The astonishing story of a zoo-born lion’s journey from the pet department at Harrod’s to freedom in the wilds of Africa. Be prepared for laughter and tears in this tale of heartbreak, joy and ultimate triumph ... Read more
Art Course with Elaine Jones 10am – 5pm Maximum Participants: 12 Discover the fascinating world of Encaustic Wax Art using pigmented, non-toxic beeswax and a small electric iron to create gorgeous, vibrant pictures in no ... Read more
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
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
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
Art Course with Helen Lomberg Maximum Participants: 12 On this 1-day course you will make Plant Climbers, Plant Supports, Trellises and decorative Garden Hurdles, all out of willow grown in Somerset and here in Gloucestershire. ... Read more
Art Course with Claudia Hahn 10am – 5pm Maximum Participants: 12 What to do when there is no paint at hand? Paint with what you have in your kitchen, such as tea, coffee and beetroot! ... Read more
Art Course with Terence Lambert 10am – 5pm Maximum Participants: 12 This painting course allows people to work in their favoured medium (except oil). Terence’s vast experience of using different media and his desire to ... Read more
Geometric and zoomorphic patterns in vibrant colours decorate the traditional garment shapes of Central and South America. A society based on woven and embroidered textiles is as relevant today as it was in the past. ... Read more
Art Course with Kim Thompson 10am – 5pm Maximum Participants: 12 On this 2-day course you will be able to work from start to finish on a painting under the experienced guidance of Kim Thompson. ... Read more
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
Art Course with Joanna Dewfall 10am – 5pm Maximum Participants: 12 On this 1-day course you will learn about the various mosaic materials and techniques of cutting and setting. You will be able to make ... Read more
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
Art Course with Nik Pollard 10am – 5pm Maximum Participants: 10 Energy, improvisation, gesture, spontaneity and chance are all characteristics of the Monotype / Mono-print. They are the most painterly and responsive of all printmaking ... Read more
Michael has been engraving glass for over 65 years and is one of the world’s most revered exponents of copper wheel glass engraving. Come and join him for an evening of discovery, looking at some ... Read more
Art Course with Cath Hodsman 10am – 5pm Maximum Participants: 11 Butterflies and moths are amongst our most well-known insects. This watercolour painting and sketching art course gives those who are fascinated by these ethereal ... Read more
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
Back at Nature in Art by popular demand, come and hear this renowned community choir, which has around 70 members, for an uplifting evening of wonderful singing. The emphasis of this choir under the inspiring ... Read more
Art Course with Jackie Garner 10am – 5pm Maximum Participants: 12 This 2-day course will focus on producing detailed paintings of natural objects such as feathers, seeds and shells, using a pure watercolour technique. We ... Read more
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
Art Course with Jill Moger 10am – 5pm Maximum Participants: 12 This 2-day course will start with a discussion about the importance of the presentation of a piece of wildlife art produced in clay. All ... Read more
Art Course with Richard Box 10am – 5pm Maximum Participants: 12 This course is for all of you who long to paint in watercolours but have been deterred by the erroneous myth that they are ... Read more