A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

150 sessions of activity for all ages, growing to over 230 sessions by March 2026

The centre has a massive programme of activities for all ages, with new opportunities being added each month. Please scroll throughout this page for a flavour of what we offer, and download the programme via the links below.
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FULL PROGRAMME JULY

ART CLASSES AT INCHGARTH.
TAKING BOOKINGS NOW!

At Inchgarth, we have a tremendous range of art classes for adults, children, and adults with additional support needs.
We deliver blocks throughout the year for complete beginners or experienced artists, with all made most welcome.

We are excited to announce a new chapter with our art classes at Inchgarth, with the launch of a new class on 20th August. This class will run for 12 weeks on a Wednesday 1.30-3.30pm, and will be free for our members. What an excellent level of support we are offering in order to encourage people into art. Better still, for every 6 week block after this 12 weeks we will charge just £30 which is extremely low compared to others nearby and all over Aberdeen.


WEDNESDAY ART CLASS. ADULTS
Wednesday 1.30-3.30pm  20th August 2025
Email [email protected] 
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WEDNESDAY ART CLASS. ADULTS
Wednesday 5.45-7.45pm.  Coming soon, taking names.
Email [email protected] 

PHOENIX CLUB WITH ARTS & CRAFTS
Thursday 1-3pm and Monday 7-9pm
EMAIL US NOW TO BOOK ANY OF THE ABOVE
[email protected] or call us on 01224 479061

NEW KIDS DRAWING CLASS P3-P7
Wednesday's 4pm-5pm. Starting 20th August Free 12 week block for members
Email [email protected]  

NEW FREE KIDS CRAFT CLASS TUESDAY
5.30-6.30pm Tuesday  Call 01224 479061 or email Email [email protected] 
You just join as a member for £10 and no other cost. 

KIDS ARTS AND CRAFTS  SATURDAY  Ages 4-9 years
Saturday 10.30am-11.15am
email Email [email protected] 

NEW FREE ARTS AND CRAFTS GROUP FOR ADULTS
Tuesday 7-9pm Call 01224 479061 or email Email [email protected] 
You just join as a member for £10 and no other cost. 


STITCH & BITCH SOCIAL KNITTING, SEWING
Monday 6pm-8pm 
Email [email protected]   or call 01224 479061


YARNED AND DANGEROUS. KNITTING, SEWING, CROCHET.
Friday 6-8pm.  
Email [email protected]  or call 01224 479061

Music groups and lessons for all

OUTSTANDING MUSIC FACILITIES, GROUPS, AND LESSONS.
Inchgarth has always been a centre of excellence when it comes to music tuition and facilities, and the great news is that as part of our extension, we're going to expand this offer even more! Watch this space!
Meanwhile, have a look at our amazing range of music opportunities for people of all ages and levels of experience. There's even numerous FREE sessions!

• Music room for hire. Call us on 01224 479061
• Music room for hire to teach your own classes. Email [email protected]
• Individual music room for practice. Call 01224 479061
• ​Granite city community brass band. Sundays 6pm. Call 07792732684
• Granite city main brass band. Sunday's 7.30pm and Wednesday 7.30pm. Call 07792732684
• FREE Saxophone lessons. Tuesday 5pm onwards. Friday 4pm onwards. Email us [email protected]
• Drum lessons with Connor. Various days. Email [email protected]
• Dezibels samba drumming for adults and teens (with adults) Call Bev on 07759507780. Low cost.
• FREE Adult guitar lessons. Email us at [email protected]​​
• Guitar classes for adults with additional support needs. By Create. Email [email protected] ​
• Create Aberdeen Rock band for adults with ASN. Thursday 1-3pm. Email [email protected]
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• FREE Kids Guitar tuition. Thursday's Email [email protected]
• FREE bass guitar tuition for adults. Email [email protected]
• Piano lessons for children. Email Jess at [email protected]
• Bucket drumming for adults with ASN. Contact Alex at [email protected]
• Violin lessons with Yendy. Various days. Email [email protected]
• FREE singing lessons. Email [email protected]
• African Djembe drumming with Diversity Bridge Fri 7.30pm [email protected]

Please note, due to the high levels of demand for these services, there may be a waiting list on occasion, but do enquire
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Fitness classes for all

​ Inchgarth has a wonderful range of fitness classes for people of all ages, every level of fitness, and whether you want a gentle class, social class, or high impact work-out, then Inchgarth has the perfect session for you. All classes are run by experienced tutors who have a passion for making people healthier, while improving your wider wellbeing.

