September 6, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Too good not to reshare! 😉 Check out ANGUSalive Libraries‘ promo for learning to code with Scratch – An introduction to Scratch! Come along and join us for our annual#NationalCodeWeek events. #Scratch is a visual computing language which allows users to create games, animations … Continue reading
May 26, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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This Studio Ghibli co-production with its zen-like minimalism offers a magical, meditative take on Robinson Crusoe “Less is a whole lot more with this palate-cleansing animation, which sets itself apart from its caffeinated Hollywood counterparts with a minimalist, meditative approach. … Continue reading
May 19, 2017 by Miss Stewart | 0 comments
Here at Clishmaclaver I don’t often get the chance to post on non-literacy based subjects like science or maths, etc., so when I saw this on FB I was pretty excited. So, c/o Open Culture – “the best free cultural and educational media on the web” –
Art credit: found at Redbubble
March 31, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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As you know, Clishmaclaver loves her comics and animé . Comic-making and animation are all about storytelling, and that’s always a good idea! I came across publicity for this animation workshop in Dundee, in May, and thought I’d post it … Continue reading
March 24, 2017 by Miss Stewart | 0 comments
“In an allegory about the curative power of story, books return the favor to those who care for them.”
Clishmaclaver first came across this beautiful film several years ago but for some reason it just popped into my head today, and I had to share.
I’ve had a lifelong love of all things Buster Keaton – you should see my ‘silent comedians’ bookshelf at home; I must have everything written on the subject. Well, almost 😉 – and stories, so you might imagine that this gorgeous little gem of a film would appeal. And you’d be right.
Just watch it. It’s wonderful. Click here for a synopsis if you must but I’m not going to say another word… <3
