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.
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] 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
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
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
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