This exhibition is part of our programme of initiatives to encourage and support local creative endeavour. On show in the Atrium of our Wallsworth Centre, it features work by members of the Gloucestershire Society of Artists. They held their first exhibition in Gloucester Museum in 1924, so this is a milestone year! See representational and abstract works in various media and watch GSA members at work. Most items are for sale.
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers
Maximum Capacity: 12
Course Description:
Les Fauves ( the Wild Beasts ) is the name given to a group of early 20th. century artists because their paintings were surprisingly colourful. This course is for all of you who would like to paint expressively with bright and bold colours.
We will start exploring the exciting nature of colours with coloured pencils. then, using acrylic paints, we shall copy one of the original Fauve paintings of a landscape ( possibly Henri Matisse, Andre Derain or Maurice Vlaminck ) in order to understand the purpose and enthusiasm of this movement. Thus inspired, the course continues by applying our newfound knowledge in this way by painting a photograph of an actual landscape.
Materials List:
Please bring an overall, apron or some kind of protective clothing, two water pots and some tissues.
Richard , your tutor will supply all other materials and equipment: coloured pencils, acrylic paper, acrylic paints, brushes etc. at a small cost of no more than £5.00 (cash) per person…. probably less.
Artist’s Profile:
Richard is a practising artist and has been teaching and lecturing for over fifty years and has been artist in residence at Nature in Art many times. He is very keen to convince everyone that learning to draw is not only for the ‘gifted’ few but is possible for all those who are willing to follow simple instructions. www.richardbox.com
Course Cost:
A £25 non-refundable deposit is required on booking. Full course price is:
Members of Nature in Art: £110
Non-members of Nature in Art: £138
To book a place on this course, please click here.
Left: Philippa Beale. Right: Tim Craven
Following on from previous exhibitions by the Arborealists at Nature in Art, this exhibition is a collaboration between them, a group of professional artists of diverse art practise who share the subject of the tree,and Julian Hight, a celebrated authority on ancient trees and the author of Britain’s Tree Story.
This unique selection of pictures explores the extraordinary physical presence and diverse colourful histories of a varied selection of these great survivors. Some have been selected by Hight for their significance, species and geological spread and others chosen by the artists as local favourites. Some trees are variously interpreted by different artistic approaches,styles and media and these will hang together for context and insight.
Although the least forested, Britain possesses the largest number of ancient trees in northern Europe of many species for a number of reasons. Some may have stood for over a thousand years while some British Yew trees are reputed to be up to four times that age, which if true, makes them the oldest living trees in Europe. Small wonder that artists have been inspired by their beauty, presence and aura.
From a human perspective, it is their constant presence within the community,surviving through one generation to the next and carrying with them events and stories, that elevates ancient trees to a higher place in our psyche. Over the centuries people have revered and named them. They act as silent witnesses to the past. Indeed, it is amazing to think that such is their longevity that some could be only ten generations away from the end of the last ice age when they first colonised our islands.
PLUS:
September 10th: Do join us for a private view of this show to meet some of the artists and find out about the Arborealists and on September 26th: An join us for an evening talk with Julian Hight. Find details of both HERE
An great opportunity to meet some of the participating artists in the Ancient Trees Exhibition from 6pm – 8pm and to hear a short talk from the founder of the Arborealists, Tim Craven (c7pm). A good opportunity to introduce your friends to Nature in Art. (Voluntary donations would be appreciated).
To book your free ticket(s) click HERE
An illustrated talk by Simon Trapnell giving an insight into the history of Wallsworth Hall, the home of Nature in Art.
This is part of Gloucester’s 2024 Heritage Open Days
Book your free place by either calling 01452 731422 or texting 07774 803177
Come a hear about the history of Wallsworth Hall, built in the mid 1700’s and now the home of Nature in Art. This illustrated talk, by Simon Trapnell, is part of a series of special events organised as part of the three day Heritage Open Days Gloucester.
No charge, but please BOOK HERE in advance if possible.
An illustrated talk by Simon Trapnell giving an insight into the history of Wallsworth Hall, the home of Nature in Art.
This is part of Gloucester’s 2024 Heritage Open Days
Book your free place by calling 01452 731422 or texting 07774 803177
Here at Nature in Art we are extremely passionate about supporting local artists and craftspeople, helping to highlight the array of crafts available and the creativity of the people in the local area. On various weekends throughout the year we host a two-day Mini Craft Market in the Education Centre, where five to ten crafters sell their unique handmade crafts.
Previous crafts have included: nature crafts – paper crafts, woodwork, paintings, crochet/knitting, weaving, decoupage, cards, glass, silk painting, textile bags, jewellery, resin art, flood painting…
- 10am – 4pm
- Education Centre
- Free to enter
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Elizabeth Gray (left) and Dafila Scott
It is hard to believe that we recently celebrated the 36th anniversary of us opening our doors to the public. Over the years we have been fortunate to work with many hundreds of artists, either as exhibitors, artists in residence and/or tutors. These associations have been part of our journey developing and building up the museum, its collections and activities, and we hope a valued part of their artistic journey too.
So as we look to the future, we are presenting a unique exhibition of A5 sized original works by some of these artists. Drawings, paintings, prints, even sculpture, each a nature-inspired to raise funds for our David Trapnell Legacy Project.
The fundraising element works like this ….each card will be allocated a number although this will be kept secret. Numbered tickets will be available for you to buy for just £30 each, a sum which we hope will make participation within reach of almost everyone. Once all the tickets are sold the numbers will be revealed. Only then will‘buyers’ discover which original postcard they have acquired.
So, we do hope that you will be keen to purchase a ticket for this special project! As well as a great way to help the museum, it is a rare opportunity for you to acquire a unique original signed piece of artwork.
Buy a ticket when you visit, or if you can’t make it, give us a call on 01452 731422.
An illustrated talk by Julian Hight, which coincides with the exhibition by The Arborealists. Julian is a designer, photographer and musician and a well known writer and speaker. He has had a passion for trees since childhood. His published books include Britain’s Tree Story, World Tree Story and Britain’s Ancient Forest Legacy and Lore. Britain has the least forest cover in northern Europe, but is thought to host its highest number of ancient trees. So, join Julian for this beautifully illustrated talk and hear about some truly magnificent living legends of the arboreal world.
Includes archive and contemporary photography and specially written music and video.
Doors open 7pm to view galleries.7.30pm finger buffet followed by talk. PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE HERE.