| ABOVE: Lyn Evans ~ Detail from Barmouth Estuary ~ Torn paper collage | |  The Gallery is now a member of the 'Own Art' scheme. Initiated by Arts Council England, this is an easy and increasingly popular way to buy contemporary arts and crafts by allowing you to spread the cost with an interest-free loan (Representative 0% APR). Please ask for details at the desk. | | LIVE MUSIC 
Faith Brackenbury & John Neilson
Friday 29 June, 8pm Enjoy an evening of music with talented local musicians Faith (fiddle/viola/vocals) and John (accordion/piano/bouzouki) - a great way to end a week of glorious June weather and the last of our live concerts until we welcome back the FB Pocket Orchestra in September.
Recorded near Oswestry, Faith and John's new CD, Crossings, contains many of their original instrumental pieces. You can order the CD from their website or, better still, come to the gig at the Willow and buy one here! | | Tickets: £10 (children £5) Start: 8pm (doors open 7pm) Licensed bar Pre-concert dining 6.30-7pm (must be pre-ordered via willoweatery@gmail.com / 07773 720425) Thank you to everyone who supports our concert programme, helping us to bring quality and innovative live music performances to North Shropshire and the Borders. | | 
You may also like to make a note of what promises to be an excellent gig this month at Rhydycroesau:  Vera van Heeringen TrioFriday 20 July
Rhydycroesau Village Hall, Oswestry 8pm; £10; BYOB | |  SUMMER SHOW
Until 14 July
A steady flow of visitors have been enjoying Borderland Visual Arts' excellent Summer Show currently on display. All local artists but of diverse backgrounds, influences and interests, the group spans a wide range of media and styles. The exhibition is a chance to see what great creative talent we have in the area, and all purchases can be taken away immediately. For further information about individual artists, visit their website. | |  | | ALLANAH PIESSE
Animism
Acrylic on board
|  | | HOLLY HAYWARD
Gateway to the Glyders
Oil | |  21 July - 8 Sept Come and see exquisitely-made jewellery, ceramics, colourful glass, turned wood, metalwork, modern furniture and a variety of beautiful textiles, all created in workshops and studios across Shropshire and Borders. RIGHT: NICOLA HAIGH
Owl & Ivy
Free arm embroidery
Nicola's work is a combination of watercolour, silk batik and textiles. She takes commissions for paintings, textile wallhangings and beautiful hair accessories. Find contact details on her website. | | | Work in progress
Comb-back Windsor chair nearing completion in ROBERT SHELTON's workshop. Among the classics of English country furniture, in the past Windsor chairs were made by local craftsmen to traditional designs in native woods like elm, ash, beech and yew. Here the seat and comb (top piece) are in elm; the rest is ash. See this and other examples of Robert's craft at the Willow Gallery this July/August. If you wish to commission a chair, please see Robert's website for contact details. | | | EXHIBIT WITH US
We are always interested to hear from artists who would like to display their work as part of our exhibition programme. To be considered, please email us for an application pack. With your application, please include samples in digital format of the type of work you propose to exhibit and a recent artist statement. | | RECENT ART SALES
Here's a selection of what's been selling... | | | Why not start your own art collection from as little as £10 per month? | | | We're proud and excited to be the newest member of Arts Council England's 'Own Art' scheme. This makes buying contemporary art and craft more affordable - by spreading the cost of your purchase over 10 months with an interest-free loan (Representative 0% APR). The minimum you can borrow is £100, but this can be used to cover two or more lower-value items whose combined total adds up to £100 or more. | | Saturday 14 July (9.30am-5pm) Chat to and learn more about our local artists and artisans; shop for one-of-a-kind, lovingly and skilfully made gifts for family and friends.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:
Josie Barton's felted brooches
Reg Turrell watercolours
Tamala Designs jewellery can be personalised
Boys Bags get better-looking with age | | | Autumn/Winter Craft Fairs Sat 20 Oct Sat 1 & Sat 8 Dec Craft-makers: If you would like to sell your creations at any of the above, please contact willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com for an application pack We welcome first-time exhibitors Table price £35 No commission to pay on sales Set-up time from 8am When booking, please provide full contact details | | Sat 7 July : 10am-4pm
Dunbabin Room, Willow Gallery
Create your own textile collage with free machine embroidery on a vintage piece of fabric, working from an image of your chosen bird £45
(some materials provided:
see website) | | ARTIST-LED WORKSHOPS & COURSES: Commencing September 2018
There will be a wide selection of creative classes coming up in the autumn and running into the winter months, with teaching in small groups to ensure maximum engagement between tutor and student. Please keep an eye out for details and dates on our website. | | CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS
After-school & half-term activities for children aged 6-13
Colourful and fun arts & crafts activities will continue in the autumn, guided by professional artist Jenny O'Leary. With opportunities to colour, glue, splodge and splat, workshops are an hour to 1½ hours long, and a great way for kids to unleash their creative side (and take time off from their tablets). For more information, please contact Jenny at the Gallery. | | | | - Taking place in our Dunbabin Room - | | | Folk fiddle, flute & mandolin with Diana Buckle | Classes recommence in Sept
Contact: 07983 884411
fiddleandflute@gmail.com | | Friday morning (last session 13 July until Sept))
Mixed ability, 10-11.30am
Contact: 01938 554894 | | Tai Chi with David Bannister
| Recommencing in Sept
Contact: 07541 535587 banni66@icloud.com | | | | | | Tree-carved platter in chestnut
by JOHN MORGAN
A woodturner for many years, John chooses timbers with interesting and unusual characteristics such as burrs, irregularly-shaped pieces or highly-figured wood. Platters, bowls, jugs and other elegantly hand-turned pieces are on sale at the Willow Gallery Shop and make unique housewarming gifts.
| | | 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 - paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textile art, jewellery, glassware, photographic works and more. Also 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 a relaxing spot for fresh and quality food and drinks - and there are always daily specials.
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.
Hire our spacious Dunbabin Room
Accommodating up to 50 people, it has been tried and tested for everything from workshops and courses to dance and yoga sessions. Please contact us (willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com) for availability and rates. | | CONTACT US
To contact the Willow Gallery:
Tel: 01691 657575
email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com
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: willoweatery@gmail.com
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 | | | |
