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Colour! Print by John Hoyland and Glass by Paul Stopler New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham
Until Saturday 25 February
Colour! brings together two artists: John Hoyland, a leading British painter, and Paul Stopler, an exciting name in glass art. John’s latest works, Life and Love and Warrior Universe (pictured right) display the freedom of composition and powerful use of colour for which he is so famous. Each have a limited edition of only 100, all signed and numbered by the artist.

Other New Ashgate Gallery exhibitions this month include: Trevor Price: New Print and Painting with Wire Sculpture by Jane Clift, David Mayne: The Sculptor and Craig Underhill: Maker in Focus, all ending on Saturday 25 February. And, finally, the Gallery’s Spring Craft Collection is on view until Saturday 29 April.

Information: 01252 713208 or newashgate.org.uk

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Butterflies in the Glasshouse RHS Garden Wisley, Woking
Until Sunday 5 March
The butterflies return to RHS Wisley where visitors can see these exotic creatures take flight in the tropical atmosphere of the Glasshouse. The experience is a little like walking into a jungle: tree ferns, lush creepers and fantastic flower displays provide the perfect backdrop to butterflies, including the striking Blue Morpho (pictured left), giant owl, king swallowtail and colourful Malay lacewing. This is a chance to see butterflies feeding from fruits and sweet liquids at special feeding stations and the opportunity to learn more about the life cycle of these stunning creatures. During half term week (11 to 19 February), varying special activities will run every day, including the chance to create butterfly-themed weather crafts. In addition, sculptor Alison Catchlove turns with her animal sculptures. Normal garden admission applies.

Information: 0845 260 9000 or rhs.org.uk/wisley