Legacy of Love is a collection of original works – paintings, prints, photography and sculpture, almost all of which will be for sale – by artists that feature in a new coffee-table book, funded through Kickstarter, that is being launched on September 10th and 11th at Nature in Art. The exhibition includes art and photography by some of the best known wildlife artists and photographers. With 48 chapters written by famous actors, artists, photographers and charity founders, the words and images in the book are all about celebrating animals. It has a foreword by Virginia McKenna OBE. Get a glimpse of the book and some of the artwork here: www.legacyoflovebook.org
Almost all the artists and photographers will have work in the exhibition, including:
Nick Mackman, Robert Gillmor MBE, Chris Rose, Derek Robertson, Darren Rees, Richard Symonds, Karen Laurence-Rowe, Guy Combes, Gary Hodges, Jonathan and Angela Scott, Nick Dyer, George Logan, Julie Askew, Heather Irvine, Martin Avening, Suzie Marsh and Dave Currey
See Chris Rose creating one of the paintings in this exhibition on our video page.
Do join us for one of the book launch evenings (Limited numbers for covid safety)
Come and meet some of the contributors to the amazing ‘Legacy of Love‘ book and celebrate is launch amongst some of the original artworks from the book and others by contributing artists and photographers. A wonderful evening celebrating an innovative project reflecting people’s love and care for animals. Contributors attending include TV presenter Nigel Marven and artists Suzie Marsh, Martin Aveling, Chris Rose, Nick Mackman, Dave Currey, Gary Hodges and book creator Lynne Chitty.
Vegetarian buffet and soft drink included in ticket price.
Other drinks available to purchase.
Other museum galleries available for viewing.
To help keep people safe, numbers are being limited.
Tickets priced £10.
Legacy of Love is a collection of original works by artists that feature in a new coffee-table book, funded through Kickstarter, that is being launched on September 10th and 11th at Nature in Art. The exhibition includes art and photography by some of the best known wildlife artists and photographers. With 48 chapters written by famous actors, artists, photographers and charity founders, the words and images in the book are all about celebrating animals. The foreword is written by Virginia McKenna OBE.
Get a glimpse of the book and some of the artwork here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0WreY0ZIww
Almost all the artists and photographers will have work in the exhibition, including: Nick Mackman, Robert Gillmor MBE, Chris Rose, Derek Robertson, Darren Rees, Julie Askew, Karen Laurence-Rowe, Guy Combes, Gary Hodges, Richard Symonds, Jonathan and Angela Scott, Suzie Marsh, Nick Dyer, George Logan and Dave Currey
(Numbers are limited to this event to help keep guests Covid safe. It will be repeated on 11th September)
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Come and meet some of the contributors to the amazing ‘Legacy of Love‘ book and celebrate its launch amongst some of the original artworks from the book and others by contributing artists and photographers. A wonderful evening celebrating an innovative project reflecting people’s love and care for animals. Contributors attending include photographers George Logan and Dave Currey, artists Suzie Marsh, Nick Mackman, Stella Mays and Gary Hodges and book creator Lynne Chitty
Vegetarian buffet and soft drink included in ticket price.
Other drinks available to purchase.
Other museum galleries available for viewing.
To help keep people safe, numbers are being limited.
Tickets priced £10.
Legacy of Love is a collection of original works by artists that feature in a new coffee-table book, funded through Kickstarter, that is being launched on September 10th and 11th at Nature in Art. The exhibition includes art and photography by some of the best known wildlife artists and photographers. With 48 chapters written by famous actors, artists, photographers and charity founders, the words and images in the book are all about celebrating animals. The foreword is written by Virginia McKenna OBE.
Get a glimpse of the book and some of the artwork here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0WreY0ZIww
Almost all the artists and photographers will have work in the exhibition, including: Nick Mackman, Robert Gillmor MBE, Chris Rose, Derek Robertson, Darren Rees, Julie Askew, Karen Laurence-Rowe, Guy Combes, Gary Hodges, Jonathan and Angela Scott, Richard Symonds, Suzie Marsh, Nick Dyer, George Logan and Dave Currey
CLICK HERE TO BOOK
(Numbers are limited to this event to help keep guests Covid safe. It was repeated on 10th September )
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers
Maximum Participants: 12
*Every effort will be made to maintain social distancing during the course and the wearing of masks will be encouraged.*
Course Description:
This two day course will show you how to sketch the landscapes and architecture of Gloucestershire with waterproof black ink pen and watercolour wash. Using photos supplied by Jonathan you will be shown how to use pen with watercolour paint both before and after painting. Techniques taught will include colour mixing, brush technique, light and dark, drawing with pen and how to loosen up to achieve expressive sketches. By the end of the course you will have produced a few sketches to take home with you.
Materials Required:
Materials will be provided at a cost of £25. per person, payable. to Jonathan during the course.
Should students wish to use their own tools and. materials rather than buying a set from the tutor then they are very welcome to bring them along.
A full list of what is needed can be obtained from Jonathan: jnewey210@gmail.com
Art Course Cost: £90 NiA Members, £110 Non-members
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
Places will be offered on a first come first basis.
If you would like to book a place on this course please email: tickets@natureinart.org.uk by Friday 27th August.
REFLECTIONS ON NATURE
An exhibition by members of the Braid Society
Following fascinating exhibitions over the years focusing on textile techniques and crafts, from quilting to lace, crochet to embroidery, this display highlights another discipline, braiding. All the work on show is by members of The Braid Society which was founded in 1993 to promote the practice and education of making braids and narrow bands. Most exhibits have been made by UK members, but some have come from abroad, including Japan, Israel and the USA.
