What’s On

Mar 15 – Mar 20 all-day Nature in Art
Artist in Residence Martin Rumary grew up surrounded by the Mendip Hills in the heart of the Somerset countryside, where he became inspired by the wildlife there, in particular by the variety of birds. Martin ... Read more
Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – Mar 20 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
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
Mar 22 – Apr 24 all-day Nature in Art
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
Mar 22 – Mar 28 all-day Nature in Art
Artist in Residence Karen Coulson is a coloured pencil artist as well as a tutor specialising in wildlife and animal portraits. She enjoys incorporating unusual backgrounds behind her subject which indulges her love of colour. ... Read more
Mar 22 – Apr 24 all-day Nature in Art
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
Mar 25 – Apr 10 all-day
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
Mar 29 – Apr 3 all-day Nature in Art
Artist in Residence Born in England in 1972. For most of her childhood she lived in a village near Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire and this is where her passion for drawing and painting began. Following her training ... Read more
Mar 29 @ 10:30 am – Apr 8 @ 4:30 pm Nature in Art
Easter Holidays Art Activity Days: This Easter we are running a range of our popular art activity days for children aged 3 years and over. They include: Tues 31st March – Marbling Wed 1st April ... Read more
Mar 31 – Jun 5 all-day Nature in Art
Fundraising Raffle Help support Nature in Art Trust by taking part in the museum’s fundraising raffle. Tickets are ONLY available via the shop desk on-site, so please ask a member of staff when you are ... Read more
Apr 4 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Nature in Art
Wallsworth Art Group Join the art group as they listen to award-winning artist Claudia Hahn, who is an expert at using natural pigments, taken from household items, such as tea, coffee and beetroot to create ... Read more
Apr 5 – Apr 10 all-day Nature in Art
Artist in Residence Claudia Hahn is a published freelance illustrator and wildlife artist based in Cranleigh, UK. “I have been around the globe on assignments, commissions, missions, exhibitions and sometimes just plain stalking for new ... Read more
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Nature in Art
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
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Nature in Art
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
Apr 12 – Apr 15 all-day Nature in Art
Artist in Residence Terence is a renowned wildlife painter with work in public and private collections worldwide. His work has been reproduced in over 40 books including all the illustrations for ‘Collins British Birds’. After ... Read more
Apr 13 @ 10:30 am Nature in Art
Dare to Dabble Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm An action packed workshop that will look at many types of paper art including dip dying, folding and cuts. You will ... Read more
Apr 16 – Apr 17 all-day Nature in Art
Artist in Residence Back by popualr demand, lace makers from the Lace Circle, join Nature in Art as artists in residence this weekend. This coincides with the lace themed exhibition on show in the galleries ... Read more
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – Apr 17 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
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
Apr 19 – Apr 24 all-day Nature in Art
Artist in Residence Grahame Tucker is an artist who works in various media, creating original drawings, prints, painting and sculpture. ‘Shape, form and texture are elements which I focus upon in my love of land ... Read more
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Nature in Art
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
Apr 20 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Nature in Art
Wallsworth Art Group Join the art group as they get creative with printing. The group will learn about the different types of printing blocks, made from such things as wood or polystyrene. The group will ... Read more
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – Apr 24 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
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
Apr 26 – May 1 all-day Nature in Art
Artists in Residence Different members of the Gloucestershire Society of Artists will be demonstrating each day, presenting a range of styles and media during the week. This is a change from previously advertised.
Apr 26 – May 22 all-day Nature in Art
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
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Nature in Art
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
May 2 – May 8 all-day Nature in Art
Artist in Residence Alison Ingram is renowned for her colourful interpretations of the wildlife. She has a unique style and her passion for wildlife is reflected in her work and shows her deep understanding of ... Read more
May 10 – May 15 all-day Nature in Art
Artist in Residence Carole Bury is a textile artist living in Gloucestershire, who works from her studio in a small village in the Cotswolds. ‘The natural world has always fascinated me. As a textile artist ... Read more
May 10 – Jun 12 all-day Nature in Art
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
May 10 @ 10:30 am Nature in Art
Dare to Dabble Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm Explore the qualities of acrylic paint in the style of artist Monet. This workshop will introduce you to how you can ... Read more
May 14 @ 10:00 am – May 15 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
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
May 17 – May 22 all-day Nature in Art
Artist in Residence Liz Robertson is a textile artist and teacher living in Gloucester. She teaches textile art and craft courses, such as sewing, dressmaking, feltmaking and silk painting.