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December at Nature in Art
December at Nature in Art
11th December 2010
Exhibitions
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).
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition
18th January – 13th March 2011
Fresh from its launch at the Natural History Museum!
Animal activities, creative portraits, skilful hunters and vistas from the furthest corners of our planet will be captured in this photographic exhibition of the world’s most striking natural moments. The show features more than 100 winning and commended images from the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, encompassing its 18 varied categories.
The competition (organised by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine) is the largest and most prestigious event of its kind in the world and is now in its 46th year.
The exhibition showcases the very best photographic images of nature to a worldwide audience, displaying the splendour, drama and variety of life on Earth and inspiring people to care for its future. Each picture is captioned to reveal how and why it was taken. For many photographers, highlighting the richness and dynamic essence of wildlife is just as important as capturing a special moment with perfect composition and timing. The show also aims to show the artistry involved in wildlife photography and encourage a new generation of photographers to produce visionary and evocative interpretations of nature.
The much coveted title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year was awarded to Hungarian photographer Bence Máté from Pusztaszer for his image A marvel of ants, a simple shot that captures the complexity of the behaviour of leaf-cutter ants in the Costa Rican rainforest.
Bence’s winning photograph is taken from a portfolio which won the competition’s Erik Hosking Award. This award is given to the portfolio of six images that represent the best work of young, talented photographers between the ages of 18 and 26 and has not been awarded since 2007, when Bence last won it. Speaking about Bence’s impressive portfolio, Chair of the judging panel, Mark Carwardine said, ‘These six strong images show a range of subjects and styles. The photographer is clearly a master of his craft with an artist’s eye.’
British teenager Fergus Gill took the young Wildlife Photographer of the Year title for the second year in a row. His image of a fieldfare, The frozen moment, was judged to be the most memorable of all the pictures by photographers aged 17 or under.
Speaking about Fergus’ winning image, Mark Carwardine says, ‘The hovering fieldfare is posed as an artist might paint it, the delicate yellow of the frozen berries echoing its breast feathers. A winning gem of a picture.’
Selected from tens of thousands of entries from across the globe, the images were judged to be the best of all those entered in the 2010 competition by a judging panel that included some of the world’s most respected nature photographers and wildlife experts.
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
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.
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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