What’s On

Sep
16
Fri
Puffin Portrait, Coloured Pencils on Mount Board with Karen Coulson @ Nature in Art (Education Centre)
Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

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 course is a wonderful introduction to the world of coloured pencil techniques. Learn the art of layering and blending coloured pencils whilst using different pencil strokes to create the textures required for the subject.
Materials Required:

All materials will be supplied free of charge to use during the course.

Artist’s Profile:

Karen is a self taught award winning coloured pencil artist and tutor, painting mostly wildlife subjects. She is a gold member of the UKCPS (United Kingdom Coloured Pencil Society).

Karen exhibits nationally and has won many awards for her detailed pencil work. She runs regular courses in the Pencil Museum, Keswick and Nature in Art, as well as many classes in Hampshire where she currently lives.

www.karencoulson.co.uk

Art Course Cost: £45 NiA Members, £55 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

 CLICK HERE to book other courses & events.

Sep
17
Sat
A Deer Portrait, Coloured Pencils on Mount Board with Karen Coulson (FULLY BOOKED) @ Nature in Art (Education Centre)
Sep 17 – Sep 18 all-day

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

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 course is a wonderful introduction to the world of coloured pencil techniques. Learn the art of layering and blending coloured pencils whilst using different pencil strokes to create the textures required for the subject. A line drawing to trace will be supplied for those not wishing to draw freehand.
Materials Required:

All materials will be supplied free of charge to use during the course.

Artist’s Profile:

Karen is a self taught award winning coloured pencil artist and tutor, painting mostly wildlife subjects. She is a gold member of the UKCPS (United Kingdom Coloured Pencil Society).

Karen exhibits nationally and has won many awards for her detailed pencil work. She runs regular courses in the Pencil Museum, Keswick and Nature in Art, as well as many classes in Hampshire where she currently lives.

www.karencoulson.co.uk

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

 CLICK HERE to book other courses & events.

Sep
19
Mon
Lorikeet Portrait, Coloured Pencils on Mount Board with Karen Coulson @ Nature in Art (Education Centre)
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

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 course is a wonderful introduction to the world of coloured pencil techniques. Learn the art of layering and blending coloured pencils whilst using different pencil strokes to create the textures required for the subject.
Materials Required:

All materials will be supplied free of charge to use during the course.

Artist’s Profile:

Karen is a self taught award winning coloured pencil artist and tutor, painting mostly wildlife subjects. She is a gold member of the UKCPS (United Kingdom Coloured Pencil Society).

Karen exhibits nationally and has won many awards for her detailed pencil work. She runs regular courses in the Pencil Museum, Keswick and Nature in Art, as well as many classes in Hampshire where she currently lives.

www.karencoulson.co.uk

Art Course Cost: £45 NiA Members, £55 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

 CLICK HERE to book other courses & events.

Sep
24
Sat
Fixing Pastels with Jackie Cox @ Nature in Art (Education Centre)
Sep 24 – Sep 25 all-day

Course Suitability: Absolute beginners – Advanced

Maximum Participants: 12   SORRY,  THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL

*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 workshop will be useful to anyone who has not used pastel; those that have found problems using them or for more experienced pastellers who would like the opportunity to try other papers, pan pastels and learn a few new tips and techniques.
The surface that you use when working with pastel can make the difference between enjoying and being successful with it, or feeling that ‘it doesn’t work for you’. We will investigate what paper and pastel types are likely to suit your emerging style. You’ll also learn about the impact of surface colour on your artwork and the best ways to preserve your work by fixing, mounting and/or framing your piece.
Materials Required:

All tools and materials will be provided at a cost of £10 per head.

Artist’s Profile:

In 1981 Jackie had her first exhibition in Tewkesbury and since then has exhibited her work around the UK and abroad.

She moved to the Forest of Dean in 2001 where she had the opportunity to take over a local art class.

“I have always been interested in trying out different mediums and surfaces and this has stood me in good stead now that I am an art teacher”.

Jackie regularly exhibits with the Society of Feline Artists, the UK Coloured Pencil Society (of which she is a member and has won several awards) the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art (another award!) and has exhibited with the Society of Equine Artists and the Society of Wildlife Artists.

“These successes have spurred me on to further experiment in new mediums, concentrating even more on light, shadows and nuances of colour”.

https://www.sindencox-art.co.uk/jackie.html

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.

To secure your place on this course a £20 non-refundable deposit is required. If you would like to book a place please CLICK HERE

Alternatively, you can call 07467 138355 (Tues – Thurs) or 01452 731422 and we will be happy to assist you with your booking.

Sep
26
Mon
Wildlife Linocut Printing with Richard Jarvis (FULLY BOOKED) @ Nature in Art (Education Centre)
Sep 26 all-day

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

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:

The workshop is aimed at both beginners and those with some experience. Richard will guide you through the process, from the use of the cutting tools, transferring an image onto the lino and cutting the block, through to the final inking and printing. There will be a choice of smaller blocks, which can be printed through the press, or a larger block, which may need hand burnishing.

Materials Required:

All materials will be provided for an additional fee of £5 per person payable directly to Richard on the day of the course. Please bring an apron or wear old clothes as the water based ink can stain.

Artist’s Profile:

Richard is an award winning, Leicestershire based Wildlife Artist/Printmaker. He works from field sketches and direct observation. His prints have been exhibited widely and used by the RSPB as Christmas cards and in several books by Mascot Media. Richard recently published book ‘ My A – Z of British Wildlife’ is an alphabetical ramble through the British countryside. He was elected as member of ‘The Society of Wildlife Artists’ (SWLA) in 2019.

www.richardjarvis.me.uk

Art Course Cost: £45 NiA Members, £55 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

 CLICK HERE to book other courses & events.

