| Owing to weather alert, our Opening Night, originally scheduled for Friday 2 March, has been rescheduled to Friday 9 March (7-9pm) | | CURRENT EXHIBITION 'PAINTING WITH WORDS'
'A MOMENT IN TIME' 3 March - 7 April Owing to adverse weather, Opening Night (2 March) rescheduled to
Friday 9 March (7-9pm)
~ All welcome ~ Artists have always been inspired by words - folk tales, ancient myths and legends, biblical narratives, classic books, maybe a single phrase or quote encountered in a favourite novel or poem. And now until 7 April we present a panorama of art inspired by language and literature, each artwork displayed alongside the quote or poem that inspired it.
Alongside and capturing moments of memorable, life-changing significance, three talented local artists join together to create an eclectic and fascinating display of print, mixed media and metalwork. | | Open to all media, subjects and styles. Artists new to the Gallery will be exhibiting as well as those well-known to us.
BORDERLAND VISUAL ARTS [BVA]
2 June - 14 July
Group of vibrant, widely-admired local artists working in a variety of styles present highly-collectable work.
OPEN STUDIOS 2018
9/10 June & 16/17 June Spend time with local artists in the studios where they dream, create and work. They will give you a warm welcome.
SHROPSHIRE GUILD OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
21 July - 8 Sept
The Guild is currently represented by designers/makers of baskets, ceramics, furniture, glass, jewellery, leather, metal, sculpture, textiles and wood.
AUTUMN OPEN
15 Sept - 27 Oct
Featuring Outline Art Group
'WAR & PEACE'
15 Sept - 11 Nov
Part of Wilfred Owen Festival We are always interested to hear from artists who would like to exhibit in the Gallery: please email us for an application pack. | | A GREAT START TO THE YEAR
Thanks to the high standard of work on display, our New Year Open proved very popular - and for some of our artists most rewarding. In particular, Georgina Shepherd, working in different media, sold no less than four beautifully expressive Shropshire landscapes (see below), and many visitors have been struck by the depth and drama of her work. |  | | PAINT & POLITICS, FACT & FAKE
Artist-in-residence David Banninster's new project On the Face of It sets out to provoke the viewer to reflect on recent world events and their responses to them; to consider how 'fake news may be real and real news fake, that what seems real may be imaginary, and what seems incredulous may be real'. RIGHT: DAVID BANNISTER's Corbyn
Acrylic on board | | | | The French-born, classically-trained guitarist has won plaudits throughout Europe and America and delivers an amazing show - while his recordings stand in a class of their own. A dazzling instrumentalist with smoky vocal style, Claude takes on a wide range of musical traditions - Classical, Mediaeval and Spanish Blues, Latin, Folk, Western, Gypsy and Jazz. Magnifique! | | | Call 01691 657575 or book online Tickets: £10 (children £5)
Start time: 8pm (doors open 7pm) Licensed bar Pre-concert dining 6.30-7pm (must be pre-ordered) For details, including menu, please contact willoweatery@gmail.com | | MORE LIVE MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Please call the Gallery to book tickets - or book online | | Saturday 28 April
Simon Kempston
Friday 25 May
Dan Walsh Trio
Friday 29 June
Faith Brackenbury & John Neilson
Friday 21 Sept
FB Pocket Orchestra
Saturday 20 Oct
Remi Harris
Friday 17 Nov
Phillip Henry | Edinburgh-based singer/songwriter Simon's highly individual guitar playing reveals his classical training yet is steeped in the traditions of folk, Celtic and blues.
This exciting new trio sees banjo maestro Dan team up with award-winning fiddler Ciaran Algar and longtime collaborator Nic Zuppardi on mandolin.
Duo present music on fiddle, accordion and piano (Faith adding vocals), mostly composed jointly and drawing on their backgrounds in jazz and traditional music.
The best in blues, jazz and ragtime, presenting a contemporary slant on the popular acoustic music of the 1920/30s and earlier.
Top guitarist and composer of great live presence draws inspiration from gypsy swing, jazz, blues, electronic, folk, world and rock.
Guitarist Phillip is also a harmonica player, immersing himself in the music of the Deep South, traditional music of the British Isles and Indian classical music. | | | When booking tickets for live music and other events, please let us know if you require wheelchair space or have any other specific requirements.
