| Acrylic Landscape Painting with David Bannister | | | Explore painting landscapes using acrylic paints and mediums Weekend of Aug 5 & 6 (2-day workshop) : 10am- 4pm : £80 Please check our website for the materials you will need,
plus bring images for inspiration | | | | Large-Scale Drawing with Leo Donaghy | | | Explore drawing on a large scale, discover new techniques and bring freedom to your drawing
Wednesdays Sept 13, 20 & 27 + Oct 4
(4 sessions) : 9.30am-1.30pm : £85 Please check our website for the materials you will need | | |  | | Interpreting the Seashore with Tereska Shepherd
Experiment with printing, painting, drawing & mixed media to capture the forms, textures & colours of seashore subjects from shells to seaweed Monday Sept 18 & Tuesday Sept 19 (2 sessions) : 10am-3pm : £65 including additional materials
Painterly Woodcut Printing with Sally-Ann Davies | | |
Introducing two styles of printmaking - mono-prints and woodcuts: An ideal workshop for students who have little or no experience of woodcut printing
Saturday Sept 30 : 10am-4pm : £50
Wood, paper, inks, carving tools and brayers provided
| | | | Batik for Collage with Jenny O'Leary | | | Learn the art of batik on paper and tissue paper, then cut and tear to create collages
Tuesdays Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24 (4 sessions) : 10am-1pm : £80 All materials provided – but bring an apron, hairdryer and rubber gloves, plus images for inspiration | | | | Stitched Bowls, Cups & Saucers with Suzette Smart | | Create a bowl or cup & saucer with free machine embroidery Saturday Oct 7 :10am-4pm : £40 Please check our website for the materials you will need | | | | Botanical Illustration 2 [CF108] with Tereska Shepherd | | | Capture in watercolour the forms and textures of a variety of seasonal plants, including autumn foliage, fruits and flowers | | | Mondays Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 13 & Nov 27 (4 sessions) : 10am-3pm :
£110 (£90 concessions)
Please book through Aberystwyth University Lifelong Learning (01970 621580 : learning@aber.ac.uk) | | | Chinese Brush Painting with Leo Donaghy | | | Come and enjoy this ancient art, capturing the feel of nature in its simplest forms
Wednesdays Oct 11, 18 & 25 + Nov 1 (4 sessions) : 9.30am-1.30pm : £85 P lease check our website for the materials you will need | | | | Loose Oil Painting with Leo Dohaghy | | | Explore colour, form and design on a big scale Thursdays Oct 12, 19 & 26 + Nov 2 (4 sessions) : 9.30am-1.30pm : £85 Please check our website for the materials you will need | | | | Portrait Painting Using Acrylics with David Bannister | | | Learn how to capture a likeness with a preliminary sketch; make a tonal under-painting; then create a palette to build up your portrait
Weekend of Oct 14 & 15 (2-day course) : 10am-4pm : £80 Please check our website for the materials you will need | | | | Introduction to Hand Building in Ceramics with Georgina Wright Design and create a 'teapot' and mugs using coil and slab methods: Suitable for beginners or students wanting to refresh their skills Weekend of October 28 & 29 (2-day course) : 10am-4pm : £130
All materials, equipment & tools provided - please bring your own apron (clay can be very messy) | | | Winter Trees with Susan Mulcock | | | Experiment with various fibres and inlays to create your own felted winter landscape
Saturday Nov 4 : 10am-4.30pm : £45 All materials provided - but bring some images for inspiration | | | | Fungi Illustration [CF109] with Tereska Shepherd | | | Capture in watercolour the subtle colour variations and intriguing structures of a wide range of fungi and their surrounding habitats | | | | Weekend of Nov 18 & 19 (2-day course) : 10am-3pm : £55 (£45 concessions) Please book through Aberystwyth University Lifelong Learning
(01970 621580 : learning@aber.ac.uk) | | | Batik Bags with Jenny O'Leary | | | Use two traditional techniques (tie-dye and then batik as a resist) in combination to create an original design on a cotton bag
Saturday Dec 2 : 10am-4pm : £45 All materials provided, but please bring an apron,
hairdryer and rubber gloves | | | | Introduction to Ceramic Tile Making with Georgia Wright
Roll out your clay and learn the basics of sgraffito and relief decoration Saturday Dec 16 : 10am-4pm : £45
All materials, equipment & tools provided - please bring your own apron (clay can be very messy) | | 2018 COURSES
Gardens & Allotments - Batik on tissue and fabric with Jenny O'Leary | | | Use the technique of batik on tissue and fabric to create a piece of work exploring the theme of gardens and allotments - Beginners Welcome
Saturday Feb 3 : 10am-4pm : £40 All materials provided, but please bring images for inspiration,
apron, hairdryer and rubber gloves | | | | Shells: Natural History Illustration [CF206] with Tereska Shepherd Saturday Feb 10 & Saturday March 10 (2 sessions) : 10am-3pm : £55 (£45 concessions) Please book through Aberystwyth University Lifelong Learning
(01970 621580 : learning@aber.ac.uk) Painting Gardens [CF207] with Tereska Shepherd 7 sessions:
Mondays Feb 12, Feb 26, March 12, March 26, April 30, May 14, June 18 10am-3pm : £220 (£180 concessions) Please book through Aberystwyth University Lifelong Learning
(01970 621580 : learning@aber.ac.uk) | | FUN TEXTILE ART FOR CHILDREN
Tutor: Jenny O'Leary
Please book in advance | | | Create a felt seascape
Wednesday August 30
10-11.30am
Age 6-10 years
£8 including materials
Make a felt picture of your choice
Wednesday August 30
12.30-2pm
Age 11-13 years
£8 including materials | | | | Batik Animals Thursday August 31
10-11.30am
Age 6-10 years
£8 including materials | | | | Batik Bags
Thursday August 31
12.30-2pm
Aged 11-13 years
£8
Bring your own bag
or buy one (extra £2) on the day | | | AFTER-SCHOOL CREATIVE ART WITH JENNY O'LEARY
In October Jenny will be starting childrens' after-school creative activities - fun and stimulating, great for all young creatives. Please contact the Gallery to find out more.
