Västerås Scribbling Society

Scribbling Society is back!!!

2010-10-19T20:10:00.001+02:00

Scribbling Society are back! After a long, hard summer (oh, and autumn) VSS are in the pub at Kåren, and playing with pens, paper and scissors again...

Don't snooze this Thursday, 21st of October! Join us for some cut and paste fun!

Bring your old magazines and we'll bring the glue (and all the rest of the creativity stuff.)

Entry is free, and the pub will function just like it does on any other evening. :)

Hope to see you there!

19:00 - 23:00

Cityfestival 1st - 3rd July!

2010-06-24T15:19:00.003+02:00

The Scribbling Society will be holding an open house (or tent rather) at the City Festival.

We'll be downtown between 2 and 9pm on Thursday the 1st, Friday the 2nd and Saturday the 3rd with all the usual materials, books, ideas and good humor.

It'll cost 10sek to take part, and you'll be welcome to play with our pens, pencils, paints, paper, canvas, scissors, gluesticks, magazines and everything else!

Hope to see you there!

//Clover

Scribbling at the city festival

2010-06-16T15:49:00.002+02:00

We're camping out at the city festival between the 1st and 3rd of July. More info coming soon!

City Festival

Giraffe blogging!

2010-05-22T17:01:00.000+02:00

Our efforts have earned us some fame :)

http://www.onemilliongiraffes.com/blog?id=415

Expressing some love and hate at Kåren

2010-05-14T22:26:00.002+02:00

Angelica is kindly hosting Scribbling while we're off in the Islamic Republic that is Iran :)

She'll be expressing her love and hate in the kvällspub at Kåren with pens, pencils and finger paints. Drop in if you'd like to join in.

The pub is open as usual so you can have a meal and a drink and then get down to the serious business of creating! For 20sek we provide you with paper, inspiring books and drawing materials. You just have to provide a little imagination :)

Any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

//Clove and Angelica

The great escape!

2010-05-11T17:23:00.000+02:00

Hello scribblers!

As most of you know - the gang and I are leaving for Iran on Saturday. We'll be away for a week and consiquently miss the next scheduled Scribble meeting... so, if you want to scribble next week, it's up to you to organise it!

If anyone is interested in holding the meeting, I can make sure that all the arrangements are made before we go. Then we can have a little meeting ad we can talk through how it all works.

The meeting would be held in the Kåren pub on Thursday the 20th Maj, between 7 and 11 pm.

Mail me if you want to take control :D

//Clover

Bringing some COLOUR to Kåren

2010-05-02T22:12:00.003+02:00

Hello peeps!

It's time for another colourful evening in Kåren. This time we are going to play with some real paints . We will have all the usual stuff, but I will also bring along some of my own paints and brushes.

We have two goals:

1 - lets try and fill up some of the canvases we have started this term. I believe we now have four half full canvases. We can scribble on with pens, markers and some lovely paints.

2 - Kåren has asked me to paint something on the 'piano' wall. We've discussed something with "people enjoying themselves". We can do some sketches and bounce arround some ideas.

As usual, it will cost 20sek to take part. The pub is open, so you can come, eat, and have a drink while you're scribbling!

If you have any questions just get in touch!

//Clover

A night on the tiles.

2010-04-23T08:34:00.002+02:00

Another wonderful evening with the scribblers. I think the pub is the place to be! There was no particular theme for the evening, just being a student, in the pub. Great results! We finally got one for the cieling plates painted! And one for hiking club too. An evening well spent methinks.

2010-04-19T09:54:00.002+02:00

To celebrate student week at MDH (Hela Studenten, Hela Vägen) the Scribbling Society will be taking over Kåren again!

Forget the road, we're talking about the whole wall! On Thursday night we'll throw up a fresh canvas so that you, the learning ones, can illustrate your experiences.

As always, it cost 20sek to participate, and your materials are provided. The kvällspub is open as usual so there is beer and food to be had while you're working :)

Hope to see you there!

//Clover

Triple whammy.

2010-04-18T05:47:00.003+02:00

Week numbers are something I have only experienced in Sweden. But Sweden we are in, so lets talk about week 16.