Please note that tickets cannot be reserved without pre-payment. | | CRAFT FAIRS 2018 Support local artists and craft-makers Saturday 5 May Saturday 14 July Saturday 20 October Saturday 1 December Craft-makers: If you wish to book a spot, please contact the Gallery for an application pack Tables available at £35 No commission on your sales
When booking, please provide full contact details, including email | | | | | WORKSHOPS & COURSES
Please browse our current workshops and courses available to book. The tutors are all artists skilled in their own practices, and class sizes are kept small to ensure that everyone gains the maximum from each session. | | | Courses previously listed and not appearing below are now fully subscribed (linocut and feltmaking courses are particularly popular) - but please keep an eye out for new courses as they pop up throughout the year. NEW WORKSHOP Mixed-media Painting & Collage with Peter Monaghan PLEASE SEE BELOW | | | | Please see our website for full details. All sessions are held at the Willow Gallery's Dunbabin Room. Book online, by 'phone (01691 657575) or call in at the Gallery. For Lifelong Learning courses, please book through Aberystwyth University Lifelong Learning (01970 621580 : learning@aber.ac.uk). | | | Speed Painting & Drawing [1] with David Bannister
In a fast-moving workshop, sharpen your observational drawing skills and see what you can create in 3, 30 or 60 minutes Sat 24 March : 10am-4pm : £45
Speed Painting & Drawing [2] with David Bannister
Adding to the observational skills you have already learned, we'll aim to get outside to sketch and paint in the natural light - gaining confidence about working in public spaces Sat 28 April : 10am-4pm : £45
Batik for Collage with Jenny O'Leary
Learn the art of batik - hot wax resist - on paper and tissue paper, creating interesting textures; then cut and tear to create collages, suitable for stitching into at a later date Sat 31 March : 10am-4pm : £40
Chinese Painting with Leo Donaghy
Be inspired by the timeless figures found in Chinese painting: learn how to paint their characteristic poses and set them in the landscape Wed 11, 18, 25 April & 2 May [4 sessions] : 10am-1pm : £85
Loose Oil Painting 2 with Leo Donaghy
Continue exploring the medium in a more fluid style; guidance given on preparatory sketches, composition, palette and subject choice Thurs 12, 19, 26 April & 3 May [4 sessions] : 10am-1.30pm : £85 Mixed-Media Textile Book Workshop with Suzette Smart
Take inspiration from nature to create a textile book using mixed media, fabric collage and free machine embroidery Sat 21 April : 10am-4pm : £45
Making Abstract Art with Anne Marie Lagram
Develop a way of thinking and making that takes your painting to another level and frees you from the constraints of realism Sat 12 May : 10am-4pm : £50 including materials
Pottery for All with Georgina Wright
An introduction to hand-building pots and vessels with clay: you will produce three pots in various styles
Sat 26 May : 10am-4pm : £60
Mixed-Media Painting & Collage with Peter Monaghan You will be introduced to collage and creative print techniques that may be incorporated into your mixed-media paintings Sat 2 June : 10am-4pm : £55 Drawing with Paint with Anne Marie Lagram Develop and free up your drawing and painting skills by creating strong and evocative imagery using inks, paints and unconventional drawing materials Sat 16 June : 10am-4pm : £50 including materials Introduction to Decorative Ceramic Tile-Making with Georgina Wright
You will produce a set of four wall mounted box tiles with the decoration of your choice plus a selection of other tiles to impress family and friends Sat 30 June : 10am-4pm : £60
Embroidered Garden Birds with Suzette Smart
Embroider one of your favourite garden birds using fabric collage and free machine embroidery on vintage fabric Sat 7 July : 10am-4pm : £45
| | | It was such a lovely day. Thank you, Jenny - you are so nice! Really encourage students to leave their 'comfort zone' and try something different!
Margaret Lynne attended Jenny O'Leary's recent batik workshop on the theme of gardens and allotments, enjoying Jenny's helpful, friendly instruction and happy interaction with other students. | | | CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS
We also run fun and engaging workshops for children aged 6-13, offering a welcoming environment and opportunities to learn, practice and explore new skills and techniques, such as batik, printmaking and felting. | | | | Spring/Summer Programme Easter holiday Wed 4 April, 11am-12.30pm: Batik Birds
Thurs 5 April, 11am-12.30pm: Felted Pictures
£8 per session per child
After school
Thurs 3 May, 3.45-4.45pm: 3D Painted Birds
Wed 16 May, 3.45-4.45pm: Felted Pictures
£6 per session per child | | | Half term
Wed 30 May, 11am-12.30pm: Batik Creatures
£8 per session per child
After school
Wed 6 June, 3.45-4.45pm: Paint a Fun Pizza
£6 per session per child | | | | If you would like more information, please get in touch with Jenny O'Leary, Education Officer, at the Gallery. CLASSES
Classes are held at the Gallery's Dunbabin Room unless otherwise stated | | Monday evening classes - Beginners & Improvers
For more information, please contact Adie on 07980 291311 | | LEARN TAI CHI & QIGONG
Instructor: David Bannister
| Wednesday at Memorial Hall, Oswestry
Thursday at Llanfyllin Youth & Community Centre
Contact David on 07541 535587 or email banni66@icloud.com | | PLAY FOLK MUSIC IN A RELAXED & FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
Tutor : Diana Buckle | | You will need your own instrument - fiddle, flute, whistle or mandolin
Classes at the Gateway, Shrewsbury
and Dunbabin Room, Oswestry | | .YOGA WITH BETTY
Teacher: Betty Hyam
| Friday morning, mixed ability, 10-11.30am
Contact: 01938 554894 | | |
'HAREIALS'
Greetings card epitomising spring from artist Hazel McNab's Dancing Animals series, available at Willow Gallery Shop. Hazel's work includes linocuts, logos and personal commissions: see her full range at www.366hearts.com. | | | | |
