What’s On

Oct
25
Tue
An illustrated talk by Mike Amphlett
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Mike is a highly experienced photographer, picture editor, tutor and writer who also has worked in wildlife film-making, This talk will focus on recent photographic adventures in India where he saw spectacular wildlife and experienced fascinating cultures.

Cost includes a finger buffet.

Nov
9
Wed
Block Print Wrapping Paper inspired by William Morris @ Nature in Art
Nov 9 @ 10:30 am

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Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1.00pm or 2.00pm – 4.30pm

The printing method we will use today uses a pencil to make marks on the printing surface. It is a fantastic workshop that will introduce you to the art of print making and how to easily make complicated multiple colour prints.

You will also be able to use your printing block multiple times to create your own unique wrapping paper – all ready for Christmas!

 

Bookable after 4th May.
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Nov
25
Fri
The Valley in the Glass
Nov 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Come and meet and hear from glass artist Amanda Lawrence who spent four years walking, looking and listening in the Slad Valley with camera, sketchbook and sound recorder to create our winter exhibition. Amanda’s striking glass sculpture and haunting soundtrack, photographs and stories create an uplifting and thought-provoking experience.

Even though this event is free, please tell us if you intend to come. Donations welcome. Refreshments available.

Nov
26
Sat
Children’s story reading by Christine O’Neill @ Nature in Art
Nov 26 @ 11:00 am

amanda-lawrence-ribbon-of-lights-photo-a-lawrenceWhen Gwen Fern walked home accross Slad Valley on a summer night in 1919 she found enough glow worms to decorate her hat with a ‘ribbon of lights’.

 

On Saturday 26th November at 11am and 1.30pm Slad Valley resident and children’s writer Christine O’Neill will be reading her new story for young children, The Wrong Side of the Dark illustrated by Amanda Lawrence’s glass and inspired by the true story about Gwen Fern and the glow worms which was one of the earliest inspirations for the exhibition The Valley in the Glass.

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Dec
16
Fri
Christmas Wreath @ Nature in Art
Dec 16 @ 10:30 am

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Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1.00pm or 2.00pm – 4.30pm

Using festive nature from Nature in Art’s very own grounds, wire and a special type of resin to give that stained glass look, you will create a stunning Christmas flower wreath that will last all season (and will smell great too)!

 

Bookable after 4th May.
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Jan
12
Thu
Leaf relief
Jan 12 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

There are some wonderful techniques and tricks which can be used to make very successful images. The leaf technique is particularly good giving a metallic antiques finish to your picture. PLACES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE!

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Feb
22
Wed
Watercolour techniques
Feb 22 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Try out different techniques to create watercolour paintings with a nature theme. Experiments include dropping, spreading, rubbing adding salt, white spirit and resist methods. PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE IN ADVANCE!

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Watercolour techniques @ Nature in Art
Feb 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Try out different techniques to create watercolour paintings with a nature theme. Experiments include dropping, spreading, rubbing adding

salt, white spirit and resist methods. PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE IN ADVANCE!

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Wild Ethiopia
Feb 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Come on a journey with Dr John Sparks, former head of the BBC Natural History Unit, to discover some of the natural history of Ethiopia. Event includes finger buffet. PLEASE BOOK YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE.

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Mar
14
Tue
Mixed Media Workshop @ Nature in Art
Mar 14 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Using all kinds of different materials and techniques you will create a work of art to be proud of. This sessions could include anything from using fabric, different types of paper, glue, textiles, paint, inks with methods such as printing, painting, stitching, drawing and collage.

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