Art in Nature
24 May – 1 Jun (closed Tue 27 May)
GroundsCelebrate nature with the UK’s leading land and nature-based artists this May half-term.
Art in Nature is a new and unique event that brings together leading land and environmental artists from across the UK to create and showcase new works inspired by and created in the beautiful grounds at Waddesdon.
Making the Waddesdon Mandala
From Saturday 24 May until Monday 26 May, land artist James Brunt and his team will create a huge spray-paint Mandala, kickstarting a festival celebrating art in nature. From the Parterre, you can watch the artwork come to life on the south front lawn below. The Mandala is created using diluted water-based pitch marker paint, and will be completed by Wednesday 28 May.
Art in Nature Festival
Throughout the event, a number of artists will be working on creations throughout the gardens and there is plenty for the whole family to get involved with.
From Thursday, you can join the artists along Barons Walk and create your own wonderful nature inspired artworks in the creative play space. Soak up nature with our bespoke soundscape, ‘Sounds of the Forest’.
Make sure to drop in at The Powerhouse to learn more about the artists, see more of their work and discover the joy of creativity outdoors in nature. The Powerhouse will be open 11am until 3pm daily (Wed-Sun) so head there to explore the mini exhibition, and watch short land art films, and pick up merchandise.
Meet the featured Artists:
There are also a number of workshops, masterclasses and talks that are free to attend, taking place along Barons Walk. Art in Nature features work by James Brunt, Julia Brooklyn, Ana Castilho, Jon Foreman, Mark and Rebecca Ford, Richard Shilling and more.
On Saturday 31 May there will be an opportunity to take part in our festival finale artwork at the Conservation Hub and a special festival walk around on Sunday 1 June to learn about the inspiration behind each installation.
Schedule
Thursday 29 May
10–4am – Join the artists a long Barons Walk and create your own wonderful nature inspired artworks.
11am – Workshop
A one-hour open workshop with Yorkshire based artist James Brunt
1pm – Workshop
A one-hour open workshop with Tim Pugh
2pm–3pm – In Conversation
In conversation Mark and Rebecca Ford, Richard Shilling and Julia Brooklyn discuss their work and journey into the world of Land Art, followed by a Q and A
Friday 30 May
10–4pm – Barons Walk Art trail and creative play space
11am – Workshop
A one-hour open workshop with Pembrokeshire based artist Jon Foreman
1–3pm – Masterclass
Leaf box masterclass with Richard Shilling and Julia Brooklyn
2pm–3pm – In Conversation
In conversation James Brunt and Tim Pugh discuss their work and the role of outdoor art in education.
3.15pm – Book Signing
Book signing with James Brunt at the Powerhouse
Saturday 31 May
10–4pm – Barons Walk Art trail and creative play space
11–3pm – Collaboration
Join the artistic team at the Conservation Hub and help create a large festival collaborative artwork.
3.15pm – Book Signing
Book signing with James Brunt at the Powerhouse
Sunday 01 June
10–4pm – Barons Walk Art trail and creative play space
11am – Workshop
A one-hour open workshop with James Brunt and Jon Foreman
11–1pm – Masterclass
Leaf box masterclass with Richard Shilling and Julia Brooklyn
2pm – Final Artist Creations Walk
Art in Nature walk, artist led walk around all the creations and hear the inspirations behind them led by Mark Ford and James Brunt
Please note, this schedule subject to change. See noticeboards on arrival for on the day information.
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