What’s On

Art Course
with Helen Lomberg
Maximum Participants: 12

On this 1-day course you will make Plant Climbers, Plant Supports, Trellises and decorative Garden Hurdles, all out of willow grown in Somerset and here in Gloucestershire.
Helen will guide you through each stage of the process, whilst introducing you to the different varieties of willow which you can use to make your creations unique.
By the end of the day you should have been able to make 3-4 items to take home to put in the garden.

Course Cost
Members: £40
Non-members: £50
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced

Materials List
All materials will be supplied by Helen Lomberg, at the cost of £10 per participant, payable directly to her on the day of the course.

Artist’s Profile
Helen has been working with willow for over 20 years. She currently teaches at Waterperry and Highgrove and has done so in Steiner Schools and Further Education Colleges as well.
In recent years she has set up the Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre based in Gloucester where county based artists and craftspeople can sell their work directly to the public on the High Street and pass on their skills through classes. Helen sells her work from her shop in 5, College Court, Gloucester GL1 2NJ.
www.glosartscrafts.co.uk

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

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
ART COURSE BOOKING FORM

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

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

Art Course
with Joanna Dewfall 10am – 5pm
Maximum Participants: 12

On this 1-day course you will learn about the various mosaic materials and techniques of cutting and setting. You will be able to make a 30cm square mosaic slab for the garden on a concrete paver.
You will make the design in reverse during the day and then Joanna will assist you to set the design in cement adhesive on the paver. Grouting will be demonstrated but you will need to complete this at home – grout and full instructions will be provided.

Course Cost
Members: £40
Non-members: £50
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers
ART COURSE BOOKING FORM

Materials List
All materials will be supplied by Joanna Dewfall, at a cost of £20 per participant, payable directly to her on the day.

Artist’s Profile
Joanna Dewfall has been making and teaching mosaic for 25 years. Her commissions vary from exterior wall panels with school pupils across 7 counties to a recent private artwork featuring a roman design in marble as an 8 square metre pavement.
www.dewfallmosaic.co.uk