We haven't been to many GIOBabies workshops but we absolutely loved them.
Led by Una, the children (0-5 years), got to try playing her double bass (not a cheap instrument to throw about!), played games with chiffon scarves and led some improvised music with them, sung some songs with shakers, experimented with pitch, dynamic (volume) and tempo in a couple more activities and generally enjoyed themselves.
Una wasn't phased by some of the younger tearaways and simultaneously engaged the older children, she was very friendly and welcoming. There were only 5 boys at my first session, so I hope a little bit of publicity helps them out.
The workshop was about half an hour long but is free. They take place on the second Friday of the month at 10.00am and 11.00am at the CCA. Whilst it's free, you do need to book tickets on the CCA website. I definitely want to take Angus back but Friday is a nursery day, so it will have to be high days and holidays for us - or the extra, special workshops that they sometimes hold on other days.
There is an accessible toilet right outside the workshop room but it doesn't have baby change (I think you would have to go down a floor or two for that). The cafe at the CCA is wonderful. Buses stop right outside the venue but we got the subway and walked from Cowcaddens (Angus was 35 months at the time). There is lift for buggies in the CCA from the ground floor to Level 2 for the workshop.
Overall, the workshop was really good fun and I like that you don't need to commit to a block of lessons. It feels like an excellent way to get a music fix for Angus and is technically high quality.
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