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April – October 2023 Apr – Oct 2023
Apr
18
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Jun
4
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Apr 18 – Jun 4 all-day
12:00 am
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   THIS EXHIBITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 4th BY POPULAR DEMAND (previously advertised as ending on May 21st) The very first item to be accessioned into the Nature in Art collection was by Elizabeth Gray, a ... Read more
Apr
29
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Apr
30
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Apr 29 – Apr 30 all-day
12:00 am
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FULLY BOOKED If you would like to be put on a reserve list for this course then please email us.  If we get enough interest we may put on another course later in the year. ... Read more
May
13
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May
14
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May 13 – May 14 all-day
12:00 am
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(Rescheduled from 6th & 7th May) Course Suitability: Absolute beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Brusho’ is a powder which mixes with water to produce vibrant, jewel-like colours particularly suitable for flower/ plant ... Read more
May
20
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May
21
Sun
May 20 – May 21 all-day
12:00 am
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FULLY BOOKED If you would like to be put on a reserve list for this course then please email us.  If we get enough interest we may put on another course later in the year. ... Read more
May
22
Mon
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
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FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: On this one-day course, you will make plant climbers, plant supports, trellises and decorative Garden Hurdles, all out of willow and hazel grown ... Read more
May
27
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Jun
4
Sun
May 27 – Jun 4 all-day
12:00 am
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  Five artists exploring themes from the natural world through drawing, painting, printmaking and poetry. Murmur II (Conversations with Nature) brings together a new body of work, in a variety of styles and media by ... Read more
May
27
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Jun
4
Sun
May 27 – Jun 4 all-day
12:00 am
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The annual exhibition of The Wildlife Art Society International. A display consisting of over 300 works, both 2D and 3D. The society provides a focus for the interests of wildlife artists, painters, sculptors and photographers, ... Read more
Jun
6
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Jul
23
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Jun 6 – Jul 23 all-day
12:00 am
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NOW EXTENDED TO 23rd July (was 16th)    A unique selection of work by the popular UK cartoonist, Norman Thelwell. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of Britain’s most popular ... Read more
Jun
10
Sat
Jun 10 all-day
12:00 am
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FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 10 Course Description: Painting can be very therapeutic, but the enjoyment can quickly disappear if you find yourself frustrated with what you produce. This class ... Read more
Jun
24
Sat
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
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  FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Participants: 12 Course Description: Explore the techniques required to draw wisteria using Derwent Coloursoft Pencils on mount board. A line drawing is supplied to copy or ... Read more
Jun
25
Sun
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
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Due to last minute cancellations, there are now TWO SPACES available on this course. Please email Alice to book. Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Explore the techniques required to draw ... Read more
Jun
26
Mon
Jun 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
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FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Explore the techniques required to draw this portrait using Derwent Coloursoft Pencils on mount board. A line drawing is supplied to copy or ... Read more
Jul
1
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Jul
2
Sun
Jul 1 – Jul 2 all-day
12:00 am
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Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This course is the perfect blend of, learning the anatomy of the horse, and loose expressive sketching. Horses can be tricky subjects. Emily will ... Read more
Jul
15
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Jul
16
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Jul 15 – Jul 16 all-day
12:00 am
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FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This course will focus on botanical drawing and painting techniques with the option of working in watercolour or gouache. Observational skills are a ... Read more
Jul
22
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Jul
23
Sun
Jul 22 – Jul 23 all-day
12:00 am
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Due to a cancellation there is now one space available on this course. Please email Alice to book. Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: On this two day course learn ... Read more
Jul
25
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Sep
3
Sun
Jul 25 – Sep 3 all-day
12:00 am
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  Charlie Page / British Wildlife Photography Awards   The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) is a revered showcase of nature photography in Britain and a crucial reminder of what value our woodlands, wetlands and ... Read more
Jul
25
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Aug
6
Sun
Jul 25 – Aug 6 all-day
12:00 am
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  Sense of place is important to everyone, whether it is a location, the beings around us, an emotion, time, a memory, or all of the above. In this exhibition, Midlands Textile Forum (MTF) explore ... Read more
Aug
8
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Aug
20
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Aug 8 – Aug 20 all-day
12:00 am
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  The annual exhibition of this county group, founded almost 100 years ago, in 1924. The society is still a devoted community made up of enthusiastic individuals who work in a variety of styles and ... Read more
Aug
22
Tue
Sep
3
Sun
Aug 22 – Sep 3 all-day
12:00 am
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   One World Imagined is an art collective consisting of five award-winning artists David Skidmore, Christine Dadd, Valerie Briggs, Jess Pritchard and Jordan Price each specialising in depicting the natural world. Working in a variety ... Read more
Sep
9
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Sep
10
Sun
Sep 9 – Sep 10 all-day
12:00 am
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FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Richard will guide you through the process, from the use of the cutting tools, transferring an image onto the lino and cutting ... Read more
Sep
12
Tue
Oct
1
Sun
Sep 12 – Oct 1 all-day
12:00 am
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    A major display of turned wood by members of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain. The pre-emminent organisation of its type, with international members and profile, this display brings together a huge ... Read more
Sep
16
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Sep
17
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Sep 16 – Sep 17 all-day
12:00 am
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FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners -Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Explore the techniques required to complete this portrait using Derwent Coloursoft Pencils on Hot Pressed Watercolour Paper over 2 days. A line drawing is ... Read more
Sep
18
Mon
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
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FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Explore the techniques required to draw these 2 delightful birds using Derwent Coloursoft Pencils on mount board. A line drawing is supplied to ... Read more
Sep
19
Tue
Oct
22
Sun
Sep 19 – Oct 22 all-day
12:00 am
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    A unique exhibition to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Society of Wildlife Artists. 2D and 3D works by members who have played an important role in the journey of the Society thus ... Read more
Sep
20
Wed
Sep
21
Thu
Sep 20 – Sep 21 all-day
12:00 am
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  Course Suitability: Absolute beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This is a two day course that will show you how to paint seasides and coastlines with acrylic paint. During the course you ... Read more
Sep
26
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Sep
28
Thu
Sep 26 – Sep 28 all-day
12:00 am
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Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Rosalind will guide you through painting garden borders and how to emulate the energy, colour, beauty and vivacity found in them. You can use any ... Read more
Oct
2
Mon
Oct 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
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FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: The iPad and Procreate are powerful and extremely useful tools to visualise an idea. Starting with either a real pencil sketch or digital ... Read more
Oct
3
Tue
Oct
4
Wed
Oct 3 – Oct 4 all-day
12:00 am
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Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Beginners Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Are you terrified of drawing but have a secret longing to learn how to do it? Then enrol on this course where Richard will ... Read more
Oct
14
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Oct
15
Sun
Oct 14 – Oct 15 all-day
12:00 am
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(Photo is another example of Jamie’s work rather than a bird of prey) FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: On this two day course learn all about working ... Read more
Oct
18
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Oct
19
Thu
Oct 18 – Oct 19 all-day
12:00 am
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Course Suitability: Absolute beginners – Advanced Course Capacity: 12 Course Description: Scraperboard or Scratchboard is a form of direct engraving where the top dark surface is scratched off to reveal the white chalk layer underneath. ... Read more
April – October 2023 Apr – Oct 2023