What’s On

Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm
.  . Elizabeth Gray (left) and Dafila Scott It is hard to believe that we recently celebrated the 36th anniversary of us opening our doors to the public. Over the years we have been fortunate ... Read more
Sep 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
An illustrated talk by Julian Hight, which coincides with the exhibition by The Arborealists. Julian is a designer, photographer and musician and a well known writer and speaker. He has had a passion for trees ... Read more
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – Sep 29 @ 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Assorted Colour Pencils on Pastelmat paper. Explore the techniques required to create the fur colour and texture of this beautiful cat on Pastelmat paper. A line ... Read more
Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Explore the techniques required for fur and colour mixing to create this bright fluffy red squirrel using assorted colour pencils on Mount Board. ... Read more
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – Oct 6 @ 5:00 pm
This is one of a series of shows highlighting the work of art societies. This exhibition, on show in the Atrium of our Wallsworth Centre, features work by The Wildlife Art Society International’s award winners ... Read more
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
SPACE AVAILABLE Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description Assorted Colour Pencils on Mount Board Explore the techniques required to draw this stunning  bright eye and to create the feather textures to ... Read more
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
A wonderful chance to come and do some stargazing with local astronomers who will be bringing their equipment to share. Learn about the stars and the equipment to view them. As part of the evening ... Read more
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
An evening with members of the Cotswold Astronomical Society to experience some star gazing and learn a little about the sky at night. Full details to be published soon.
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Join us on this exciting course, exploring the artistic skills and techniques of sketching buildings with pen and wash. Over two inspiring ... Read more
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This watercolour painting workshop is aimed at all ability levels and for those who want to learn more about the hidden insect worlds that ... Read more
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – Nov 17 @ 5:00 pm
    Blending geology with creativity, Jackie Garner’s contemporary art is thoroughly modern, yet echoes Earth’s most ancient forces. Her acrylic paintings are inspired by, and celebrate, the rich patterns and textures of minerals, rocks and ... Read more
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – Nov 3 @ 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 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 ... Read more
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: A one day workshop aimed at introducing and exploring the subject of sketching birds. Suitable for anyone with an urge to draw! The day will ... Read more
Nov 13 @ 7:00 pm Nature in Art
  An illustrated talk by Jacq Garner What do birds, ancient Egypt, model making, calligraphy, and Nature in Art have to do with rocks and fossils? They all played essential roles on the path to ... Read more
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – Nov 15 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This is a two day course that will show you how to sketch the colours and textures of autumn landscapes with waterproof black ink ... Read more
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Drawing with charcoal on gesso is a delightfully tactile activity because of the extra brush texture on the surface which adds a lovely patina effect. ... Read more
Nov 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This workshop will be a frolic through all sorts of ways of decorating initial letters – in fun, modern and quick ways with patterns, ... Read more
Nov 26 @ 11:22 am – Dec 29 @ 12:22 pm
One of the very first showings of the winning and commended images from the very latest awards following its launch. 70 stunning photographs from around the world selected from over 23,000 entries, including .. all ... Read more
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Bring your scraps of fabric, trims, buttons and beads or beg and borrow from family or neighbours. We will be learning a simple method ... Read more
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – Dec 1 @ 4:00 pm
Here at Nature in Art we are extremely passionate about supporting local artists and craftspeople, helping to highlight the array of crafts available and the creativity of the people in the local area. On various ... Read more
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Collagraph is a wonderful form of printmaking that allows for a playful exploration of materials and techniques. It can be as complex or as simple ... Read more
Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Join us to hear the The Tuesdays Singing Group as they get us in the festive mood. This choir was formed in 2015 and is one of three community groups that are part of ‘The ... Read more
Jan 7 – Feb 2 all-day
From Small Acorns        .   January 7th – February 2nd A selling display of 2D and 3D work by Elizabeth Gray. Elizabeth Gray died in March 2022, two weeks before her 94th ... Read more
Feb 4 – Feb 13 all-day
Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration February 4th – 13th The Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration annual exhibition. Members include winners of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Gold, Silver Gilt and Silver Medals. Meet members every day. ... Read more
Feb 7 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Doors open at 6.30pm to view the Wildlife Photographer of the Year photographs and the museum galleries Bring a pudding for 2 people and spend an evening trying other people’s puddings from 7.30pm! To book ... Read more
Feb 15 – Feb 23 all-day
Inspired by Nature February 15th – 23rd A colourful selling display by five local artists from Junction 12 Art Group. It includes art, landscapes, figurative and abstract paintings, plus fused glass. Meet artists each day.
Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
An illustrated talk by Tony McFarlane Tony is an avid collector and admirer of Ladybird books with a personal collection in excess of2000 copies. This talk on the history and art of Ladybird books will ... Read more
Feb 28 all-day
Wild Animal Portraits with Lucy Burton Book here Course Suitability: All Abilities   Maximum Participants: 12   Course Description: Together we will work through a stage by stage process to create an Animal Portrait in Oils or ... Read more
Mar 8 all-day
Abstracts inspired by your surroundings with Christina Sadler Book here   Course Suitability: All Abilities   Maximum Participants: 10     Course Description: This workshop will introduce you to different ways of creating abstract art in ... Read more