What’s On

Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm Nature in Art
In the 1960’s, Born Free captured the world’s imagination with the story of Elsa, an orphaned lioness who was taken in by George and Joy Adamson and returned to a life in the wild. The ... Read more
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Nature in Art
These little garden bird mosaics are designed to interact with their environment, reflecting and refracting light so that they change throughout the day. On this one day workshop you will produce a stained glass mosaic ... Read more
Mar 5 @ 6:45 pm Nature in Art
Ice Rink – Isabelle Procter
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Meet in Coffee Shop
Following the death of David Shepherd last year, we will watch an interview with David about his life and work. Also… After our Christmas get together was postponed due to the bad weather, tonight is ... Read more
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – Mar 11 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
Energy, improvisation, gesture, spontaneity and chance are all characteristics of Monoprinting This two-day workshop is designed to introduce printmaking to the beginner whilst allowing more experienced participants to further explore the possibilities of monoprinting. Printmaking ... Read more
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Nature in Art
Needlefelting works woolen fibers into the surface of a fabric backing to produce “pastel” like images with the wool fibres. By the end of the day you will have a fabulous life like bird picture, ... Read more
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – Apr 15 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
The first ever ‘Harris Dynasty’ exhibition, showcasing 50 years of unique studio glass designs by the late Michael Harris and his two sons, Timothy and Jonathan, both independent glassmakers, world-renowned for their own unique and ... Read more
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Meet in the Coffee Shop
This is a practical evening focussing on using metal leaf, embossing powder and gilding wax. Small additional charge for materials.
Mar 22 @ 7:00 pm Nature in Art
Fat Kangeroos to Jumbo’s Blues, working with David Attenborough to tell stories from the past. Stephen is the managing director and creative director of Humble Bee Films and a former BBC producer who worked with ... Read more
Mar 23 all-day Nature in Art
Available sessions :10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm With Easter just around the corner, come along and make a beautiful hanging decoration! CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – Mar 25 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
Otters, wildfowl, kingfishers, waders on the shoreline, animals at a waterhole.…anyone wanting to paint wildlife in its natural habitat will sooner or later need to tackle painting water. Wildlife may use water to swim, drink, ... Read more
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
Darren Rees received the Artist in Residency honour from the Friends of The Scott Polar Research Institute, travelling to the Antarctic Peninsula. This display presents some of his sketches and paintings executed in situ, plus ... Read more
Mar 30 – Apr 13 all-day
Gloucestershire Society of Artists exhibition. A diverse display by members of this active regional art society. Some items for sale.
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Nature in Art
Come and learn how to make a simple basket out of hedgerow material to hold all your Easter eggs or just to enjoy for the rest of the year. You will be using a variety ... Read more
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Nature in Art
This course is a wonderful introduction to the world of coloured pencil techniques. Learn the art of layering and blending Derwent Coloursoft Pencils whilst using different pencil strokes to create the textures required for the ... Read more
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Nature in Art
This course is a wonderful introduction to the world of coloured pencil techniques. Learn the art of layering and blending Derwent Coloursoft Pencils whilst using different pencil strokes to create the textures required for the ... Read more
Apr 19 all-day Nature in Art
Available sessions :10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm These tissue paper lanterns are a great way to light up the dark evenings and to welcome Spring back. CLICK HERE TO BOOK  
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm Nature in Art
Darren Rees received the Artist in Residency honour from the Firends of the Scott Polar Research Institute, travelling to the Antarctic Peninsula. Come and hear him talk about his adventure and the creation of the ... Read more
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
On this 2-day course you will learn all about working with graphite pencil from experienced artist Jamie Boots. Graphite pencil can be used to produce so much more than just a sketch. Jamie will show ... Read more
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – Apr 25 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
This course explores the wonderful and versatile craft of glass engraving with a drill. It’s an opportunity for beginners to learn the basic techniques and for those who have attended a previous introductory course to ... Read more
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
ALL POSTCARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM THE MUSEUM RECEPTION To mark our 30th anniversary, hundreds of artists who have worked with us have each created a special work of art. Purchase a ticket ... Read more
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – Apr 27 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
During this course you will be exploring the intricate detail within botanical subjects whilst experiencing and comparing different techniques used for dissecting and enlarging features. We will be using some of these to illustrate elements ... Read more
May 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Nature in Art
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. Helen will guide you through each stage of ... Read more
May 19 @ 10:00 am – May 20 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
Scraperboard is a method of creating a tonal picture by scratching through a layer of black Indian ink to reveal a white chalk layer beneath. In some ways it is similar to drawing, except the ... Read more
May 22 @ 10:00 am – Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
A unique selection of original paintings by David Shepherd CBE, who died in 2017. He was one of the UK’s best known and best loved wildlife artists and a conservation icon. His powerful legacy lives ... Read more
May 26 @ 10:00 am – Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
The Wildlife Art Society International’s annual exhibition of wildlife art. Around 300 paintings, drawings, original prints, photographs and sculptures by professional and part-time members of this active organisation will be on display, the majority for ... Read more
May 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Mandy has been a professional wildlife artist for over 30 years and is the daughter of David Shepherd. This evening is a rare opportunity to hear personal anecdotes and tales about David and his art, her ... Read more
Jun 2 all-day Nature in Art
Come and join in with a host of hands-on activities both inside and outside to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Just £2 each to include all activities (excluding access to the museum) and free to paying ... Read more
Jun 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
A great way to spend a summer evening …. join us for a performance of AR Gurney’s play ‘Love letters’, with Two’s Company (John Horton and Pauline Beale). ALL PROCEEDS FOR DAVID SHEPHERD WILDLIFE FOUNDATION. ... Read more
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – Jul 8 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
Since Nature in Art opened its doors to the public in 1988, our unique collection has grown and diversified. This display highlights some of the many wonderful paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures and other items that ... Read more