Willow Gallery Oswestry - events

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Welcome to What's On at the Willow Gallery Oswestry Hope you've been having a lovely  summer  -  still a few weeks to go and we're making the most of it at the Gallery.  There's a new Exhibition opening soon; a great LIVE music night planned and one of the Willow's regular tutors, Felt Artist Sue Mulcock, will be running the first workshop of two for this season.  Full details of all these and more are below.  We look forward to seeing you soon, The Willow Gallery Team Contents Upcoming Exhibitions 'Life Forms' by Margaret Charman, Marches Independent Photography, Variant Enigmas collective plus Malcolm Tillis Collages Upcoming Live Music Mark and Cindy Lemaire - Saturday 24th September, 8pm & Guitar workshop with Mark Lemaire. Upcoming Workshop Feltmaking Waterfalls with Susan Mulcock this Saturday 17th September, 10am to 4pm Willow Eatery - Mexican Themed Cuisine Night Exhibitions 'Life Forms'  by Margaret Charman & Marches Independent Photography Group are side by side at the Willow Gallery for our next exhibition. Works by the collective Variant Enigmas will also be on display. Exhibition Dates: September  23rd to October 29th 'Life Forms'  by Margaret Charman Preview evening: Friday 23rd September, 7pm This is a major Exhibition by local painter Margaret Charman.  Margaret now paints full time having retired from the position as Head of the Cheshire School of Art & Design.  Margaret has exhibited widely in London and the UK.  Her work is reflected in collections in the USA, Europe and South Africa.  This Exhibition will reflect various aspects of work over a period of time and consequently it is diverse in subject matter, approach and treatment. Marches Independent Photography In addition, the Marches Independent Photography Group invite you to a Meet the Photographers session on Saturday 24th September, 4pm – 6pm. This is a loose-knit group of independently-minded photographers living in Shropshire, The Marches and beyond and this will be their ninth group exhibition and we hope it demonstrates the quality & diversity of images produced by members. The photographers predominantly produce thematically coherent bodies of work in a variety of styles and approaches to the medium, encompassing landscape, documentary, portraiture, street and others. The Exhibition will include photographs taken at the venue in 2010 just before Roy Evans' garage was taken over by Peter Vidal to become The Willow Gallery Variant Enigmas Group Show An eclectic mix of artists working throughout Shropshire and the Welsh Borders bringing together a mix of subject matter, styles and motives for the first time in recognition of our collaboration. Malcolm Tillis - Juggling Forms Exhibition Open now – 30th October Dunbabin Exhibition Room Featuring collage work from the series Juggling Forms from artist Malcolm Tillis. Proceeds from sales will donated to Willow Gallery at the kind request of Malcolm. "As I look at the collages of Malcolm Tillis I am astonished to see such a continuous core of creativity, and such endless explosions of joyous imagination. I know of no abstract artist alive today in any country whose art is more lyrical." - F. Lanier Graham, former curator of The Museum of Modern Art in New York LIVE at the Willow Saturday 24th September 8pm.  Tickets £10 (Children £5) Join Mark & Cindy Lemaire on their UK tour when they bring their unique guitar style and perfectly matched harmonies to the Willow Gallery.  'Complex, sophisticated song arrangements. His guitar playing is so good it might distract you from his compelling, engaging melodies and sharp song writing…but only for a second' San Francisco Free Folk Festival. Mark will also be running a Guitar workshop on the Saturday 24th Sept.  from 2pm to 4pm. In a workshop tailored to all levels, learn the secrets of getting the 'Open Tuning Sound' in Standard Tuning with Mark who has over 45 years of experience on stage and in the studio.  Workshop £15 (bookings necessary) Book Tickets and Workshop for £20 Autumn's Art Workshops and Courses September and October offer you a great selection of courses here at the Willow. Our small and informal workshops cater for all levels with the opportunity for one to one guidance from the Tutors. Full details are on our website. Art for Relaxation. 9th. 16th, 23rd & 30th September.  1pm – 3pm £6 per session Rachel Byron's   Friday afternoon classes have got off to a good start – but you are welcome to join in to any of the sessions. Collograph printing, textile collage and acrylic painting are covered in the next three sessions Felt making Waterfalls with Sue Mulcock THIS SATURDAY Saturday 17th September 10am – 4pm £45 including  materials. Create your own waterfall scene in felt with artist Sue Mulcock. Experiment with different fibres and inlays under the guidance of Sue. There are just a few places left Seedpods and Plant Forms in Batik with Jenny O'Leary Saturday October 1st 10am – 4pm £35 including materials The beautiful shapes of seedpods and plant forms will be used as inspiration to create batiks on tissue paper and paper. Bring along images for inspiration and an apron.   Colour Exploration with Tereska Shepherd      University course code: CF108 3/10, 17/10, 31/10 & 21/11, 10am to 3.30pm each session. Discover the exciting properties of colour and the origins of pigments we use today in this fascinating course.   No previous artistic experience required, just come along and get creative.Demonstrations, individual assistance and handouts will be given throughout the course. Please Contact Aberystwyth University Lifelong Learning for Details.  This is an accredited course Visit:     https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/lifelong-learning    for more information Painting a Portrait from life, Oil Paint with Darren Fraser Saturday 8th October, 10am to 4pm, £50 Build your confidence by approaching the subject of the life model in oil paint. Students will need to bring a selection of brushes and a basic set of oil paints. Experimental Drawing with Leo Donaghy Tuesdays 18th Oct / 25th Oct / 1st Nov / 8th Nov, 9.30am to 1pm, £85 for 4 sessions Learn how to draw using a 1 to 10 set of skills. This course is for artists at all levels, you may be well experienced or just brushing up, either way you will experience some refreshing approaches to drawing. Moss & Lichen Illustration with Tereska Shepherd   University course code CF110 Saturday 29th October & Saturday 19th November 2 sessions - 10am to 3.30pm  £50.00 (concessions: £40.00) A fascinating new course which will cover a variety of specialist drawing and watercolour techniques and materials for depicting a wide variety of Mosses, Lichens and Liverworts, their colours, forms and unique characteristics. Demonstrations, individual advice and assistance as well as handouts will be given throughout each session.   No previous artistic experience required, just come along and get creative.   Autumn Craft Fair Saturday October 22nd If you would like to book a table at our next Craft Fair , or come along to browse all the crafts on sale – it would be great to see you.   The Willow Eatery Willow Eatery is a relaxed, spacious and bright environment within the Art Gallery.  Delicious lunches, excellent cakes, coffee, tea…… and special events. Mexican Themed Cuisine Night – Friday 30th September 2016 Join Jason, Lindsay and the team for their themed cuisine night, with the choice being a Mexican inspired menu – all home made.  Don't forget to book your table. 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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