Hidden Beauty - A Celebration of British Insects

Event description

Cath Hodsman is widely acknowledged as one of the most accomplished British wildlife artists. Her particular passion is for insects, where she brings to bear a forensic, scientific eye with an exuberant artistic delight in their colours and forms. The results are intricate, detailed and beautiful. Cath's technical skill, allied with her use of microscopes, has enabled her to offer a fresh perspective on these tiny creatures.Her respectful, detailed and  appreciative paintings and drawings have a strong campaigning message for the importance of insects as pollinators, fertilisers and recyclers and thus crucial foundation stones of the natural world.

Cath will be running free microscopy art demonstrations with her insect specimens on the following days (11am-4pm): Tuesday 27 May, Friday 30 May, Tuesday 10 June, Friday 13 June. All ages welcome. Dont miss this unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of insects and microscopy art.