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
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
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
Experimental Acrylics with Jackie Garner Book here Course Description The more artistic experience we have, the greater the options for our own creativity. This course is focused on the exploration of acrylics and techniques, giving ... Read more
An illustrated talk by Richard Box. Doors open 7pm to view exhibitions. 7.30pm finger buffet, followed by talk. Richard is a regular artist in residence and tutor at Nature in Art. A former Head of ... Read more
Intensive pottery with Carly Byrne Book here Course Description: During this intense course you will learn everything you need to know about hand building and pot throwing with clay. Throughout the two days, you will ... Read more
Painting Butterfly and Moth with Jackie Isard Book here Course Suitability: Improvers – Watercolour experience is needed Maximum Participants: 12 Course Description: Choose from my large selection of butterfly and moth specimens and learn ... Read more
Scraperboard with Jackie Cox 5th-6th April Book here Scraperboard is a method of creating a tonal picture by scratching through a layer of india ink to reveal the white chalk beneath. It is an interesting ... Read more
Disappearing Woodlands – Disappearing Skills April 8th – 27th A sumptuous display by members of the Goldwork Guild showcasing varied techniques of hand and goldwork embroidery. The show aims to revive these endangered art ... Read more
Lion in Graphite with Jamie Boots NOW FULLY BOOKED Book here Course Suitability: Absolute beginners – Advanced Maximum Participants: 12 Course Description: Join artist Jamie Boots for a two-day exploration into the nuanced world of ... Read more
Same Sea, Different Boat April 12th – 27th See the power of craft as a force for good, helping us share stories, relieve stress and connect with one another. An open-ended project, over 600 printed ... Read more
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: On this one day course, Helen will teach you how to make a basket using red Dogwood, Snowberry Hazel and Lime, together with the glorious ... Read more
An illustrated talk by Kim Hardie to coincide with our Goldwork exhibition Doors open 7pm to view exhibitions (including Goldwork). Finger buffet at 7.30pm followed by talk. Kim Hardie studied fine art embroidery techniques ... Read more
£3 per child, adults go free. No need to book. Buzz on over this Easter Monday for a hive of fun with arts and crafts, an exciting activity trail, bee-tastic learning, and a sneak peek ... Read more
Botanical Ceramics with Clare Mahoney Book here 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 ... Read more
Spring Landscapes with Jonathan Newey Book here Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners Beginners Improvers Maximum Participants: 12 Course Description: Sketching Spring Landscapes with Pen and Wash is an engaging two-day ... Read more
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 in Somerset ... Read more
Nature in Miniature: May 6th – June 8th An exhibition of exquisite 2D and 3D works celebrating wildlife and nature in miniature by members of the Royal Miniature Society. Founded in 1896 ... Read more
Bee on sea holly with Karen Coulson Book here Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners Beginners Improvers Maximum Participants: 12 Please email Hattie at niamarketing@natureinart.org.uk to book Course Description: Explore the techniques ... Read more
Rhododendron Flower with Karen Coulson Book here Course Suitability: Suitable for all Maximum Participants: 12 Course Description: Assorted Colour Pencils on Mount Board Explore the techniques of colour blending and layering required to complete ... Read more
Lapwing with Karen Coulson Book here Course Suitability: Suitable for all Maximum Participants: 12 Course Description: Derwent Coloursoft Pencils on Mountboard Explore the techniques of colour blending and layering with colour pencils to achieve ... Read more
Ros Wise Garden Paintings A special display to coincide with the National Garden Scheme Open Day. This is a feast of large canvases capturing the contrast in tones and colour, and the vibrancy, energy and ... Read more
Growing Together: A Photographic Exploration of Community, Heritage, and Healing Through Gardening Growing Together explores how gardening connects people and improves well-being. Social prescribing provides activities that support emotional and mental health, as is evident ... Read more
Special MONDAY opening on 19th May Come and see Nature in Art’s garden as part of the National Open Garden Scheme which raises millions of pounds each year for charity. The whole museum will be ... Read more
A Dream Come True An illustrated talk by Braddon Johnson and Shona Thornhill A dream of independent travel to wide open spaces with no discernible timeline is where it all began. As time passed options ... Read more
A Nod for Lady Elwes May 30th – 31st Lady Carolyn Elwes was the lifeblood running through the snowdrops at the renowned Colesbourne Gardens. Lady Elwes, who always liked to be called Carolyn, was ... Read more
Linocut Printmaking Inspired by Botanical Forms with Jo Biggadike Book here Course Suitability: Suitable for all Maximum Participants: 12 Course Description: In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to create lino print designs using ... Read more
Royal Miniaturist Open Evening This is a great opportunity to come and meet some of the members of the Royal Miniature Society who created the exhibits in our special Nature in Miniature exhibition and to ... Read more
Otter in Graphite with Jamie Boots NOW FULLY BOOKED Book here Course Suitability: Suitable for all Maximum Participants: 12 Course Description: Join artist Jamie Boots for a three-day exploration into the nuanced world of ... Read more