Oct
15
Sat
Studying and Painting Pollinating Insects with Cath Hodsman (FULLY BOOKED) @ Nature in Art
Oct 15 – Oct 16 all-day

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

Course Suitability: Absolute beginners – Advanced

Maximum Participants: 11

*Every effort will be made to maintain social distancing during the course and the wearing of masks will be encouraged.*

Course Description:

This painting workshop is aimed at watercolour painting for all ability levels and for those who want to learn more about the hidden worlds that are all around us. It will examine the essential and fascinating relationship between pollinating insects and the plants that they live in, on and around. It will look at how plants provide food for insects, in return for pollination and how the insects obtain this food.

Each student will have exclusive use of their own dedicated microscope, magnifying glasses and macro photographs, as well as Cath’s own huge insect (ethically sourced) specimen collection, to look at the anatomy of insects, in order to produce a unique and detailed watercolour painting.

Materials Required:

An equipment list will be sent out on booking a place on the course

Artist’s Profile:

Cath Hodsman AMRSB, is one of the U.K’s foremost entomological artists, illustrators and teachers. Based in the Cotswolds, she has exhibited; showcased her art; or taught at many relevant esteemed venues throughout her career, including the Queens Gallery, Buckingham Palace, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, R.H.S Wisley and the Natural History Museum, London. Cath believes that the best way to celebrate the importance and relevance of insects in a happy, healthy ecology, is to capture their micro beauty and anatomical intricacy. She uses microscopes in her work in order to capture beauty that is invisible to us – as such she has been made an Associate Member of the Royal Society of Biology.

cathhodsmanwildlifeartist.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))

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

 CLICK HERE to book other courses & events.

Oct
22
Sat
Monoprinting on Textiles, Embellished with Stitch and Applique with Liz Robertson @ Nature in Art (Education Centre)
Oct 22 – Oct 23 all-day

Course Suitability: Absolute beginners – Advanced

Maximum Participants: 12     SORRY, THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED

*Every effort will be made to maintain social distancing during the course and the wearing of masks will be encouraged.*

Course Description:

Liz will show you how to use monoprinting techniques on textiles and the use of simple stitch and applique to add detail and texture.  You will then, with Liz’s support, plan an A3 piece using the techniques and materials you have been introduced to.

Materials Required:

All tools and materials will be provided at a cost of £5 per head payable directly to Liz on the day.

Participants should bring photos of landscapes, natural or manmade, to use as inspiration. Also, aprons and gloves as we will be using paint and inks.

Artist’s Profile:

Liz is an exhibiting textile artist and teacher.  She has more than 40 years experience of teaching children and adults in all types of educational and community settings.  She delivers art workshops in her studio and further afield, including at national events.  Liz is delighted to have been Artist in Residence several times at Nature in Art, including in October this year.  She has also lead large textiles projects, with local and national participants, for a regional arts festival.  Liz’s passion for natural landscape is expressed in her colourful and textural textile artwork.

www.lizrobertsontextiles.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.

To secure your place on this course a £20 non-refundable deposit is required. If you would like to book a place please CLICK HERE

Alternatively, you can call 07467 138355 (Tues – Thurs) or 01452 731422 and we will be happy to assist you with your booking.

Nov
2
Wed
Sketching Autumn in Pen and Wash with Jonathan Newey @ Nature in Art (Education Centre)
Nov 2 – Nov 3 all-day

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

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 course will show you how to sketch the colours and textures of autumn landscapes with waterproof black ink pen and watercolour wash. Using photos supplied by the tutor, you will be shown how to use the pen with watercolour paint both before and after painting. Techniques taught will include colour mixing, brush technique, light and dark, drawing with a 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 welcome to bring them along.

A full list of what is needed can be obtained from the tutor: jnewey210@gmail.com

Artist’s Profile:

Jonathan Newey is an award winning artist with over 20 years of experience in teaching in adult education. He has experience in a wide variety of mediums and subjects including landscapes, wildlife and architecture in acrylic, watercolour and coloured pencil.

www.jonathannewey.co.uk

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

 CLICK HERE to book other courses & events.

Nov
14
Mon
Monoprinting on Textiles with Liz Robertson @ Nature in Art (Education Centre)
Nov 14 all-day

Course Suitability: Absolute 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:

A one day course exploring how to monoprint on textiles, using a landscape photo as inspiration. Liz will also demonstrate techniques to enhance texture and detail in your monoprint.  You will go home with a print based on a landscape of your choice and lots of useful print samples.

No textile or printing experience necessary.

Materials Required:

All tools and materials will be provided at a cost of £5 per head payable directly to Liz on the day.

Participants should bring photos of landscapes, natural or manmade, to use as inspiration. Also, aprons and gloves as we will be using paint and inks.

Artist’s Profile:

Liz is an exhibiting textile artist and teacher.  She has more than 40 years experience of teaching children and adults in all types of educational and community settings.  She delivers art workshops in her studio and further afield, including at national events.  Liz is delighted to have been Artist in Residence several times at Nature in Art, including in October this year.  She has also lead large textiles projects, with local and national participants, for a regional arts festival.  Liz’s passion for natural landscape is expressed in her colourful and textural textile artwork.

If you would like to talk to Liz about this course you can contact her via her website    www.lizrobertsontextiles.com

Art Course Cost: £45 NiA Members, £55Non-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.

To secure your place on this course a £20 non-refundable deposit is required. If you would like to book a place please CALL 01452 731422 or 07774 803177

Alternatively call 01452 731422 and we will be happy to assist you with your booking.