Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
ALL POSTCARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM THE MUSEUM RECEPTION To mark our 30th anniversary, hundreds of artists who have worked with us have each created a special work of art. Purchase a ticket ... Read more
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – Apr 27 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
During this course you will be exploring the intricate detail within botanical subjects whilst experiencing and comparing different techniques used for dissecting and enlarging features. We will be using some of these to illustrate elements ... Read more
May 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
On this 1-day course you will make Plant Climbers, Plant Supports, Trellises and decorative Garden Hurdles, all out of willow grown in Somerset and here in Gloucestershire. Helen will guide you through each stage of ... Read more
May 19 @ 10:00 am – May 20 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Scraperboard is a method of creating a tonal picture by scratching through a layer of black Indian ink to reveal a white chalk layer beneath. In some ways it is similar to drawing, except the ... Read more
May 22 @ 10:00 am – Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
A unique selection of original paintings by David Shepherd CBE, who died in 2017. He was one of the UK’s best known and best loved wildlife artists and a conservation icon. His powerful legacy lives ... Read more
May 26 @ 10:00 am – Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
The Wildlife Art Society International’s annual exhibition of wildlife art. Around 300 paintings, drawings, original prints, photographs and sculptures by professional and part-time members of this active organisation will be on display, the majority for ... Read more
May 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Jun 2 all-day
12:00 am
Come and join in with a host of hands-on activities both inside and outside to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Just £2 each to include all activities (excluding access to the museum) and free to paying ... Read more
Jun 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – Jul 8 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Since Nature in Art opened its doors to the public in 1988, our unique collection has grown and diversified. This display highlights some of the many wonderful paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures and other items that ... Read more
Jun 16 @ 10:00 am – Jun 17 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
On this 2 day course participants will master the fast drying time of acrylic paint, tackle details and a variety of textures found in nature, including how to paint eyes, fur and feathers and leave ... Read more
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Learn to render beautiful letters in light and shade on pristine white paper. We will begin by learning to draw letters suitable for cutting stencils and emboss these into paper. We will then modify those ... Read more
Jun 30 @ 10:00 am – Jul 1 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Are you terrified of drawing but secretly long to learn how? Richard Box has an approach that will steady your nerves and build drawing ability and confidence. You will be amazed at what you will ... Read more
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – Jul 22 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
A very special exhibition of 42 uniquely embellished prints by the UK’s best known pencil artist, Gary Hodges. All will be auctioned at a special event on 21st July by BBC TV’s James Lewis. All ... Read more
Jul 14 @ 10:00 am – Jul 15 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
A 2-day course concentrating on painting our familiar British woodland birds in their natural environment, using Acrylics Paints on Board. Beginning with the preliminary sketches of the birds, from both memory and reference material, we ... Read more
Jul 21 @ 6:15 pm
6:15 pm
A very special evening to view over 40 specially embellished prints by Gary Hodges in the company of the artist and friends, with over ten being available to purchase by auction on the night. 100% ... Read more
Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – Sep 9 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Curated by Gallery Pangolin, this show is part of our anniversary celebrations – sculptures, prints and drawings by a host of well known artists including Jon Buck, Lynn Chadwick, Terence Coventry, Antony Gormley, Peter Randall-Page ... Read more
Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – Jul 29 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This 2-day course will cover basic bird anatomy, sketching methods and techniques, the use and handling of watercolour and composing a picture. For the more ambitious, there will be the opportunity to have a go ... Read more
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – Aug 5 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Tropical seedpods are the inspiration for this workshop. Ann will be demonstrating her techniques for using coloured pencil or pastel pencils applied with solvent as a base for detailed graphite drawing. The colour is applied ... Read more
Aug 10 @ 8:00 pm
8:00 pm
Join D’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis as they travel the length and breadth of France saving the day, rescuing people in distress and generally being heroes. Follow D’Artagnan in his quest to join the Musketeers ... Read more
Aug 11 @ 9:00 am – Aug 12 @ 5:00 pm
9:00 am
The Course will focus on botanical painting, giving the learner the opportunity to work in either watercolour or gouache. The course will be taught by Simon Williams SBA. Gouache and watercolour are both water soluble ... Read more
Aug 14 @ 10:00 am – Aug 27 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
** We regret that due to unforeseen circumstances the exhibition will not be available until 15th August. However, Julie Askew will be pleased to talk to visitors on 14th August. ** Discover the Empty Quarters ... Read more
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am
This art workshop is all about experiencing the joy of reconnecting , discovering and freeing your creative spirit. Giving yourself permission and a chance to loosen up creatively, overcoming any expectations in a nurturing, fun ... Read more
Aug 25 @ 10:00 am – Aug 26 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
From the velvet softness of a mole, to the fluff of a squirrel’s tail. The straggle of ostrich feathers to the sleek, streamlined plumage of a penguin. Animals and birds show a vast array of ... Read more
Aug 30 @ 10:00 am – Sep 9 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
On show in our Wallsworth Centre: Alzheimer’s Society Gloucestershire Art Group celebrate their 10th Anniversary this year. This display is by members of the group who are both people living with dementia and their carers. ... Read more
Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Origami is the Japanese art of paper-folding, and this course is suitable for absolute beginners through to improvers. Tony will introduce students to, and explore with them, a range of basic and more involved origami ... Read more
Sep 4 @ 10:00 am – Sep 23 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
A fascinating display of both old and contemporary lace from The Lace Guild Museum. Nature in all it’s forms was widely used in lace designs from the early 1600’s. Some lace types enable very naturalistic ... Read more
Sep 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Join us for this unique opportunity to view our current exhibition curated by Gallery Pangolin; Animal, Vegetable, Mineral and meet some of the exhibiting artists too. EVENT IS FREE (PLEASE RSVP 01452 731422) Curated by ... Read more
Sep 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Drawing is a fantastic way of exploring the world around us. This one day workshop is designed to be fun it will invigorate, excite and challenge. The morning session will be a series of short ... Read more
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – Sep 23 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
The Fosseway Artists promote practising artists working in the Cotswolds. This display (their 99th exhibition) includes pastels, oils, watercolours, acrylics, pen and wash, pencil, printmaking and more. Meet members each day. On display in our Wallsworth ... Read more