Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers
Maximum Capacity: 12
Course Description:
Collagraph is a wonderful form of printmaking that allows for a playful exploration of materials and techniques. It can be as complex or as simple as the artists wants it to be. For this 2 day workshop participants will be introduced to ways of creating quick, inexpensive collagraph plates with readily available materials, resulting in the opportunity to discover the potential of this printmaking process and develop ideas. There will be demonstrations of plate making using various materials, the process of inking a plate and using the press. Participants will also receive one to one tuition as they develop their own prints.
Materials List:
The tutor will provide the required materials for course participants. The cost per person will be £10.00.
Artist’s Profile:
Nik Pollard’s paintings and drawings are generated from sustained, direct observation and are often resolved in the field. A period of dedicated study at single or related locations is a necessary part of his process. Drawing from all the senses, he investigates the rhythms and characteristics of a location and its ecology, resulting in a sense of time and place. Working with a range of mediums, he focuses on the essential aspects of what it is that has drawn him to the subject. Searching for a balance between figuration and abstraction he enjoys exploring the ambiguity and serendipity of mark making. When working in the studio he often turns to printmaking in order to pursue an idea further, substituting the thrill of the first-hand direct response with the magic of printmaking and the exploration of materials and processes that cannot easily be replicated outdoors.
Course Costs:
Members: £96
Non-members: £118
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
Booking a place:
Places will be offered on a first come first basis.
To secure your place on this course a £20 non-refundable deposit is required. If you would like to book a place, please CLICK HERE
FULLY BOOKED
If you would like to be put on a reserve list for this course then please email us. If we get enough interest we may put on another course later in the year.
Course Suitability: Absolute beginner – Advanced
Maximum Capacity: 12
Course Description:
On this one day course, Helen will teach you how to make a basket using red Dogwood, Snowberry Hazel and Lime, together with the glorious colours of this years willow harvest.
Materials List:
The tutor will provide the required materials for course participants. The cost per person will be £10, to be paid to the tutor on the day of the course.
Artist’s Profile
Helen Lomberg has been making Baskets and using Willow and other Hedgerow materials for many years now. Twelve years ago she set up The Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre in Westgate Street, Gloucester.
Course Costs:
Member: £48
Non-member: £59
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
FULLY BOOKED
If you would like to be put on a reserve list for this course then please email us. If we get enough interest we may put on another course later in the year.
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Beginners
Maximum Capacity: 10
Course Description:
A relaxing and fun filled day creating loose abstract floral paintings with sublimation inks and then heat pressing them onto fabrics. Working from life you will spend the morning creating interesting fluid floral paintings. The paint acts like ink and watercolour and so will blend and disperse in a very magical way.
You will be taught how to create quick, loose and free abstract florals which can also be applied to other subjects. In the afternoon you will experiment with transferring these images onto fabric, using a heat press and irons. You will be able to take your fabrics home to frame, to work on further with embellishment or simply use the day as a chance to unwind and learn something new. This is an ideal class for the complete beginner (in both painting and sublimation inks), it’s also ideal for painters who want a chance to free up their painting and try abstraction.
Materials List:
The tutor will provide the required materials for course participants. The cost per person will be £15 (cash) which will be paid to Christina by the participants on the day of the course. Materials will include a selection of inks to carry on using at home. If possible please bring two jam jars for water.
Artist’s Profile:
Christina is an abstract artist based in Gloucester. Inspired by the natural world she works with inks and paints to create layers of translucent colours resulting in soothing and relaxing art.
Christina has had lots of experience in the arts and running workshops and at one stage was even the Education Officer here at Nature in Art.
She has exhibited work on the London underground, Saatchi Art and is represented by Wychwold Art Gallery. She had a pop up shop in John Lewis and produced artwork for Gloucestershire Hospital to improve their mental health in Crisis room.
Course Costs:
Members: £48
Non-members: £59
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
FULLY BOOKED
If you would like to be put on a reserve list for this course then please email us. If we get enough interest we may put on another course later in the year.
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers
Maximum Capacity: 12
Course Description:
An introduction to Colour Pencils, both wet and dry. Explore the techniques required to draw the Kingfisher using Derwent Coloursoft Pencils on Mount Board. A Derwent Watercolour pencil will be used to create a watery background to compete the picture. A line drawing to trace or copy will be provided so no need to worry about drawing “freehand”.
Materials List:
All materials will be provided by the tutor free of charge.
