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 substantial funding. For a copy of the Chair's 2022 report, please click HERE
Glyde-In gratefully acknowledges the support of staff and councillors of East Fremantle Council.
Enrolments for Term 1, 2023 open on Wednesday 1 February - book in person from 8.30am, online from 9am.
Glyde-In continues to be committed to keeping our members, volunteers and employees as safe as possible and to continue to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, especially considering that most of our members are seniors. Whilst masks are not mandatory, we do encourage everyone to wear a mask when attending indoor events and to keep your vaccinations up to date. Please stay home if you’re feeling unwell or have flu-like symptoms and seek medical assistance where appropriate.
Membership is required Cost $80, $64 Concession
Gouache is a remarkably versatile medium somewhere between watercolours and acrylics. It is water-based, making it easy to layer or water down as preferred, dries quite quickly, is bright and versatile and requires very few materials. Join Mal to explore this fabulous medium. Things to bring. Membership is required Cost $180, $144 Concession
For the complete beginner; start your journey learning Spanish with Ruperto. Cost $25, $20 for Members, $16 Concession
Do you have friends and family living around Australia or the world? Then come along to this informative session to get savvy with WhatsApp, which you can use to call, video call and message all from one application for free, as long as you are connected to wifi. The app can be installed on either apple or android devices and you can stay in touch no matter what brand of mobile the person you are calling has. Bring along your fully charged mobile device. Membership is required Cost $100, $80 Concession
Latin can be surprising. As you learn the basics, youll discover the origin of many English words and enrich your own vocabulary along the way. Youll find how relevant Latin still is. Come along and be delighted. 5 Tuesdays: 14 February - 14 March. Cost $18, $14 for Members, $11 Concession
A regular volunteer with Birdlife WA, Lou will share wonderful photos and bird call recordings, with a focus on our neighbourhood native birds, describing some of their unique characteristics. Hell explain the factors that are impacting bird numbers and how we can support them in our local neighbourhoods, including bird friendly gardens. Membership is required Cost $160, $128 Concession
Our Western culture is based on the assumption that consciousness is derived from matter, that is, the brain. Most of us accept this idea without question, despite a lack of scientific evidence. This in turn has produced the materialistic paradigm that informs most aspects of our lives, and is at the core of much human suffering and degradation of our environment. These meetings are an invitation to explore a different possibility. We will attempt to unravel the assumptions behind this materialistic belief, and discover how a different paradigm could contribute to a more fulfilling and peaceful life. Cost $50, $45 for Members, $40 Concession
Why do Italians eat pasta? Is it true that Marco Polo imported spaghetti from China? How has Italian cuisine changed through history? What is traditional Italian cuisine? Dr Fausto Butta (UWA) will answer these questions, bust some myths, and accompany participants through this historical and cultural journey. After the talk you''ll be treated to delicious Italian food prepared by chefs at Parlapa, an Italian cafe-trattoria based in Fremantle. A fantastic opportunity for stimulating the mind whilst enjoying beautiful Italian food! Membership is required Cost $105, $84 Concession
Get your body moving to fabulous sounds of salsa, jazz, pop, classical, African and South American music and leave the stressors of life behind. Biodanza as a way to enhance well-being is now practised worldwide. There are no dance moves to learn, you are free to move and be inspired by the instincts of life. Become more in balance and in harmony with yourself and with a deeper connection to others. Biodanza is for everyone regardless of age or ability. Cost $147, $142 for Members, $129 Concession
Bus and Boat trip: Hosted by an expert local guide, well travel on the spacious twin-level Dancing Dolphin catamaran for a daytrip of delight. Sit back, relax and take in the stunning scenery, cruising up the river to Murray River Bridge. Well start the morning cruising across Mandurahs magnificent estuary. Crossing the Peel Inlet be on the lookout for Mandurahs delightful Bottlenose dolphins as they surf and play in the wake of the boat. Stop at Coopers Mill heritage island site for a brief, easy walking tour. This restored wind-driven mill, located on Cooleenup Island, is only accessible by boat. Explore and wander, or follow your tour guide to learn more about the Mill. Dine on a delicious buffet lunch and dessert, served while cruising the Murray River. Return back across the Peel Inlet. Enjoy refreshments along the way, with a fully licensed bar available for you to purchase drinks. Help yourself to complimentary tea / coffee (bring your own keep-cup). Meet at Prinsep Road, Melville at 8.45am for 9am departure. Book by 8 February. Cost $28, $23 for Members, $23 Concession
Meet there. A comedy by Neil Simon. Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza. A suburban couple take the suite while their house is being painted and it turns out to be the one in which they honeymooned 23 (or was it 24?) years before and was yesterday the anniversary, or is it today? This wry tale of marriage in tatters is followed by the exploits of a Hollywood producer who, after three marriages, is looking for fresh fields. He calls a childhood sweetheart, now a suburban housewife, for a little sexual diversion. Over the years she has idolized him from afar and is now more than the match he bargained for. The last couple is a mother and father fighting about the best way to get their daughter out of the bathroom and down to the ballroom where guests await her or as Mother yells, "I want you to come out of that bathroom and get married!" Book by 10 February. Venue: Melville Theatre, cnr Stock Road & Canning Hwy, Palmyra.
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 Monday 6-Feb-2023
4 weeks
Time 10:00am (2 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Call for enrolment info)
Date Wednesday 8-Feb-2023
9 weeks
Time 3:30pm (2 hr)
Venue Glyde-in back room
(Call for enrolment info)
Date Monday 13-Feb-2023
Single session
Time 8:45am (2 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Front room
(Call for enrolment info)
Date Tuesday 14-Feb-2023
5 weeks
Time 2:00pm (2 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Call for enrolment info)
Date Wednesday 15-Feb-2023
Single session
Time 9:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Call for enrolment info)
Date Wednesday 15-Feb-2023
8 weeks
Time 1:00pm (2 hr)
Venue Glyde-in back room
(Call for enrolment info)
Date Thursday 16-Feb-2023
Single session
Time 11:30am (2 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Call for enrolment info)
Date Friday 17-Feb-2023
7 weeks
Time 10:00am (1 hr, 30 min)
Venue Glyde-in back room
(Call for enrolment info)
Date Wednesday 22-Feb-2023
Single session
Time 8:45pm (7 hr, 45 min)
(Call for enrolment info)
Date Sunday 26-Feb-2023
Single session
Time 2:00pm (2 hr)
(Call for enrolment info)
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