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What's on at Nature in Art this September
What's on at Nature in Art this September
9th September 2010
Details of whats happening at Nature in Art in Gloucester this September
Exhibitions
Gary Hodges: Drawn to the soul
7th September- 10th October 2010
Nature in Art Museum is pleased to announce its exhibition “Drawn to the Soul”, a 25 year retrospective of the art of Gary Hodges. This will be the first time over 40 original Hodges pencil drawings will have been assembled together, borrowed back from collectors.
Gary Hodges is one of the UK’s most collected artists. His limited edition prints have been highly sought after for many years With one of his first limited editions (of 850 prints) which originally sold for £8.50 exchanging hands for £3,500. He has sold over 105,000 l/e prints from 122 editions and his popularity has attracted many accolades, including the once-in-a-life-time “Best selling Published Artist” award from the Fine Art Trade Guild, placing him alongside artists such as Beryl Cook, John Vettriano and Mackenzie Thorpe.
Gary Hodges’ art has raised well over half a million pounds for wildlife charities, his latest contribution being one of the elephants in London’s Elephant Parade (Tattoo).
Nature in Art is the world’s first museum and art gallery dedicated to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature. The growing collection embraces work by artists originating from over 60 countries and cultures, the oldest item being a byzantine mosaic, some 1500 years old and includes works from Pablo Picasso, Jan van Kessel (younger), and Keulemans.
The exhibition will be opened by respected wildlife campaigner and actress Virginia McKenna.
Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration (GSBI)
14th- 26th September 2010
Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration is a well established and respected group of botanical artists who again are holding their annual exhibition at Nature in Art.
We are delighted to be hosting their show, during which GSBI members will also be in residence demonstrating their skills 14th-19th September. A free lunchtime guided tour of the exhibition will also take place on September 15th.
The society focuses on illustration as distinct from flower or botanical painting, with the exhibition including work by RHS medal winners to enthusiastic amateurs.
Apple Day
28th September - 14th October 2010
Fruitful is a group of predominantly locally based artists who have come together to show a range of work that celebrates orchards and produce. The work exhibited in this exhibition will span a variety of disciplines comprising photography, painting, ceramics, wood-carving, typography letter setting and photographic collage.
The exhibitors include Vivien Ayers, a ceramic artist making functional and decorative ceramics; Sally Birch, a botanical artist; Neil Philips, a west country photographer; Jacqueline Sarsby- a black and white photographer; Penny Thomas, a photographer and mixed media artist who includes sayings in her work; Dennis Gould a printer, poet and pamphleteer; Tash Housego who makes wood carvings from the orchard wood; Trina Hayes, a painter; Libby Krawcyzk, a poet; and Julian Greg, a painter.
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.
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
Wednesday October 13th £8
An Illustrated talk and apple tasting with
Martin Hayes
Come and hear a real apple enthusiast and expert present an informal talk on orchards and the work that happens in them. With a tasting of Orchard related produce such as juice, cider and perry, apples and pears, this is the ideal way to mark our art exhibition celebrating orchards. An entertaining and informative evening!
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.
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.
2nd -3rd October Botanical Art in Coloured and Graphite Pencils with Marilyn Hughes
9th-10th October Drawing in Graphite, Colour or Pastel with Andrew Forkner
14th-15th October Botanical Water colour with Alison Cooper
16th-17th October Colour and Painting for the Petrified with Richard Box
21st-22nd October Beginners and Improvers Drawing with Jackie Garner
23rd October Card Craft with Jennifer Smith
Children’s Art Activities
Tuesday 26th October 2010
Clothing re-cycling
Any age
Cost £5
Learn how other countries re-use everyday materials to make something new. We will even have items for you to see such as shoes made from tyres! Then bring along an item of clothing you no longer wear. Perhaps an old t-shirt, shirt or jeans. Then using fabric paints, crayons and adding gems, fabric, sewing and other creative techniques. We will recycle your old clothing into something new.
THIS ACTIVITY NEEDS TO BE BOOKED please call 01452 731422
Wednesday 27th October 2010
Shadow puppet theatre
Any age
Cost £5
Take part in your very own shadow puppet theatre. Have a look at the cartoon exhibition and choose what your play will be about. Perhaps climate change, recycling or habitats? Then create a jointed human puppet out of card, plus any other characters that may need to star in your play. You will also make you own shadow theatre so your puppets have a stage to perform on at home.
THIS ACTIVITY NEEDS TO BE BOOKED please call 01452 731422
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!
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