What’s On

Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Suitable for all   Maximum Participants: 12   Course Description: Join artist Jamie Boots for a two-day exploration into the nuanced world of graphite pencil art. This workshop delves beyond basic sketching, offering insights into ... Read more
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  Course details: This is a linoprinting course using two to three colours, with a simple reduction method. Students will learn how to use tools safely, simple registration techniques, how to ink the plate correctly, ... Read more
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course details: I would like to bring the magic of bookbinding at Nature in Art and be inspired by its beautiful surroundings.   We will be creating a Coptic style binding; with our own designed ... Read more
Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:15 pm
A special event to coincide with Sacred Earth: Water, Tree, Stone, on show March 31st – May 10th. This evening is a great opportunity to view the new exhibition ‘Sacred Earth’ in the company of ... Read more
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course details: On this one-day course, you will make plant climbers, plant supports, trellises and decorative Garden Hurdles, all out of willow and hazel grown in Somerset and Gloucestershire. Helen will guide you through each ... Read more
May 2 @ 10:00 am – May 3 @ 5:00 pm
Natural Materials Into Paints & Inks – with Fiona McIntyre ARE Fiona McIntyre is an experienced tutor and artist working with mineral pigments and foraged plants. On this two day course she will guide you ... Read more
May 9 @ 10:00 am – May 10 @ 5:00 pm
Course details: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of impressionist style landscape painting over this two-day acrylic course. Guided by Jonathan, you’ll explore the expressive brushwork, luminous colour, and atmospheric effects that define the impressionist ... Read more
May 9 @ 10:00 am – May 10 @ 5:00 pm
Course details: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of impressionist style landscape painting over this two-day acrylic course. Guided by Jonathan, you’ll explore the expressive brushwork, luminous colour, and atmospheric effects that define the impressionist ... Read more
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
      An illustrated talk by Simon and Carol Trapnell Renowned for its ancient wonders, rich history, and vibrant culture, Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs, evokes awe and has long held a universal ... Read more
May 23 @ 10:00 am – May 24 @ 5:00 pm
Course details: Do you want to develop your skills with your sewing machine and learn how to ‘draw’ with the simple straight stitch? Then this is your course! You will start by stitching a design ... Read more
May 26 – May 29 all-day Education Centre
May Half Term Activities  We have loads of outdoor nature-themed activities keeping us busy through half term. Morning session: 10am – 11:30am   Afternoon Session 1pm – 2:30pm Here is what we have going on each ... Read more
May 26 @ 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm Education Centre
Come and join in for some yoga fun and games with our Education Officer! Either in the Education Centre or in our lovely garden, we will be doing some exercises, games, balancing, mindfulness and so ... Read more
May 30 @ 10:00 am – May 31 @ 5:00 pm
Course details: Having used acrylics for over 35 years as a wildlife artist and illustrator, Kim Thompson has learnt many useful techniques to achieve the detailed results seen in her work which she will share ... Read more
Jun 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Balancing commercial illustration vs personal painting. Come and hear Darrell Warner talk about the differing mindset of an artist practising in two very different fields. As an international award-winning illustrator in the film industry, the ... Read more
Jun 13 @ 10:00 am – Jun 14 @ 5:00 pm
Course details: This course will focus on botanical drawing and painting techniques in the option of working in watercolour or gouache. Both days will begin with a practical demonstrations covering drawing and painting techniques. Observational ... Read more
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – Jun 21 @ 5:00 pm
Course details: “I would like each student to produce a painting that suggests a garden escape, a place to escape the pressures of modern life. It can be a painting of a single flower, an ... Read more
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Education Centre
We have another amazing Dare to Dabble planned for you! Designed completely around the absolute beginner, or those who just fancy a dabble, these sessions provide a great opportunity to try out new art techniques ... Read more
Jun 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course details: Participants will be needle felting a version of a peeping  Barn owl . I will teach how to use felting needles, mix wool colours with some silk and this popular British bird of ... Read more
Jul 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course details: Discover how to embed beautiful dried botanicals grown in the grounds of Nature in Art on this full day workshop with tutor Emma from Nature’s Inspiration. Create coasters working with flowers, foliage and ... Read more
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – Jul 12 @ 5:00 pm
  Course details: Explore the Colour Pencil techniques to draw this beautiful portrait using Derwent Coloursoft Pencils on Mount Board Including Colour blending for subtle colour changes in the fur. Line drawing supplied to trace ... Read more
Jul 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Kaspar: Prince of Cats   Based on the book by Michael Morpurgo   Step into the heart of the Savoy Hotel with Kaspar: Prince of Cats, a magical family adventure brought to life through enchanting ... Read more
Jul 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Around the World in 80 Days   Pack your bags and hold onto your hats – the race is on! 🌍⏱️   Join a fearless troupe of actor-musicians as they hurtle across continents in this ... Read more
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course details: Explore colour pencil techniques to draw this Cute Puma portrait using Derwent Coloursoft Pencils on Mount Board including indenting and soft fine pencil strokes for fur texture. Line Drawing supplied to trace or ... Read more
Jul 17 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Education Centre
We have another amazing Dare to Dabble planned for you! Designed completely around the absolute beginner, or those who just fancy a dabble, these sessions provide a great opportunity to try out new art techniques ... Read more
Jul 18 @ 10:00 am – Jul 19 @ 5:00 pm
Course details: I found, early on, running courses, that a good structure was the most beneficial format. We explore colour mixing using a limited palette and the use of different brush types to develop the ... Read more
Jul 19 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Jeeves and Wooster in ‘Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves’ – based on the novel by P.G. Wodehouse We cordially invite you to an uproarious adventure with P.G. Wodehouse’s beloved characters, Jeeves and Wooster!   Enter the ... Read more
Jul 21 – Aug 27 all-day Education Centre or Garden
We have exciting fun art workshops going on throughout the summer holidays. Some activities include: batik, robot making, watercolour skills, mixed media collage and so much more! They will be on most Tuesdays – Fridays ... Read more
Jul 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Aug 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Suitable for all   Maximum Participants: 12   Course Description: This workshop highlights our connection to the natural world, encouraging us to slow down, and look closely at nature. The intricate structure, texture, ... Read more
Aug 8 @ 10:00 am – Aug 10 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Suitable for all   Maximum Participants: 12   Course Description: Join artist Jamie Boots for a three-day exploration into the nuanced world of graphite pencil art. This workshop delves beyond basic sketching, offering insights into ... Read more