Artisan
Stone sculpture exhibition at Falconhurst
The Falconhurst Estate will host a debut exhibition of sculpture celebrating the medium of stone, inspired by Asthall Manor’s, on form sculpture exhibition.
Artisan
GPS tree art by Richard Geraint Evans
By means of his detailed, ink and graphite drawings of trees, professional artist Richard Geraint Evans seeks to create emotional bonds with trees and inspire efforts to conserve them.
Exhibitions
Sketch in Bloom in commemoration of the National Gallery bicentenary
To commemorate 200 years of the National Gallery’s, Sketch presents the tenth edition of their innovative floral exhibition ‘Sketch in Bloom’.
Artisan
Sculpture Park pieces up for auction
An auction is being held, to sell a part of the collection from the Sculpture Park, owned and curated over twenty years by artist, collector and dealer, Eddie Powell.
Good stuff
Mycelium celebration
To celebrate Earth Month and the launch of their new Mycelium packaging, eyewear brand MONC partnered the talented Caley Brothers to create an innovative, living fungi window display.
Artisan
For the love of pomology
Over the centuries, pomology, the study of fruit, fruit growing and orchard management has given rise to beautiful and intriguing works of literature and art.
Business
The Farewell Flowers Directory
To help people find more natural and seasonal funeral flowers, Gill Hodgson and Carole Patilla have launched The Farewell Flowers Directory
On Instagram
A must follow @sarahbowmanartist
Sarah Bowman has gained widespread recognition for her paintings, including showing at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and winning the Mary Fedden Award.
People
Hear ye, hear ye… oh topiary artists of Britain
Ladder manufacturer and expert, Henchman is looking for the country’s best topiary artists to enter their inaugural Topiary Awards.
Exhibitions
Art Inspired by Knepp
The ‘Inspired by Knepp’ exhibition will feature artworks that celebrate and champion the rewilding movement.
Product Launch
Willow Crossley & Krishanthi Armitt collaboration
A debut range of realistic, everlasting crepe paper flowers.
Education
Task Academy member of the Dry Stone Walling Association
The Worcestershire based independent training academy, Task announced their membership of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA).
Exhibitions
Endellion Lycett Green exhibition
New solo exhibition by botanical artist, Endellion Lycett Green run in partnership with Thyme and the Laura Lopes Gallery
Good stuff
Willow grow-throughs…
Artist and basket maker, Angela Cole makes making woodland inspired baskets and garden ware.
Worth a peek
Alison Crowther: The Woodcarvers Studio
A series of vignettes by film maker JP Davidson reveal true insight into Alison Crowther’s studio practices and culture.
Artisan
Painting the modern garden: Monet to Matisse
Based on the sell-out show at the Royal Academy of Arts, the film directed by David Bickerstaff and produced by Phil Grabsky will be shown at the Picturehouse.
Exhibitions
Damien Hirst: The Secrets
The Secrets by Damien Hirst consist of a series of eight unique prints that depict thriving, flourishing gardens based on works from his latest series, The Secret Gardens Paintings.
On Instagram
Flowers… but out of buttercream
Norfolk baker, Kerry Roberts with her blossoming, floral decoration cake bouquet business.
Artisan
Patrick Dougherty: The magic of sticks
With just sticks and saplings, sculpture artist, Patrick Dougherty creates the most incredible, ephemeral installations, showcasing the beauty of the natural world.
On Instagram
Must follow @philiptreewalker
Hampshire-based talent, Philip Walker hand-crafts striking sculptures and seating in wood, focusing on the natural beauty of the material, emphasising form, flow and texture.