Firstly we have something not quite Scribbling Society related. Tomorrow (Monday) my first ever solo exhibition opens to the public. Thanks to KAOSgruppen and ABF. Me, Linda, Tobias and Matilda spent Saturday afternoon hanging 17 colourful portraits outside ABF's new office on the second floor in CuLTUREN. Naturally, it is free to go and have a look. The paintings will be there untill the end of week 21 and hopefully I will be able to hang out there at least once a week. Check the KAOSblog for more details.

Secondly, on Tudesday Mälardalens högskola is holding a Studentmässa which means little ol' me and the Scribbling goodies will be present in the main enterance with a plethora of other students. We'll have free scribbles on offer :)

And thirdly, on Thursday evening we'll be scribbling in the Kårpub again. Watch out for an event poster later today!

//Clover

A bottle top giraffe... and chocolate cake!

2010-04-07T00:49:00.002+02:00

...we ate the chocolate cake, hence the lack of pictures. Thanks for baking Sara! We also made some get well soon cards for the tattooed one and sent the giraffe to Mr Ola Helland for his ever growing collection. Rather nice evening though I say it myself!

Tuesday scribbles

2010-03-31T23:26:00.002+02:00

Scribblers in Kåren!

2010-03-27T20:03:00.005+01:00

Hello all,

Life has been incredibly hectic for the last month or so, and it is going to be so for at least another few weeks as I am entering exam period and in the process of moving into a smaller apartment (HELP!!!)

Anyway, we have been scribbling regular as clockwork, and here are a couple of photos from last Thursday's visit to Kåren!

Toodle pips,

//Clover

Scribbling goes to Kåren!

2010-03-15T23:12:00.001+01:00

If you have your own materials feel free to bring them with you!

Scribbles in the pub!

2010-03-15T15:49:00.003+01:00

Hello fellow scribblers!

Our next meeting will be on the 25th of March in the pub at Kåren. Write it in your diary, grab a friend, buy a beer and dare to draw! More details coming soon :)

//Clove

http://gimli.mds.mdh.se/karhus/index.shtml

Spring may not hav sprungit, but there is always wishful thinking!

2010-03-03T21:33:00.002+01:00

Improvisation

2010-02-26T02:33:00.002+01:00

Join the dots became impromptue felt pen tattooing! Thanks all for a wonderful evening :)

Join the dots

2010-02-17T17:11:00.002+01:00

Hello peeps,

Due to popular demand, this time we will be playing 'join the dots'. To make things a little more imaginative we all start with a blank paper, draw some dots and then give it to someone else to make a picture! If you want, bring some pre-dotted papers with you. No previous creative experience is required, just a positive attitude :)

As always, materials and fika will be included, and there will be an 'honesty jar' by the sink. Please be considerate and deposit 20 of your hard earned crowns in it so we can maintain our materials (and refreshments) for future meetings.

The meeting is open to all, and you are free to bring your own refreshments.

Comments, questions, suggestions? Don't hesitate to get in touch!

	den 25 februari 2010
	19:00 - 22:00
	Linjeföreningsrummet, övervåningen, Kårhuset, Västerås

Hope to see you there!

//Clove

Crazy Training

2010-02-10T21:10:00.003+01:00

Hej kiddos,

Thanks to those of you who came last night for a nice relaxed evening.

Things are a bit chaotic at home at the moment with some major renovations, so it'll be awhile before I manage to post any pictures, but they'll come when I have them :) Otherwise, thanks for your participation and keep your eyes open about the next event!

//Clove

Jump aboard the crazy train!

2010-02-03T19:28:00.000+01:00

First of all - a big thanks to Constance for taking over the organisation of this meeting!

Secondly... woooohooooo, lets draw trains!

We'll be working in collaboration with Oppy from www.thescribbleproject.com to create a gigantic train. She has draw the carriages and we just have to fill them in. Check out http://www.thescribbleproject.com/index.php?/the-scribble-project/big-team-scribble/ for some pre -scribbling instructions. We'll have a load of pages ready printed for you to have a scribble on.

As always - feel free to scribble something else if this doesn't take your fancy!

