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ReMix EXHIBITION & TEXTILE 21 EXHIBITION
Saturday 5 September until Saturday 24 October
(each exhibition taking up half the gallery)
ReMix
A creative group based in Delamere in the heart of Cheshire
The exhibition explores the theme of 'Arrivals and Departures' through the diverse media of paint, print, photography, 3D and textiles, capturing the emotions, journeys and transitions that define moments of coming and going.
Join the ReMix group for Meet the Artists
on Saturday 26 September 11am-3pm
More information about ReMix can be found on their website
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Textile 21
Textile and mixed-media group work with fabric and stitch along with non-textile materials to produce high-quality innovative art
 'The Discerning Palette'
The work in this exhibition gathers personal explorations evoked by a single colour. For some of the artists, the intricacy of colour becomes a way of expressing complex ideas in an increasingly polarised world. Other artists use colour in an expressive way, delighting in the physicality of different media and the worlds they create.
Join Textile 21 for Meet the Artists
on Saturday 26 September 11am-3pm
More information about Textile 21 can be found on their website
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A Way of Seeing with Reg Turrell
CHIAROSCURO
We have several old lanes to walk, and this one struck me as being particularly dramatic. It was the strong contrast between dark and light, referred to in painting as chiaroscuro, that caught my attention. Artists such as Rembrandt and, more recently, David Hockney have been attracted to strong sunlight and dark shadows in the same scene.
I started by using water-soluble Inktense pencils and blocks. Using a fine spray to dampen the paper enabled the blocks to spread large areas of dark colour, while dipping the pencils in water meant I could draw more delicate detail such as leaves and twigs. After some thought, I realised the picture needed more intensity; also, some of the white light was lost. I used oil pastel to bring back these areas - and yellow and green to emphasise some of the foliage.
This was one of the very few paintings where I haven't used a single drop of watercolour paint!
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THANK YOU, INSPIRING STITCH UNBOUND ARTISTS
Meeting the Artists - Saturday 5 August
Warmest thanks from Willow director Anthony to the artists who arrived from all over the country, and to the many visitors who came that day to enjoy their stunning, masterly art. Altogether, an inspiring experience for makers, enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Says Anthony:
Textile art has a long history, existing in various forms for thousands of years, but it is only relatively recently that it has been getting the recognition it deserves. In Stitch Unbound 2026, our 12 participating artists have certainly shown what's possible with humble materials like fabric, needles and thread! |
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 THANKS ALSO SHROPSHIRE GUILD OF DESIGNER MAKERS
Over the course of July and August, visitors also had the opportunity to meet members of the Guild, see their work close-up and connect with the local craft community.
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Art & Craft Workshops
Please see our website for details and booking
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Our Shop and Café
In our shop, see a wide range of work made by local artists and craft makers. Buy original contemporary art, cards, prints, ceramics, jewellery and textiles, along with work in wood, metal and glass. Also enjoy lunch or some light refreshment in our café.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
BORDERLAND VISUAL ARTS
& CHESHIRE ARTISTS' NETWORK
JOINT EXHIBITION
Saturday 31 October to Thursday day 24 December
(each exhibition taking up half the gallery)
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Winter Craft Fair
Saturday 7 November
A perfect place to pick up a gift whilst helping support local craftspeople. Check out jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles, hand-crafted cards and more.
Artists and crafters interested in selling your work at our Winter Craft Fair, please contact us on 01691 657575 or email willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com
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Other local events and information
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Heritage railway and museum
Click here for timetable and here for tickets
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 11-20 September
See Oswestry-based events here
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OSWESTRY INDEPENDENT CINEMA See regular screenings now at Maona Cinema
Visit www.maonacinema.com for details and bookings
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HERMON ARTS Click HERE for upcoming music events
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Oswestry & Borders Repair Café
Bin it? No way!
Memorial Hall, Smithfield Street, Oswestry
Saturday 26 September, 12-3pm
A team of skilled volunteer repairers give their time and expertise for free to help people fix items that might otherwise be thrown away.
Skilled volunteers help individuals repair their broken items for free. Items can include: Mechanical, electrical, electronic and wooden objects; Bikes; Furniture; Glass and ceramics; Musical instruments, IT hardware and software; Vintage valve radios; Textiles and clothing.
You can also bring your repairs to the Midweek Mend sessions at the Climate Action Hub, 36 Bailey Street, Oswestry (Wednesdays 11am-2pm).
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Art world
The Bayeux Tapestry is here!
But beware the crowds!
The approximately 70m (230ft) tapestry tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings of 1066. A wonderful thing to see, it will be on display at the British Museum until July 2027. It is on loan to the museum while its permanent home (the Bayeux Museum in Normandy) undergoes renovations. Using dyed wool stitched onto linen, the nearly 1000-year-old artwork shows the competing claims to the throne, the Normans sailing across the Channel and the decisive Battle of Hastings in which King Harold was killed, enabling William the Conqueror to become monarch. This epic embroidery, believed to have been stitched by Anglo-Saxon women in the 1070s for the new Norman rulers, includes 58 separate scenes, with 627 human figures, 737 animals and birds (including 202 horses and mules), 37 ships and 23 trees, with a Latin narration accompanying the images. 
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 A vibrant, not-for-profit art space packed full of contemporary artworks from local and national artists. We host exhibitions, art classes, craft fairs and other community-focused events - bringing together creative individuals and art lovers from our local communities and beyond.
CONTACT US
Tel: 01691 657575
email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com
Website: willowgalleryoswestry.org
Facebook: Willow
Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD
Gallery/Café open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm (3.30pm café last orders)
Closed: Sundays/Mondays/Bank HolidaysEditor: Hilary Moorcroft
September 2026
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