Artist’s Profile:
Karen Coulson is a coloured pencil artist as well as a tutor specialising in wildlife and animal portraits. She enjoys incorporating unusual backgrounds behind her subject which indulges her love of colour. Karen is a Gold Signature Member of the UKCPS (United Kingdom Coloured Pencil Society). She has won many awards for her artwork including “Best Fantasy/Abstract” picture at the UKCPS Annual International Exhibition in 2014.
Course Cost:
Members: £48
Non- members £59
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced
Maximum Capacity: 12
Course Description:
The aims for the day: To have a lot of fun creating a few pieces of charcoal animal art in different ways.
We will create a finished animal charcoal artwork from either your reference or one provided. During the day we will explore methods from adding tonal value, playing with blending techniques, creating details and fixing our work. Charcoal drawing has three elements, applying the charcoal, the art of removing the charcoal, and the paper. We will also explore the art of adding highlights. Most of all we will broaden our experience of creating charcoal imagery together and have fun in the process.
Materials List:
Please pay Ian directly in cash on the day.
(These 3 items provided at £4)
- Charcoal sticks (provided)
- Blending sticks (provided)
- White Chalk (provided)
A2 Paper £2-£3 per sheet (3-4 sheets) (can be provided at a cost, approx. total of £10-£12)
Hair spray or Charcoal Fixative (required to bring)
Kitchen Towel & cotton rag (required to bring)
White Charcoal pencil (required to bring)
Putty rubber (required to bring) (Faber Castell or Winsor & Newton)
Artist’s Profile:
Ian has been a traditional professional artist for the last 40 years using all manner of mediums and media. Pencil drawing and Charcoal drawing are the cornerstones of putting down line and tone ideas. Charcoal drawing is wonderfully messy and primal, like a cave artist smudging the charcoal on the rock surface. It’s usually a hands-on slightly imprecise (it can be tight and detailed) style, so we will embrace that dynamic!
Course Costs:
Members: £48
Non-members: £59
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
Booking a place:
Places will be offered on a first come first basis.
To secure your place on this course a £20 non-refundable deposit is required. If you would like to book a place, please email Alice
FULLY BOOKED
If you would like to be put on a reserve list for this course then please email us. If we get enough interest we may put on another course later in the year.
Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced
Maximum Capacity: 12
Course Description:
During the course we will explore how to achieve realistic detail and texture, using a controlled, multi-layered approach to working with pastel pencils.
Materials List:
Reference photos or sketches of particular subject/s that inspire you.
Cartridge paper, pencils and tracing paper to create and transfer your initial drawing.
Pastel paper. (Andrew’s personal favourites are Hahnemuhle Velour, or Clairefontaine Pastelmat which can be purchased from www.saa.co.uk
A good selection of pastel pencils.
Artist’s Profile:
Andrew has been associated with Nature in Art now for over twenty years. During that time he has run numerous courses and in 2023 will complete his 22nd annual week as Artist in Residence.
As a professional artist he works in a variety of media, including graphite pencil, pastel and Chromacolour (acrylic).
He currently has three art technique books in print.
www.andrewforkner.co.uk
Course Costs:
Members: £96
Non – members: £118
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
Due to a cancellation, there is now once space available on this course. Please contact Alice to book.
Course Suitability: Beginners- Advanced
Maximum Capacity: 8
Course Description:
Learn how to make a fabulous stained glass mosaic bird mounted on a stake for your garden. These little garden bird mosaics are designed to interact with their environment, reflecting and refracting light so that they change throughout the day.
On this one day workshop you will produce a completed little bird to take home. You will be able to make a bird of your choice from a limited selection of shapes.
Skills covered on the course will include mapping out of your original design, basic glass cutting, stained glass mosaic techniques like gluing and positioning your glass pieces, as well as grouting techniques. You will be able to work at your own speed, and if you prefer to concentrate on your design and glass cutting throughout the day, you will be sent home with all you need to complete grouting at home.
Materials List:
All materials are included, at a cost of £8 per person, to be paid (in cash) directly to Yvette on the day of the course.
Please bring an apron.
Artist’s Profile:
Yvette Green is a stained glass mosaic artist based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Originally from South Africa, Yvette trained in Botany and Education before working in mosaics for the last 14 years. She produces vibrant and lively mosaics for the home and garden. Her work is inspired by the intense colours of nature and her love of the outdoors.
Yvette has exhibited widely around the South West, and mosaicked one of the large hares for the Cirencester March Hare Festival, 2014 and also for the Cotswold Hare Trail in 2017. She is a member of the Cotswold Craftsmen and the British Association of Modern Mosaics.
