What’s On At The Willow Gallery This September
Please scroll down for full details about Courses, Classes, Creative Workshops and Live Music and Theatre events, all happening at The Willow Gallery, this September. Please contact the Willow Gallery for bookings and further information or pop into the gallery for our new What’s On leaflet.
Classes & Courses
Advanced booking essential due to limited places.
Introduction to Drawing Part 2 with Leo Donaghy
4 Weekly Classes from Thursday 11th September. 10am to 1pm
We will look at materials, mark making and simple form which are intended to loosen up and explore shapes. Looking closely at objects, we’ll break them down into simple shapes, to construct larger drawings. Exploring light and shade we’ll look to create 3D form and we’ll look at other ways to observe, freeing the eye for new ideas.
£75
Blues Guitar Course with Chris Quinn
8 Weekly Classes from Monday 15th September. 7pm to 8:30pm
£85 for 8 week course
Life Class with Darren Fraser
Starting Tuesday 16th September. 6.30pm to 8.30pm
16/9, 23/9, 30/9, 7/10, 14/10 & 4/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 2/12
Working from the life model, develop your drawing and painting observational skills and techniques.
£50 for 5 sessions
Art History with Guest Speakers
6 Weekly Sessions from Thursday 18th September 6.30 to 8pm
Covering a range of subjects and themes from guest speakers.
£45
Watercolour for Everyone (CF101) with Tereska Shepherd
Starting Monday 29th September. 10am to 1pm
7 Sessions: 29/9, 6/10, 13/10, 20/10, 3/11, 10/11, 24/11
Discover the exciting world of watercolour painting through this inspiring starter watercolour course. This course is ideal for students who wish to learn and develop skills in a variety of watercolour techniques and gain confidence with this medium in a supportive and relaxed environment. The sessions will also cover advice on materials, colour mixing and the exploration of a range of subject matter, including landscapes and flowers. Enjoy having time to be creative. Suitable for beginners, refreshers and those with gaps in their painting skills.
£100 (£80 concessions) Early bird booking discount save £10
Nocturnes (CF102) with Tereska Shepherd
Starting Monday 29th September. 5.30pm to 8.30pm
7 Sessions: 29/9, 6/10, 13/10, 20/10, 3/11, 10/11, 24/11
Capture this atmospheric time of day which has inspired so many artists. Throughout the course we will experiment with a variety of media and painting and drawing techniques for depicting the subtle colours, lighting effects and atmosphere of Nocturne scenes. The class will be taught as a series of evening sessions to capture the different lights in the local area, giving students the opportunity to gain experience and skills in working on location as well as in the studio. Throughout the course demonstrations, and individual advice and assistance will be given and the styles and techniques of historical and contemporary nocturne painters will be explored.
£100 (£80 concessions) Early bird booking discount save £10
Exploring Creativity Through Drawing
Starts Monday 22nd September 2014 for 10 weekly session
First and last sessions 1.30pm to 4pm; all other sessions 2-4pm
What is drawing? How can we use it to portray the world around us, and experiment & explore a variety of ideas? This course is aimed at everyone interested in discovering creativity through drawing. Students will practise the fundamentals of drawing what they see around them, and will also explore how they can explore and express things that are not visible but that nonetheless exist. Whether you have knowledge, experience of drawing skills, or not, isunimportant – anybody can do this course. (Please note this course is open to adults of 19+ only.)
£63. Free to those on means-tested benefits.
Tai Chi with Alan Jeffries
New Weekly Sessions Starting Sunday from 28th September 10.30am to 12pm.
The sessions will focus on a new series of Tai Chi Movemnts, Meditation and Qi Gong sessions including the 6 Healing Sounds with 5 elements Qi Gong.
£60 for 6 sessions
Painting Like The Old Masters with Leo Donaghy
4 Weekly Classes from Thursday 9th October. 10am to 1pm
This course is aimed at those with little experience in oil painting but it is not a necessity.
Over the four sessions we will look at the processes employed by the old masters.
Working from ground colour and initial sketches through to the finish paining, we will cover colour, palette choice, glazes, and the use of contemporary equipment to assist in the drying process.
By the end of the course you should have completed two small paintings and be confident to work alone.
£75
Creative Workshops
Advanced booking essential due to limited places.
Creative Writing with Michael Doman
Tuesday 9th September. 10.30am to 4.30pm
To begin at the beginning” – Dylan Thomas
You know how you promised yourself that ‘pocket of protected time’, to free the inner writer in you? This is that time. We will begin looking at ways to unlock those ‘creative juices’ and explore writing styles and purpose with a look at inventive and original use of language and expression. Students can bring along their own projects and ideas to develop.
