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Art4You, Scotland

Art classes and courses for all abilities

Work Ballochruin Farm Balfron Station G63 0LE Stirlingshire Work Phone: 01360 449 101 Cell Phone: 07981 768 081 Work Email: info@art4youscotland.co.uk Website: Art4You

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Situated in rural Stirlingshire – just 20 miles north of Glasgow/20 miles west of Stirling – Art4You Scotland offers a wide variety of friendly and inclusive art classes that are suitable for all abilities.

Ballochruin Farm is a scenic and inspiring backdrop for an art studio, and in good weather it is possible to head outside with an easel and capture the essence of a Scottish pastoral landscape. Within the bright Art4Scotland studio, up to 12 individuals can have fun trying a variety of art techniques and mediums, with each person positively encouraged to express their individuality and to find the fun in art. Led by painter and art lecturer Ewen Duncan, the team at Ballochruin can help every budding artist to develop their personal technique and style.

• Painting and drawing classes midweek/evenings/weekends
• Weekend courses
• Watercolour classes
• Life drawing classes
• Portrait classes
• One-to-one sessions
• Corporate art workshops
• Art holidays
• Portfolio classes for High School children
• Kids drawing and art development classes

Classes are friendly, and there is usually some lively banter to accompany the tea and biscuits. Whether you are an experienced artist, haven’t painted since High School or think drawing a stick figure might be challenge enough, the focus for every class is fun and enjoyment.

Art4You Scotland can offer fluent German and basic French for holiday visitors attending our painting holidays, and art short breaks in Scotland. There are many alternative activities (cycling, horse riding, golfing, fishing, hill walking, distilleries, etc) nearby for partners or family members with interests outside painting or drawing. The local villages Balfron, Killearn and Fintry also offer country cafes, restaurants and pubs as well as local galleries and gift shops. The main cities Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling are all easily accessible by car within 30 minutes to an hour.

Art4You Scotland has an online Art Shop to book classes, buy artists material and to purchase artwork and gifts. Gift vouchers are also available for courses and classes.

For a list of upcoming classes click here.

Iona Buchanan

Iona Buchanan Gifts & Homeware

Work Phone: 01360 860 121 Work Email: iona@ionabuchanan.com Website: Iona Buchanan

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ELSPETH BENNIE Artist & Blacksmith

Sculpture, Interior Designs, Exterior Designs, Commissions Contact: Elspeth Bennie

Work Unit 1 Dunmore Street Balfron Stirlingshire G63 0TU Work Phone: 07740951608 Work Email: elspethbennie@me.com Website: Elspeth Bennie Artish & Blacksmith

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Elspeth Bennie is a Scottish award-winning artist and blacksmith based within the beautiful Stirlingshire countryside, a short distance from Loch Lomond.

SCULPTURE CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS METALWORK COMMISSIONS DOMESTIC EXTERIORS INTERIORS

The artist and her blacksmithing techniques embrace the traditional forge, but also integrate new techniques such as plasma and laser cutting, to allow a breadth and depth of artistic expression.

Elspeth offers a practical product, but one with high aesthetic values, that is unique and designed specifically to compliment and enhance a space.

Elspeth Bennie takes on commissions after discussions with the client to ensure that every sculpture and artwork is both beautiful and practical for their needs.

Elspeth undertakes a wide variety of sculpture, public art and domestic and architectural metalwork. Most of the work is bespoke, creating pieces specifically for the client. As an artist, her design led approach means than the piece can be integrated well with its finished surroundings at both an aesthetic and functional level.

Sculpture is Elspeth Bennie’s particular joy, and she relishes the challenge that designing a bespoke sculpture offers. While the sculpture must meets the brief of the client, it must also be inspired and a thing of beauty to enhance the space it is designed to inhabit.

The public commission for the heron in Dunblane was one recent work (the project won the Sustrans Community Links Award for 2016) and other commissioned public work is in-situ within schools and public spaces.

However, not all the metalwork undertaken is sculpture, and Elspeth enjoys working with home and business owners to create bespoke forged interior or exterior designs.

Interiors

Bespoke metalwork gives an individuality to a home unachievable with off the shelf products. Whether it is getting something made to measure to fit an awkward space or commissioning a piece of work that reflects your own personality and style Elspeth can work with you to achieve it. Balustrading, curtain rails, candlesticks, furniture, handrails, handles, door pulls and are some of the many items that can be produced.

Exteriors

Whether it is a complex architectural feature, or gates and railings to add character to you property, there is no end to the possibilites when art and blacksmithing come together.

Green Gallery

Showcase Of Contemporary Works And Designs By Scottish Artists

Work The Greengallery Ballamenoch Buchlyvie Stirlingshire FK8 3NX United KingdomWork The Greengallery 53 Bridge Street Dollar Stirling FK14 7DG United Kingdom Work Phone: Buchlyvie – 01360 850 180 Work Phone: Dollar – 01259 740 149 Work Email: greengallery@sol.co.uk Website: Green Gallery

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With its dynamic array of art and design, the greengallery has established an inimitable reputation for sourcing and showcasing both upcoming creative talent, and established Scottish artists.

Featuring contemporary Scottish art; paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and other applied arts, the gallery offers an eclectic mix of designs to suit all budgets. Whether it is an expansive hanging for a feature wall, or a small original gift for friends or family, there are pieces to suit every budget.

The greengallery has two rather fabulous and very friendly village studios, with customers encouraged to pop in and browse.

All larger items can be bought with interest free credit.

greengallery, Ballamenoch, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire

greengallery, 53 Bridge Street, Dollar, Clackmannanshire

Hanging Art

The Green Gallery hosts regular exhibitions and special events, while regularly representing an array of diverse and established Scottish Artists:

Pam Carter, Chris Bushe, Marion Drummond, Wil Freeborn, Helen Welsh, Connie Simmers, Claire MacLellan, Muriel Barclay, Stanley Bird,

and many more.

Established twenty two years ago the greengallery has garnered a reputation for showcasing the very best contemporary scottish paintings and applied arts. We aim to source exciting new and established artists and offer exclusive viewings and interior design support. Paintings can be be bought through our own flexible interest free credit facility that can be organised to suit you, and we can also arrange a delivery service at competitive prices.

Becky Walker Art Consultant

From lighting and placement, to framing and borders, the correct choice and position for your artwork can enhance and really bring a room to life. With over twenty years experience, Becky shares her passion by offering a friendly consultancy service to help you get the most from your art. Far from high-brow, the service is affordable, flexible and suitable for any kind of home. Just ask.

Recent Art Available For Sale

Love love love Green Gallery! Forever brimming with an inspirational mix of work from a vast spectrum of artists. So many pieces that tug at the strings of temptation! A world of special talent under a very welcoming roof. Have bought some of my very favourite paintings here and found some new favourite artists too. And what a treat when ladies night comes around!