What’s On

Apr
12
Tue
Terence Lambert @ Nature in Art
Apr 12 – Apr 15 all-day

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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

Apr
16
Sat
Lace Makers @ Nature in Art
Apr 16 – Apr 17 all-day

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Back by popualr demand, lace makers from the Lace Circle, join Nature in Art as artists in residence this weekend.

This coincides with the lace themed exhibition on show in the galleries until 24th April.

Image: example of lace on show in The Beauty of the Orient, by Dutch lace maker, Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof

Apr
19
Tue
Grahame Tucker @ Nature in Art
Apr 19 – Apr 24 all-day

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Grahame Tucker is an artist who works in various media, creating original drawings, prints, painting and sculpture.

‘Shape, form and texture are elements which I focus upon in my love of land and seascape, natural forms and architectural structures. These are interpreted in an individual manner exploring a range of techniques to produce unique two and three dimensional artwork.’

www.grahametucker.co.uk

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
26
Tue
Gloucestershire Society of Artists @ Nature in Art
Apr 26 – May 1 all-day

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Different members of the Gloucestershire Society of Artists will be demonstrating each day, presenting a range of styles and media during the week.

This is a change from previously advertised.

May
2
Mon
Alison Ingram @ Nature in Art
May 2 – May 8 all-day

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Alison Ingram is renowned for her colourful interpretations of the wildlife. She has a unique style and her passion for wildlife is reflected in her work and shows her deep understanding of animal behaviour and their interaction with the environment.

http://www.alisoningram.co.uk/

May
10
Tue
Carole Bury @ Nature in Art
May 10 – May 15 all-day

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Carole Bury is a textile artist living in Gloucestershire, who works from her studio in a small village in the Cotswolds.

‘The natural world has always fascinated me. As a textile artist I combine drawings, thoughts and stitches to record and respond to the essence of the natural world. The work I produce is quiet but with an inner energy that aims to engage and draw the viewer in, to notice things they may have overlooked.’

http://www.carolebury.com/

May
17
Tue
Liz Robertson @ Nature in Art
May 17 – May 22 all-day

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Liz Robertson is a textile artist and teacher living in Gloucester. She teaches textile art and craft courses, such as sewing, dressmaking, feltmaking and silk painting.

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
24
Tue
Amanda Lawrence @ Nature in Art
May 24 – May 29 all-day

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Amanda Lawrence is a glass artist specialising in engraved glass and kiln formed glass. She is member of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen.

Most recently she has been working on a project inspired by her exploration of the Slad Valley where she lives.

http://www.amandalawrenceglass.com/