Fool On runs free creative workshops across North Lanarkshire for anyone looking to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and connect with others through the performing arts.
Our sessions cover music, comedy, and recording - giving people the chance to learn new skills, express themselves, and be part of something positive.
No experience is needed. Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time, trying stand-up comedy, or exploring studio recording, our workshops are open, supportive, and built around encouragement, not pressure.
Our choir workshop is a relaxed, supportive space where you can explore your voice, build confidence, and enjoy making music together.
You don’t need any experience, training, or the ability to read music. We’ll cover vocal techniques, breathing, harmony, and simple exercises to help you improve and feel more comfortable singing. There’s time to practise, learn new songs, and develop your sound week by week.
For those who want it, there are opportunities to sing in front of others, build confidence, and take part in performances or local events - but there’s no pressure. You decide how far you want to take it.
Wednesdays
3-5pmOrbiston Neighbourhood Centre, Busby Rd, Bellshill ML4 2BW
Creative Writing
A creative writing workshop is a relaxed, supportive space where you can explore your ideas, build confidence, and enjoy writing alongside others.
You don’t need any previous experience or formal training. We’ll cover creative techniques, storytelling, character development, dialogue, poetry, and simple writing exercises to help you develop your style and feel more confident putting your ideas onto the page. There’s time to write, share work, try new approaches, and grow your skills week by week.
Thursdays
6.30-8.30pm Forgewood Community Centre, Motherwell, ML1 3TT
Music instrument lessons
Our band and instrument workshops are relaxed, welcoming sessions where anyone can pick up an instrument, make music with others, and rebuild confidence through creativity.
You’ll get the chance to learn at your own pace, whether you’re trying guitar, drums, bass, keys, or vocals. No pressure, no auditions - just a friendly environment where encouragement matters more than experience.
Together we work on group songs, live performance skills, and the confidence that comes from sharing music with others. Many of our participants go on to play at local events and Fool On showcases throughout the year.
Mondays
1.30-3.30pmPather Community Centre, Wishaw, ML2 0HZ
Tuesdays
1.30-3.30pmOrbiston Neighbourhood Centre, Bellshill, ML4 2BW
Thursdays
1.30-3.30pmThe Link Community Centre, Cumbernauld, G67 1EW
Thursdays
6.30-8.30pm Forgewood Community Centre, Motherwell, ML1 3TT
Singing Sessions
Our singing sessions are relaxed, supportive spaces where anyone can use their voice, make music with others, and build confidence through singing.
You don’t need experience, training, or a “good” voice. You can take things at your own pace, whether you’re singing for the first time or getting back into it after a long break. There’s no pressure and no auditions, just encouragement, patience, and a welcoming group.
We sing together, work on group songs, explore performance skills, and focus on the confidence that comes from being heard. Many participants go on to perform at local events and Fool On showcases throughout the year.
Mondays
1.30-3.30pmPather Community Centre, Wishaw, ML2 0HZ
Tuesdays
1.30-3.30pmOrbiston Neighbourhood Centre, Bellshill, ML4 2BW
Thursdays
1.30-3.30pmThe Link Community Centre, Cumbernauld, G67 1EW
Thursdays
6.30-8.30pm Forgewood Community Centre, Motherwell, ML1 3TT
Comedy Writing
Our comedy writing course is a relaxed, supportive space where you can explore ideas, find your voice, and learn how comedy actually works.
You don’t need experience, punchlines ready, or a plan to perform. We cover joke structure, storytelling, writing exercises, and how to turn everyday thoughts into material that works. You’ll get practical feedback, time to write, and the chance to develop ideas week by week.
For those who want it, there are opportunities to share your work, build confidence, and take steps towards performing at Fool On showcases or local comedy nights - but there’s no obligation. You decide how far you want to take it.
Mondays
1.30-3.30pmPather Community Centre, Wishaw, ML2 0HZ
Tuesdays
1.30-3.30pmOrbiston Neighbourhood Centre, Bellshill, ML4 2BW
Thursdays
1.30-3.30pmThe Link Community Centre, Cumbernauld, G67 1EW
Thursdays
6.30-8.30pm Forgewood Community Centre, Motherwell, ML1 3TT
Want to give it a try? Come along and see what it’s all about.