Peaceful practice following the Heart Sutra The practice of Shakyo is a meditative and spiritual practice offered in many temples in Japan. It often starts with a bow before beginning to slowly trace the original text of a chosen Buddhist Sutra. We will trace the Heart Sutra which is inspiring and beautifully written. People do […]
Japanese Sho Calligraphy and Markmaking We will practice calligraphy with traditional Japanese sumi ink and fude brushes on washi paper, suitable for complete beginners. Beginning simply making marks with the ink, then working from inspiring Chinese and Japanese characters, relating to nature, meditation or poetry. This is a practice where we can enjoy using ink […]
Easygoing and fun group doodling, drawing, being creative and finding inspiration. Great way to de-stress and relax. Come and enjoy taking part in our relaxed community art group at Centre81 in Whitecrook, Clydebank – admission free and all materials are provided. Our group encourages wellbeing and creativity through art, craft and creative writing. Next to […]
Easygoing and fun group doodling, drawing, being creative and finding inspiration. Great way to de-stress and relax. Come and enjoy taking part in our relaxed community art group at Centre81 in Whitecrook, Clydebank – admission free and all materials are provided. Our group encourages wellbeing and creativity through art, craft and creative writing. Next to […]
Japanese Sho Calligraphy and Markmaking We will practice calligraphy with traditional Japanese sumi ink and fude brushes on washi paper, suitable for complete beginners. Beginning simply making marks with the ink, then working from inspiring Chinese and Japanese characters, relating to nature, meditation or poetry. This is a practice where we can enjoy using ink […]
Easygoing and fun group doodling, drawing, being creative and finding inspiration. Great way to de-stress and relax. Come and enjoy taking part in our relaxed community art group at Centre81 in Whitecrook, Clydebank – admission free and all materials are provided. Our group encourages wellbeing and creativity through art, craft and creative writing. Next to […]
Easygoing and fun group doodling, drawing, being creative and finding inspiration. Great way to de-stress and relax. Come and enjoy taking part in our relaxed community art group at Centre81 in Whitecrook, Clydebank – admission free and all materials are provided. Our group encourages wellbeing and creativity through art, craft and creative writing. Next to […]
6TH OCTOBER 2019 10.30 – 1.30PM £45 MAX 10 PEOPLE PER SESSION INCLUDED: ALL MATERIALS, GARDEN ENTRY AND TEA/COFFEE & BISCUIT Enjoy trying out Suibokuga (also called Sansui) painting. We will use traditional materials, working with the unique colours of Japanese ink and water based paints, mark making with Japanese brushes on washi paper, guided […]
Relaxed autumn sketching of the environment around the gardens or in the Kibble Meet inside the Kibble Palace glasshouse, which is at the East side of the gardens near the Byres Road/ Great Western Road entrance (or alternatively we may gather just outside the Kibble Palace entrance). Art materials and paper provided (if you like […]
Meditation, mark making and calligraphy to explore clouds, water and trees We will have a day together in the countryside at the workshop near Lenzie – to be in the landscape and to be with the relationship between clouds, water and the character and shapes of trees. Through mindful awareness of our senses, we will […]
Blair organises, runs and co-runs several events, many of which are art and meditation related. Some are free community groups and others have an admission charge, most are through the D+P Studio and some Glasgow Zen Group. Please have a look at each event and feel free to come along and join!
