What’s On

Art Course
with Claudia Hahn 10am – 5pm
Maximum Participants: 12

What to do when there is no paint at hand? Paint with what you have in your kitchen, such as tea, coffee and beetroot!
This course is designed to show that expensive art materials are not necessary to create wonderful art and to be creative in a fun way. You will paint flowers, animals or landscapes in colours you can source out of what you would normally drink or eat.
It is easy to forget that in the not too distant past, all dyes and paints had to be obtained from the natural world, directly from minerals and plants. The resulting colours may not be as bright or long lasting as those obtained from chemical sources, but they have a beauty and wonderful subtlety of their own.

Course Cost
Members: £40
Non-members: £50
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers
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Materials List
All materials will be supplied by Claudia Hahn, at the cost of £3 per participant, payable directly to her on the day of the course.

Artist’s Profile
Claudia Hahn is an award winning illustrator and wildlife artist based in Surrey, UK. Wildlife art, scientific illustrations and natural history illustrations are her main subjects. Her work has been published in books such as school books for children, field guides, and science books.
She is active in conservation work and feels passionate about wildlife and our environment. Growing up in the Black Forest, art and nature were the two things which have always surrounded her. Of all subjects, the beauty of nature and wildlife is most important to Claudia and her main inspiration.
www.heliocyan.com

Dare to Dabble

Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm
An action packed workshop that will look at many types of paper art including dip dying, folding and cuts. You will go home with lots of material that you can use in other art works, give as gifts or simply enjoy them within their own right.

Bookable after 4th January.

Art Course
with Terence Lambert 10am – 5pm
Maximum Participants: 12
This painting course allows people to work in their favoured medium (except oil). Terence’s vast experience of using different media and his desire to help and encourage people to use their favourite medium to best advantage, means that this will be a very personally planned course.
Using bird specimens from Terence’s own collection, participants will learn how to bring the dead specimens to life in their chosen media. Terence will talk to each participant prior to this really enjoyable and rewarding course.

Course Cost
Members: £80
Non-members: £100
Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced
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Materials List
Before the course Terence will contact each course participant to ensure that they have all the materials they need.

Artist’s Profile
Terence is a renowned wildlife painter with work in public and private collections worldwide. His work has been reproduced in over 40 books including all the illustrations for ‘Collins British Birds’. After the inspiration of observation in the field, seeing birds as they are, Terence strives to capture not just the details but the personality of his subjects in his paintings. He also refers to his extensive collection of specimens. His work is regularly on show at Nature in Art and he has been an artist in residence and tutor many times.
www.terencelambert.com

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

Wallsworth Art Group

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.

Art Course
with Kim Thompson 10am – 5pm
Maximum Participants: 12

On this 2-day course you will be able to work from start to finish on a painting under the experienced guidance of Kim Thompson.
You will tackle the fast drying time of the paint, building layers and adding details, including eyes, fur and textures found in nature to achieve a realistic finish to the painting. Everyone will be encouraged to experiment with brushes and sponges, and to try the techniques Kim uses in her paintings.
This course will appeal to those already working with acrylics who would like to learn some new tips and ways of working which they can use in their own paintings.

Course Cost
Members: £80
Non-members: £100
Course Suitability: Improvers
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Materials List
A large palette
Water pots
Any paints or brushes you like to use
Sketchbook
All other materials will be supplied by Kim Thompson, at the cost of £15 per participant, payable directly to her on the day.

Artist’s Profile
Kim Thompson enjoys painting the intricate textures and patterns found in nature and her vibrant artwork is characterised by these details.
Working as an illustrator, much of Kim’s work has been for magazines and books but she also exhibits at the Mall galleries and various UK art events. She has led painting safaris and wildlife conservation projects with children in Botswana where she finds much inspiration for paintings.
Kim’s work has been sold to collectors from around the world, including HRH Princess Michael of Kent and she has been commissioned by clients such as Royal Doulton and Blenheim Palace.
www.kimthompsonartist.com