Art is for the birds this June at WWT Arundel

Watercolour fieldfare sketch by Emily Jolley
Watercolour fieldfare sketch by Emily Jolley

Visitors can see meet wildlife artist Desiree Hart, watch wood carving with the Bentley Wildlife Carvers or create their own art at workshops this June at Arundel Wetland Centre.

Meet wildlife artist Desiree Hart on June 28 and see her original sketches and etchings alongside her photographs taken during her trips to Africa. Desiree Hart and Dave Fairlamb of WWT Arundel Wetland Centre are guiding an 11 day safari on July 9-19 starting at the Moremi Game Reserve on the Okavango Delta. Spaces on the safari are still available and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. Contact dave.fairlamb@wwt.org.uk for more information about the safari.

Artwork of Desiree Hart is on display at the Outlook In on June 28th
Desiree Hart & WWT Arundel Centre Manager Dave Fairlamb are guiding an African Safari in July - ask Des all about it!

The Bentley Wildlife Carvers specialise in carving life sized and scale models of birds. These talented craftsmen will demonstrate their carving techniques while displaying their work from 10am-4pm on Sunday 14 June.

Bentley Wildlife Carvers work is on display June 14.
Bentley Wildlife Carvers work is on display June 14.

Brighton watercolour artist Emily Jolley and sculptor Anna Twinam-Cauchi are leading art workshops on Sunday 14 June were visitors can learn to create a wire & paper sculpture or try watercolour painting outdoors on the reserve. Workshops cost £12-£15 per person. Call 01903 881530 to book.

Visit www.wwt.org.uk/arundel for more information on June events at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB.  The  centre is fully accessible, has comfortable hides, buggy and wheelchair friendly pathways, a fully stocked cafe and gift shop and disabled and parent & baby facilities. The centre is open from 9:30-5:30 seven days a week in June.

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