Young people’s art

Let's make a samurai helmet for Children's Day

Let’s make a samurai helmet for Children’s Day

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

Create your origami sunshine

Fold your own origami sunshine – Creative Time

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

Love is in the air, with satellites whizzing by the stars

Join in our Creative Time fun activities to do at home

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

Halloween Masks and Autumn Crowns

Halloween Masks and Autumn Crowns

A simple fun way to make a Halloween mask or Autumnal crown is to use a long strip of thick paper sized to fit around the wearer’s head, and decorate and trim this to your fanciful and fantastical desire! You can enjoy experimenting with different… Read More »Halloween Masks and Autumn Crowns

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School holidays – a trip to the seaside

Was such a fun day, we really felt we were at the beach ??? Was such a fun day, we really felt we were at the beach ??? Posted by Drawing and Painting Studio on Tuesday, 30 July 2019 A photo on the day from Parkheadartist’s instagram… Read More »School holidays – a trip to the seaside

Clydebank summer cash for kids 2019

Ice cream summer!

The enthusiastic young people enjoyed creatively exploring bright colourful summer patterns at the fabulous Centre81 in Clydebank! The enthusiastic young people enjoyed creatively exploring bright colourful summer patterns at the fabulous Centre81 in Clydebank! Posted by Drawing and Painting Studio on Tuesday, 30 July 2019