In March we led two workshops introducing and exploring the esteemed calligraphic style, brush techniques and history behind the flowing kana 仮名 scripts and deep poetic themes of waka 和歌 (meaning Japanese poems). These events were held in the Glasgow area of Scotland, and were… Read More »Japanese 和歌 Waka Events: Materiality and Movement in Heian Period Poetry
In February we led two workshops introducing and exploring Haiga 俳画 a harmony of Japanese painting, and haiku poetry brushed in calligraphy. These events were held in the Glasgow area of Scotland, and were kindly sponsored by The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, allowing participants to… Read More »Haiga Events: a Harmony of Japanese Painting and Haiku Poetry
It has been a buzzing summer season for Blair and the D+P Studio with busy weekly sessions and events through the east, north and west of Glasgow in July and August ?These were for families and also aimed at adults, working at wonderful places like… Read More »Vibrant summer of activities at D+P Studio
De-stress and Express helped young people and children engage with the arts and develop art skills and confidence. Blair especially guided them to be creative mindfully and relax, as well as learn to use new art materials and techniques! As the project continued and more young… Read More »Youth Arts Project – De-stress and Express, Part 2
Moving deeper into autumn 2021 Blair continued working with the young people from North United Communities (with funding from Creative Scotland and Glasgow Connected Arts Network) leading the Manga, Anime and Comic Project. As the project developed with input from the young people we explored the… Read More »Manga, Anime and Comic Project for Young People, Part 2
Through Autumn 2021 Blair worked with North United Communities with funding from Creative Scotland and Glasgow Connected Arts Network to lead an inspiring Manga, Anime and Comic Project of free sessions for young people in three locations in the North and West of Glasgow. Blair helped… Read More »Manga, Anime and Comic Project for Young People, Part 1
Blair worked with young people on a relaxing Youth Arts project in Glasgow – ‘De-stress and Express’ – combining arts and crafts with mindful meditation. The arts and crafts classes were delivered in three locations – Maryhill, Ruchill and Milton. It was a tremendously well received… Read More »Youth Arts Project – De-stress and Express, Part 1
On May 5th in Japan it is Kodomo no hi こどもの日 – Children’s Day! Origami is really popular in Japan just now with folk staying at home more, and this origami samurai helmet can be worn by children or adults alike, depending on the size. Around… Read More »Let’s make a samurai helmet for Children’s Day
The sun is becoming much stronger now and bringing life and colour. Can you make a sun out of paper only using origami folding? We folded a couple of versions, based on the youtube videos below. Tip:Start with square paper, or measure and cut to… Read More »Fold your own origami sunshine – Creative Time
More of us are being at home now, so we are bringing you some regular fun and relaxing activities – Creative Time – to encourage you to have some creative enjoyment and stay in touch! It would be great if you would like to send… Read More »Join in our Creative Time fun activities to do at home