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! 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.
Glyde-In gratefully acknowledges the support of staff and councillors of East Fremantle Council.
Coming Up...
...Click on an activity below for details or, visit our programme page for a complete list and to enrol into multiple activities.Membership is required
Cost $32, $26 Concession
Date Monday 19-Aug-2019
2 weeks
Time 1:30pm (2 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Computer room
Full (Full)
Getting a Word document looking the way you want can be tricky. Fay helps you tame it learn about styles, tables, page numbering, and making photos fit into it. Bring your questions too.
Cost $17, $12 for Members, $8 Concession
Date Tuesday 20-Aug-2019
Single session
Time 10:00am (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Mars, the red planet, is named after the Roman god of war. Theres no doubt it will be the first planet to be visited by humans. The question as to whether life exists there, or ever did, remains an open one. An eye-opening talk.
Membership is required
Cost $32, $27 Concession
Date Tuesday 20-Aug-2019
2 weeks
Time 1:00pm (2 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Use tea, turmeric and soy dyes on calico to produce subtle natural colours and patterns. This is fun and spontaneous, so roll your sleeves up and create some gorgeous finishes to fabric that you can use on your home projects later.
Cost $28, $23 for Members, $20 Concession
Date Wednesday 21-Aug-2019
Single session
Time 10:00am (5 hr)
Full (Full)
Meet there: We tour this heritage-listed residence, home of two prominent Fremantle mayors: Sir Frederick Samson and Michael Samson. Afterwards well head to the Fremantle Arts Centre for lunch, then take the CAT bus into Fremantle for a tour of Fanny Samson Cottage and the historic wine cellar in Cliff street where we will enjoy a light afternoon tea and sample some of Samsons Plantagenet wines. Wear warm clothes and walking shoes.
Cost $17, $12 for Members, $8 Concession
Date Wednesday 21-Aug-2019
Single session
Time 2:00pm (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Celebrated nature photographers, Fred and Jean now have seven native plants, a spider and a fly named for them. After retiring 20 years ago, the couple discovered many new plants in the Perth hills and at the same time they fell in love with winged insects. They are authorised collectors of plants for the WA Herbarium and insects for the WA Museum. Their photography is highly regarded in scientific and nature circles alike. Hear their happy story and see some magnificent nature images.
Cost $17, $12 for Members, $8 Concession
Date Thursday 22-Aug-2019
Single session
Time 9:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Enjoy an unstressed holiday by booking what you need before you leave home! Find accommodation house swap, house sit, b&b, hotel, caravan and flights and fares too. Explore and book your activities walking, scuba diving, shopping, culinary or art tours - all from the comfort of your lounge room. This is a workshop-style presentation, not a hands-on class.
Membership is required
Cost $24, $19 Concession
Date Friday 23-Aug-2019
2 weeks
Time 10:00am (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue Glyde-in back room
(Open)
Create a story-book of an outing, your holiday or your life! Compile photos, text, documents, even small objects into a book to make a story as a memento. Well use the free Albumworks program that works on Windows and Apple computers. We will demonstrate using a computer and TV screen and look at themes, photo collections and information and how to put it all together. The second session is to answer questions and have discussions after you have done some work at home on your computer. Basic computer skills are required.
Cost $17, $12 for Members, $8 Concession
Date Friday 23-Aug-2019
Single session
Time 10:30am (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
1 place remaining (Open)
Urinary incontinence is a reality for many women yet it is barely mentioned. So lets talk about it. If the usual methods havent worked for you, resistance training might. Hear about the advantages of resistance training combined with passive pelvic floor exercises. The aim is to strengthen the muscles that contribute to the problem and give you back some control. Learn some simple exercises that will help.
Membership is required
Cost $96, $77 Concession
Date Friday 23-Aug-2019
6 weeks
Time 1:30pm (2 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
Full (Full)
If you think you cant paint, if its been a while, or if youre looking for an encouraging place to paint, come along. Sean has spent years helping people find their creativity and teaching the skills to mix colour and to really look at a subject. Things to bring.
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