Throughout history people have needed ‘narrow wares’ for practical purposes such as ties for clothing and straps for possessions. This expanded into them being used as decorations, embellishments and, latterly, for art pieces. Various techniques developed in different parts of the world (sometimes using specific pieces of equipment) and include Japanese Braiding (Kumihimo), Ply Split Braiding, Peruvian Braiding, Inkle and Tablet Weaving, Cord Making, Loop Braiding, Luceting, Sprang and other finger manipulated weaving.
This, the Society’s biennial exhibition (delayed by Covid), showcases recent members’ work made using diverse methods and yarns as they have ‘reflected on nature’. On some days, makers will demonstrate amongst their exhibits.
Plus see makers at work on Oct 8th and 13th (11am-3pm), Saturday 16th (11am-1pm), Wednesday 20th (11am-2.30pm) and Thursday 21st (2pm – 4pm).
On October 24th there will be an opportunity to try different braiding techniques. See art courses
Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced
Maximum Participants: 12
*Every effort will be made to maintain social distancing during the course and the wearing of masks will be encouraged.*
Course Description:
This course will explore the techniques involved in producing realistic and lifelike drawings of birds using coloured pencils.
You will look at how to capture the iridescence seen in certain bird feathers, as well as the textures and patterns of your own choice of bird subjects.
Materials Required:
• Reference photos or sketches of particular subjects that inspire you.
• Cartridge paper, pencils and tracing paper to create and transfer your initial drawing.
• Drawing paper (Andrew’s personal favourites are 250gsm Bristol Board or Clairefontaine Pastelmat which can be purchased from www.saa.co.uk
• A good selection of coloured pencils
Artist’s Profile:
Andrew has been associated with Nature in Art for over twenty years. During this time he has run numerous courses and been an annual artist in residence. As a professional artist he works in a variety of media, including coloured pencil, graphite pencil, pastels and Chromacolour acrylics. He has recently published three art techniques books, featuring drawing birds, painting birds and drawing tigers.
Art Course Cost: £90 NiA Members, £110 Non-members
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
Places will be offered on a first come first basis.
If you would like to book a place on this course please email: tickets@natureinart.org.uk
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers
Maximum Participants: 16
*Every effort will be made to maintain social distancing during the course and the wearing of masks will be encouraged.*
Course Description:
Materials Required:
All equipment and materials will be provided by the tutors at a cost of £5 per person which will be payable on the day.
Art Course Cost: £25
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
Places will be offered on a first come first basis.
If you would like to book a place on this course please email: tickets@natureinart.org.uk
We are very pleased to have long-established links with a number of art groups in the county, including GSA who use Nature in Art’s Education Centre as the venue for their meetings. This is their first exhibition for two years due to Covid. With over 60 members who are proud to show their talents in various techniques, media and subjects this display will be varied with both 2D and 3D works included. Amongst their award winning members is Jackie Cox who appeared on BBC TV’s Countryfile programme in June when they were filming at Nature in Art. Members will be at work every day and most items will be for sale. For more information about the Society, please contact Rosemary Gowland visit www.gloucestershiresocietyartists.co.uk
Course Suitability: Absolute beginners – Improvers
Maximum Participants: 12
*Every effort will be made to maintain social distancing during the course and the wearing of masks will be encouraged.*
Course Description:
Working in black & white and colour, this course will explore different ways of depicting trees in lino prints. You will be looking at different approaches for trees in leaf and bare trees, as well as stylised designs.
The course will look at how to use colour in your work and how to register your prints so that you can add different layers. A variety of different inking techniques will be taught.
You will be given guidance in how to adjust your designs for the printmaking process. Samples of different types of lino will be available to try and participants will be able to see the subtle difference these can make to the final outcome. You will be guided at every stage of the process and you should finish the course with a number of finished prints.
Materials Required:
Most materials will be provided but please bring:
- Pencil
- Paper
- Ruler
- Apron/old clothes
Please bring some images to work from, in the form of photos or sketches. You will be working on A5 blocks, unless you are a very experienced lino cutter, in which case you may choose to work on A4.
The cost of materials for the two days will be £10.
Artist’s Profile:
Beth Jenkins is an experienced artist and tutor. Her love of the natural world is shown in her landscape prints, often of trees and water. Following her residency at Slimbridge, birds are now becoming a regular feature of her work.
Beth is a member of Gloucestershire Printmaking Co-operative. Her work was selected for the inaugural Masters of Relief Print Exhibition by the Royal Society of the Painter Printmakers. She exhibits widely in the UK and beyond and has work in private collections in the UK, Europe and North America.
Art Course Cost: £90 NiA Members, £110 Non-members
(cost does not include lunch (available to order and purchase on the day from the Coffee Shop))
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
This year we are pleased to be able re-introduce a crafts display by some renowned British makers. Rather than having a particular media focus or narrow theme, this show embraces work in a variety of media by acknowledged experts in their field. Amongst the makers included are Katie Morgan (ceramics), Robert Cox (woodwork), Jill Fanshawe Kato (ceramics), Amanda Lawrence (glass), Tony White (ceramics), Stella Campion (silver), Patricia Northcroft (sculpture), Sharon Foley (glass), Paul Hannaby (wood turning), Sue Brown (collagraphs), Liz Brooke-Ward (textiles), Michael Lythgoe (wood sculpture), Carole Bury (mixed media), Jane Spray (ceramics), Michael Fairbairn (glass) and Linda Heaton-Harris and Suzie Marsh (both ceramic sculpture).
See Carole Bury at work December 8th, 9th and 10th.
Almost all the work in the exhibition is for sale.