I thought that for this meeting we can also try an 'honesty jar' for your 20 krowns instead of everybody having to find me (or Constance) at the beginning of a meeting. The jar will be kept with the fika things by the sink. Please do the right thing and drop your money in there at some point in the evening! It's your pennies that keep this thing running. I'm also going to leave a book for suggestions with Constance. If you'd be so kind as to write some in there it would be much appreciated.

Tea, coffee and biscuits and drawing materials are provided, feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks aswell. Oh! And you can drop in at any time during the evening, it is not essential to be there from the beginning!

And always, comments and questions are welcome :)

//Clove

p.s. poster to come!

Problems next week :(

2010-02-02T18:35:00.002+01:00

Hello kiddlywinks,

I'm afarid we're looking at a problematic week next week. I have lectures and meetings all day on Tuesday and Thrusday and busy both Monday and Wednesday night... so that means no Scribbling... UNLESS, someone could volunteer to take charge of things on Tuesday evening (the room is already booked)?

The suggested theme was 'join the dots' but I also thought it might be fun to do this...http://www.thescribbleproject.com/index.php?/the-scribble-project/big-team-scribble/

Please let me know by this Thursday night if anyone wants to play mamma and I can let Hubert know we still need the room. We can meet and I can talk everything through with you at the end of this week, or the weekend if anyone is willing :)

Take care!
Hugs from Clover

Illustrate your word. 28th Jan.

2010-01-20T13:55:00.000+01:00

Get your almanacs out mateys

2010-01-12T18:45:00.000+01:00

I've just marked these days...
tors 28 jan
tis 9 feb
tors 25 feb
tis 9 mars
tors 25 mars
tis 6 april
tors 22 april
tis 4 maj
tors 20 maj
...in the callendar for scribbling meetings this term.

A new poster is coming soon... the first theme is WORD

Some naive scribblings

2009-12-18T19:38:00.002+01:00

Av Tobias, a calaborative effort from me, Tobias och Chris, Hubert and Constance x2.

Pepparkakorgubbesglöggfest

2009-12-14T18:47:00.002+01:00

A last minute addition to our schedule.

We'll be doing something festive at LF-rummet between 7 and 10 pm on Wednesday the 16th. As always, it's 20 sek to take part, and it'll be as fun as you make it!

Toodle pips!

Clove

Riktigt Svenskt

2009-12-07T18:10:00.003+01:00

Some scribbles and some scribblings with real Swedes last week.

Wondering whether to hold another innan jul. I suggest pepparkakor, glögg och julkort. Vad säger ni?

Clove

2009-11-25T13:55:00.002+01:00

Hello peoples!

Sorry about not getting pictures from the last meeting online. I've had an internet deficiency at home and shall be relying on school for my future virtual life. So... Scribbling!

The next meeting is on Wednesday the 2nd of December, same time, same place. We'll be drawing all things related to naive folk art - so those of you from far afield, it would be great if you could bring some examples from your homeland. The swedes among us... it's time to celebrate the best of kurbits style.

As always, it's 20sek to get in. Everyone is welcome and fika is provided. Feel free to bring your own music, materials and refreshments.

Hope to see you there!

//Clover

Monsters kept under the thumb.

2009-11-20T01:15:00.004+01:00

Here are the last of the monsters before the first of the hands. Another wonderful evening with happy scribblers and finger paints. Thanks to all of you who participated. Pictures to follow soon!

Lend a Hand!

2009-11-15T14:43:00.002+01:00

On Thursday 19th we will be scribbling all things handy. Rude gestures, propaganda, finger painting and visual puns welcome.

Bring your bodies (and a 20 kroner bill) along to the Linjeföerningsrummet, upstairs in Kåren and we will provide you with tea, coffee and drawing materials a pleanty.

All ages and all levels of dawing skill welcome. If you have your own ideas or materials feel free to bring those with you too. The handy theme is not compulsory, just to get the shy amongst us started. Some finger filled magazine pics could provide a lot of fun. If you have any hanging arround, please bring them!

Snacks and alcohol are brought at the owners own risk (you are welcome to bring them, but you willl end up sharing!)

Comments, questions and suggestions are ALWAYS welcome!

Hope to see you there!

Some scribblers!

