATIVE’s Accessible Arts workers can help people with Additional Support Needs find the services they need to become more active and engaged with the arts – just give us a call on 01463 239 841 or drop us an email creative@eden-court.co.uk page 21

Free Classes 61 I IN STITCHES

33 I PLAYWRITING

CAFÉ I 18.00 – LATER I 18 YRS+ TUE 26 APR – TUE 28 JUN I FREE

TULLOCH ROOM I 19.00 – 21.00 I 18 YRS+ WED 04 MAY I WED 18 MAY I WED 01 JUN WED 15 JUN I WED 29 JUN 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!

100 I POETRY FOR EVERYONE SGL ROOM I 19.00 – 21.00 I 18 YRS+

This exciting playwriting group is self-run fortnightly. 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 at philbaarda@hotmail.com or 07786 662 406 for more information.

MON 02 MAY I MON 06 JUN MON 04 JUL I MON 01 AUG

Please note that the class on 06 JUN will take place in The Chapel 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, or 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: 2 MAY: Light 6 JUN : Tea 4 JUL: Survival 1 AUG: The Sea

60 I BOOK GROUP CHAPEL I 19.30 – 21.00 I 16 YRS+ Recommended THU 28 APR I THU 26 MAY I THU 30 JUN I THU 28 JUL FREE

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

Upcoming books are: 28 APR: How to be Both by Ali Smith 26 MAY: The Prisoner of St Kilda

by Margaret Macauley 30 JUN: The Children Act by Ian McEwan 28 JUL: The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher

by Hilary Mantell

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57 I CAPOEIRA STUDIO 2 I 19.00 – 21.00 I 13 YRS+ SUN 24 APR I SUN 01 MAY I SAT 07 MAY I SUN 15 MAY SUN 22 MAY I SAT 28 MAY I SUN 05 JUN I SUN 12 JUN SAT 18 JUN I SUN 26 JUN I SUN 03 JUL I SAT 09 JUL 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 12 APR I TUE 17 MAY I TUE 21 JUN I TUE 19 JUL 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, Universal Credit, 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 18 APR until FRI 01 JUL. 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

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