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
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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
Wallsworth Art Group
Join the art group as they get creative with printing. The group will learn about the different types of printing blocks, made from such things as wood or polystyrene. The group will then have a go at creating their own block from polystyrene, to create mono and multi-coloured printed artworks.
There is a £1 supplement for this event.
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
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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
Art Course
with Nik Pollard 10am – 5pm
Maximum Participants: 10
Energy, improvisation, gesture, spontaneity and chance are all characteristics of the Monotype / Mono-print. They are the most painterly and responsive of all printmaking techniques. It is a process that can be explored at home or in the studio without great investment or need for space.
This 2-day course will give participants the opportunity to further their experience and skills in printmaking.
As well as group demonstrations each participant will receive individual tuition.
This course is aimed at artists that wish to develop and improve, however beginners can be accommodated.
Course Cost
Members: £80
Non-members: £100
Course Suitability: Improvers – Advanced
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Materials List
Please wear old clothing
You are invited to bring any sketchbooks or source material, but this is not an essential requirement.
All other materials will be supplied by Nik Pollard, at the cost of £10 per participant, payable directly to him on the day. The equipment supplied will
include quality artist materials.
Artist’s Profile
Nik Pollard is a painter, printmaker and illustrator. His work stems from a passion for the natural world and is generated from sustained, direct observation.
He has participated in national and international art projects highlighting the importance and vulnerability of specific habitats and wildlife in support of conservation.
His work has led to collaborations with schools, colleges, galleries and museums, engaging communities with the natural environment through residencies and workshops.
www.nikpollard.co.uk
Wallsworth Art Group
Join the art group as they learn about the various techniques involved in working with clay. Each member will get the chance to create their own clay sculpture, inspired by their own creativity.
There is a £1 supplement for this event.
Art Course
with Cath Hodsman 10am – 5pm
Maximum Participants: 11
Butterflies and moths are amongst our most well-known insects. This watercolour painting and sketching art course gives those who are fascinated by these ethereal creatures, the chance to study, paint and sketch them in wonderful detail.
You will get the chance to study different types of butterflies and moths in a totally unique way. Each student will have use of a high-powered microscope and beautiful butterfly and moth specimens to study the anatomical intricacy of these delicate creatures – Cath and students will discuss how butterflies and moths taste; how they eat; how they navigate; how they protect themselves against predators and to generally, pay homage to these fascinating and iconic insects.
Then, using your new-found respect and knowledge of these gorgeous, ethereal creatures, you will pay homage to their beauty by producing a piece of unique, beautiful and intricate art.
Course Cost
Members: £80
Non-members: £100
Course Suitability: Beginners
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Cath Hodsman is a skilled and widely acknowledged British wildlife and natural history artist. She is also one of the most technically accomplished and accurate entomological (insects) artists – and as such, the Natural History Museum sells her work. Cath believes that, in order to pay homage to insects using art, it is necessary to capture their anatomical intricacy and she therefore strives for 100% accuracy.
To help conserve and preserve the future of insects, she works closely with many relevant organisations, such as the RHS, the Wetlands Trusts, the Wildlife Trusts and the National Trust.
www.cathhodsmanwildlifeartist.com
Wallsworth Art Group
Join the art group as they listen to talented textile artist Liz Brooke-Ward as she discusses her work and her inspirations.
Liz Brooke-Ward is artist in residence from 7th-12th June. Find out more about Liz, here.
Art Course
with Jackie Garner 10am – 5pm
Maximum Participants: 12
This 2-day course will focus on producing detailed paintings of natural objects such as feathers, seeds and shells, using a pure watercolour technique.
We will cover working with layers of colour, wet into wet, and lifting out colour to create texture, pattern, iridescence and form.
Course Cost
Members: £80
Non-members: £100
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers
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Artist’s Profile
Jackie Garner trained at Medway College of Design before becoming Nature in Art’s first education officer. She is now a professional artist who specialises in portraying wildlife, taking inspiration from encountering wildlife in its natural habitat. Jackie teaches and lectures regularly, and is a contributor to Artists & Illustrators magazine. She has exhibited with many art societies, including the National Exhibition Wildlife Art, the Society of Wildlife Artists, BirdScapes Gallery, Royal Institute of
Painters in Water Colours and has held solo exhibitions in London and Gloucestershire. Jackie is the author and illustrator of The Wildlife Artist’s Handbook.
Jackie is happy to discuss the course with students. Visit her website for contact details: www.jackiegarner.co.uk
Wallsworth Art Group
Join the art group as they try their hands at life drawing.
There will be a £5 supplement for this event.