Willow Gallery what`s on

Message from Tereska at the Willow Gallery.

What's On at the Willow Gallery , Oswestry This month we are joined by Borderland Visual Arts, an artist community based in Oswestry and the Borders hosting their yearly exhibition which links into the Open Studio's 2016 Art Trail. Displaying a wealth of interesting and inspiring work through a broad range of 2D work and sculpture the exhibition will run until 25th of June. Many of these artists will be opening their working studios on the weekends of 11/12th and 18/19th June as part of the Oswestry and Borders Art Trail.  Very much a celebration of local art, we hope you can call in – and you are all invited on Friday June 3rd at 6.30pm to meet the Artists, view the art and enjoy a glass of wine. Contents Current Exhibition - Borderland  Visual Arts Exhibition.  May 28th - 25th June Upcoming Exhibition - Chimera & ConText.  1st - 30th July Call to Entries – Summer Open Exhbition Upcoming Workshops Upcoming Live Music -  Remi Harris Trio. 18th June Summer Craft Fair.  9th July Borderland Visual Arts Exhibition 28th May – 25th June Private View – Friday 3rd June.  6.30pm – 9pm Now in its 17 year, the BVA exhibition features painting and drawing, textiles, printmaking and photography. In addition woodcarving, ceramics, sculpture and jewellery will be on display. Eighteen artists' studios will be open on the weekends 11th/12th June & 18th/19th June (10am to 5pm) – an opportunity to meet the artists in their own studios and see how they develop their various art forms. Maps are available at the Willow Gallery for Open Studio trails or visit the BVA website for full details: www.borderlandvisualarts.com BVA private view evening Friday June 3rd  6.30pm All are welcome to join us on Friday June 3rd to meet the Artists of our new exhibition. Talk to the artists about their work, the combination of which is making for an eye-catching and inspiring new Group Show at the Gallery.    Upcoming Exhibition – Chimera & ConText July 1st – 30th July 'Squaring Up' to Oswestry In an exhibition entitled 'All Square' twenty plus talented textile artists present an eclectic, themed display of varied, stitched textiles. Two groups, ConText and Chimera are exhibiting together for the first time since their foundation 6 years ago, following C & G courses on the Wirral.  The artists are all members of the Embroiderers' Guild but have branched out in their own innovative ways to produce exciting dyed textiles, modern lace, felt, mixed media and stitch. The exhibition runs from 1st – 30th July with two different demonstrations per day on 6th, 9th, 13th, 16th, 20th and 27th July. Everyone is welcome to join the artist, watch and, if feasible, have a go yourself. Call for Entries – Summer Open Exhibition July 1st – 30th July During this period there will also be opportunities for you to exhibit in part of the Gallery.  Open to all media and subjects, contact the gallery for an application pack. SUMMER WORKSHOPS The Willow Gallery's Programme of Workshops continues through the summer. All workshops are friendly and anyone is welcome – from beginners to those with experience. With small groups, the Tutors are always able to work individually with you. Contact the galleryto make a booking. Oil Painting Through Bernard Vogel With Leo Donaghy. Tuesday June 7th/14th/21st/28th  9.30 – 1pm £80 Many regulars will have met Leo at the Gallery where his work is often on display.  During this workshop, Leo will be taking you on a walking tour of Oswestry (weather permitting) to  sketch and capture images to being back to the studio to develop into paintings.  An informal and relaxed atmosphere to develop your project. Art for Relaxation with Rachel Byron Friday 10th June/17th June/ 24th June/ 1st July 1am – 3pm £6 a session.  £20 for 4 Immerse yourself for a few hours into the joy on creativity.  These small groups with Rachel offer you the chance to explore your creative side and to enjoy the process.  No experience necessary. Experimental Textiles & Fashion Illustration – Two New Workshops from Carol Grivell. Carol provides all Materials for both. Carol has 30 years of experience and is looking forward to working with you and having fun while being creative. Experimental Textiles ( Wednesday 15th June & Weds 22nd June £100) There are 2 x sessions for this workshop which focuses on  experimenting with a variety of materials and textile techniques to produce a textured wall hanging with a summer theme. Six or more textile techniques will be demonstrated to include: heating, melting & molding plastic and textiles, free-motion embroidery & printing with blocks and creating devoré fabric. You will have a chance to try out each technique and then apply them to your own design. Fashion Illustration (Wednesday 13th July 10.30 am to 4.00pm £35)  is aimed at anyone with an interest in fashion, sketching and experimenting with a variety of media. No previous experience is required. We will discover the history of fashion illustration and look at some of the techniques used through the past 100 years. You will use a variety of media (oil and chalk pastels, ink, acrylic paints and charcoal) to create your own fashion illustrations. Landscape in Batik with Jenny O'Leary. Saturday 25th June 10am – 4pm £35 including materials Jenny's work often features in the Gallery, from her evocative  batik landscapes to her beautiful silk scarfs.   Join this workshop to learn how to work in this ancient technique using materials and dies. The Willow LIVE session with Remi Harris Saturday 18th June. 8pm. Tickets £12 Gypsy Jazz, Blues, Swing, Bebop, World Music and more all courtesy of this Incredible guitarist. 'I'm absolutely blown away by his talent…amazing' says Jamie Cullum.  Gaining four stars from The Jazz Journal, Remi promises an amazing evening at the Willow Gallery.  Doors Open at 7pm and The Willow Eatery will be taking reservation from dinner from 6.30pm. The bar is open all evening. Summer Craft Fair Saturday 9th July. 10am – 5pm Book your stall – or just come along to enjoy all the crafts on display and for sale at The Gallery. Always an interesting mixture  of different talents and unique gifts  to discover.  For further information on any of our events at Willow Gallery or to make a booking contact us: Phone: 01691 657 575 Website: Willow Gallery  Facebook: The Willow Gallery Twitter: Willow_Oswestry

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