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Bearsden & Milngavie

Group Category: Arts

  • Art Workshop

    At the Art Workshop we aim to develop our own personal art skills by learning from each other in a relaxed, informal and fun atmosphere. The Group will consist of many levels of expertise from amateur to the more experienced. At the Workshop we will provide our own materials and choose our preferred medium to… Read more

  • Outdoor Sketchers

    We are an informal group who enjoy sketching and painting in interesting peaceful places alongside others. All levels of experience are welcome. Everyone brings their own materials and equipment, using whatever medium they prefer, (pencil, pen and wash, watercolour, pastels, coloured pencils etc.) and usually a small lightweight stool as nearby seats may not always… Read more

  • Theatregoers

    The members of the group go to a variety of theatre and dance shows - plays, musical theatre, ballet, modern dance, event cinema. There is a Mailing List for interested members and ideas for future shows are circulated this way. How to book is also outlined in the mailings. Tickets that have been booked for… Read more

  • Painting and Drawing

    The tutor is Debbie Hamilton. The Painting and Drawing group meetings are held in the Quiet Room at the above. The purpose of the group is to encourage members to express their enjoyment of practical art in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We work on projects set by Debbie, which are mainly based on watercolour.… Read more

  • Music Appreciation

    Aims of Group These have been agreed as: Skills required Group Organisation For further information about the group please contact the Convenor. Read more

  • Operatic Music Entirely

    The next meeting will take place on Wednesday November 20 at 14.00. A DVD excerpt from an Opera by Mozart, Verdi or Puccini will be preceded by a short Quiz - with prizes! Read more

  • Operagoers

    An opera begins long before the curtain goes up and ends long after it has come down. It starts in my imagination, it becomes my life, and it stays part of my life long after I've left the opera house. Maria Callas In opera, there is always too much singing. Claude Debussy Whatever your perspective,… Read more

  • Art

    Our group meets in Craft Room 2 on the 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings each month during term time. We welcome all levels from beginners to more experienced artists and we enjoy learning from each other in a friendly and supportive environment.  We have fun experimenting with different techniques and media, often looking at the… Read more

  • Art Appreciation

    Both Art Appreciation groups are currently over-subscribed and a waiting list is in operation. Topics covered are the same for both groups and range from medieval to modern. Read more

  • Art Appreciation 2

    Both Art Appreciation groups are currently over-subscribed and a waiting list is in operation. Topics covered are the same for both groups and range from medieval to modern. Read more