Workshops

For GSF24 we are offering a range of workshops including family craft activities, turning trash into art, and VR experiences. 

Cartoon lady pointing to a blueprint on the left, car in the middle, train on a train track on the right.
Cartoon lady pointing to a blueprint on the left, car in the middle, train on a train track on the right.

GSF: Creating Engineers in Your Classroom

Wed, 05 May 2021 01:00:00 BST

Glasgow Science Festivals Creating Engineers Classroom Challenge for Primary Schools. Free, complete during May & June as suits you.

Cartoon image of a woman sitting on a sofa. She is joined by a cat and a robot dog. Alongside the sofa are other homewares such as house plants, mugs and a kettle.
Cartoon image of a woman sitting on a sofa. She is joined by a cat and a robot dog. Alongside the sofa are other homewares such as house plants, mugs and a kettle.

Family Crafts: Showbox Diorama

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:11:00 BST

Create your own 1950s kitchen at the Moving Image & Sound Archive, National Library, Kelvin Hall, No Booking Required, Free.

Cartoon image of a man putting rubbish in the bin.
Cartoon image of a man putting rubbish in the bin.

Transforming Trash Into Art

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

Use rubbish to create art, Lambhill Stables, Thurs 6th June, 5-7pm, Free, No booking required

Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker.
Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker.

Transforming Trash Into Art

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:42:00 BST

Using rubbish to create art, Lambhill Stables, Fri 7th June, 5-7pm, Free, Invite only

Cartoon image of several colourful birds sitting amongst various plants and fungi.
Cartoon image of several colourful birds sitting amongst various plants and fungi.

Bird Ringing Adventure: Exploring Biodiversity

Wed, 03 May 2023 21:02:00 BST

Experience real bird research, Sat 8th & Sat 15th June, 10-11am & 1-2pm, Free, No booking required.

Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow with several birds.
Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow with several birds.

Meet Glasgow's Urban Peregrines

Wed, 01 May 2024 10:44:00 BST

Discover the Peregrine Falcons at the University of Glasgow, Outside Hunterian Art Gallery, Sat 8th & Sat 15th June, 11am-1pm, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of an array of Zoo animals including lions, elephants and gorillas.
Cartoon image of an array of Zoo animals including lions, elephants and gorillas.

The Transformation of Glasgow Zoology

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:53:00 BST

POSTPONED - Discover the history of Zoology in Glasgow with the University of Glasgow

Cartoon image of a woman with a litter picker.
Cartoon image of a woman with a litter picker.

Transforming Trash Into Art

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

Use rubbish to create art, St Matthew's Centre, Mon 10th June, 10am-12pm, Free, Invite only

Cartoon image of a human torso with visible organs surrounded by atoms and DNA molecules.
Cartoon image of a human torso with visible organs surrounded by atoms and DNA molecules.

VR at the ARC

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:53:00 BST

Explore the possibilities of virtual reality (VR), University of Glasgow, Tues 11th June, 6-7.45pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker, litter on the floor includes a banana peel and food packaging.
Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker, litter on the floor includes a banana peel and food packaging.

Transforming Trash Into Art

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

Using rubbish to create art, Lambhill Stables, Wed 12th June, 5-7pm, Invite only, Free

Cartoon image of the sun and clouds.
Cartoon image of the sun and clouds.

How does Light Affect our Lives?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:55:00 BST

Join this talk by Seasonal Affective Disorder researchers, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Wed 12th June, 6-7:45pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of chemicals in test tubes surrounded by various maths symbols including pi and square root.
Cartoon image of chemicals in test tubes surrounded by various maths symbols including pi and square root.

Transforming Mathematics & Chemistry into Knitted Art According to Alexander Crum Brown

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:12:00 BST

Work together to knit sodium chloride, University of Glasgow ARC, Thurs 13th June, 5:30-7:30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a man painting a picture of a rubbish bin. Either side of this image are cartoon litter pickers.
Cartoon image of a man painting a picture of a rubbish bin. Either side of this image are cartoon litter pickers.

A Trash to Treasure Art Gallery

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

See transformed trash and create your own art at the St Matthew's Centre, Thurs 13th June, 6-8pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a man with a magnifying glass searching for bugs. Around him is a pond and various bushes.
Cartoon image of a man with a magnifying glass searching for bugs. Around him is a pond and various bushes.

Pollinators in the City

Wed, 01 May 2024 10:44:00 BST

Learn about urban wildlife with the RSPB, Outside Kelvingrove Museum, 15th & 16th June, 1-4pm, No booking required, Free.