Artist and teacher Jenny is an expert in batik and other textile arts. She runs courses and workshops in Shropshire and around the UK, and has a full DBS check.
CLASSES
Classes are held at the Willow Gallery's Dunbabin Room unless otherwise stated. | | LEARN TAI CHI AND QIGONG
Accessible for people of all ages and abilities
Instructor: David Bannister
David has been practising various forms of Tai Chi and Qigong for four years. He is dedicated to continuing his practice of the art and to sharing his knowledge.
Classes are held in 5-week blocks and are £30 for five sessions. No special equipment is required: come in loose, comfortable clothing and bring soft flat shoes to wear. To enquire further, please contact David on 07541 535587 or email banni66@icloud.com.
LEARN TO LINDY HOP!
Ever fancied dancing as though you're in the 1940s? Here's how to get started…
Fun and friendly Beginners' and Improvers' classes every Monday. No partner needed! Wear flat shoes and loose, comfy clothes.
Classes are held on Mondays
7-7.45pm for Beginners
8-8.45pm for Improvers
Learn from scratch: 4-week introductory course for Beginners: £15 for course or £5 per week
To book/check start date for the next course, please contact Adie on 07980 291311
Facebook: Oswestry Swing Shack
LEARN TO PLAY FOLK MUSIC IN A RELAXED AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
Tunes taught by ear – no need to read music
Tutor : Diana Buckle
You will need your own instrument – fiddle, flute, whistle or mandolin. Classes are held in Shrewsbury and Oswestry. The Improvers' Class requires a basic knowledge of how to play your instrument. The Advanced Class is for players with more experience.
Shrewsbury classes (held on Mondays [Gateway Education & Arts Centre])
Improvers: 7-9pm on Sept 11, Sept 25 and Oct 9
Advanced: 7-9pm on Sept 18, Oct 2 and Oct 16
Oswestry classes (held on Tuesdays [Dunbabin Room])
Advanced: 7-9pm, Sept 19, Oct 3 and Oct 17
End-of-term session
7-10pm on Monday Oct 23 in Shrewsbury
Cost: £45 (advance booking required) To book or enquire about classes or 1:1 tuition, please contact Diana on 07983 884411 or email fiddleandflute@gmail.com 'It has been a pleasure to come to this course. Diana is very approachable and extremely knowledgeable. It was great to be taught by someone who really knows their stuff.' Becky [flute] YOGA WITH BETTY Teacher: Betty Hyam 12-week course: £72 for 12 sessions - Mixed ability: Newcomers always welcome
- Gentle stretching and yoga postures with breathing (Pranayama) techniques and relaxation
- Bring a mat for practice and a blanket for relaxation
Classes are held on Friday mornings, restarting Friday Sept 15 (10-11.30am) Contact Betty for more information: 01938 554894 FENCING WITH THE FOIL EXPERIENCE Coach: Bridie Lloyd - Suitable for all ages and abilities
- All safety kit provided
- 2.5 hours - £30 per person
Available monthly on the following Sundays and times:
September 24, October 22, November 12, December 10
10.00-12.30 Morning Experience
2.00 -4.30 Afternoon Experience
5.00-7.30 Evening Experience
Contact Bridie for booking on 07773 454157
ABOUT US Centrally-located in Oswestry, the former car showroom is an innovative place where you can seek out and buy original artworks - paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textile art, jewellery, glassware and more. Ever-changing exhibitions throughout the year make regular visits a must. Other events include live music, workshops, talks and craft fairs, while in the Gallery Shop there is always an interesting selection of arts and crafts to browse. | | Artists-in-Residence
Visitors to the Gallery will also be able to see the work and work-in-progress of resident artists Karl Robinson-Bray and David Bannister. Both welcome questions and dialogue, and are happy to undertake commissions: that empty wall at home is just waiting... | | | Willow Eatery
The on-site family- and wheelchair-friendly Willow Eatery is a popular local rendezvous, serving morning coffee, freshly-prepared light lunches and afternoon tea with a tempting selection of cakes. You can also book a party.
Gift vouchers and other gift ideas
Gift vouchers are available at the Willow. They can be bought for any amount and be redeemed in both the Gallery and the Shop. Booking a place for a friend on one of our artist-run workshops can also make an original and rewarding gift - or treat a music-loving friend or family member to a ticket for one of our live music events.
A venue to suit your occasion
Behind the Gallery, the Dunbabin Room is a multipurpose room that lends itself to an array of events from parties and workshops to talks and business meetings, while its large clear hard floor and high ceiling are perfect for dance and fitness classes. Please contact us (willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com) for availability and rates. | | | Bridge Over Untroubled Water
From an original mixed-media painting by Penny Price
On Sale at Willow Gallery Shop Penny works mainly in acrylics and mixed media, but also oils, watercolour and ink. She exhibits regularly at the Willow Gallery, teaches art at her studio near Chirk, and welcomes visitors by appointment.
www.pennysart/co.uk | | | CONTACT US
To contact the Willow Gallery:
Tel: 01691 657575
email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com
Website: www.willowgalleryoswestry.org
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Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD
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To contact the Willow Eatery:
Tel: 07773 720425
email: lindsay@willoweatery.co.uk
Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD
Gallery open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm
Eatery open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm
Closed Sundays/bank holidays
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