Nature in Art has announced an exciting selection of must-see exhibitions this spring 2025, with a jam-packed programme spanning mediums from photography and goldwork embroidery to miniature art — as well as the chance to browse the museum's wildlife gardens.
Upcoming highlights include the 'Disappearing Woodlands, Disappearing Skills' exhibition showcasing an inspiring display by members of the Goldwork Guild, featuring varied techniques of hand and goldwork embroidery, launching at Nature in Art on Tuesday 8 April 2025.
Aiming to revive these endangered art forms to portray the intricacies of woodland nature, the exhibition incorporates the historic, traditional and modern interpretations of two and three-dimensional hand embroidery, whilst embracing the use of modern textiles and textures.
These together with the use of meticulously reproduced historical materials and techniques that have now been in decline for decades will showcase the artform.
Next up on the programme is 'Nature in Miniature' which runs from Tuesday 6 May to Sunday 8 June 2025.
Visitors can expect an exhibition of 2D and 3D works celebrating wildlife and nature in miniature by members of the Royal Miniature Society.
Founded in 1896, the society provides a focus for the interests of wildlife artists, painters, sculptors and photographers, promoting and championing the genre of miniature art.
The exhibition incorporates a very broad range of subject matters, including landscapes, still life, marine and wildlife, as well as fresh and innovative styles and subjects.
Finally, Nature in Art’s sculpture and wildlife garden will be opening for the 'National Garden Scheme' (NGS) from Monday 19 May 2025, remaining open throughout the season.
Dedicated volunteers have created a haven for wildlife with several ponds, a heritage apple orchard, championing old local varieties and beautiful flower beds focusing on native plants. In May — when the gardens open — the cow parsley is a main feature, along with iris, aquilegia and some bluebells, with insect houses and sculptures nestled within the greenery.
Back in 2024, NGS raised over £3.5 million for
nursing charities and their own 'Gardens and Health Programme', which highlights
gardening as a means to enhance health and well-being.
Taking advantage of the warmer days, art enthusiasts can take inspiration from Rosalind Wise, artist in residence for the open day, whilst her exhibition 'Garden Views' is available to view inside the museum. This will be a feast of large canvases capturing the contrast in tones and colour and the vibrancy, energy and beauty found in gardens.
For more information, or to book tickets, visit natureinart.org.uk.
