Sculpture House: connecting art and social inclusion

The brainchild of three like minded artists, take a literal and ideological tour through the Future Paisley-backed Sculpture House Project in Ferguslie Reclaiming disused spaces and turning them into something fruitful is something that’s high on the agenda of every municipal body these days. Governed by the idea that it is socially irresponsible to... Read More

Indie McCue – pushing Renfrewshire’s creative boundaries

Indie McCue is a multimedia artist who has big plans for Renfrewshire’s creative community, Indie McCue tells us all about SCOPE, BIDE & more. Last year saw the inaugural edition of your pop-up gallery, SCOPE. How did this concept come about? Initially, I rented a space in Bailey’s Antiques and that’s where I met Mark... Read More

Interview: Wendy Kershaw

Meet an award-winning ceramicist who creates narrative illustrations on porcelain. In a converted farmhouse just outside Lochwinnoch, Wendy Kershaw appears to be enjoying an idyllic life combining work with feathered domesticity. When we call her in her workshop, she reveals she’s not alone: “Two pheasants are watching me from outside as I haven’t put... Read More

Aquarius Crystals & Gifts – not your average shopping destination

Hurry down to Aquarius Crystals & Gifts, Renfrewshire’s leading purveyor of crystals and semi-precious stones. “My family were very spiritual,” reveals Robert Watson, proprietor of Aquarius Crystals & Gifts in Paisley. “My aunt was a seer and she was well-known for having second sight. A lot of that relates to what the business is... Read More

Lochwinnoch Takes It All

A small village in Renfrewshire is home to one of Scotland’s best and brightest arts festivals. When the Lochwinnoch Arts Festival was established at the turn of the 21st century, it was a modest single afternoon affair devoted to local authors. Over the years it’s gradually grown into an eighteen day event encompassing literature,... Read More

People: Caroline Gormley

Artist Caroline Gormley, co-owner of Made in Paisley, talks to us about her art gallery, community workshop and studio in the heart of the town centre.  What’s the thinking behind Made in Paisley? We want to make art accessible to local people, not just professional artists. We sell vouchers for all our classes, and... Read More