What’s On

Mar
16
Wed
Have a Go: Lino Cuts @ Nature in Art
Mar 16 @ 6:45 am – 8:30 pm

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Vervet and Young by Pauline S. Hall

Join the art group as they explore the world of lino cuts. Each member will be able to use specialist tools to create their own inspired printing block, to then ink and print mono-coloured artworks using their design.

There is a £1 supplement for this event.

Apr
4
Mon
Evening with natural pigment painter Claudia Hahn @ Nature in Art
Apr 4 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm

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Join the art group as they listen to award-winning artist Claudia Hahn, who is an expert at using natural pigments, taken from household items, such as tea, coffee and beetroot to create nature-inspired artworks.

Claudia Hahn will be artist in residence from 5th – 10th April and will be running an art course based around her techinque on Monday 11th April (visit our art courses page for more information). Find out more about Claudia, here.

Apr
19
Tue
Woven Treasures from Central and South America with Angela Thompson @ Nature in Art
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
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Guatemalan Quetzal-Bird on a woven Huipil blouse

Geometric and zoomorphic patterns in vibrant colours decorate the traditional garment shapes of Central and South America. A society based on woven and embroidered textiles is as relevant today as it was in the past. Angela Thompson’s collection, based on personal travels, features the woven costumes that represent the different areas of each country. A fascinating evening for all!

Please book tickets in advance: £8

Apr
20
Wed
Have a Go: Print Making @ Nature in Art
Apr 20 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm

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Join the art group as they get creative with printing. The group will learn about the different types of printing blocks, made from such things as wood or polystyrene. The group will then have a go at creating their own block from polystyrene, to create mono and multi-coloured printed artworks.

There is a £1 supplement for this event.

May
17
Tue
Discovering Glass with Michael Fairbairn @ Nature in Art
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Picture1Michael has been engraving glass for over 65 years and is one of the world’s most revered exponents of copper wheel glass engraving. Come and join him for an evening of discovery, looking at some of the secrets behind a host of different pieces of beautiful glass, finding out how they were made and the skills that were employed to create them.

Please book tickets in advance: £8

May
18
Wed
Have a Go: Clay sculpture @ Nature in Art
May 18 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm

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Join the art group as they learn about the various techniques involved in working with clay. Each member will get the chance to create their own clay sculpture, inspired by their own creativity.

There is a £1 supplement for this event.

Jun
4
Sat
Heart and Soul Community Choir @ Nature in Art
Jun 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

wp7aa476dc_06Back at Nature in Art by popular demand, come and hear this renowned community choir, which has around 70 members, for an uplifting evening of wonderful singing. The emphasis of this choir under the inspiring leadership of Hilary Davies, is on the sheer joy and diversity of singing, rather than following any particular musical style. An evening not to be missed!

Part of the proceeds in aid of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.

Heart and Soul Community Choir, Tewkesbury, started in 2003 as four harmony singing workshops for the over 50’s. It now numbers over 80 very enthusiastic and committed members of all ages.

Please book tickets in advance: £8

Jun
6
Mon
Evening with textile artist Liz Brooke-Ward @ Nature in Art
Jun 6 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm

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Join the art group as they listen to talented textile artist Liz Brooke-Ward as she discusses her work and her inspirations.

Liz Brooke-Ward is artist in residence from 7th-12th June. Find out more about Liz, here.

Jun
15
Wed
Have a Go: Life Drawing @ Nature in Art
Jun 15 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm

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Join the art group as they try their hands at life drawing.

There will be a £5 supplement for this event.

Jul
4
Mon
Evening with print maker Holly Brookes @ Nature in Art
Jul 4 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm

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Join the art group as they listen to up and coming artist Holly Brookes, who will be discussing her latest success as the winner of the ‘Young and Wild’ category, as part of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s 2015 Wildlife Prize event. Plus she will discuss her inspirations, both for drawing, painting and print making.

Holly Brookes will be artist in residence, alongside her father Roger Brookes from 5th-10th July.