Sunday 26 January 2014

Workshops, Courses & Classes at Willow Gallery


I can`t believe how much goes on in Oswestry!

Message from the Willow Gallery, Oswestry.


Workshops, Courses & Classes At The Willow Gallery This Spring

The willow team are excited to announce our biggest and most diverse range of courses, workshops and classes this Spring and Summer. Please scroll down for further information about art classes, creative workshops, music, mind & body workshops and events for children & families. We have everything from Enamelling, Weaving and Printmaking to Tai Chi, Song and Dance! Please contact the Willow Gallery for bookings.
 

Art Classes & Courses

Advance Booking Essential due to limited places.
 
Art History Course with Guest Speakers       
Starting Thursday 6th March 6pm to 7.30pm                                             

Sessions: 6th March, 13 March, 20th March, 27th March, 3rd April and 10th April

Professional guest speakers will give an insight into a wide range of art historical subjects, the artists’ inspiration, techniques, influence and historical context. Subjects include landscape painting, Dada art, the Kitchener poster, history of portraiture and natural history illustration.
£55 for 6 sessions. 
Continuation Course beginning Thursday 8th May.
 
Flower Painting with Tereska Shepherd
Starting Tuesday 11th of March.  10am to 4pm.                                                  

8 Sessions: 11th March, 25th March, 8th April, 13 May, 20th May, 10th June, 24th June, 8th July.

This inspiring, practical painting course is ideal for those wishing to capture the wonderful colours and forms of flowers in a variety of styles and media, whilst further developing their observational and painting skills.
Throughout the course skills will be developed for depicting flowers throughout spring and summer. Colour mixing, mark making and compositional skills will develop through explorations of technique and study of historical and contemporary artists. Demonstrations, group discussions and individual advice and assistance will be given.
£140 (£120 Concessions) for 10 session course
 
The Principles of Drawing Course with Leo Donaghy      
Starting Thursday 20th March 10am to 1.30pm                                                                  

4 Sessions: 20th March, 27th March, 3rd of April, 10th April

Unlock your drawing talent. This four week course is designed to give confidence to those who have always wanted to draw. Every drawing starts with a mark on a surface so we will begin with simple mark making to find form. As the course progresses many areas of drawing will be covered, including light, shade, form, negative and positive space.
£75 including materials, although you may wish to bring your preferred drawing materials.
(Continuation Course beginning in May)
 
Mould Making Sculpture Course with Darren Fraser                                             
Starting Tuesday 25th March. 6.30pm to 8.30pm                                                                

4 Sessions: 25th March, 1st April, 8th April, 15th April

This practical course will cover the theory, process and application of mould making with professional artist Darren Fraser from The Castle Foundry who studied at the Elizabeth Frink School of Figurative Sculpture and the British School in Rome.  Learn simple methods of mould making which will allow you to create a one off replica from a clay model or object.
£90 including materials for 4 sessions
 
Exploring the Language of Drawing - Life Drawing with Darren Fraser        
Starting Tuesday 29th April. 6.30pm to 8.30pm          

4 Sessions: 29th April, 6th May, 13th May, 20th May
4 Sessions: 3rd June, 10th June, 17th June, 24th June

Throughout the course the human form will be explored through the exciting language of drawing. This guided course will give you the confidence and skills to develop your abilities to the next level. Professional artist Darren Fraser brings his enthusiasm and skills to this course where a variety of approaches and techniques will be developed including working from a life model. This taught course is open to all levels.  
£40 for 4 sessions. Please bring your preferred drawing materials. You may also wish to bring your own easel.
 
Max Baccanello Oil Portrait Painting Course                                                   
Saturday 26th April & Sunday 27th April.  10am to 4pm


Max Studied fine art in Florence, Italy, and has recently had work shortlisted for the Royal Society of Portrait painters exhibition in London. Throughout the course he will be teaching and demonstrating a variety of portrait drawing and painting techniques and participants will have the opportunity to create their own oil portrait painting on canvas. Further techniques including glazing and detail will be covered for students who have previously attended one of Max’s courses.
A selection of materials will be provided however if possible please bring: Oil Paints : White, ivory black, orche, ultramarine blue, raw umber, vermilion red. Canvas approx 40 cm x 30cm. Paint brushes, paint palette, easel.
£120 for two days.
 
Inspired to Draw – Drawing Sessions with David Bannister                                             
Saturday 3rd of May, 10th May, 17th May & 24th May. 10am to 12pm

Explore a variety of drawing techniques and tools through your chosen subject matter. Through the art of drawing and seeing students will develop a wide range of drawing techniques and an understanding of their perception of the world around them.
Session 1: Tools of the Trade & Mark Making. Session 2: Techniques, Practice and Mastery. Session 3: Creating Space – line & Tone/ Light & Shade. Session 4: Putting it all together.
£ tbc
 

Creative Workshops

Advance Booking Essential due to limited places.
 
