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Subject:	What's On at Willow Gallery Oswestry
Date:	Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:07:22 +0000
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** Newsletter
February 2019
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EXHIBITIONS (#EX)
NEW EXHIBITORS (#NEW)
LIVE MUSIC (#MUSIC)
ANA'S BACK! (#ANA)
SPRING CRAFT FAIR (#CRAFT)
WORKSHOPS & COURSES (#COURSES)
ABOUT US (#ABOUT)
CONTACT US (#CONTACT)
SIÂN HUGHES
Stained-glass hearts

NEW YEAR OPEN
Until 9 March
The gallery is full of exciting and high-quality artworks in a mix of styles - from oils, acrylic, watercolour and ceramic to charcoal, graphite, stitch and collage.

RIGHT
CLARE WASSERMANN
Enchanted
Acrylic on canvas

PAULINE JORDAN
Under the Greenwood Trees
Mixed media on panel
JUDITH SAMUEL
Rhiannon's Birds #2
Egg tempura on wood

REG TURRELL
Welsh Quarry
Mixed media
DAVID BANNISTER
Dalai Lama
Acrylic

MARK WARNER
Malvern Hills 2
Acrylic
CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF BLACK, WHITE & ALL SHADES OF GREY

MYFANWY POWELL
Dio Playing
Oil on canvas
DANIEL YEOMANS
Reminiscing the '60s with Tod and Deborah
Charcoal

Recent open evening at the Gallery

JOHN PEACOCK
John trained in Fashion and History of Costume, and for many years was a top costume designer for the BBC. Now his interest has been drawn towards stitched collage, with the use of period fabrics, stained and oiled brown paper, coloured inks, paint and bleach. His inspiration comes from the countryside, particularly woodlands. Antique embroidery, patchwork and oriental carpets often influence the colour palette in his work.
Forest
Stained, oiled & stitched brown paper
AVA COOKE
In Ava's own words:
Currently studying at Shrewsbury College, I have developed my artistic techniques, especially using oils and graphite. Drawing has been an essential part of the process, and moving on to oil has created extra layers to my work. What particularly interests me is people and connecting with their emotions. I like creating paintings that hold more than just face value, and I'm interested in how others perceive my work. People engaging with my work at the Gallery is very satisfying.
ABOVE RIGHT
Self Portrait
Graphite
LEFT
Brian
Oil on canvas
Congratulations to Ava on this award-winning portrait
RECENT SALES
These include (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT):
Judith Samuel's Cormorant (Oil on wood)
Lesley Fisher's Waterlilies on Tresco (Acrylic)
Jane Samuel's Untitled V (White stone with shards of black & white porcelain)
Susan Mulcock's Cliffs, Anglesey (Felting)
Debra Warne's Willow (Watercolour)

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
PAINTING WITH WORDS
16 March - 11 May
Celebrating the influence of literature and language on the visual arts. We encourage artists to explore this vast theme in a broad range of styles, materials and interpretations.

'EARTH, AIR, FIRE & WATER'
6 July - 24 Aug
Themed around the natural world, reflecting its beauty, diversity and - all too often - fragility. Submissions in a variety of media are welcome.
BORDERLAND VISUAL ARTS
18 May - 29 June
(including Open Studios)
See the latest mixed media of work by local artists and craftspeople. Also visit artists in their studios and chat about their work.

AUTUMN OPEN
31 Aug - 19 Oct
There will be new works exhibited in various media, and we welcome the opportunity to promote young as well as more established artists.
BUY ART INTEREST-FREE
We offer credit via the 'Own Art' scheme to customers who wish to purchase artwork in interest-free (0% APR) instalments over 10 months. Please ask at the desk for details.

I made a snowman and my brother knocked it down and I knocked my brother down and then we had tea.
Dylan Thomas
Friday 22 March
Edgelarks
Acclaimed duo Phillip Henry (slide guitar/harmonica/vocals) and Hannah Martin (violin/vocals) blend British folk, Indian classical and American blues.
Time: 8pm
Tickets: £14 (children £7)
Saturday 27 April
Malkin & Sylvester
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Bill Malkin and keyboard player John Sylvester perform melodic modern folk.
Time: 8pm
Tickets: £10 (children £5)
Saturday 25 May
Zoë Gilby Duo
Atmospheric jazz vocalist/songwriter Zoë Gilby and double bassist Andy Champion) make a fascinating pairing.
Time: 8pm
Tickets: £12 (children £6)
Thursday 25 July
El Deseo Quartett

From Toulouse, a band composed of guitar and three flutes are playing to enthusiastic audiences right across Europe.  

Time: 8pm
Tickets: £10 (children £5)
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Please pay at time of booking
Licensed bar
Pre-concert dining for ticket-holders 6.30-7pm
(must be pre-ordered)
For details, including menu, please contact willoweatery@gmail.com (mailto:willoweatery@gmail.com)

When booking tickets for live music and other events, please let us know if you require wheelchair space or have any other specific requirements.
Barbecued Husbands
A welcome return to the Willow of storyteller Ana Lines



