South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Library events, such as Bookbug etc, are booked through the library management system (Spydus).

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Cost: various

 

Still Painting After All These Years

From the artist

My full name is Robert Hair Miller, and I was born in Dalmarnock Road in Bridgeton, Glasgow in 1954. I attended Thomson Street Primary School in Dennistoun then Whitehill Senior Secondary School. I did have the honour of reaching the highest mark in my art higher in the history of the one-hundred-year-old school at the time.

I became a carpet designer at Lyle’s Carpet Factory after leaving school but was made redundant after only two years when the factory was closed. I decided to go to Glasgow School of Art at the age of twenty-one but left there after two and a half years to make my living playing keyboards in various pop bands.

I didn't lift a paint brush for about twenty years.

I decided to paint again when I was forty mainly because it has always been my passion.

This exhibition is really to show I have many interests in the art world although portraiture will always be top of my list.

I have painted many faces through the years but one of my favourite images is of Amy Winehouse. Amy's mum Janis has one of my paintings and I have a treasured photo of Janis holding the painting of her daughter.

I hope this selection of paintings interests the people who take the time to visit, thanks in advance, Robert.

Cost: Free admission

 

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO Arts Development team proudly delivers a wide range of arts classes across venues throughout the South Lanarkshire Council area.

As part of Rutherglen Town Hall’s 21st Birthday celebrations, we’re delighted to present a special “Birthday” exhibition showcasing artwork created by students from our adult and children’s art classes.

For many participants, this will be their first time exhibiting their work publicly. With the guidance and encouragement of their tutors, the exhibition highlights the creativity, growth, and progress made by each artist.

Come and celebrate with us — and enjoy the vibrant talent nurtured within our community.

Happy 21st Birthday, Rutherglen Town Hall!

Cost: Free admission

 

A card game from days of old will be held in the library. The twist will be danced by the highest and lowest scorer in the game.

To book please call Stonehouse Library on 01698 794380.

Cost: £0.50 (for tea / coffee)

 

Using paper folding techniques to bring old books back to life. Suitable for beginners.

To book please call Carluke Library on 01555 772134.

Cost: £2.00