GlydeIn - courses, talks, activites, languages, new friends!

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 by the Town of East Fremantle, who provides our building and and ongoing funding. Glyde-In gratefully acknowledges the support of staff and councillors of East Fremantle Council.

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If you wish to read our latest October newsletter, it is available HERE .

2025 Summer School programme

To view the programme you can click HERE for the pdf version, or click on the Enrol tab at the top of the page.

Summer School runs from Monday 13 January to Saturday 25 January.

Attached is a copy of our 2025 Summer School programme.

There is no enrolment day for Summer School so feel free to enrol yourself online or in person anytime from Monday 25 November.

To Enrol

To enrol online for Summer School, click on the Enrol tab and follow the prompts.

Coming Up...

...Click on an activity below for details, or visit our Enrol page for a complete list and to enrol into multiple activities.

Summer School

On Climate Change and our Progress to Net Zero Emissions(SS1)

Open

Membership not required
Cost $14, $11 Concession

Date Monday 13-Jan-2025
Single session
Time 2:00pm for Single session
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
Open

Dr Paul Wilkes will present an update on climate change and the required transition in energy usage as we head towards net zero emissions by 2050. A deep dive on the science involved in climate change and the renewable energy sources which are rapidly being developed as we move away from fossil fuels. Paul will also explore what can be done at a local level. Paul is an Energy Scientist with international experience and has worked in the fields of nuclear power, oil and gas, geothermal and water.

Summer School

History of Italian Food(SS2)

Full

Membership not required
Cost $45, $40 Concession

Date Tuesday 14-Jan-2025
Single session
Time 11:00am for Single session
Venue Glyde-in back room
Full

Culinary traditions are often the outcome of intercultural meetings. The evolution of Italian nutrition and cuisine reflects the various cultural influences over centuries, from Northern European and Arabic civilisations, to food brought back from the American continent following Columbus’s expeditions. How much did nutrition change from the Romans to the Italian cuisine known today? And why is Italian culinary culture so unique? Fausto will answer these questions and demonstrate the hybrid nature of Italian gastronomy. Following the talk, you will be treated to a delicious 3- course Italian lunch prepared by a local chef.

Summer School

Monoprint florals(SS26)

Open (2 remaining places)

Membership not required
Cost $36, $29 Concession

Date Tuesday 14-Jan-2025
Single session
Time 10:00am for Single session
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
Open (2 places remaining)

Combine two methods of monotype printing to create loose florals in beautiful colours. Monotype involves inking up a plate of perspex to produce one-off prints. We will use oil based printing inks, speciality paper, plants and a small printing press to create unique prints. Learn mark making techniques, how to print in stages and how to enhance your work through hand tinting. All materials provided. No solvents used.

Summer School

Spanish beginners(SS30)

Open (3 remaining places)

Membership not required
Cost $96, $77 Concession

Date Tuesday 14-Jan-2025
2 weeks
Time 10:30am for 2 weeks
Venue Glyde-In Front room
Open (3 places remaining)

Immerse yourself in an informal, intensive intro to this beautiful melodic language. 4 sessions over two weeks: Tuesday 14 & 21, Thursday 16 & 23 January 10.30am - 12.30pm

Summer School

A Taste of Latin American Literature(SS14)

Open

Membership not required
Cost $96, $77 Concession

Date Tuesday 14-Jan-2025
4 days
Time 1:00pm for 4 days
Venue Glyde-In Front room
Open

Latin America is a vast territory of many countries, with diverse cultures and art forms. In this short course we will have a taste of its literary output by looking at three novels in translation: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia, 1967), The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende (Chile, 1982), and Hopscotch by Julio Cortázar (Argentina, 1963). If you can, please read the books before the course. Photocopied sections will be studied in class. 4 Sessions: Tuesday 14 & 21, Thursday 16 & 23 January, 1 - 3pm

Summer School

Protecting Biodiversity - Biodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Talk 1)(SS3)

Open

Membership not required
Cost $14, $11 Concession

Date Wednesday 15-Jan-2025
Single session
Time 10:00am for Single session
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
Open

Join Dr Rochelle Steven, conservation scientist and community outreach specialist, for a series on biodiversity conservation, both global and local. Enrol in one talk, or all three. Talk 1: Hear how UN sustainable development goals address the global biodiversity crisis and how we can do more to conserve species and ecosystems.

