What’s On

Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm
  Left: Philippa Beale. Right: Tim Craven Following on from previous exhibitions by the Arborealists at Nature in Art, this exhibition is a collaboration between them, a group of professional artists of diverse art practise ... Read more
Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm
.  . Elizabeth Gray (left) and Dafila Scott It is hard to believe that we recently celebrated the 36th anniversary of us opening our doors to the public. Over the years we have been fortunate ... Read more
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Join us on this exciting course, exploring the artistic skills and techniques of sketching buildings with pen and wash. Over two inspiring ... Read more
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This watercolour painting workshop is aimed at all ability levels and for those who want to learn more about the hidden insect worlds that ... Read more
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – Nov 17 @ 5:00 pm
    Blending geology with creativity, Jackie Garner’s contemporary art is thoroughly modern, yet echoes Earth’s most ancient forces. Her acrylic paintings are inspired by, and celebrate, the rich patterns and textures of minerals, rocks and ... Read more
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – Nov 3 @ 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Join artist Jamie Boots for a two-day exploration into the nuanced world of graphite pencil art. This workshop delves beyond basic sketching, offering ... Read more
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: A one day workshop aimed at introducing and exploring the subject of sketching birds. Suitable for anyone with an urge to draw! The day will ... Read more
Nov 13 @ 7:00 pm Nature in Art
  An illustrated talk by Jacq Garner What do birds, ancient Egypt, model making, calligraphy, and Nature in Art have to do with rocks and fossils? They all played essential roles on the path to ... Read more
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – Nov 15 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This is a two day course that will show you how to sketch the colours and textures of autumn landscapes with waterproof black ink ... Read more
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Drawing with charcoal on gesso is a delightfully tactile activity because of the extra brush texture on the surface which adds a lovely patina effect. ... Read more
Nov 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This workshop will be a frolic through all sorts of ways of decorating initial letters – in fun, modern and quick ways with patterns, ... Read more
Nov 26 @ 11:22 am – Dec 29 @ 12:22 pm
One of the very first showings of the winning and commended images from the very latest awards following its launch. 70 stunning photographs from around the world selected from over 23,000 entries, including .. all ... Read more
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Bring your scraps of fabric, trims, buttons and beads or beg and borrow from family or neighbours. We will be learning a simple method ... Read more
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – Dec 1 @ 4:00 pm
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
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Collagraph is a wonderful form of printmaking that allows for a playful exploration of materials and techniques. It can be as complex or as simple ... Read more
Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Join us to hear the The Tuesdays Singing Group as they get us in the festive mood. This choir was formed in 2015 and is one of three community groups that are part of ‘The ... Read more
Jan 7 – Feb 2 all-day
From Small Acorns        .   January 7th – February 2nd A selling display of 2D and 3D work by Elizabeth Gray. Elizabeth Gray died in March 2022, two weeks before her 94th ... Read more
Feb 4 – Feb 13 all-day
Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration February 4th – 13th The Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration annual exhibition. Members include winners of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Gold, Silver Gilt and Silver Medals. Meet members every day. ... Read more
Feb 4 – Apr 6 all-day
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 4th February – 6th April Selected from 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories, the winners of the Natural History Museum’s prestigious competition in its 60th year are all on ... Read more
Feb 7 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Doors open at 6.30pm to view the Wildlife Photographer of the Year photographs and the museum galleries Bring a pudding for 2 people and spend an evening trying other people’s puddings from 7.30pm! To book ... Read more
Feb 15 – Feb 23 all-day
Inspired by Nature February 15th – 23rd A colourful selling display by five local artists from Junction 12 Art Group. It includes art, landscapes, figurative and abstract paintings, plus fused glass. Meet artists each day.
Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
An illustrated talk by Tony McFarlane Tony is an avid collector and admirer of Ladybird books with a personal collection in excess of2000 copies. This talk on the history and art of Ladybird books will ... Read more
Feb 28 all-day
Wild Animal Portraits with Lucy Burton Book here Course Suitability: All Abilities   Maximum Participants: 12   Course Description: Together we will work through a stage by stage process to create an Animal Portrait in Oils or ... Read more
Mar 8 all-day
Abstracts inspired by your surroundings with Christina Sadler Book here   Course Suitability: All Abilities   Maximum Participants: 10     Course Description: This workshop will introduce you to different ways of creating abstract art in ... Read more
Mar 15 – Mar 16 all-day
Experimental Acrylics with Jackie Garner Book here Course Description The more artistic experience we have, the greater the options for our own creativity. This course is focused on the exploration of acrylics and techniques, giving ... Read more
Mar 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
An illustrated talk by Richard Box. Doors open 7pm to view exhibitions. 7.30pm finger buffet, followed by talk. Richard is a regular artist in residence and tutor at Nature in Art. A former Head of ... Read more
Mar 22 – Mar 23 all-day
Intensive pottery with Carly Byrne Book here Course Description: During this intense course you will learn everything you need to know about hand building and pot throwing with clay. Throughout the two days, you will ... Read more
Mar 29 – Mar 30 all-day
Painting Butterfly and Moth with Jackie Isard Book here Course Suitability: Improvers – Watercolour experience is needed Maximum Participants: 12   Course Description: Choose from my large selection of butterfly and moth specimens and learn ... Read more
Apr 5 – Apr 6 all-day
Scraperboard with Jackie Cox 5th-6th April Book here Scraperboard is a method of creating a tonal picture by scratching through a layer of india ink to reveal the white chalk beneath. It is an interesting ... Read more