| Acrylic Landscape Painting with David Bannister | | | For those wishing to explore landscapes using acrylic paints and mediums
Weekend of Aug 5 & 6 (2-day workshop) : 10am- 4pm : £80 Please check our website for the materials you will need,
plus bring images for inspiration | | | | Coasts and Cliffs with Susan Mulcock | | Experiment with various fibres and inlays to create your own felted coastal landscape with colour and texture
Saturday Sept 2 : 10am-4.30pm : £45 Materials provided, but please bring along a favourite scene to work from
Limited places - Please contact the Gallery to book your place | | | | Large-Scale Drawing with Leo Donaghy | | Explore drawing on a large scale, a great way to discover new techniques and bring freedom to your drawing
Wednesdays Sept 13, 20 & 27 & Oct 4
(4 sessions) : 9.30am-1.30pm : £85 Please check our website for the materials you will need | | | Interpreting the Seashore with Tereska Shepherd
Employing, painting, printing and mixed media Monday Sept 18 & Tuesday Sept 19 (2 sessions) :
10am-3pm: £65 including additional materials | | | Painterly Woodcut Printing with Sally-Ann Davies | |
An ideal workshop for people who have little or no experience of woodcut printing
Saturday Sept 30 : 10am-4pm : £50 Wood, paper, inks, carving tools and brayers provided | | | | Batik for Collage with Jenny O'Leary | | Learn the art of batik on paper and tissue paper, then cut and tear to create collages
Tuesdays Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24 (4 sessions) : 10am-1pm : £80 All materials provided – but bring an apron, hairdryer and rubber gloves, plus images for inspiration | | | | Stitched Bowls, Cups & Saucers with Suzette Smart | |
Create a bowl or cup and saucer with free machine embroidery
Saturday Oct 7 :10am-4pm : £40 Please check our website for the materials you will need | | | | Botanical Illustration 2 [CF108] with Tereska Shepherd [being held in Aberystwyth] | | | Capture in watercolour the forms and textures of a variety of seasonal plants, including autumn foliage, fruits and flowers | | | | Mondays Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 13 & Nov 27 (4 sessions) : 10am-3pm :
£110 (£90 concessions) Please book through Aberystwyth University Lifelong Learning (01970 621580 : learning@aber.ac.uk) | | | Loose Oil Painting with Leo Dohaghy | | | Explore colour, form and design on a big scale Wednesdays Oct 11, 18 25 & Nov 1 (4 sessions) : 9.30am-1.30pm : £85 Please check our website for the materials you will need | | | | Chinese Brush Painting with Leo Donaghy | | A few flicks of the brush become simple forms such as birds, plants, landscapes…
Thursdays Oct 12, 19 & 26 & Nov 2 (4 sessions) : 9.30am-1.30pm : £85 P lease check our website for the materials you will need | | | | Portrait Painting Using Acrylics with David Bannister | | Learn how to capture a likeness with a preliminary sketch; make a tonal under-painting; then create a palette to build up your portrait
Weekend of Oct 14 & 15 (2-day course) : 10am-4pm : £80 Please check our website for the materials you will need | | | | Winter Landscapes with Susan Mulcock | | Experiment with various fibres and inlays to create your own felted winter landscape
Saturday Nov 4 : 10am-4.30pm : £45 All materials provided - but bring some images for inspiration | | | | Fungi Illustration [CF109] with Tereska Shepherd [being held in Aberystwyth] | | | Capture in watercolour the subtle colour variations and intriguing structures of a wide range of fungi and their surrounding habitats | | | Weekend of Nov 18 & 19 (2-day course) : 10am-3pm : £55 (£45 concessions) Please book through Aberystwyth University Lifelong Learning (01970 621580 : learning@aber.ac.uk) | | | Batik Bags with Jenny O'Leary | | Use two traditional techniques (tie-dye and then batik as a resist) in combination to create an original design on a cotton bag
Saturday Dec 2 : 10am-4pm : £45 All materials provided, but please bring an apron,
hairdryer and rubber gloves | | | | Gardens & Allotments - Batik on tissue and fabric with Jenny O'Leary | | Use the technique of batik on tissue and fabric to create a piece of work exploring the theme of gardens and allotments - Beginners Welcome
Saturday Feb 3 (2018) : 10am-4pm : £40 All materials provided, but please bring images for inspiration,
apron, hairdryer and rubber gloves | | | CLASSES
Classes are held at the Willow Gallery's Dunbabin Room unless otherwise stated.