Weaving Workshop with Agnes Evans - Saturday 1st March. 10am to 4pm. £65   
Experiment with different weaving techniques, wool types, materials and textures to create your own unique woven rug, cushion, wall hanging or scarf. With expert guidance from Agnes Evans.
£65 including all materials.        
                                                                                           
Dry Point Printmaking Workshop with Amy Sterly   - Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April 10am to 4pm 
During this two day drypoint etching workshop you will learn the basics of drypoint printing- similar to etching but without the acids and use Amy’s mobile printing press to make greetings cards, farbic designs, or just a fine art print for your wall.   Use expressive line techniques and without solutions or acids, just card & ink, you will be suprised at the effects you can create!  Print on card, fabric or collage. 
£80 for two days, including all materials.   
                                                                                                                                         
Drawing & Poetry Workshop with Leo Donaghy & Pam Parish - Saturday 15th March 1pm to 3pm
A free and fun workshop exploring creative responses to inspiring poems.
-Free workshop in connection with Oswestry Lit Fest 
                   
Make a Sculpture in a Day with Darren Fraser – Saturday 22nd March 10am to 4pm
Through demonstrations, individual advice and assistance learn how to make your own unique sculpture. Each process will be covered from the first steps of making a armature to mixing different plaster types and using a variety of tools to the final touches of polish and colouring to create your desired patina. This step by step course will be taught by professional artists and sculptors Beatriz Cabrera and Darren Fraser. No previous experience required. Please feel free to bring any form of visual inspiration for your project.
£85 including all materials.
 
Felt Book Making Workshop – Saturday 29th March
10am to 4pm
Create your own unique felt book cover, using a variety of wet felt making techniques, with professional felt maker Susan Mulcock. To create the internal book, simple book binding techniques will be explored, you can create traditional pages or something very imaginative! Put it all together to create an inspiring and functional piece of artwork.
All materials will be provided. Please book in advance due to limited places.
Price: £45 including all materials. In connection with Oswestry Lit Fest.
 
Enamelling Workshop with Pat Thatcher  - Saturday 12th of April. 10am to 4pm
This course is ideal for people with little or no enamelling experience. You will learn how to clean and prepare the metal, sift and wet lay enamel and make your own pendant using enamel, scriaffitto, millifiori beads, stencil or stamping with professional enameller Pat Thatcher.
£45 including all materials.
 
3D Weaving with Rikka Katajamaki – Saturday 19th April 10am to 1pm
Fun 3-Dimensional weaving workshop for children and adults. Learn to weave and experiment with different materials with expert guidance from Rikka Katajamaki
£20 including materials.
 
Enamelling & Cloisonne Workshop with Pat Thatcher  - Saturday 10th of May. 10am to 4pm
£45 including all materials.
 
Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Ian Philips – Saturday 17th May. 10am to 4pm. £45
A fantastic opportunity to explore a variety of reduction linocut techniques and hand burnishing printmaking with this experienced professional printmaker.
Bring a selection of images to inspire your linocut print.
£45 including all materials. 
 
Felt Flower Making Workshop with Susan Mulcock – Saturday 31st May. 11am to 3pm
Experiment with a variety of felt making techniques and different wool types to create your own unique selection of felt flowers for corsages, bags, hair, hat and general decorations. Have fun with felt with professional felt maker Sue Mulcock.    
£25
 

Music, Mind & Body

Advance Booking Essential due to limited places.
 
Moving Meditation with Classical Music – Tai Chi with Alan Jeffries
Starting Sunday 9th March. 10.30 to 12pm.
 6 Sessions:
9th March, 16th March, 23rd March, 30th March, 6th April, 13th April  

Cultivate Strength & Flexibility in Body & Mind. Improve co-ordination, posture, balance awareness and focus. Qi Gong and Tai Chen Movement. During these relaxing Sunday sessions we will cover: The Eight Pieces of Silk, Sixteen Step Dynamic, Qi Gong by Grandmaster Shen, Five Element Qi Gong, 6 Healing Sounds, The Tai Hui, Chen soft circle work and silk reeling.                                                                                                                                               Alan Jefferies is a registered instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain. (www.whitecranetaichi.co.uk)                                                          
Suitable for beginners or the more advanced student.
£60 for 6 sessions.
 
