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
The leaves and flowers are out and there is a green fresh feel outside and a seasonal spaciousness too. Although many of us are being inside more, there is still a different feel and atmosphere indoors coming from the change in the season, that if… Read More »Write, type or doodle a few seasonal words – Creative Time
If you are able to do this take a photo which is spring or nature-themed, for example if you have any flowers (we were given some free by our local supermarket!), or if you have a garden, or you can see the sky and safely… Read More »Try some springy nature photography Creative Time
Try out writing spring (or vernal) equinox – Shunbun 春分 – using Japanese Shodo calligraphy, or in your own style in any language! These two kanji on their own literally mean spring and segment/part/share. March Equinox – this is the time equal day and night, when… Read More »Let’s write Spring Equinox
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
Last week at Clydebank art group we enjoyed a carefree evening of painting. We’re sorry to say that this night marked the end of the project for the adults group for the time being (please note for updates on the Wednesday afterschool art group for… Read More »Soothing sounds and flowing rhythms
Recently we were inspired by the textures of stones from hills and seashore, peering into their worlds, as well as the spaciousness of clouds and water. We’re sorry to say that we’ve reached the end of the Clydebank Art Group project so this is our… Read More »Peering into the spacious textured worlds of stones
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 ?
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