Course Costs:
Members: £48
Non-members: £59
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
Where: Nature in Art (Garden and Education Centre)
When: Saturday 22nd April 2023 (10am – 5pm)
Cost: £5 per person (includes admission to the museum). Under 8’s free
Come and join us at Nature in Art as we celebrate Earth Day. Throughout the day, there will be many activities to get involved with, from making insect hotels to feathery bird masks (+ much more). Family activities are linked to The Wild Escape, which is an initiative led by The Art Fund to engage young people with the UK’s natural environment through art. Activities will also relate to birds and to the theme of Earth Day 2023: Invest in our Planet.
JRCS Falconry will be joining us to show a magnificent selection of Birds of Prey. There will be short talks throughout the day and the opportunity to get close to these impressive birds. (Please note that this will be a static display). 11am – 4pm.
Also happening during the day: Take part in a scavenger hunt in the garden and enter the raffle. Artist, Trevor Smith, will be sketching the Birds of Prey and there will be a chance to learn how to draw a bird yourself. Don’t forget to bring your sketchbook!
Your entry to the family day also includes admission to the rest of the museum. Whilst you’re here, take the chance to visit ‘Secrets of the Studio’, an exhibition of the work of Elizabeth Gray who had a long association with Nature in Art. Also on show are select works (relating to predominantly British wildlife) from the Nature in Art Collection. There is also the opportunity to see a second artist at work: this week’s Artist in Residence, Philip Nelson, who specialises in decorative decoys. He will be working in the Artist’s Studio.
The coffee shop and gift shop will be open as usual.
No need to book, tickets can be bought on the day.
Free Parking
FULLY BOOKED
If you would like to be put on a reserve list for this course then please email us. If we get enough interest we may put on another course later in the year.
Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced
Maximum Capacity: 12
Course Description:
Make original and individual prints of your favourite landscape, in black and white or colour. You will learn how to edit your design to make it suitable for a lino print and will learn the basics on how to show trees, water and sky in a dynamic way. This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners through to those who have experience. You will learn registration, successful handprinting, the best materials to use and more. You will be guided throughout the whole process and will work at your own pace. At the end of the weekend, you should have a number of prints to take home and at least one block to carry on printing from at home.
Materials List:
The tutor will provide the required materials for course participants. The cost per person will be £12, to be paid (in cash) directly to Beth on the day of the course. Please bring something to take your prints home in.
Artist’s Profile:
Beth is an artist and printmaker, based in Stroud, Gloucestershire. She specialises in relief printing in lino and wood as well as working with monotype and drypoint. She is most interested in lonely and wild places, atmospheric effects and pattern.
http://www.bethjenkins.co.uk/
Course Costs:
Members: £96
Non- members: £118
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
(Rescheduled from 6th & 7th May)
Course Suitability: Absolute beginners – Advanced
Maximum Capacity: 12
Course Description:
Brusho’ is a powder which mixes with water to produce vibrant, jewel-like colours particularly suitable for flower/ plant subjects. The effects it produces are not achievable with standard watercolours. The tutor will show you how this type of painting can be achieved.
During this 2 day course, using various leaf shapes as inspiration and considering the rich and varied colours of Autumn, students will experiment with layering and sprinkling Brusho paints to produce attractive images which can be enhanced further with pen & ink drawing.
If time allows there will be the opportunity to use the techniques learnt to make a greetings card.
Materials List:
All Brusho paint will be provided by the tutor.
6 small screw-top jars ( individual jam/marmalade pots are ideal)
Box to put them in
Apron – Brusho stains!
Water pot
Scissors
Glue stick
Mixing palette
Masking tape
A3 watercolour paper 140lbs weight (several sheets).
Board to stick it on
Black or brown drawing pens ( thin/medium nib)
Selection of brushes (not too big)
Pictures of leaves, teasels, seed heads and any other autumn reference material. The tutor will have spares.
Artist’s Profile:
Since qualifying in Design at the University of bath Spa, Jean has taught people of all ages and abilities in schools, colleges and art holiday establishments. She has also worked for cruise lines teaching portrait drawing on board ships. She has been successfully running Brusho courses for several years in the South of England and she aims to create a relaxing atmosphere where people can enjoy experimenting with the medium.
Course Costs:
Members: £96
Non-members: £118
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
Booking a place:
Places will be offered on a first come first basis.
To secure your place on this course a £20 non-refundable deposit is required. If you would like to book a place, please CLICK HERE