Thursday 17 April 2014

Willow Gallery, Oswestry

Message from Tereska at the Willow Gallery - where there is loads going on as usual.

Craft Fair, Ceilidh & Chris Quinn at The Willow Gallery


Spring Craft Fair – This Saturday- 19th April
10am to 5pm

A celebration of local creativity with around 20 stalls in the Main Gallery and Dunbabin Room, this is a craft fair not to be missed.  Crafters, artists, designers and makers will be showcasing a wide range of handcrafted, locally made products including ironwork, jewellery, textiles, furniture, wood turning, silk, glass work, cards, ceramics and much more.

May Weekend Ceilidh with The Devil’s Chair Ceilidh Band
Saturday 3rd of May  8pm  

This lively group of experienced musicians & singers blend their own styles into a toe tapping and memorable selection of tunes. Professional guidance for dancers. Featuring Andy Jones (fiddle), Andrew Norman (concertina/vocals), John Evans (guitar/vocals) and Hilary Evans (bodhran/caller.)  
£8
Dunbabin Room with Outdoor Seating - Bring your own ceilidh picnic and drinks.

Ceilidh Dancing Workshop   
Saturday 3rd of May - 6pm - 7.30pm
£2 adults/50p children

Live music from the Devil’s Chair Ceilidh Band and tuition from professional caller Hilary Evans.

Chris Quinn – Saturday 10th May – 8pm   £10

Chris Quinn is becoming known across the UK and Europe as an exceptional acoustic musician, songwriter and performer. He’s recently performed at some of the world’s most famous venues, from BB Kings Blues Club in New York, to London’s Royal Albert Hall and from Cambridge folk festival to touring with the opening act for The Jools Holland Orchestra.  Heavily influenced by British folk and roots music his songs have been critically acclaimed in the music press. Chris’ shows cover a wide range of contemporary acoustic music alongside his own songs, from inventive flat picked tunes, beautiful interpretations of British folk songs and instrumental solo guitar pieces to mean finger style delta blues.

Chris will also be running an Acoustic Blues Guitar Workshop before the gig on Sat 10th May from 5pm to 6.30pm. An opportunity not to be missed! £10

The Willow Eatery will be serving a delicious selection of home cooked meals, deserts, light bites, alcoholic beverages, hot and soft drinks from 6pm to 7.30pm. Due to limited tables in the Eatery, advanced bookings for food and pre-orders are essential.
For further information, please contact the Willow Eatery.
lindsay@willoweatery.co.uk
 
Acoustic Sessions – 1st Saturday of the month, 3.30 – 5.30pm.
All acoustic musicians welcome for an informal gathering to share ideas, perform and jam.
Free event, no need to book.
 
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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