2009-11-06T21:54:00.001+01:00

Thanks to all you lovely scribbley people who came along to UNLEASH YOUR MONSTER I can safely call the meeting a success. It was an absoloute pleasure and great to get your feedback. I am currently trying to arrange a storage space at the university so I don't have to keep carting my colourful treasures back and forth. If that is sucessful I shall be looking at holding meetings once every two weeks. I'll keep you posted.

In the mean time I will load up the pictures from this meeting as and when I can, and I'll be writting my report for Västerås stad telling them how fun it is and that they really should release the remaining money so that I can invest in a second set of squeezy markers and we can play some more wall painting!

If you have any requests or suggestions please do get in touch. So far we have suggested themes of primitive/folk art and the bathroom! I have also had interest about actual drawing classes. If you are interested please get in touch and it might be possible to arrange something.

Untill then, take it easy peoples!

//Clover

Some monsterous scribbles

2009-11-06T10:03:00.003+01:00

by Friederike Busch, Minwook Kwon, Constance Vitasse, Diego Planas Rego and Constance again.

Tuesday the THIRD of November

2009-10-21T21:27:00.001+02:00

Being the perfectly absentminded sort of girl that I am, someone has just reminded me that our next srcibble meeting is infact on TUESDAY the THIRD of November and not Monday the second. I shall be kicking butt at capoeira and someone else will be in the LF room that night. So please make ammends in your diary and I hope you can still come along!

//Clove

Unleash your monster!

2009-10-17T14:50:00.004+02:00

Our next meeting!!!

Kårhuset, Tuesday 3rd, between 19:00 and 21:30.
We're gonna draw MONSTERS!

Boredom kills. Scribble instead.

2009-10-14T21:32:00.002+02:00

When there is time to kill there should always be pens and paper on hand, even in the face of the shrinking baggage allowance!

Roots, leaves or blossom?

2009-10-09T09:07:00.002+02:00

Scribbles by me Constance, Mahgol and Arash.

Scribbles at Kåren tomorrow!

2009-10-06T22:49:00.002+02:00

Well how time flies! Tomorrow it is scribble time once again (upstairs, Kåren, 1900 hours, 20 sek, theme of TREES... for the uninformed among you.) To warm you up, here are a few more of mine and Constance's doodles from our trip to Stockholm. All time can be creative time!

I recieved a lovely encouraging email from Lisa, the girl who started the scribble project this evening. It's nice to know news of our endeavours even falls upon happy ears in Australia. Hopefully we can make her proud with our own casual art community. We touched upon the subject of fear of drawing. It is understandably something people are very self conscious about. For some reason there is very little emphasis placed upon draughtmanship in school - whether extending people's symbolic capability or increasing their knowledge of the theory of realistic drawing. More's the pitty. But like all things, it can be learned with practice and will (we are FAR from prefect!) Hopefully everyone can share some wisdom and help eachother have more fun. We all have some experience, after all, scribbling is what we did the first time we picked up a pen. The brave and curious among us are going to give it a go tomorrow.

Hope to see you there!

//Clove

2009-10-04T14:22:00.001+02:00

http://w3.mds.mdh.se/startsida/iu/vaesteraas_scribbling_society/

We're even on the International Committee website these day! Reklam to the world :)

Take it easy all!

//Clove

7/11

2009-10-04T00:13:00.002+02:00

Shake my tree at meeting three!

2009-09-30T22:56:00.002+02:00

Shake our tree at meeting number three. We would like you to join us for an evening of alternative social fun - otherwise known as drawing. Transport your bodies to Kårhuset, haul them up the stairs and then enjoy some fine company and a magnificent array of art materials. Although the theme is trees feel free to draw anything you like. Even if you haven't drawn so much as a stick man in the last ten years, come along, have a chat and see if you fancy giving it a go. A sheet of blank paper is much scarier when faced alone!

If you already scribble (or perhaps do something a little more artisitcally serious) feel free to join us with your own materials aswell. The more the merrier!

Any tree themed parfenalia is also very welcome :)

We'll provide some tea, coffee and saft, but feel free to bring along your own refreshments (sorry! You can't take drinks from Kåren pub upstairs, but you can bring your own alcohol). If you have a favourite cup, bring that along too!

Wednesday 7th October
1900-2130

	The upstairs room at Kåren
	Gustavsborgsgatan 6

Entry costs 20sek.

