Summer School: Enrol now.
Term 1 2019 programme: Enrol from Wednesday 6 February.
Annual General Meeting
Click here to read about Glyde-In’s past year, in Gordon MacNish’s report to the Annual General Meeting, October 2018.
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. Tutors are from all walks of life, and we welcome more! 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.
Glyde-In gratefully acknowledges the support of staff and councillors of East Fremantle Council.
Note: Concession eligibility is for those holding an Age Pension Card, a DVA Card or a Health Care Card (not National Seniors' Health Care Card).
Online Enrolment Instructions
To watch the Online Enrolment Video Tutorial Click Here
To download Online Enrolment Written Instructions Click Here
Coming Up...
...Click on an activity below for details or, visit our programme page for a complete list and to enrol into multiple activities.
Cost $80 or $64 Concession
Single session
Session time 5 hr, 30 min
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
5 places remaining
Explore the beautiful art of Sumi-e Japanese brush painting and experience its meditative qualities as you work. Then learn Chinese brush painting using colour and more detail. Depict bamboo, leaves, plum blossom and birds, as well as Australian flora, in the Japanese and Chinese style of painting. Then use these special brush skills to create greeting cards. Materials provided, $10. please bring your lunch. 2 sessions, Thursday 17 & Friday, 18 January, 9.30am-3pm. $80 / $64 conc.
Cost $24 or $19 Concession
2 days
Session time 1 hr, 30 min
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
3 places remaining
Want to keep the brain ticking over but cant get the hang of Sudoku? For beginners; learn how a Sudoku works, find out why maths has nothing to do with it, and have the satisfaction of solving your first one-star Sudoku. Please bring soft pencils, an eraser and a clipboard or similar. 2 sessions, Thursday 17 & Friday 18 January, 4-5.30pm. $24 / $19 conc
Membership is required
Cost $100 or $80 Concession
10 weeks
Session time 1 hr, 15 min
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
8 places remaining
Learn about yoga postures (asanas) and the art of relaxation. All ages and all levels welcome. Reduce stress and tension and learn simple techniques to take home. Suitable for anyone who can move from standing to floor with relative ease. Wear a smile and loose comfy clothing.
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Membership is required
Cost $128 or $102 Concession
8 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
12 places remaining
Its all about looking, says Mal, artist and tutor, and Leonardo and Picasso were good at looking. Come along; Mal will teach you how to see before you even pick up a pencil. A long-time art teacher, Mal will help you enhance your skills along with your confidence. Bring an A3 cartridge pad, sharpener and eraser, and a range of pencils from HB to 6B. Allow another $20 for materials during the course. 8 Mondays, 11 February 8 April
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Membership is required
Cost $32 or $26 Concession
2 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue Glyde-In Computer room
6 places remaining
It can be fun, it can be fraught. Learn how to shop with confidence on sites like eBay, Amazon and others. Learn what not to do, and see how setting up a PayPal account might offer added security. 2 Mondays, 11 & 18 February
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Membership is required
Cost $36 or $29 Concession
3 weeks
Session time 1 hr, 30 min
Venue Glyde-In Front room
12 places remaining
Learn how to be cloud savvy, take charge of your digital footprint and effectively manage storage on your device and on iCloud. Use your iPad tools to organise and enhance your photos and discover ways to share your photographs. Explore apps to use your library, find a caf, read news, buy an eBook, listen to music or keep in touch with friends at no cost. 3 Mondays, 11 25 February
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Membership is required
Cost $128 or $102 Concession
8 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue Glyde-In Front room
12 places remaining
Learn the basics of this melodious language as you begin to develop your new language skills. 8 Mondays, 11 February to 8 April (not 4/3)
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Membership is required
Cost $144 or $115 Concession
9 weeks
Session time 2 hr
Venue Glyde-In Front room
12 places remaining
In this continuing Spanish-language group, newcomers will need a good grasp of Spanish. 9 Tuesdays, 12 February 9 April
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Cost $17 or $12 for Members or $8 Concession
Single session
Session time 1 hr
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
45 places remaining
When we think of ageing, we think memory loss, but our brains decline in many ways, for example in our reflex capacity and fine motor control. So we might not quickly dodge an oncoming cyclist, or we have trouble using our hands for delicate tasks. This can lead to hospitalisation or care, which can influence our mental health. Murdoch University researchers are looking at non-invasive ways to stimulate the brains of healthy older adults as well as those with some impairment, which might translate into treatment for Parkinson's, dementia, stroke and the like. Come and hear more; if you want you can become involved.
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Glyde-In is grateful for the support of:
Lotterywest 
The Town of East Fremantle 
Fremantle Ports
Glyde-In is a proud member of:
Linkwest Community Learning & Development 
Adult Learners Week 
WA Council of Social Services