Tales of the Brazilian jungle collected by anthropologist Betty Midlin and told by Ana with verve and style. Prior to the evening performance, Ana will be running a creative writing & art workshop. Bring your art materials and express yourself.
Workshop: 3-5pm
Cost: £20
Evening performance: 7pm
Tickets: £8
Workshop and evening performance: £25
Saturday 4 May, 10am-5pm
Free entry
Browse and buy local crafts and artworks directly from the makers.
If you are a vendor and would like to reserve a space, please email (mailto:willowgalleryoswestry.gmail.com) for an application pack.
Book online (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=47f16a72ae&e=fc60fd651d) , by 'phone (01691 657575) or in person. For Lifelong Learning courses, please book through Aberystwyth University (01970 621580 : learning@aber.ac.uk (mailto:learning@aber.ac.uk) ). Please check our website for full details, including any materials to bring. Courses previously listed and not appearing below are now fully subscribed.
Woodland Landscapes with Tereska Shepherd
See below
Woodland Landscapes
with Tereska Shepherd
Commencing Tues 12 March
10.30am-4pm Cost: £110 for 4 sessions
On this Lifelong Learning course extending over 4 months, use different techniques to capture the characteristics of different tree species and woodland habitats.
Textile Book-Making
with Suzette Smart
Sat 16 March 10am-4pm
Cost: £50
Combine mixed media, fabric collage and free machine embroidery to create your pages. These will be folded and stitched into place for your textile book.
Batik Inspired by John Piper
with Jenny O'Leary
Sat 30 March 10am-4pm
Cost: £50 including materials
Create amazing batiks inspired by British painter John Piper - in particular his paintings of landscape and architecture.
Painting a Portrait in Acrylics
with David Bannister
Sat 6 & Sun 7 April 10am-4pm
Cost: £75 for 2 days
Two-day workshop offers a good grounding and expert tips on how to paint acrylic portraits and gain confidence in this interesting and stimulating area of art.
Chinese Painting: Decorative Fowl
with Leo Donaghy
Wed 17 & 24 April 10am-4pm
Cost: £90 for 2 days
Over two Wednesday sessions explore this beautiful art form, drawing upon inspiration from the art of the Song Dynasty.
Vibrant Oil Colour Painting
with Leo Donaghy
Thurs 18 & 25 April 10am-4pm
Cost: £90 for 2 days
Over two Thursday sessions combine dreams, memories, drawings, images from film and photography as a jumping-off point to emulate the work of Peter Doig.
Beginners' Glass Fusing
with Jill Bagnall
Sat 20 April 10.30am-4pm
Cost: £85 including materials/kiln firing
Great introduction to the traditional craft of glass cutting and some of the many techniques and processes available to create fabulous glass art.
Making a Macramé Plant Hanger
with Christy Davies
Sat 27 April 1-3pm
Cost: £25 including materials + glass of fizz
Christy will take you step by step through the process of making a hanger, using a variety of knots that will enable you to start designing your own macramé pieces.
Mixed-Media Illustration
with Suzette Smart
Sat 4 May
10am-4pm Cost: £50
Create an image and add your own words; add to this fabric collage and free machine embroidery for a beautifully illustrated tale.
Abstracting the Landscape
with David Bannister
Sat 11 May 10am-4pm
Cost: £45
Interpret the landscape, stripping away the illusion of three dimensions, through the use of colour, line, shape and texture.
The Colourful Life of Stories
with Ana Lines
Sat 11 May 3-5pm
Cost: £20 (bring art materials)
Transport stories from the pages of a book and let your imagination, brushes and colours guide you. (See also Barbecued Husbands above.)
Batik Books
with Jenny O'Leary
Sat 25 May 10am-4pm
Cost: £45 including materials
Create beautiful batik-style paintings on paper that will be cut and folded to create accordion and zigzag books.
Ceramic Birds
with Sara Wood
Sat 22 June 10am-12.30pm
Cost: £45
Try your hand at making and decorating a pair of ceramic birds. After glazing and firing, your birds are mounted on a wooden base.
Batik: Flowers, Leaves & Seedpods with Jenny O'Leary
Sat 29 June 10am-4pm
Cost: £45 including materials
Create batiks designs on paper, tissue paper and canvas, using inks and bleach to add and remove colour.
Contemporary Still Lifes - Up Close & Personal with Peter Monaghan
Sat 6 July 10am-4pm
Cost: £60
Looking at everyday objects and working in acrylic/mixed media on board or canvas, use collage and simple print techniques and materials to initiate fresh ideas.
Birds & Animals
with Suzette Smart
Sat 13 July 10am-4pm
Cost: £50
Make a textile picture of a bird or animal using fabric collage and free machine embroidery; work onto a piece of vintage fabric to complete a unique piece.
Painting your Dog's Portrait in Acrylic
with Myfanwy Powell
Sat 3rd & Sun 4 August 10am-4pm
Cost: £80 for 2 sessions
Learn about scale, tone, and mark-making, and develop your observational and painting skills to capture the likeness and character of your special pet on canvas.
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS
Fun and informal after-school art and craft activities for ages 6-13. For more information, please contact Education Officer Jenny O'Leary at the gallery.

VICKY WARE
RUSTIC TABLEWARE

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RIGHT: Espresso cup & saucer
A former car showroom, the gallery was founded by local craftsman Peter Vidal and opened in 2012 to promote contemporary art. A not-for-profit community interest company, the gallery supports established and emerging artists (particularly local talent) working across many disciplines, from painting and sculpture to fine woodworking, textile art, pottery, jewellery, glass and photography. As well as regularly-changing exhibitions, we run artist-led workshops and courses, and host a programme of events, including live music, craft fairs, special exhibits, craft demonstrations and talks. Our artists-in-residence enjoy engaging with the public and are keen to share their knowledge and passion. There is also a café and a shop.
CONTACT US
To contact the Willow Gallery:
Tel: 01691 657575
email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com (mailto:willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com)
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Tel: 07773 720425
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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
HilaryM\Feb2019

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