£39
Two Day Plaster Sculpture Workshop
With Beatriz Cabrera Molleja and Darren Fraser
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September. 10am to 3pm
Demonstrations and practical sessions including :
- How to mix plaster (thin mix) for body work
- How to add scrim onto the chosen armature
- How to mix plaster (thick mix) for sculpting onto the shape
- How to use the tools (spatulas/scrapers/surform/sandpaper)
- Choose your armature or make one from start
- Get the positioning right and draw some ideas from the desired final piece
- Together we will mix the plasters and help with the development of the work
- Demonstrations of ways to “patinate” your finished piece using a ready made sculpture
- Finish final touches (sanding/smoothing)
Art Inspired Creative Writing with Bethany Rivers
Saturday 20th September. 11am to 3pm
An exciting and inspiring day, discovering how art can kick start your writing, and take it in new directions. Come find new ways of looking at art, and finding new voices in your writing! Run by experienced tutor and published poet, Bethany Rivers, (M.A.)
£ 15
Batik On Tissue Paper with Jenny O’Leary
Saturday 27th September. 10am to 4pm
Experiment with this traditional resist technique using hot wax in a new and exciting way working on tissue paper, using ink and bleach to create fascinating effects. Tissue paper is considered to be a delicate material but worked in this way it becomes strong. We will glue the tissue to paper for added strength. You will be able to create a number of pieces during the course realistic or abstract images are possible. No experience is necessary – just come along and have fun.
£25 including materials
Fabulous Felt Book Making & Embellishment
With Sue Mulcock and Rebecca Bailey
Saturday 4th October & 11th October. 10am to 4pm
Create your own felt book using felt making techniques adding embellishment to create a unique and treasured design.
£80 for two days including materials
Young Artists
After School Art Sessions Starting Tuesday 16th September.
4pm to 5.30pm (6 to 13 years)
Exciting & creative sessions run by guest professional artists. Have fun exploring a variety of artistic techniques.
£6 per session or £30 for 6 sessions including materials
Live Events
Please book in advance for all events due to limited tickets.
Clive Carroll plus special guest Chris Quinn
Friday 12th September. 8pm
When the music press describes someone as an ‘Incredible acoustic talent’ and ‘Peerless – no other word for it...’ and when people like Jean-Christophe Novelli and Madonna are booking that same someone for their private parties then you know that something pretty special is going on. Welcome to the world of UK acoustic guitar phenomenon Clive Carroll... In the last decade Clive has emerged as one of acoustic music's leading lights. After being "discovered" by John Renbourn, he's gone on to complete many world tours with his musical partner Tommy Emannuel and is in constant demand for solos shows at festivals and concerts across the globe. This is set to be a phenomenal night of music. Guitar virtuoso Chris Quinn is set to make a special guest appearance performing his own solo set before joining Clive for a duelling guitar extravaganza!! Do not miss this one!
www.clivecarroll.co.uk
Tickets: £12
The Willow Eatery will be serving a selection of drinks and desserts throughout the evening. If you would like to book a table for a delicious, home cooked pre-performance dinner then please contact the Eatery for further information.
Owen Lewis’ Portable Theatre Company performing
The Flight Game and The Human Rocket
Saturday 27th September, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £10
The Fight Game by Owen Lewis
Andrew Collins is a well-regarded boxer at the top of his game. He has spent many years never losing and never disappointing his aficionados. What will happen if he does eventually lose a fight, will his world come crashing down around him? How does such an esteemed champion claw his way back from defeat; and what impact will this have on his life? Everything changes for him as he is brought to the brink of madness in this beguiling one act play.
The Human Rocket by Owen Lewis
Day by day anonymous people rub shoulders with each other. In shops, clubs and bars each one with their own story to tell. The Human Rocket is the second part of The Human Trilogy. Examining a cross section of humanity’s comings and goings through touching monologues and entertaining awkward encounters, this black comedy shows the sort of poignant moments which are often overlooked in life. A thief, a jilted lover, a single mother, a failing actor and a lonely old man share their foibles in this intimate and touching performance.
Exhibitions
Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft
Saturday 23rd August to Saturday 27th September
An exciting opportunity exists during September to see work produced by the Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Crafts at the Willow Gallery in Oswestry. The Guild was formed in 2001 to promote, display and sell work produced by designer makers in Shropshire. This is the Guild’s first ever extended exhibition of work, showcasing over twenty designers and makers under one roof.
Members use traditional skills and techniques alongside innovative modern methods to create beautiful contemporary work of the highest calibre. On show will be stunning jewellery and textiles, together with a wide range of ceramics, furniture, ironwork and basketry.
Demonstrations by various makers will take place on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the exhibition.
Feature Wall Artists
Ian Philips, Susan Mulcock, Jenny O' Leary, Bridget McLaren, Carys Roberts, Freudenburg, Elizabeth Hancock
Rina Tillinger, Judith Harrison, Alison Holt, Allanah Piesse
Willow Gallery Shop
The Willow Gallery shop has a changing selection of beautiful and exquisite, locally hand-crafted gifts. We have a range of jewellery, textiles, ceramics, wood turning, limited edition prints and much more! Discover that unique card from our selection of handmade and original greeting card designs.
Willow Eatery
Run by Lindsay Chaplin from Lindsay’s Cakery, the Willow Eatery serves a range of delicious home-baked cakes, tasty lunches and savoury snacks. Quality ingredients will be locally sourced where possible. A range drinks including of coffee and specialty loose-leaf Teas are available.
The Willow Gallery is a community interest, not-for-profit, gallery, therefore your support is much appreciated.
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