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

 

2026-2027 Syllabus

6th October. Jo Logan. Charcoal

3rd November. Kirsten MacKinnon. Oil

1st December (aft). Karen van der Graf. Collage

5th January. Zoom. Claire Harrison. Pen and Ink

2nd February. Ailsa Bhattacharya on the ‘Paintings of John Knox -The Trongate to the Trossachs ‘

2nd March. Lesley Herd. Abstract Art Technique

23rd March. AGM

 

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