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Whats on at Nature in Art in November and December
Whats on at Nature in Art in November and December
12th November 2010
Exhibitions
Only Joking!
19th October- 14th November 2010
A unique selection of cartoons from the Cartoon Museum, London which,
like Nature in Art, is the first Museum of its type in the UK. Cartoons have
been an integral part of our culture and history. This exhibition of work by
some of the best known cartoonists, focuses on animals, the environment
and nature.
Great cartoonists from the past such as John Leech, William Heath Robinson
and Norman Thelwell will be exhibited alongside some of the funniest cartoonists
working today including Tony Husband, Ken Pyne, Andy Riley, Mike Williams,
Simon Bond, Neil Bennett, Chris Riddell and many more.
Choughed!
26th October- 14th November 2010
Amongst the most characterful of birds are members of the Corvidae family- a cosmopolitan group of oscine passerine birds that contains the crows, ravens, jays, rooks, jackdaws, magpies, treepies, choughs and nut crackers. This exhibition includes two and three-dimensional items that bring these birds to life.
This exhibition includes paintings, prints and sculpture by artists as diverse as sculptors Terence Coventry, Bryan Hanlon, Geoffrey Dashwood and Harriet Mead; painters Henry Bismuth, George Lodge, Frank Southgate, and Ralston Gudgeon; printmakers Allen Seaby, Ishbel MacDonald, Sue Brown and Kim Atkinson; plus items from Royal Doulton and Royal Copenhagen and other ceramics.
The Variety of Life
16th November- 19th December 2010
A selection of 3D work in ceramics, glass, wood, stone, metal and more by British contemporary crafts people. All the work is inspired by the 2010 UN International Year of Biodiversity which has been established as a unique opportunity to increase understanding of the vital role that biodiversity plays in sustaining life on earth. Most of the items exhibited are for sale.
Makers exhibiting in the exhibition include; Anthony Theakston, David Burnham Smith, Jill Fanshawe Kato and Tony White (ceramics), Annie Rie (stained glass), Stella Campion (silver), Amanda Lawrence (glass) and Adam Binder (bronze).
Wallsworth Evenings
Tickets need to be booked in advance on 01452 731422.
Unless otherwise indicated, doors open 7pm.
Finger buffet at 7.30pm. Event c.8.10pm
Thursday November 18th £8
An illustrated talk by
Sue Stafford
Who do YOU think you are?
History is all around us and at Nature in Art we have our wonderful building as part of our heritage. It is not just the buildings, but people and places that are important too. Tonight, Sue Stafford will talk about resources that we can find to explore our heritage, our family history, the history of our home, what grandfather did in the War or the buildings that we love to visit- like Wallsworth Hall. A really fascinating and enlightening evening.
Friday December 17th £8
A Christmas celebration with Chor@
Come and hear this respected and popular Gloucestershire Choir sing carols and festive music. A really enjoyable evening to include mulled wine and mince pies. Back by popular demand.
Art Courses
Courses are one to three days long and are charged at £33 per day for Friends of Nature in Art and £39 per day for Non members, must be pre booked, please call 01452 731422or visit www.nature-in-art.org.uk for a booking form.
November
20th Japanese Brushwork with Takumasa Ono
27th - 28th Woodcarving with Robert Cox
December
4th Encaustic Art for Beginners with Elaine Jones
5th Encaustic Art for Improvers with Elaine Jones
Free family drop in event
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th November 2010
Caricature
Any age
FREE
This is a free drop in event. Turn up any time this weekend and meet our artist in residence Peter Partington. Peter will give you some tips on how to draw birds and animals and even do a live sketch for you. Then make your way to the centre where caricaturist Tony Marriott will be working and demonstrating live caricature drawing! After you’ve picked up some tips you can have a go at drawing your own.
As this activity is free it does not entitle you to view the gallery, but it does include a visit to the sculpture garden, artist in residence and coffee shop!
Peter Partington is a well-known and highly respected wildlife artist. He is a member of the Society of Wildlife Artists, the author of Learn to Paint Birds in Watercolour, Learn to Draw Wildlife and Drawing for Beginners and a regular contributor to The Artist magazine
Christmas children’s activities
Times: Morning session 10.30am-12.30pm
Afternoon session 2.30-4.30pm.
Booking is Essential and children under 8 need to be accompanied by an adult
Please call 01452 731422 to book
Tues 21st December
Any Age
£5
Wooden Christmas tree decorations
Nothing looks better on a Christmas tree than hand made decorations. Using special paints, paper, glitter and glue you will have fun decorating these wooden shapes. You will decorate up to 3 shapes and as there will be ten shapes to choose from including snowflakes, angels, Christmas trees and Santa's you will have plenty of choice!
Wednesday 22nd December
Any Age
£5
Felt Stockings
Have fun decorating these felt stockings with paints, pens, fabric and sequins. The stockings come ready made so no sewing is involved! This lets you spend more time getting creative and to make sure Santa won’t miss them! And as these stockings are nice and big measuring 39cm were sure he won’t!
Thursday 23rd December
Any Age
£5
Glass Votive Tea Light holders
Using special paper, glue and other materials decorate these glass tea light holders so that when dry the light will twinkle through creating a lovely glow. Best of all you will decorate two so you can always give one to someone as a gift!
Wed 29th December
Any Age
£5
Printmaking Thank you cards
Create a picture out of special foam which we will then print onto card to make handmade thank you cards to send to friends and families. We will make 5 A5 cards but the block can be reused to make unlimited cards at home!
Thursday 30th December
Any Age
£5
Pottery Painting
Decorate a miniature vase (8cm high) and a pot (6cm high x 6cm) using specialist paint. Once completed pots can be taken home and placed in an oven to make sure the designs are fixed.
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