Fruit

2009-09-30T09:16:00.001+02:00

The snowball effect.

2009-09-19T15:40:00.005+02:00

I know we are only in the first days of autumn, but it seemed the most appropriate title. In the past week I have recieved word that Västerås stads kultur-, idrotts och fritidsnämnd are to give us a bidrag of 5000sek bumping or budget up to an incredible 8000! Who knew that the people in suits would have so much faith in these sorts of ideas! I have to say a big 'thank you' to Tobias for all of his help. Without him the ansökan would not have been quite so eloquent!

I also owe thanks to 'president' Hubert of IC MDH, not only for his monetary contribution but also for providing VSS with a new central location!

As of next month (October) Västerås Scribbling Society will be meeting on the first Wednesday of the month in the upstairs room of Kåren. Meetings will be held from 7-10pm. Entry costs 20sek for which you get unlimited use of our materials and access to tea and coffee making devices. Your contribution will enable us to maintain materials and continue meeting indeffinately. Feel free to bring along your own art materials, cups, drinks and snacks. Please note; you can not bring alcohol bought at the Kåren pub upstairs.
Look out for posters and more blogs for further info (as I make it up!)

Keep it real!

//Clove

Poster time.

2009-09-12T18:23:00.001+02:00

Drawing Conclusions From Introductions aka "An Informal Jam Session"

2009-09-11T17:02:00.002+02:00

Well folks, seeing as we now seem to be back into the swing of things (though I guess some of you never left) it is time to hold another Scribbling Society meeting.

The theme for this meeting will be introductions.

Most of us have only met a couple of times, some of us have never met before, and seeing as we're hoping to be friends it would be nice to use this early opportunity to get to know you all. I know we can all be a little shy about telling the world who we are... especially the Swedes among us... so lets use the occasion to draw a little of ourselves instead. Now please don't be selfconscious, and none of those "I can't draw" excuses. A stick man with a flower and some scribbled clouds is more valuable than a masterwork because it shows someone took time out of their day to do something they wouldn't normally. Go on, push your boundaries and do something different! It could be fun :D

Please bring along a cd, a book, an instrument, a picture, someone you love, anything that helps tell us who you are. Bring along lots of things if you like. I'll provide the pens and paper, tea and coffee, and if your lucky, homebaked cookies (no promises there!). You just have to get yourselves to Lövhagsgatan 83, Västerås, between 2 and 6 in the afternoon on Saturday the 26th September and donate 20 of your paper kroner to the cause (children scribble for free.)

Comments, questions, suggestions? All very welcome aswell.

Contact me at vscribbling@hotmail.com

//Clove

Hi-jacking Hi-king

2009-09-10T16:20:00.003+02:00

For anyone interested, I shall be hi-jacking the MDH hiking club rookie hike on Bjornö this Saturday. There will be pens and paper apleanty (I hope) and this meeting will be cost free as we'll call it something like... advertising.

Information on the next GENUINE meeting to follow soon.

//Clove

Vi fick pengar.

2009-09-07T10:43:00.003+02:00

I over slept this morning and missed my Swedish lecture... but every cloud has a sliver lining. The phone woke me an hour later and I was promptly grilled in Swedish about myself and the Scribbling Society. Not only did I get my conversational Swedish practice (while half asleep) we have also been awarded 2500sek by Landstinget Västmanland.

Time to plan in earnest.

//Clove

2009-08-22T20:30:00.000+02:00

Giraffe day is over. More to come.

//Clove

Money Money Money!

2009-08-18T13:11:00.001+02:00

Exciting news! Thanks to President Hubert of the International Committee at MDH we now have a little money in the pot. He's emptied the fluff from his pockets, emptied out the penny jar and searched in the back of the sofa - et voila - 500sek from the I.C. budget to get things rolling.

Scribble scribble scribble

Lets do this thing. It's meeting time!

2009-08-17T13:09:00.003+02:00

Hello folks,

I got bored of waiting for news of funding so I've decided to take matters into my own hands. I shall be hosting the first Scribbling Society meeting at my place this Saturday (22nd August.) My door will be open from 2pm untill bed time, and the theme will be giraffes. I am determeined that this guy (http://www.olahelland.net/giraffes/) is going to make his million.

