The first block of workshops this year is almost over, and our volunteers have been settling in brilliantly! They will all be back for the next block, and we’re delighted to share their experience with you via this blog. For…Read On
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Walking Group – Week 4: West Kilbride
The sky was the bluest of blues last Wednesday, making it the perfect day for a trip to the coast. West Kilbride was the destination with a visit to the town’s Barony Centre to see an exhibition of ceramics from…Read On
Shop Item of the Week – ‘Cat and Kitten’ by Lesley Nimmo
This week, Lesley Nimmo’s ‘Cat and Kitten’ is our Shop Item of the Week. Acrylic on paper, this piece portrays a wonderfully friendly image and is a beautiful example of Lesley’s distinctively bold painting style. A welcome addition to your…Read On
Artwork of the Week – ‘Keir’ by John Duncan
This week we bring you ‘Keir’ by John Duncan as our Artwork of the Week. John created this fantastic painting during Tanya Raabe Webber’s recent portrait painting master class workshops and has managed to capture his subject, as well as…Read On
Tanya Raabe-Webber’s Portrait Master Classes
Artist Tanya Raabe-Webber ran a number of portrait master classes for young people last month. Below are her reflections on what was a very successful and enjoyable workshop indeed: I do love sharing my drawing and painting techniques with other…Read On
Artwork of the Week – ‘Harris’ by Euan Stewart
For Artwork of the Week we bring you this exquisite portrait by Create artist Euan Stewart. Euan took part in the portrait master class workshops by Tanya Raabe Webber, and with the help of her expert tuition – coupled with…Read On
Meet the Volunteers – Florence Dwyer
Another week, another ‘Meet the Volunteers’! As usual, we are more than pleased to introduce you to one of our amazing volunteers – this time, the brilliant Florence Dwyer, who has been both part of our Art Matters team and…Read On
Research Residency February 2016 – Joanna Peace
Project A – warm. Full. I had been trying to find a way back to Project Ability since finishing a six-month project with them in May 2015. Returning to the ReConnect studio as an artist rather than a tutor has…Read On
Walking Group – Week 3: Tramway
Spring is in the air, and an ideal place to witness its approach is the Hidden Gardens at Tramway. Snowdrops and crocuses are beginning to bloom in these tranquil surroundings, and our walking group spent some time exploring the nooks…Read On
Shop Item of the Week – ‘Black Duck’ by Lesley Nimmo
For Shop Item of the Week, we bring you another fine original artwork – this time by Lesley Nimmo. Lesley’s ‘Black Duck, an acrylic on paper piece, is another example of her unique style of painting, with the use of…Read On
