adult classes

Adult classes - summer 25

Our Summer 2025 classes are now available for signup.

This term we will be running 3 Mixed Instruments classes at levels 1, 2 and 3. We will also run a Scots Song class. All 4 classes will be on Tuesday evenings at the MacRobert building between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. Our tutors will be Joe Hibbs (Level 1), Sandy Tweddle (Level 2) and Ronnie Gibson (Level 3) with Sarah Boyle leading the Scots Song class.

Summer term will start on Tuesday 13th May and will run for 6 weeks at a standard price of £63 per course.

Participants in the Mixed Instrument classes will be asked to select their appropriate level. However, it will be possible to move up or down a level as necessary.

Signup is now open at https://scatclasses.thinkific.com

All classes on Tuesdays.

Scots Song with Sarah Boyle

Mixed Instruments 1 with Joe Hibbs

Mixed Instruments 2 with Sandy Tweddle

Mixed Instruments 3 with Ronnie Gibson

Adult Classes - SPRING 25

Our Spring Term in 2025 will begin in week commencing 27th January 2025

We plan to run a full suite of classes over 3 evenings, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7.00pm – 9.00pm in the MacRobert Building, Aberdeen University.

Our Spring ’25 term will run for 10 weeks with no breaks and classes will finish in W/C 31st March. The end of term concert will be on Sunday 6th April 2025

Book online at https://scatclasses.thinkific.com/

Monday –

Mixed Instruments
2 / 3Ronnie Gibson

Tuesday

Clarsach *
Mixed Abilities (beginners welcome)Irene Watt
Fiddle 0
0Shannon Stevenson
Fiddle 1
1Joe Hibbs
Fiddle 2-3
2 / 3Sandy Tweddle
Whistle 0
0Sal Buckler
Whistle 2-3 *
2 / 3Helen Lynch
Scots Song
Mixed AbilitiesSarah Boyle

Wednesday

Accordion
Mixed AbilitiesSarah Alexander
Guitar 2
2Elias Eiholzer
Mandolin 1-2
1 / 2Donald MacPhee
Small Pipes 2-3
2 / 3David Wilson
Whistle 1
1Ian Sutherland
Ukulele
0Helen Galley
Flute
2 / 3Malcolm Reavell

*  Classes available with hybrid/online option

While we will do our best to run all of these classes we can not guarantee to run classes that do not have sufficient numbers to be viable.

Signup, payment and class materials will be handled by our Thinkific eLearning Platform

tutors

Two men playing traditional Scottish flute music

how much will it cost?

The cost of each course is advertised on the course information. You will have the opportunity to pay in full or by instalments. You may also wish to buy a course as a gift for someone else.

SC&T actively takes steps to ensure that classes are accessible to as many people as possible.  With the exception of our discounts for full time students we do not operate a broad concession rate for specific groups. Instead, we try to provide support to those who need it most and who would otherwise be unable to join our classes. Through our partnership with Aberdeen University we offer 10 free student places each term and a further 50% discount to all full time students (provided the class is running)

If you feel that your financial circumstances make it difficult for to pay the full fee we would encourage you to contact us at  office@scottishculture.org (or approach one of our board members in confidence) and we will consider a reduction. We will not require detailed financial information. We also have a limited number of free places which you may be considered for.

On the other hand, if you would like to give a little bit more, you can also Donate to SC&T.

What if I can’t manage all 10 weeks?

We do not offer any reduction for classes you are unable to attend, unless in exceptional circumstances. Video recordings and course materials will always be available for you to use through the Thinkific platform if you miss a class. Note that we are unable to accept applications for partial participation.

Small pipes being played

how do i sign up?

You are now able to sign up through our thinkific site.

If you have not taken part in any SC&T online classes before, you will be required to create a new Thinkific account.

Having trouble with Thinkfic? Check out our Thinkific FAQ’s or our 2 Minute Thinkific Tutorial

Adult Spring Term starts W/C 27th January 2025

Term Details

Start Date: W/C 27th January

End Date: W/C 31st March

No of Weeks:  10 weeks

Session Times: 7pm – 9pm

Price: £105 or 3 x monthly

Venue: MacRobert Building, Aberdeen University

Sign Up: OPEN

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Current Classes

Summer 25 - Scots Song with Sarah Boyle

Level 2/3
With - Sarah Boyle
Tuesday,
  19:00

Summer 25 - Mixed Instruments 3 - with Ronnie Gibson

Level 2/3
With - Ronnie Gibson
Tuesday,
  19:00

Summer 25 - Mixed Instruments 2 - with Sandy Tweddle

Level 2
With - Sandy Tweddle
Tuesday,
  19:00

Summer 25 - Mixed Instruments 1 - with Joe Hibbs

Level 1
With - Joe Hibbs
Monday,
  19:00

Levels Explained

What does level 1 2 3 mean?

These relate to the ability and level the class is aimed at:

0 = Complete beginner – no experience of your instrument.

1 = Beginner – Have only been playing for a short time.  

2 = Intermediate – Have been playing for a while and can play some tunes

3 = Advanced – Can play and learn tunes competently 

0/1, 1/2, 2/3 etc = Both levels are accommodated

No level indicated = This course is open to all levels but some experience is recommended.