For parting with 20 of your hard earned crowns I will supply you with as much paper, tea and coffee as necessary. Cake and biscuits will be on a first come, first served basis. As all materials have so far been paid for by my good self I don't have an endless supply. Please feel free to bring your own pens and pencils (just make sure you don't loose them!)

Bring along your animal books, giraffe related parafernalia and some of your favourite people (children welcome).

Let's make it a scribbling sensation!

Email me at vscribbling@hotmail.com with the subject VSS for location details.

Totem Pole of Fame

2009-08-12T01:29:00.003+02:00

My fly themed totem for The Scribble Project's fantabulous communal scribble totem pole. The brains behind TSP are having a rest this month, but there will be another 'clubhouse' scribble in September. I'd advise you all to check it out... oh, and have you drawn your giraffes yet???

Ta det lugnt

//Clove

Gerald is online!

2009-07-30T18:20:00.001+02:00

Check out Gerald! (click me!)

One in a million.

2009-07-29T20:19:00.005+02:00

Meet Gerald, he is my giraffe donation to a strange person who is trying to collect one million giraffes before 2011 as a bet. http://www.olahelland.net/giraffes/

Some Scanned Scribbles

2009-07-28T15:38:00.001+02:00

Something for a rainy day.

2009-07-27T16:13:00.005+02:00

I highly suggest you brew yourself a coffee (or tea depending on your taste) and take a look at www.thescribbleproject.com. A lovely little website full of fun things to do.

Have fun!

//Clover

2009-07-24T12:33:00.002+02:00

Hej alla,

I'm trying not to be impatient, I know it's only been a week since I applied for funding but...

Anyhow, this melancholy chap is my contribution to www.drawserge.blogspot.com Have a browse, an illustrated blog dedicated to the late great French romantic Serge Gainsbourg. Jag vet inte om de vill ha det, men man måste försöka eller hur? Have a scribble if you feel inspired. It can't hurt and often it is easier to pick up the pen if you have a subject!

Peace out.

Clover

Posted

2009-07-17T18:01:00.004+02:00

Applications for funding are winging their way to Västerås stad. Hold thumbs or cross fingers, which ever is more to your liking.

Spent the day cutting, pasting, planning and listeing to Promoe. I think tonight it would be nice to swim.

2009-07-16T19:59:00.002+02:00

Vad är Scribbling?

Det är att skissa eller rita utan tänka för mycket på resultatet, bara låta pennan dansa över pappret. Det är något som barn ofta gör men som vi vuxna glömmer bort.

Vad är Västerås Scribbling Society?

Västerås Scribbling Society är en interaktiv händelse för yngre ”konstnärer”, särskilt riktat till dem utan formell konstutbildning. Det är en möjlighet för människor att leka med konstmateriel i en stressfri miljö utan att behöva köpa material själva.

Hur funkar det?

Gruppen träffas minst en gång i månaden. En plats, tid och tema för händelserna publiceras via internet och på anslagstavlor runt om i Västerås. För att ta del i av ett Scribblingmöte behöver man betala en liten avgift.* Efter det är man välkommen att använda vårt material. Det kommer finnas böcker, bilder, musik och eventuella föreställningar som följer det aktuella temat. Slutligen kommer materialet som skapats under året sammanställas till en utställning.

* En liten avgift kommer alltid tas eftersom att Västerås Scribbling Society ska kunna hålla upp ett lager av material för framtida event.

IN ENGLISH

What is Scribbling?

It's to draw without thinking about the outcome. To play with pen and paper. Something kids often do but we adults forget.

What is Västerås Scribbling Society?

It's interactive event for young 'artists' particularly those with no formal art education. In other words; an opportunity for the you to experiment with art materials in a no stress environment, without having to invest in the products yourself.

But how does it work?

Themed meeting will be held in Västerås at least once a month. You'll be asked to pay a small fee (ca: 20sek) to take part, but for this you will have unlimited access to our art materials, along with music, books, pictures etc. Hopefully we can also arrange some performances according to the theme. Your money will help us to replace and maintain materials and arrange future events.

Lets get scribbling!

//Clover