What’s On

Mar 10 @ 10:30 am Nature in Art
Dare to Dabble Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1.00pm or 2.00pm – 4.30pm Learn about the different traditional techniques before creating your own aboriginal painting. Small rocks will be provided to paint on but ... Read more
Mar 22 – Apr 24 all-day Nature in Art
Exhibition: This display features a wonderful collection of Chinese folk art – embroidered children’s hats roughly 100 years old. Silk has been used in China since ancient times and embroidery has become a common folk ... Read more
Mar 22 – Apr 24 all-day Nature in Art
Exhibition: A display by Dutch lace maker Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof and her interpretations of Asian motifs. She describes her work as ‘painting in thread’ and through these exquisite pieces she takes us on a journey to ... Read more
Mar 25 – Apr 10 all-day
Exhibition: Inspired by nature in a single seedpod or insects sheltering in the tree canopy, a found treasure or beloved artefact, the work within this exhibition is constructed using material such as handmade paper, rusty ... Read more
Apr 13 @ 10:30 am Nature in Art
Dare to Dabble Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm An action packed workshop that will look at many types of paper art including dip dying, folding and cuts. You will ... Read more
Apr 26 – May 22 all-day Nature in Art
Exhibition: This display will highlight a collection of nature-inspired glass, mostly loaned by the Broadfield House Glass Museum, but will also include work from the Nature in Art collection. A number of different techniques will ... Read more
May 10 – Jun 12 all-day Nature in Art
Exhibition: This is Nature in Art’s first ever exhibition of stereoscopic (3-D) images, first invented in 1832 and now enjoying a revival. You will be able to borrow some of our 3D glasses and go ... Read more
May 10 @ 10:30 am Nature in Art
Dare to Dabble Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm Explore the qualities of acrylic paint in the style of artist Monet. This workshop will introduce you to how you can ... Read more
May 28 – Jun 5 all-day Nature in Art
Exhibition: The Wildlife Art Society International annual selling exhibition of wildlife art comes to Nature in Art. Around 300 paintings, drawings, original prints, photographs and sculpture by professional and part-time members of this active organisation ... Read more
Jun 9 @ 10:30 am Nature in Art
Dare to Dabble Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm Collage is a wonderful technique where artwork is made from an assemblage of different forms such as tissue papers, stamps, fabric, ... Read more
Jun 14 – Jul 24 all-day
Exhibition: This display is a celebration of the work by James TA Osborne RE (1907 – 1979) who regularly exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers. He was well know ... Read more
Jul 22 @ 10:30 am Nature in Art
Dare to Dabble Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1.00pm or 2.00pm – 4.30pm There is something very relaxing and peaceful about sitting quietly in the garden. It’s thought that gardens are where man and ... Read more
Aug 17 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
A chance to walk around the beautiful grounds of Nature in Art and sketch with tutor Stan Giles. Materials provided. Free of charge but donations to The Independence Trust welcome. Spaces are limited so please ... Read more
Aug 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
A chance to walk around the beautiful grounds of Nature in Art and sketch with tutor Stan Giles. Materials provided. Free of charge but donations to The Independence Trust welcome. Spaces are limited so please ... Read more
Aug 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wallsworth Centre
The Elephant in the Room exhibition & The Independence Trust present an exclusive viewing of the exhibition whilst enjoying cheese and wine. Tickets are £5 Please email Lisa Nash for tickets and further details. Lisa.Nash@independencetrust.co.uk ... Read more