| ABOVE: Janie McLeod ~ Detail from Beach Walk ~ Acrylic on canvas | | 9/10 & 16/17 June
Artists in and around Oswestry, all members of Borderland Visual Arts (BVA), open their studios to the public. Chat to the artists and craftspeople in their working environments; buy art at affordable prices (before the artists become famous!) - or just enjoy. The event is popular with the local community and visitors from further afield; also students interested in art and design.
Some studios are within walking distance of the town centre; others a short drive away. To help plan your visits, stop by the Gallery and pick up a map showing where all the studios are situated - or see the full schedule on BVA's website. | | | BORDERLAND VISUAL ARTS [BVA] GROUP SHOW
All welcome to OPENING NIGHT: Friday 1 June, 7-9pm
Then 2 June - 14 July
Take a look at BVAs' latest artwork: view landscape, portrait and abstract paintings in oils, acrylics, watercolours and mixed media, as well as photographic works, ceramics, sculpture and textile art. Exhibits for sale - at reasonable prices - or just to view.
Two contrasting street scenes in versatile acrylic... | |  | ABOVE: JON YOUNG ~ Rainy Street
RIGHT: JOHN BOLTON ~ Cesseras: rue Malbec | | | Enjoy this further small selection of BVA artworks, reflecting the diversity of local artistic talent (and do drop by the whole exhibition if you can). | | UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS SHROPSHIRE GUILD OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
21 July - 8 Sept Showcasing high-quality ceramics, glass, jewellery, leatherwork, metal craft, sculpture, textiles and furniture AUTUMN OPEN
15 Sept - 27 Oct Featuring Outline Art Group - from the borders of Staffordshire and East Cheshire 'WAR & PEACE' 15 Sept - 11 Nov Part of Wilfred Owen Festival - taking place in Oswestry and marking the centenary of the poet's death and Armistice Day If you are interested in having your work on display in the Gallery, please email us for an application pack. With your application you will need to include samples in digital format of the type of work you propose to exhibit and a recent artist statement. | | Friday 29 June
Faith Brackenbury & John Neilson
Hugely-talented and much-loved duo create captivating soundscapes on fiddle, accordion and piano (Faith adding vocals), their music mostly composed jointly and drawing on their backgrounds in jazz and traditional music. You can hear sound clips and find out more at www.brackenburymusic.uk/listen. | | | Call 01691 657575 or book online Tickets: £10 (children £5)
Start time: 8pm (doors open 7pm) Licensed bar Pre-concert dining 6.30-7pm (must be pre-ordered) For details, including menu, please contact willoweatery@gmail.com | | | AUTUMN LIVE AT THE WILLOW | | Friday 21 Sept
FB Pocket Orchestra
Saturday 20 Oct
Remi Harris Project
Saturday 17 Nov
Phillip Henry | The best in blues, jazz and ragtime, presenting a contemporary slant on the popular acoustic music of the 1920/30s and earlier.
Top guitarist and composer of great live presence, Remi leads his trio in a repertoire that draws inspiration from gypsy swing, jazz, blues, electronic, folk, world and rock.
Guitarist Phillip is also a harmonica player, immersing himself in the music of the Deep South, traditional music of the British Isles and Indian classical music. | | Book online or by 'phone (01691 657575). Please note that tickets cannot be reserved without pre-payment.
When booking tickets for live music and other events, please let us know if you require wheelchair space or have any other specific requirements. | | Craft-makers: If you would like to sell your creations at any of the above, please contact willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com for an application pack Table price £35 (no commission to pay) Set-up time from 8am When booking, please provide full contact details | | WORKSHOPS & COURSES: June/July
Our workshops and courses are run by experienced and dedicated artist-tutors who will help you develop your own creative potential. Classes are held at the Gallery's Dunbabin Room, and group sizes are kept small to ensure plenty of individual attention for students at every level. | | | Participants are required to book: contact www.willowgalleryoswestry.org, telephone 01691 657575 or call in at the Gallery.
