What’s On

Apr
11
Tue
Reflecting Nature
Apr 11 – Apr 23 all-day

A fascinating display of digital artwork by Mark Ware that brings together art and science to explore how we respond to natural and built environments. It is one of a series of art science collaborations with psychologists and neuroscientists that are investigating the effects of the natural environment upon health and wellbeing.

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The Arborealists
Apr 11 – May 14 all-day

A celebration of trees, with work almost exclusively by members of The Arborealists, a group of 43 artists with a national profile, from Wales to East Anglia and Sussex to Cornwall, of diverse art practice, philosophy, scale, medium, style and technique, who share the rich and versatile subject of the tree.

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Apr
13
Thu
Arborealists Private View FREE
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join some of the artists to view our latest exhibition – a celebration of trees, organised in association with The Arborealists. Ideally, please call 01452 731422 to tell us you are coming, but if not possible, just come!

Ffiona Lewis Bird Hide

Apr
19
Wed
Painting with Natural Pigments
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Try your hand at painting with natural pigments (some made from soil!), and learn about egg tempera with artist Claudia Hahn

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May
8
Mon
Tree Night
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

In formed by the special exhibition of paintings inspired by trees on display on the museum, spend a short while sketching/drawing/painting trees

Bennett, Alan; The Ankerwycke Yew; Brunel University London Arts Collection; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/the-ankerwycke-yew-180509
Bennett, Alan; The Ankerwycke Yew; Brunel University London Arts Collection; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/the-ankerwycke-yew-180509
May
17
Wed
Framing and Mounting
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Pick up top tips on framing and mounting (including some hands-on)

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May
23
Tue
Breath of Fire
May 23 – Jun 11 all-day

A unique selection of ceramics by a world renowned maker, Jill Fanshawe Kato. Jill explores many techniques including coiling, slabbing, sculpting, using moulds and throwing and altering. She regards her work, which is held in collections worldwide, as sitting somewhere ‘between sculpture and painting’.

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May
26
Fri
TWASI Private View FREE
May 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

View the latest exhibition by members of The Wildlife Art Society International whose exhibition officially opens the next day. All welcome.

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May
27
Sat
TWASI (Free entry)
May 27 – Jun 4 all-day

The Wildlife  Art  Society International’s annual exhibition of wildlife art. Around 300 paintings, drawings, original prints, photographs and sculpture by professional and part-time members of this active organisation will be on display, the majority for sale. Members will be demonstrating throughout the exhibition. (Free access to this exhibition without visiting the museum).

During the Bank Holiday weekend (27th -29th May) TWASI will be running a series of workshops taught by artist members.

Saturday 27th:- Paint a Bird on a Feather with Mandi Baykaa-Murray

Sunday 28th:- Big Cats Coloured Pencil Workshop with France Bouduin

Monday 30th:- Space to Breathe. Design, Space and a Touch of the Abstract with Gregory Wellman

Find out more HERE

Workshops will run from 10am – 5pm with lunch included

Please contact John Horton for further information and to book your place.

Tel: 01905 381605 Email: johnhorton47@hotmail.com

 

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Jun
5
Mon
Using Gold Leaf
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Come a hear from Denise Coble who uses gold leaf in many of her paintings.

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