Upcoming Events

Monthly meetings 

Our regular meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month and are part of our membership benefits.

Meetings normally start at 7.30pm.

The Annual General Meeting which is held in March starts at 7.00pm, and precedes the monthly meeting and demonstration commencing at 7.30pm.

Demonstrations or lectures generally end around 8.45/8.50pm.

PLEASE NOTE Teas/Coffee will be served 7.00pm prior to the Demonstrations/Talks

 

2025-2026 Syllabus

Dates of monthly meetings for the 2025-2026 season will be confirmed in September 2025

Previous demonstrations have included:

Dennis Bannister "Portrait of a man using verdaccio technique"

Michael J. Doherty "The Portrait in Oil" www.scottishschoolofclassicalart.com

Julie Arbuckle "West Highland Landscape in oils" www.juliearbuckle.wordpress.com

Robert Kelsey Painting a Scottish Beach in Oils www.rkelsey.com

Greer Ralston The human figure (clothed/unclothed)- Mixed Media www.facebook.com/greer.ralston

Ed Hunter Arran from Bute in Oils www.edhunterart.co.uk

 

Dennis Bannister

Portrait of a man using verdaccio technique.

 

Greer Ralston Demonstration

We had a real master class from Greer Ralston. It was a privilege to see the painting appear, but so refreshing to hear Greer's love of passing on painting tips to all of us. As well as working as an artist Greer runs a variety of private art classes, including Life Drawing, and gives demonstrations to various art groups across Scotland. Please follow Greer on her Facebook at www.facebook.com/greer.ralston.

 

Robert Kelsey

What a treat we had from Robert Kelsey whose painting of Iona is now complete.  As always Robert made this looks so easy and we were privileged to see the painting evolve before our eyes.  To see more of Robert’s amazing work, visit his web page at www.rkelsy.com 

Michael J Docherty Demonstration

Michael painted a portrait from the classical French Painter William Adolphe Bouguereau. His skill at producing this picture very quickly before our eyes had us all mesmerised. We enjoyed his easy chat and his love of classical painting was evident to all of us. Michael was unable to finish the painting in the short time of his presentation.  He apologises that he is extremely busy at the moment and has been unable to send us the completed work. However, he has sent us a study of a self portrait in a similar style for us to admire.  For further information on Michael's workshops and classes please visit www.scottishschoolofclassicalart.com and www.facebook.com/scottishschoolofclassicalart

Danny Campbell

The scene from Ettrick Bay looking over to Arran enthralled all of us. We were also intrigued to have a tour of Danny's studio. 

Lesley Anderson

Another great demonstration  by Lesley Anderson of boats. You can see more of her fantastic work on www.andersonsmithcreative.com

Denise Findlay

Our guest was Denise Findlay whose talent transported us to the delights of pastel portraiture. Within minutes we watch in awe as this beautiful portrait emerged.  First the eye, then the nose and finally the mouth. The night was over all too soon, but Denise has kindly sent us the finished portrait called "Primavera" in Pastel and gold leaf. You can see more of Denise’s work on her web page at www.denisefindlay.com.

 

Marjory Sime

There is no doubt that we bring a variety of demonstrations to Bearsden Art Club. With the title of "Inspirational Paintings", Marjory Sime did not let us down. Her completed 4 paintings (all done in the hour and a half) are truly inspirational and she took us by surprise when she used the canvas she had been using as a palate and asked for suggestions to turn it into a painting. Snowy mountains was the suggestion and Marjory in her final 15 minutes created the Snowy Mountains as requested.

You can see more of Marjory's inspirational paintings on www.marjorysimeart.com

Gavin Scott Weir

Our demonstrator transported us up into the hills on a beautiful autumn day.  Gavin Scott Weir’s painting in oil appeared seamlessly before our eyes.  Time of course did not allow Gavin to complete the painting but here is the finished painting for us to see. He has called it "The Path up Ben Lui".   You can see other works by Gavin on his web page at www.gavinweir.com

 

2024 One Day Sale

We're delighted to say that a One Day Sale is foreseen for November 2024. More details to follow. This is a great opportunity to buy unique works of art by our members who have been painting all through lockdown.

 

Annual Exhibition 2024

Janet Forry opened this years Exhibition on Saturday 15th April. There was a large crowd to listen to her perceptive comments on the work submitted by club members. More about Janet can be found on her website www.janetforry.co.uk

The Lillie Gallery is open daily except Sunday and Monday.

As usual the club has the use of the Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie for our annual exhibition which allows members to display their work to the public. For more about the Lillie Gallery visit www.edlc.co.uk  Most of the club members' work is for sale, in the setting of a well established gallery which houses part of the permanent collection of East Dunbartonshire Council.  Our exhibition will  appeal to most with an interest in art, including ceramics, textiles, sculpture and multi-media.  Club prize winners display their work alongside other work by members (some of whom may be  exhibiting for the first time). The exhibition is of exceptional quality, drawing both local and distant admirers

Check our website for further details and for confirmation of opening times.