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You will therefore shortly be receiving from us a separate email asking for confirmation that you would like to continue to receive our regular newsletters and updates - and we hope you will opt to re-subscribe. You can of course opt out of our mailing list at any time in the future should you so wish. Thank you | | | Capturing the sea breeze and salt air, at our Spring Exhibition see this beautifully-lit coastal scene, Evening Ride, by Harry Brioche; see also his glowing Out to Sea, with dramatic sky in all its glory. Harry's artworks in oil are highly sought-after and in collections around the world. | | | Our Spring Exhibition is a bright and cheerful one, full of vibrant colours and diverse themes, showcasing a wide range of artworks selected through open submission, including paintings, textile art, mixed media, sculpture, prints and photography.
The Willow Gallery has been bringing contemporary art to Oswestry since 2012, with regularly-changing exhibitions supporting new and emerging local artists alongside more established names, and we are proud to play a dynamic role in the cultural life of Oswestry. Our current exhibition will remain until 26 May, so please drop in and take a look; meanwhile, here's a further small selection: | |  A striking sculptural installation, THE STONES, by textile artist/wordsmith Jan Wallis, is a circle of enigmatic, textural, near-lifesize figures waiting to tell their stories. These form the basis for a performance that will take place place around the circle by members of Llangollen Storytelling Café.
Venue: Willow Gallery
Performance: 2pm, Saturday 19 May
This is a free event: Everyone welcome | | | UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS & OPEN STUDIOS
BORDERLAND VISUAL ARTS [BVA] GROUP
2 June - 14 July See and buy artworks from local artists who exhibit together on a regular basis. OPEN STUDIOS 2018 9/10 June & 16/17 June Visit local artists in the studios and see their working environments and creative processes first-hand.
Further details and studio map available on our website.
SHROPSHIRE GUILD OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
21 July - 8 Sept
See the best in local contemporary craft, including jewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles and woodcraft.
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. | | NEW BABY Congratulations to Tereska Shepherd and Oliver Ishmael as they celebrate the birth of their baby boy, Monty. Congratulations also to the proud grandparents on such fantastic news!
An accomplished artist and regular exhibitor at the Gallery, Tereska also runs popular and inspiring painting courses across Wales and the Borders. Ollie works in the field of conservation at Natural Resources Wales. We wish them the very best now in their new roles as Mum and Dad. | | | LIVE MUSIC AT THE WILLOW We greatly value the support we receive for all our live events. Without this, the Gallery would not be able to continue to present such a wonderful range of music and other performances throughout the year. | |  Friday 25 May
Dan Walsh Trio
One of the best banjo players around and an accomplished vocalist, songwriter and guitarist, Dan is joined by award-winning fiddler Ciaran Algar and mandolin virtuoso Nic Zuppari. At the heart of the trio's sound is British, Irish and American folk, with influences drawn from jazz, funk, blues and rock. Add to that poignant songs, exhilarating improvisation and sparky humour, and the result promises to be a memorable show featuring three of the most in-demand musicians on the folk scene today. 'Absolutely terrific' Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
'His banjo playing is second to none in the UK and he'd put many to shame in the US too' R2 Magazine | | Call 01691 657575 or book online Tickets: £12 (children £6)
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 | | Also Friday 25 May
Clawhammer banjo workshop with Dan Welsh
Leading banjo player Dan will focus on playing banjo in clawhammer style. Contact Gallery for details. | | | COMING UP LIVE AT THE WILLOW | | Friday 29 June
Faith Brackenbury & John Neilson
Friday 21 Sept
FB Pocket Orchestra
Saturday 20 Oct
Remi Harris Project
Friday 17 Nov
Phillip Henry | 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 music of the 1920/30s and earlier.
Top guitarist and composer Remi leads his trio in a repertoire that 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. | | Book online or by 'phone (01691 657575). Please note that tickets cannot be reserved without pre-payment. When booking tickets for live music and other events, please let us know if you require wheelchair space or have any other requirements. | | Craft Fair calendar for the rest of the year Saturday 14 July Saturday 20 October Saturday 1 December Craft-makers: If you would like to sell your creations at any of the above, please contact willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com for an application pack. Table price £35 Set-up time from 8am No commissions on sales
When booking, please provide full contact details, including email | | | | | WORKSHOPS & COURSES
Our workshops and courses are run by experienced and dedicated artist-tutors who will help you develop your own creative potential. Classes are held at the Gallery's Dunbabin Room, and group sizes are kept small to give plenty of one-to-one attention. | | | Drawing for All with David Bannister
Explore ways of seeing and experiment with a variety of mediums - All levels Weds 16, 23 & 30 May + 6 June
10am-12 noon : 4 sessions for £45 For further information and to book, please contact David on 07541 535587 or at banni66@icloud.com | | | | Rest of May-July Programme | | To book, please see our website, telephone 01691 657575 or call by the Gallery.
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Drawing with Paint with Anne Marie Lagram
FURTHER DETAILS BELOW | | | 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 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
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 | | | Fun and friendly workshops offer children aged 6-13 the chance to practice and explore new skills and techniques, such as batik, printmaking and felting.
May/June Programme
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
For more information, please contact Jenny O'Leary, Education Officer, at the Gallery. | | | Lindy Hop with Adie
Monday evening
Beginner (7-7.45pm) & Improver (8-8.45pm) levels
Contact: 07980 291311 | | Yoga with Betty
Friday morning
Mixed ability : 10-11.30am
Contact: 01938 554894 | | Chen Tai Chi & Qigong
with David Bannister
Starting Fri 18 May, 1.30-3pm
Contact: 07541 535587 banni66@icloud.com | |  | Bluebell Wood Greetings card from an original linocut by IAN PHILLIPS
On sale at Willow Gallery Shop
Also available at www.reliefprint.co.uk | | ABOUT US
Centrally-located in Oswestry, the former car showroom is an artist-led, not-for-profit gallery space dedicated to the community. Open all year, the Gallery displays ever-changing exhibitions where you can seek out and buy original artworks as well as meet our talented artists-in-residence and talk to them about their work.
Other regular events include live music, workshops, talks and craft fairs. In the Gallery Shop, we stock a range of prints, greetings cards and artisan wares, including jewellery, glass, woodcraft and ceramics.
Our on-site Eatery is one of Oswestry's favourite cafés with comfortable seating and friendly staff. Here you can enjoy cracking coffee and eat delicious cakes, snacks and meals prepared daily and cooked on the premises. The café is licensed and serves excellent beers, wines and soft drinks.
Gift vouchers and other gift ideas
Gift vouchers 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. Gift vouchers are also available for the Willow Eatery and a lovely way to make someone's day.
A venue to suit your occasion
Use our spacious Dunbabin Room for your own event. Accommodating up to 50 people, it's ideal for workshops, talks, meetings, parties and celebrations, while its clear hard floor and high ceiling are perfect for dance and fitness classes. For availability and rates, please contact willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com. | | CONTACT US
To contact the Willow Gallery:
Tel: 01691 657575
email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com
Website: www.willowgalleryoswestry.org
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Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD
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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 | | | |
