What’s On

Nov 9 @ 10:30 am Nature in Art
Dare to Dabble Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1.00pm or 2.00pm – 4.30pm The printing method we will use today uses a pencil to make marks on the printing surface. It is a fantastic ... Read more
Nov 16 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Nature in Art
Join the art group as they have a go at speed sketching. This is a fun and entertaining evening, where observational skills and skill with a pencil will be all important. An evening with a ... Read more
Nov 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come and meet and hear from glass artist Amanda Lawrence who spent four years walking, looking and listening in the Slad Valley with camera, sketchbook and sound recorder to create our winter exhibition. Amanda’s striking ... Read more
Nov 26 @ 11:00 am Nature in Art
When Gwen Fern walked home accross Slad Valley on a summer night in 1919 she found enough glow worms to decorate her hat with a ‘ribbon of lights’.   On Saturday 26th November at 11am ... Read more
Dec 5 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Nature in Art
Wallsworth Art Group Join the art group as they go on a journey of discovery, learning how science is strongly connected and influential for artists and the art that they produce. This event will come ... Read more
Dec 16 @ 10:30 am Nature in Art
Dare to Dabble Choose from 2 sessions: 10.30am – 1.00pm or 2.00pm – 4.30pm Using festive nature from Nature in Art’s very own grounds, wire and a special type of resin to give that stained ... Read more
Dec 21 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Nature in Art
Wallsworth Art Group Join the art group for a evening of fun and games to celebrate the festive season. Each member is kindly asked to bring along some nibbles to be shared amongst the group.
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Watch three videos of the renowned painter Michael Porter as he gathers inspiration for his work and then see him creating works in his studio.
Jan 12 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
There are some wonderful techniques and tricks which can be used to make very successful images. The leaf technique is particularly good giving a metallic antiques finish to your picture. PLACES MUST BE BOOKED IN ... 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 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
Feb 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Come on a journey with Dr John Sparks, former head of the BBC Natural History Unit, to discover some of the natural history of Ethiopia. Event includes finger buffet. PLEASE BOOK YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE.
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 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  
Mar 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Come and hear Ian Loe MBE talk about a lifetime looking for and then painting and drawing butterflies. This event coincides with an exhibition of his work. Event includes a finger buffet. PLEASE BOOK TICKETS ... Read more
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 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A short evening with film highlighting the work of Shamidaethiopia. com Click here for details
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
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Come and hear Julian Hight talk about his five year photographic odyssey to capture 100 ancient historic trees across 39 countries. This event coincides with our a special exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints of ... 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 @ 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