Session Jan-Apr 2024
Contact Us
The East Kilbride Art Club runs on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm from the art room in Calderglen 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.
Our activities
Artist Demo’s
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.
Outdoor Painting
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.
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.
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!
Jan to Apr 2024 syllabus
9th January 2024 – Work night
This is the first night of the new year so bring along anything you are currently working on and have a tea/coffee and a chat whilst progressing your current artwork.
16th January 2024 –Theme night – Modern
What is your take on “modern”, whether it is a contemporary style of art or a method of creating art, whether it’s a comment on modern life or issues raised by modern living show us what you think through your art.
23rd January 2024 – Work night
Bring along whatever you are currently working on and enjoy a chat and a tea/coffee whilst progressing your artwork.
30th January 20 Photo challenge
This is where we all paint the same photo, the results are always interesting and shows how differently individuals see and interpret the same image. The photo will be emailed to all club members at least a week prior to the evening.
6th February 2024 – Work night
Bring along whatever you are currently working on and enjoy a chat and a tea/coffee whilst progressing your artwork.
HALF TERM BREAK
20th February 2024 – 30 Shades of Grey – Monochrome Challenge
This challenge is designed to test our relationship with light and shade by creating a piece of work this is only in shades of one colour, the colour needn’t be grey, any colour will have the same effect.
27th February 2024 – Work night
Bring along whatever you are currently working on and enjoy a chat and a tea/coffee whilst progressing your artwork.
5th March 2024 – Theme night – Transport
There are numerous forms of transport from aeroplanes to zip lines, choose one and produce a piece of art in your own unique way.
12th March 2024 – Challenge night – out of the comfort zone
This is a chance to work with a medium or technique that you are not familiar with, as there is a diverse range of skills in the club there is sure to be someone who can point you in the right direction.
19th March 2024 – Work night
Bring along whatever you are currently working on and enjoy a chat and a tea/coffee whilst progressing your artwork.
26th March 2024 – Theme night – coming out of the dark
The clocks change this coming weekend heralding the onset of the lighter and hopefully sunnier days, what can you paint or draw to put across this sense of light and hope for the months to come.
EASTER BREAK
16th April 2024 – Work night
Bring along whatever you are currently working on and enjoy a chat and a tea/coffee whilst progressing your artwork.
23rd April 2024 – Work night and display of work.
This is our final night of the session so bring along your work from this year to show the other members whilst you work on your current price of art.
Plein Aire Dates 2024
4/5/24 – Botanic Gardens
25/5/24 – Calderglen
22/6/24 – Hertiage Loch EK
29/7/24 – Museum of Rural Life
24/8/24 – Burrell Collection.
Get in Touch
If you would like to join or arrange a demo please fill out the form here.