LEARN TAI CHI AND QIGONG | |  | Accessible for people of all ages and abilities
Instructor: David Bannister
David has been practising various forms of Tai Chi and Qigong for four years. He is dedicated to continuing his practice of the art and to sharing his knowledge.
Classes are held in five-week blocks and are £6 per session. No special equipment is required: come in loose, comfortable clothing and bring some soft flat shoes to wear. To enquire further, please contact David on 07541 535587 or email banni66@icloud.com.
LEARN TO LINDY HOP!
Ever fancied dancing as though you're in the 1940s? Here's how to get started…
Fun and friendly Beginners' and Improvers' classes every Monday. No partner needed! Wear flat shoes and loose, comfy clothes.
Classes are held on Mondays
7-7.45pm for Beginners
8-8.45pm for Improvers
Learn from scratch: 4-week introductory course for Beginners: £15 for course or £5 per week
To book/check start date for the next course, please contact Adie on 07980 291311
Facebook: Oswestry Swing Shack
LEARN TO PLAY FOLK MUSIC IN A RELAXED AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
Tunes taught by ear – no need to read music
Tutor : Diana Buckle
You will need your own instrument – fiddle, flute, whistle or mandolin. Classes are held in Shrewsbury and Oswestry. The Improvers' Class requires a basic knowledge of how to play your instrument. The Advanced Class is for players with more experience.
Shrewsbury classes (held on Mondays [Gateway Education & Arts Centre])
Improvers: 7-9pm on Sept 11, Sept 25 and Oct 9
Advanced: 7-9pm on Sept 18, Oct 2 and Oct 16
Oswestry classes (held on Tuesdays [Dunbabin Room])
Advanced: 7-9pm, Sept 19, Oct 3 and Oct 17
End-of-term session
7-10pm on Monday 23 in Shrewsbury
Cost: £45 (advance booking required) To book or enquire about classes or 1:1 tuition, please contact Diana on 07983 884411 or email fiddleandflute@gmail.com 'It has been a pleasure to come to this course. Diana is very approachable and extremely knowledgeable. It was great to be taught by someone who really knows their stuff.' Becky [flute] | | ABOUT US
Centrally-located in Oswestry, the former car showroom is an innovative place where you can seek out and buy original artworks - paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textile art, jewellery, glassware and more. Ever-changing exhibitions throughout the year make regular visits a must. Other events include live music, workshops, talks and craft fairs, while in the Gallery Shop there is always an interesting selection of arts and crafts to browse.
Artists-in-Residence
Visitors to the Gallery will also be able to see the work and work-in-progress of resident artists Karl Robinson-Bray and David Bannister. Both will also work on commission, to create the piece you've always wanted.
Willow Eatery
The on-site family- and wheelchair-friendly Willow Eatery is a popular local rendezvous, serving morning coffee, freshly-prepared light lunches and afternoon tea with a tempting selection of cakes. You can also book a party.
Gift vouchers and other gift ideas
Gift vouchers are available at the Willow. They can be bought for any amount and be redeemed in both the Gallery and the Shop. Booking a place for a friend on one of our artist-run workshops can also make an original and rewarding gift - or treat a music-loving friend or family member to a ticket for one of our live music events.
A venue to suit your occasion
At the back of the Gallery, the Dunbabin Room is a multipurpose room that lends itself to an array of events from parties and workshops to talks and business meetings, while its large clear hard floor and high ceiling are perfect for dance and fitness classes. Please contact us (info@willowgalleryoswestry.org) for availability and rates.
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Embroidered silk painted card
Artist: Jenny O'Leary On sale at Willow Gallery Shop | | | Jenny's work, from her evocative batik landscapes to her beautiful silk scarfs, often features in the Gallery. Jenny also runs courses and workshops (see above), and gives talks and demonstrations about her craft.
CONTACT US
To contact the Willow Gallery:
Tel: 01691 657575
email: info@willowgalleryoswestry.org
Website: www.willowgalleryoswestry.org
Facebook: Willow
Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD
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To contact the Willow Eatery:
Tel: 07773 720425
email: lindsay@willoweatery.co.uk
Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD
Gallery open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm
Eatery open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm
Closed Sundays/bank holidays
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