LEFT: Introduction to Decorative Ceramic Tile-Making with Georgina Wright
FURTHER DETAILS BELOW
| | | | Mixed-Media Painting & Collage with Peter Monaghan You will be introduced to collage and creative print techniques that may be incorporated into your mixed-media paintings Sat 2 June : 10am-4pm : £55
(collage materials provided; bring brushes and basic acrylic colours) Drawing with Paint with Anne Marie Lagram Free up your drawing and painting skills by creating strong and evocative imagery using inks, paints and unconventional drawing materials Sat 16 June : 10am-4pm : £50 (materials included) Introduction to Decorative Ceramic Tile-Making with Georgina Wright
Produce a set of four wall-mounted box tiles with the decoration of your choice plus a selection of other tiles to impress family and friends Sat 30 June : 10am-4pm : £60 (materials included)
Embroidered Garden Birds with Suzette Smart
Embroider one of your favourite garden birds using fabric collage and free machine embroidery on vintage fabric Sat 7 July : 10am-4pm : £45 (some materials provided) | |  CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS For children of all abilities aged 6-13
Wed 6 June, 3.45-4.45pm: Paint a Fun Pizza
£6 per session per child
After-school and half-term arts & crafts will continue in the autumn, all in a safe and secure environment and with opportunities to try out a range of materials and techniques. For more information, please contact Jenny O'Leary, Education Officer, at the Gallery. | | | | - Also held at the Gallery's Dunbabin Room - | | Monday evening
Beginners: 7-7.45pm
Improvers: 8-8.45pm
Contact: 07980 291311 | | Friday morning
Mixed ability, 10-11.30am
Contact: 01938 554894 | | Tai Chi & Qigong
with David Bannister
| Friday afternoon, 1.30-3pm
Contact: 07541 535587 banni66@icloud.com | | BELLE VIEW ARTS FESTIVAL
2-16 June
Just down the road and celebrating its 15th year, the festival highlights the creative talents of individuals and groups from within Shrewsbury's Belle Vue community - and is a sure sign that summer has arrived.
The theme this year is Air. Art, photography, live music, workshops and the outdoors will, as always, play a big role. For full range of events, for all ages and interests, see festival website. | | | | | | Characterful space split over two rooms, both street-facing, adjacent to Willow Gallery, approx 18 sq metres, shared facilities at rear. Suitable for boutique fashion, jewellery, antiques, art & crafts studio &c. Enquiries to willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com or 'phone 01691 657575. | | | | Wading Birds
Carved wood art by JIM HEATH
on sale at Willow Gallery Shop
Jim works across the different disciplines of woodcarving, sculpture, painting and drawing
Background painting
Wild Sea
Oil on canvas by RICHARD DUPUY
Wales - its landscapes and seascapes - are the basis for Richard's artistic inspiration | | | ABOUT US
Centrally-located in Oswestry, the former car showroom is an artist-led, not-for-profit gallery space dedicated to the community. Open all year, the Gallery displays ever-changing exhibitions where you can seek out and buy original artworks - paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textile art, jewellery, glassware, photographic works and more. Also meet our talented artists-in-residence and talk to them about their work.
Other regular events include live music, workshops, talks and craft fairs. In the Gallery Shop, we stock a range of prints, greetings cards and artisan wares, including jewellery, glass, woodcraft and ceramics. At our on-site Eatery, enjoy cracking coffee and eat delicious cakes and other home-cooked food.
Gift vouchers and other gift ideas
Gift vouchers 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.
Gift vouchers are also available for the Willow Eatery and a lovely way to make someone's day.
A venue to suit your occasion
Use our spacious Dunbabin Room for your own event. It can accommodate up to 50 people and is ideal for community groups, workshops, talks, meetings and parties, while its clear hard floor and high ceiling are perfect for dance and fitness classes. Please contact us (willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com) for availability and rates. | | | |