SOME EXAMPLES
Friskis on a Wed 6pm
Friskis on a Mon 6pm
Yoga with Manisha
Inclusive zumba with Alex
Zumba gold with Alison
Aikido Martial art teens/adults
Rhythm Nation dance for kids
Rhythm nation dance for adult
chair based exercise Tues.
Chair based exercise Thurs
Chair based Tai chi
Inclusive zumba with Sharon
PomPom and cheer for kids
Ballroom dancing with Barney
Didi car fun for kids.
Capoeira for kids and adults
Fitness gym £50 per year!!!
Kids zumba classes Tues.
Sequence dancing.
Chance to dance for ASN adult
Karate for adults and teens
Danspirations dance school for pre-school, primary age, teens and adults
Elle Performing arts for the children
Kickboxing for adults and teens.

ADULTS WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS

Inchgarth and our partners pride ourself on the wonderful range of opportunities for adults with physical, learning, or complex needs where there's dance, art, music, sports, fitness, social clubs, and more on offer. With excellent facilities, numerous clubs, including people with ASN participating in our wider programme, then we are certain that you will have a positive experience with many new friends being made along the way. 
​Contact us for enquiries, discussion on your needs, and availability for all activities.

CREATE ABERDEEN.
 ​www.facebook.com/create.aberdeen
The wonderful Create deliver a wide range of services for adults with additional support needs, from dancing, music lessons, bucket drumming, drama, fitness classes, sport, photography, Makaton choir, Rock group to name but a few. Contact them directly for all enquiries and be ready to enjoy a wonderful journey of fun, friendship, and opportunities.

INCHGARTH PHOENIX CLUBS MON & THURS.
Inchgarth delivers two voluntary lead social clubs of excellence for adults with learning or physical disabilities.
Our Monday 7-9pm club is a buzzing social club with pool, snooker, games consoles, art club, boccia, new age curling, board games, cafe, entertainment, discos, shows, special treats, and above all great friendships being forged.
In order to join this club we must speak to support workers, care managers, or family members in order to learn of each individuals needs. Inchgarth does not provide any support and people must be completely independent to attend un-supported, otherwise support must be provided for people to enjoy the Phoenix clubs.

Our Thursday club from 1-3pm is quieter but equally as fun. Lots of people enjoy lunch before the club or join in with other wonderful activities, then enjoy pool, snooker, board games, cafe, and art club at the Phoenix club 2. 
The clubs cost £2 to attend, and all attendees must be a member for £10 for the year.
Call us now on 01224 479061 to discuss joining the Phoenix clubs.

MANY ADULTS WITH ASN PARTICIPATE IN OUR MAIN PROGRAMME
We love how inclusive Inchgarth is where many adults with ASN participate in our pensioners club, bingo, coffee morning, art classes, zumba, chair based exercise classes, love visiting our cafe, and a whole range of other positive opportunities. Check the full programme and see what you might be keen on today!

FUTURE CHOICES
https://www.facebook.com/futurechoicesaberdeen​
This weekly social club for adults with disabilities involved enjoying a cuppa in the morning, then getting down to some art, board games, good chat, friendship, and sitting down for lunch together. It's a voluntary run charity that makes a difference for those most isolated. Contact David via their facebook page directly, for all enquiries.

SENIOR CITIZENS  55+

We have a really exciting range of activities for people aged 55+ at the centre ranging from bingo, social clubs, pensioners clubs, bowling, knitting, art groups, IT classes, coffee mornings, exercise classes, Tai chi, trips, and more. We also have a significant outreach programme in 9 sheltered housing complexes in the city where Inchgarth supports those most isolated elsewhere in Garthdee and across the south of Aberdeen.
Inchgarth prides itself on tackling social isolation head on, making a real and lasting difference in the lives of hundreds of pensioners.

CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES

The centre has a wonderful range of activities for children from new-born's, toddlers, primary aged children, secondary aged and teenagers. Our programme and facilities are second to none and diverse.

• Dance schools such as pompom, cheers, street dance/ hip-hop
• Art clubs
• Drawing class
• Fancy, sensy, dancey. 
• Munelle Performing arts school
• Capoeira.
• Aikido.
• Karate.
• Outstanding playpark
• Music lessons such as drums, guitar, samba drumming, djembe drumming, bass guitar, piano, brass band and more
• Traditional youth club with amazing equipment
• Didi-car fun club
• Moo-music, toddlers groups
• Athletics
• Birthday party hire
• zumba classes
• Knitting group
• Gaming club
• Science club blocks during the year.
• Pool and snooker drop ins (with adult supervision)
• Ballet, tap, jazz, modern.
• HipHop street dance by Rhythm Nation.
• PomPom and cheer 
• Fashion art media.
• AND SO SO MUCH MORE....

PRE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Made for Adventurers

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Inchgarth has tremendous pre-school activities, some are free for members, some low cost, some subsidised.

Monday Fancy Sensy 1pm-2pm
Thursday toddlers 9.30-10.50am
MooMusic Tuesday 10am
MooMusic Tuesday 11am
​Wonderful playpark 7 days a week