1950s Dance Workshop with Niall Evans – Saturday 15th March. 10am to 12pm
                                               
1950s Dance Classes starting Friday 21st of March from 7pm to 9pm
21st March, 4th April, 2nd May, 16th May, 30th May, 13th June
 
Find Your Voice Singing Workshop with Niall Evans - Saturday 22nd  March.
10am to 12pm          
 
Find Your Voice Sessions starting Friday 28th of March from 7pm to 9pm
28th April, 11th April, 9th May, 23rd May, 6th June, 20th June
 
Song Writing Session with Professional Musicians Eddie & Jenny Miller
Saturday the 22nd of March.
4.30 to 6.30pm
 
Professional musicians and writers Eddie and Jenny Miller will give an insight into their song writing techniques, inspiration and how they evoke the feeling of a song through the accompanying music. The work of some of the great song writers will be discussed. Throughout this informal session there will be the opportunity to explore techniques for song writing and to create your own lyrics. No musical knowledge or experience required, just enthusiasm!  All welcome.
£8 Please Book in Advance. Special event in connection with Oswestry Lit Fest.
 
Folk/Ceilidh Dancing Workshops  – Saturday 3rd of May
Live music from the Devil’s Chair Ceilidh Band and tuition from professional caller Hilary Evans.

10am to 12noon – Fun Dances for Children & young people (Adult accompaniment required)
2-4pm – More Advanced Dances for Adults

Followed by a 7pm ceilidh with The Devil’s Chair Band. The band is formed by experienced musicians' and singers who blend their own styles into a toe tapping and memorable selection of English/Welsh/Scottish and Irish music.  Offering an eclectic mix of tunes and songs to entertain for the whole evening whilst guiding dancers through a variety of dances.  Featuring Andy Jones (fiddle), Andrew Norman (concertina/vocals), John Evans (guitar/vocals) and Hilary Evans (bodhran/caller.)  
 
Acoustic Blues Guitar Workshop with Chris Quinn – Saturday 10th May.  5pm to  6.30pm £10
Chris Quinn is becoming known in the UK and internationally as one of the finest guitarists and singer songwriters on the roots music scene today. Heavily influenced by British folk and roots music of the last 50 years ,his songs have been critically acclaimed in the music press and he has a fast growing reputation as a great live performer. Chris’ performances cover a wide range of contemporary acoustic music alongside his own songs, from beautiful interpretations of British folk songs to inventive flatpicking tunes and from mean finger style delta blues to instrumental solo guitar pieces.  www.ChrisQuinnMusic.co.uk.                                             
Following the workshop Chris will be performing live at the Willow at 8pm.
 
Tai Chi  – with Alan Jeffries.  Starting Sunday 11th May. 10.30am to 12pm.
(6 Sessions 11/5/14, 18/5/14, 25/5/14, 31/6/14, 8/6/14, 15/6/14)
Cultivate Strength & Flexibility in Body & Mind. Improve co-ordination, posture, balance awareness and focus. Chen 15 Form. Learn the 15 movements of this Chen Form in a block of 6 weekly sessions.                                                        
Alan Jefferies is a registered instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain. (www.whitecranetaichi.co.uk)                                                          
Suitable for beginners or the more advanced student.
£60 for 6 sessions.
 

Childrens & Family Workshops

Advance Booking Essential.
 
After School Art Workshops - Starting Tuesday 4th March
Every Tuesday from 4 to 5pm (6 to 13years)
Have fun experimenting with a variety of artistic techniques including weaving, printmaking, sculpture, painting and much more! Explore the artwork in the willow gallery and learn a little art history. With expert tuition from visiting professional artists.
 
Easter Silk Painting Workshop – Friday the 18th April.  1 - 3pm
Discover this fascinating medium, explore the effects you can create with special silk paints, coloured guttas and salt to create your own pieces of unique silk artwork. Take home a completed piece of artwork which can then be framed or turned into a cushion or bag. With professional artist and tutor Tereska Shepherd.
£8 including all materials
 
3D Weaving with Rikka Katajamaki                                     
Saturday 19th April 10am to 1pm (Ages 8+)
Fun 3-Dimensional weaving workshop for children and adults. Learn to weave and experiment with different materials with expert guidance from Rikka Katajamaki
£20 including materials.
 


Special Willow Eatery Valentines Event
Willow Eatery will be hosting a relaxing Valentine’s Day evening event for £27.50 per couple.
>From 7.00pm on Friday, 14th February, it will consist of a glass of bubbly on arrival, a delicious sharing platter for two, and a dessert each of your choice. This will be accompanied by live acoustic music from local singer-songwriter Nic Evans, who has 30 years experience in the music industry, and consisting of a range of folk, pop and alternative material including covers and his own creations. Groups welcome, bookings must be made due to limited space and pre-orders required for desserts.
Visit www.willoweatery.co.uk for more information.

 
The Willow Gallery is a community interest, not-for-profit, gallery, therefore your support is much appreciated.


The Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AE. Tel: 01691 657575. Email:willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com


 


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