The East Kilbride Art Club runs on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm from the art room in St Andrews/St Brides High School.
We are a friendly group and all skill levels/abilities are welcome. We organise a range of activities including demonstrations from artists, events and an annual exhibition. There will also be plenty of work nights allowing you time to work on personal projects.
Your first week at the art club is free, so why not come along and see what we are all about.
We are always looking for the next opportunity to be inspired.
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Artist Demos
We have demonstrations from local artists to encourage and inspire our club members. It’s great to get an insight into their approach and learn the from the professionals.
Worknights
We allow plenty of worknights for artists to get on with their personal projects in a relaxed environment with other artists. It’s a great opportunity to receive feedback and gain insights from other club members.
Pleine Aire
Some of our members enjoy painting “en plein air” and it’s been fun taking part in competitions such as Capture Culzean and the Summer Art Challenge.
Workshops
Sometimes it’s good to shake things up and get out of your comfort zone. We have member run workshops and workshops from established artists which provide a great opportunity to try something new within the group.
Sessions
We run 2 sessions of 12/13 weeks, the first starting in September and the second in January. If you’re interested in joining our club at our next session, please fill out the form below! Please be aware we only can accept members 16 years or over. We look forward to welcoming you!
2025/26 Autumn Syllabus
20th January
Welcome back, work night
Bring along your current work and enjoy a relaxed evening working on your
masterpiece and having a chat.
27th January 2026
Demo by Kirsten Feehan. Stretching paper and canvas.
Having properly prepared surface on which to paint is crucial for a fine piece
of art so our very own Kirsten is going to demonstrate how to stretch
watercolour paper and canvases properly. Kirsten is currently studying with
the Glasow School of Art and is very enthusiastic to share some of what she
has learnt with us.
3rd February 2026
Work night
Bring along your current work and enjoy a relaxed evening working on your
masterpiece and having a chat.
10th February 2026
Valentines Theme
Just to get you the mood for Saturday create a work of art that expresses your
love for someone.
17th February 2026
School Holiday – no club
24th February 2026
Work night
Bring along your current work and enjoy a relaxed evening working on your
masterpiece and having a chat.
3rd March 2026
Mixed Media Challenge
Challenge yourself to use more than one type of medium in one piece of work,
the subject is of your own choice.
7th March
Visit to Café Ceramico – 2pm to 3.30 pm
This is a chance to try your hand a painting pottery at this well loved East
Kilbride venue. The Art Club will subsidise each artist up to £15 each for the
afternoon for a piece of work. Artists buy their own refreshments.
10th March 2026
Work night
Bring along your current work and enjoy a relaxed evening working on your
masterpiece and having a chat.
17th March 2026
Zines
A zine is a small magazine, challenge yourself to produce something in words
and art on any subject of your choice and of whatever length you wish.
24th March 2026
Work night
Bring along your current work and enjoy a relaxed evening working on your
masterpiece and having a chat
31st March 2026
Easter Theme
Easter is now upon us so lets see what easter bunnies you can pull out of the
hat.
7th April 2026
School Holiday – no club
14th April 2026
School Holiday – no club
21st April 2026
Demo by Jenni McLaren – Ink and Bleach
Our very own Jenni McLaren is exploring with us the unusual combination of
using bleach and inks.
28th April 2026
Work night
Bring along your current work and enjoy a relaxed evening working on your
masterpiece and having a chat.
5th May 2026
Last night of the year – Work night.
Bring along your current work and enjoy a relaxed evening working on your
masterpiece and having a chat.