Join the art group as they have a go at speed sketching. This is a fun and entertaining evening, where observational skills and skill with a pencil will be all important.
An evening with a difference!
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.
When 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.
Wallsworth Art Group
Join the art group as they go on a journey of discovery, learning how science is strongly connected and influential for artists and the art that they produce.
This event will come with a practical element!
Wallsworth Art Group
Join the art group for a evening of fun and games to celebrate the festive season. Each member is kindly asked to bring along some nibbles to be shared amongst the group.
Watch three videos of the renowned painter Michael Porter as he gathers inspiration for his work and then see him creating works in his studio.
Come and spend time viewing the latest Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and then sharing thoughts on some of the images.
A demonstration of photo editing and enhancement with Trevor Hamlett
A private view and critique night of the WAG exhibition with special guest Jamie Boots
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.
