Save the Maryhill HUB
Well done to the young people and workers at North United Communities we saved the Maryhill HUB (from threat of reduced opening days) with our fabulous banners ?
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Atmospheric tree painting night
Last week we had lots of fun with different pens, pastels, pencils and paints, tree landscapes guided our imagination ??? More fun arty workies from last week at Clydebank Centre81 art group! It was a lovely atmosphere with everyone enjoying and trying out the combinations… Read More »Atmospheric tree painting night
Inspired by the examples of calligrapher Chiei
At the last Zen Heart Brush we explored the Kaisho and Sosho styles of shodo calligraphy, working with tenchi 天地. We were inspired by the examples of calligrapher Chiei 智永 from his version of the fascinating Thousand Character Classic 千字文 – Senjimon. His name means… Read More »Inspired by the examples of calligrapher Chiei
Happy Valentine’s Day 2020
Here is a video instruction of how to fold an easy origami heart. Enjoy!
Tracing the heart of the Heart Sutra – Tokyo 2019
Towards the end of the year as the dry leaves rustled across the pavements, Blair practiced Shakyo Sutra tracing at temples in Tokyo, working mainly from Genjo’s version of the Hannya Shingyo – Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra. You can see the hanging… Read More »Tracing the heart of the Heart Sutra – Tokyo 2019
Exploring mysterious flowers, maps and mazes through the landscape
We are back on tonight for more relaxing and doodling at Clydebank art group at friendly and cozy Centre81 The group is welcoming and free of charge, come along and join us tonight at the fantastic Centre81 at 6.30 to 8pm. Destress, find inspiration, enjoy… Read More »Exploring mysterious flowers, maps and mazes through the landscape
生命 – life springing up with shodo calligraphy
At the Zen Heart Brush in November, we practiced ‘生命 seimei – life’ in the cosy Kagyu Samye Dzong, Tibetan Buddhist centre. Winter has arrived and energy is waning in Glasgow just now but we vigorously enjoyed writing ‘life’! We talked about life, the elements,… Read More »生命 – life springing up with shodo calligraphy
Free flowing abstract fun!
Last night at Clydebank art group we had a free flowing fun evening of painting with pattern and colours to brighten up our wintery day! Thanks to all the participants who came along to the group this year. The next session at the fabulously friendly… Read More »Free flowing abstract fun!
Expansive night skys and celestial heads over the city
Last time we enjoyed a night sky ? theme with oil pastels and coloured paper, bringing in cityscape and celestial heads. More of our creative adventures last week at Clydebank art group ????
Wonderful star filled spacious dark nights
Last time we enjoyed a night sky ? theme with oil pastels and coloured paper. Words and doodles from Clydebank art group inspired by the mystery of the night sky and space – the waxing and waning of the ? , tides, stars, darkness, shadows..… Read More »Wonderful star filled spacious dark nights