Summer School

Parenting and Grandparenting - Setting Boundaries and Consequences (session1)(SS15)

Open

Membership not required
Cost $25, $20 Concession

Date Wednesday 15-Jan-2025
Single session
Time 2:00pm for Single session
Venue Glyde-in back room
Open

Join Fiona McDonald for an introductive workshop series on raising children. Fiona was the Senior Manager Relationship Education for Relationships Australia for over 17 years and offered many courses including parenting courses. Enrol in one session, or both. Session 1: Children have an inherent need for structure and order, which helps them feel secure and in control of their environment. They thrive when clear rules and boundaries are in place, guiding them towards a sense of mastery and meaning. Without this structure, the world can become a chaotic place. This session will explore effective strategies for establishing helpful boundaries and implementing appropriate consequences to support healthy development.

Summer School

Music & Picnic - Scottish Stramash(SS18)

Open

Membership not required
Cost $15, $12 Concession

Date Thursday 16-Jan-2025
Single session
Time 6:30pm for Single session
Open

Come for a wonderful evening of Scottish music. ‘Stramash’ means excitement or chaos, yet this promises to be a relaxed evening of music from all over Scotland, with traditional songs, fiddle, whistle, flute, and of course pipers. You’re invited to bring acoustic instruments and your voice to join in when you can. We’ll be outdoors; bring a picnic and enjoy a musical summer evening with us. This event will either be held in Glyde-In backyard or next door in Glasson Park. You’ll be updated closer to the date.

Summer School

History of Global Indigenous Rights - The Justification for Colonisation and Native American Resistance (Talk 1)(SS7)

Open

Membership not required
Cost $14, $11 Concession

Date Monday 20-Jan-2025
Single session
Time 2:30pm for Single session
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
Open

From the 15th century the West claimed superiority over Indigenous peoples’ religious values, customs, and traditions, and assumed the right to convert them to Christianity. Melville looks at these justifications, and at the work of Native American scholars in developing a new world view that later inspired the discipline of cultural sovereignty and Indigenous Studies. Series of 3 talks. Enrol in one talk, or all three.

Summer School

On Alzheimer's 1(SS10)

Open

Membership not required
Cost $14, $11 Concession

Date Tuesday 21-Jan-2025
Single session
Time 9:00am for Single session
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
Open

Julia is a qualified naturopathic medicine practitioner who helps people improve cognitive health, using evidence-based system called ReCODE. This is a personalised approach to identifying the key factors of cognitive decline and preventing and reversing it, particularly in Alzheimer’s disease. Targeting root causes such as inflammation, insulin resistance, toxicity and nutrient deficiencies through a lifestyle medicine approach, ReCODE may help in the prevention and slowing of the decline in cognitive health. In the first talk, Julia will explain how we can influence our cognitive health through understanding any personal nutrient deficiencies, levels of toxicity and genetics. Enrol in one talk, or both.

Summer School

Floral Mixed Media Collage(SS29)

Open (2 remaining places)

Membership not required
Cost $72, $58 Concession

Date Tuesday 21-Jan-2025
Single session
Time 10:00am for Single session
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
Open (2 places remaining)

Explore the exciting world of mixed media collage, and create a floral-inspired artwork. This step-by-step process uses materials from acrylics and water colours to magazines and yarn. Be inspired by colour, texture and technique to create a unique piece. Paper embroidery, natural materials and even gold leaf can add depth and quirky features. Kate is a local artist and art therapist.

Summer School

Homelessness: A Personal Story(SS12)

Open

Membership not required
Cost $14, $11 Concession

Date Wednesday 22-Jan-2025
Single session
Time 9:30am for Single session
Open

No journey of homelessness is the same, and behind every face there’s a story. Trish is a lived experience consultant advisor, and will share her personal experiences of homelessness, housing insecurity, alcohol and drug issues and mental health challenges. Trish now supports people experiencing hardship so that they can be heard and included in the solutions to complex issues.

Glyde-In is grateful for the support of:

The Town of East Fremantle

Glyde-In is a proud member of:

Linkwest Community Learning & Development

Adult Learners Week

WA Council of Social Services

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