An exhibition of contemporary lace. ‘Elemental’ is the Westhope Group’s latest of many varied exhibitions. Members’ work is grounded in centuries-old techniques, but challenges the traditional view of lacemaking. Using traditional lacemaking techniques, group ... Read more
This exhibition will now finish on May 12th (was 28th April) Royal Copenhagen Porcelain was established in Copenhagen in 1775 by the Danish monarchy and is still in production today. The porcelain is ... Read more
A fascinating series of relief editioned original prints, primarily created using wood, lino and stencils, by renowned print maker Julia Manning RE, SWLA. Bringing to life what she calls the ‘incredible – implausible ... Read more
Course Suitability: Beginners- Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description Card printing is the perfect introduction to relief printmaking. Using scissors and craft knives, participants will have the opportunity to develop a number of different prints ... Read more
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners- Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: In this needle felting class you will learn how to needle felt a beautiful and fun Indian runner duck that’s about 8 inches ... Read more
Unfortunately this course has now been cancelled. Course Description: Beginners- Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: In this course we will be drawing on the iPad a repeating pattern of seashells in isolated layers for ... Read more
Julia has a love of estuaries and salt marshes, particularly those not far from her Somerset studio. Working with Andy Don, an international eel expert, she has discovered the incredible – implausible sometimes! – life ... Read more
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 10 Course Description: Painting can be very therapeutic, but the enjoyment can quickly disappear if you find yourself frustrated with what you produce. This course ... Read more
This course has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to illness. Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Beetles are one of the earth’s greatest evolutionary success stories. Of all insect ... Read more
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: On this one-day course, you will make plant climbers, plant supports, trellises and decorative Garden Hurdles, all out of willow and hazel grown ... Read more
Join staff from Gallery Pangolin and photographer Steve Russell to view ANIMALIA, a stunning display of sculpture by Anita Mandl, and photographs by Steve Russell. FREE, but donation appreciated. BOOK HERE If you have any ... Read more
Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Create a bird’s eye view of the natural world using cruelty free non-toxic resin and materials from the natural world to make masterpieces ... Read more
Here at Nature in Art we are extremely passionate about supporting local artists and craftspeople, helping to highlight the array of crafts available and the creativity of the people in the local area. On various ... Read more
On Monday 20th May 2024, we are opening our Sculpture Garden as part of the National Garden Scheme (NGS). The garden at Nature in Art is an expression of the art found in nature. A ... Read more
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Together we will work through a stage by stage process to create a painting of a bird or butterfly in Oils or ... Read more
An exhibition of work by Gloucestershire Lettering Arts embracing diverse calligraphy and lettering on the wall, in books, on boxes, pots and textiles. A wide range of styles and techniques transforming words into beautiful works ... Read more
COURSE CANCELLED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This fun & interesting one day course will provide an introduction to making origami wildlife – animal, birds, insects, flowers, fungi and ... Read more
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Beginners Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: We will be exploring different techniques in watercolour painting including loose watercolour, wet-in-wet etc. This course is suitable for the beginner so ... Read more
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: We will look at arranging and lighting a jar of seasonal flowers with different coloured backgrounds, creating interesting and unusual compositions and colour relationships. ... Read more
Richard Deacon CBE This display features work by renowned artists and sculptors and comes from Explorers Against Extinction, a campaigning charity with whom Nature in Art has worked in the past. Amongst the exhibitors are ... Read more
Last September saw the death of Nature in Art’s founder, David Trapnell, aged 95. His interest in art and nature was obvious as a boy and, even though he spent his working life as an eminent ... Read more
Unfortunately this course is now cancelled due to Liz having an operation. Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: In this course Liz will teach a simple, modern interpretation of Sashiko ... Read more
We are delighted to be welcoming back Rough Diamonds under their musical director Hilary Davies. Rough Diamonds is a choir of 23 enthusiastic friends, who have spent the past fifteen years wowing audiences both here ... Read more
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Explore the techniques required for fur and colour mixing to create this beautiful fox portrait using assorted colour pencils on Light Grey Pastelmat ... Read more
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Explore the techniques required for colour mixing and blending to create this bold Magnolia flower using assorted colour pencils on Hot Pressed Watercolour ... Read more
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Assorted Colour Pencils on Mount Board Explore the techniques required for mixing and blending colours together to create layered feathers in these two ... Read more
Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This is an eco-friendly, mindful and impressionistic form of art suitable for all artists at any stage. It will inspire you to have a go. ... Read more
An illustrated talk by Simon Trapnell. This is a great chance to find out more about the stories behind some of the exhibits in the Treasure Hunter exhibition, the beginnings of Nature in Art itself and ... Read more