Who We Are
Glyde-In Community Learning Centre, 42 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, offers courses, talks and activities that we hope will enrich your enjoyment and knowledge, and foster a healthy community life.
We aim to be a source of learning that doesn't cost the earth, that doesn't need prior knowledge or qualifications, and doesn't ask for a huge commitment of your time. Our courses are non-competitive and informal, including art and craft classes, language classes and computer classes. Tutors are from all walks of life, and we welcome more! Glyde-In is committed to the inclusion and recognition of all members. The premises are wheelchair accessible. The Centre is run by a volunteer Management Committee, and four part-time staff members. We generate much of our funding through membership and course fees, and are also supported greatly by the Town of East Fremantle, who provides our building and its maintenance, and very substantial funding. For a copy of the Chair's 2021 report, please click HERE
Glyde-In gratefully acknowledges the support of staff and councillors of East Fremantle Council.
Enrolments for Term 2 commence on Wednesday 27 April (8.30am in person, 9am online) and are ongoing throughout the term, spaces permitting. The requirement for proof of vaccination and mandatory sign-in have been lifted at Glyde-In for the present. However, we do encourage everyone to keep their vaccinations up to date, lodge them with the office (if not already done) and to wear a mask where appropriate or if preferred.
Cost $17, $12 for Members, $8 Concession
Mostly hidden beneath the waves, our marine plants include an impressive range of colours, shapes and textures. In addition to their important ecological role, marine plants have incredible potential for human use, either as food directly or in a range of industrial and agricultural processes, including as a stock feed supplement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. John, curator of the Western Australian Herbarium and a seaweed taxonomist explains. Cost $17, $12 for Members, $8 Concession
Landscape painter Bridget Seaton shares how her paintings evolve, from the first steps of taking a walk in the bush to the visual puzzles she solves in her studio. Her expressive paintings contain elements of abstraction, and she discusses how memory is vital to her process. Bridget will share stories behind her paintings as well as a sneak peek into the pages of her plein air sketchbooks. Cost $17, $12 for Members, $8 Concession
Come and hear about the unusual and rare map that inspired the historical fiction 'The Bunting Quest'. Steven, the author, and owner of Trowbridge Gallery which specialises in rare maps and antiques, will take us on a journey over seven years from the germ of an idea to seeing the book in bookshops around the country. He will also introduce us to some of the rare maps of the period, putting Heinrich Bunting's world map into context. Membership is required Cost $0
Peter Kocian, Executive Manager Corporate Services and Sam Dolzadelli, Finance Manager, Town of East Fremantle. Join Peter and Sam for an overview of the Town of East Fremantle's long term financial planning framework - as outlined in their Strategic Resource Plan, 2019 - 2034. No charge but bookings essential.
Cost $30, $25 for Members
A comedy/drama by Lis Hoffmann and Phil Jeng Kane. Freewheeling DJ Adam's life was a car crash. Literally. Now he's back from hospital with a brand new attitude. His only obstacles are a severe lack of money, his best mate who needs to unpack his attitude to love, his ex-girlfriend who's hell bent on cracking the code that is Adam ...and then there's Juanita, the wily, obsessive landlady. But nothing is as it seems in sight of the sea, there's always an undertow taking you places you don't expect. This funny and moving comedy/drama shows us there are times in life where we need to make changes - or change will be forced upon us. Book by 24 June. Cost $17, $12 for Members, $8 Concession
Following Captain James Stirling's over-exaggerated ideas of the potential productivity of the coastal plain around Perth; the first pioneers soon discovered that the extent of fertile agricultural land around the Swan and Canning rivers was miniscule. It was therefore a matter of considerable urgency to do some serious exploration in order to find productive land which could be used to feed the Swan River Colony. Richard will discuss some of the nineteenth century explorers who intrepidly roamed the arid interior of Western Australia, mapping and recording its unique features as they went, in the process making a significant contribution to our knowledge of the geography of Western Australia. Cost $46, $41 for Members, $37 Concession
Bus trip. Join us on a trip to the West Australian Ballet Centre in Maylands and be inspired by how dancers from the company prepare their mind and body for the full day of rehearsals ahead. Working through exercises from the barre through to more complicated routines, daily class is how the dancers start their day. Accompanied by beautiful live piano, witness the sheer dedication that goes into acquiring the purity of classical ballet technique. Open Friday @ WA Ballet runs for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. We will then adjourn to the Inglewood Hotel for lunch (not included in the price). Book by 13 May. Cost $21, $16 for Members, $13 Concession
Part singing lesson, part meditation, part vocal jam - these sessions are fun and deeply relaxing. Learn to use your voice to relax and refresh yourself. Enjoy crystal singing bowls, gongs and the incredible healing power of your voice. Sian Brown, operatically trained singer, songwriter and sound healer is passionate about the wisdom and musicality in us all. Come as you are and please bring a bottle of water. Cost $17, $12 for Members, $8 Concession
From Aspirin to Zantac, what you really should know (and quite possibly don't) about some of the commonly prescribed and over-the-counter everyday drugs. Cost $40, $35 for Members
Ascher Fisch conducts Brahms and Beethoven. Brahms' stirring Variations on a Theme by Haydn effortlessly and joyfully blends together the clarity and purity of Haydn's Classical style with his own richly-textured orchestral sound. Short it may be, but Beethoven packs an astonishing amount of invention, technique and sheer imagination into his "Haydnesque" Symphony No. 8, which endlessly delights and surprises. Coming Up...
...Click on an activity below for details or, visit our programme page for a complete list and to enrol into multiple activities.
Date Friday 20-May-2022
Single session
Time 2:00pm (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Date Monday 23-May-2022
Single session
Time 9:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-in back room
(Open)
Date Monday 30-May-2022
Single session
Time 10:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Date Wednesday 8-Jun-2022
Single session
Time 9:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Date Sunday 17-Jul-2022
Single session
Time 2:00pm (2 hr)
2 places remaining (Open)
Date Tuesday 24-May-2022
Single session
Time 9:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
Full (Full)
Date Friday 27-May-2022
Single session
Time 8:30am (5 hr)
Full (Full)
Date Sunday 29-May-2022
Single session
Time 2:00pm (2 hr)
Venue Glyde-in back room
Full (Full)
Date Tuesday 31-May-2022
Single session
Time 9:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Date Thursday 2-Jun-2022
Single session
Time 11:00am (12 hr)
Full (Full)
Glyde-In is grateful for the support of:
The Town of East Fremantle 
Lotterywest 
Fremantle Ports
Glyde-In is a proud member of:
Linkwest Community Learning & Development 
Adult Learners Week 
WA Council of Social Services