What’s On

Jan 17 – Mar 12 all-day
  All the latest winners in the world’s most prestigious wildlife photography competition organised by The Natural History Museum. Chosen from almost 50,000 entries from 95 countries, these amazing images reflect nature’s beauty, diversity and ... Read more
Jan 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Come and spend time viewing the latest Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and then sharing thoughts on some of the images.
Feb 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A demonstration of photo editing and enhancement with Trevor Hamlett  
Feb 11 – Feb 19 all-day
Annual display of work by members of the Wallsworth Art Group who regularly meet at Nature in Art. On display in the Education Centre.
Feb 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A private view and critique night of the WAG exhibition with special guest Jamie Boots
Feb 22 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Try out different techniques to create watercolour paintings with a nature theme. Experiments include dropping, spreading, rubbing adding salt, white spirit and resist methods. PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE IN ADVANCE!
Feb 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Nature in Art
Try out different techniques to create watercolour paintings with a nature theme. Experiments include dropping, spreading, rubbing adding salt, white spirit and resist methods. PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE IN ADVANCE!     Save
Mar 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Come and view the latest exhibition by members of the Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration and hear about some of the techniques, methods and approaches employed
Mar 7 – Mar 19 all-day
Please Note: THESE ARE CHANGED DATES FROM PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED! The Gloucestershire  Society for  Botanical Illustration includes a number of RHS medal winners in its ranks. Illustrating the world’s flora for scientific purposes continues to be the ... Read more
Mar 14 – Apr 9 all-day
Butterflies are some of the most strikingly beautiful representatives of the natural world. The variety of colours and patterns make them objects of universal admiration. The paintings in this exhibition are by Ian Loe who ... Read more
Mar 14 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm Nature in Art
Using all kinds of different materials and techniques you will create a work of art to be proud of. This sessions could include anything from using fabric, different types of paper, glue, textiles, paint, inks ... Read more
Mar 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Nature in Art
Using all kinds of different materials and techniques you will create a work of art to be proud of. This sessions could include anything from using fabric, different types of paper, glue, textiles, paint, inks ... Read more
Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Come and hear from Mandi Baykaa Murray who will talk about her work painting on feathers and creating paintings of feathers  
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Informed by the special ‘A Passion for Butterflies’ exhibition in the museum galleries, get inspired by butterflies as a subject and spend a short while drawing and/or painting them
Apr 11 – Apr 23 all-day
A fascinating display of digital artwork by Mark Ware that brings together art and science to explore how we respond to natural and built environments. It is one of a series of art science collaborations ... Read more
Apr 11 – May 14 all-day
A celebration of trees, with work almost exclusively by members of The Arborealists, a group of 43 artists with a national profile, from Wales to East Anglia and Sussex to Cornwall, of diverse art practice, ... Read more
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join some of the artists to view our latest exhibition – a celebration of trees, organised in association with The Arborealists. Ideally, please call 01452 731422 to tell us you are coming, but if not ... Read more
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Try your hand at painting with natural pigments (some made from soil!), and learn about egg tempera with artist Claudia Hahn
Apr 27 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Weaving paper is a traditional craft and a nice way to recycle old newspaper and magazines and turn them into some useful household items. With this project we will weave an object out of newspaper ... Read more
Apr 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Weaving paper is a traditional craft and a nice way to recycle old newspaper and magazines and turn them into some useful household items. With this project we will weave an object out of newspaper ... Read more
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
In formed by the special exhibition of paintings inspired by trees on display on the museum, spend a short while sketching/drawing/painting trees
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Pick up top tips on framing and mounting (including some hands-on)  
May 23 – Jun 11 all-day
A unique selection of ceramics by a world renowned maker, Jill Fanshawe Kato. Jill explores many techniques including coiling, slabbing, sculpting, using moulds and throwing and altering. She regards her work, which is held in ... Read more
May 23 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Using a view finder out in the garden(weather permitting) or by looking at our handling collection will make quick sketches and preliminary drawings to create a designs, drawings or pattern which you can go onto ... Read more
May 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Using a view finder out in the garden(weather permitting) or by looking at our handling collection will make quick sketches and preliminary drawings to create a designs, drawings or pattern which you can go onto ... Read more
May 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
View the latest exhibition by members of The Wildlife Art Society International whose exhibition officially opens the next day. All welcome.
May 27 – Jun 4 all-day
The Wildlife  Art  Society International’s annual exhibition of wildlife art. Around 300 paintings, drawings, original prints, photographs and sculpture by professional and part-time members of this active organisation will be on display, the majority for ... Read more
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Come a hear from Denise Coble who uses gold leaf in many of her paintings.
Jun 14 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Temari Japanese textile balls are breath taking in their intricate design, detail and time spent creating them. However we have quick cheat method to make these decorative balls. It great way to find out more ... Read more
Jun 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Temari Japanese textile balls are breath taking in their intricate design, detail and time spent creating them. However we have quick cheat method to make these decorative balls. It great way to find out more ... Read more