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Newsletter from the Willow Gallery, Oswestry
View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/628f0f04c199/upcoming-borderland-visual-arts-exhibition-whats-on-at-willow-gallery-oswestry?e=fc60fd651d) ** Newsletter May 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------ ** ------------------------------------------------------------ KARL ROBINSON-BRAY ~ Spring (detail) ~ Oil on canvas BARBECUED HUSBANDS Tales of the Brazilian jungle told by Ana Lines Cancellation of performance Regrettably, Ana's performance is cancelled this Saturday (11 May). We hope to have Ana with us for a rescheduled performance in the future. * * * * * * * * * * * * * EXHIBITIONS (#EXHIBITIONS) OSWESTRY NATURE FESTIVAL (#NATURE) FURTHER AFIELD (#ALSO) JUNE/JULY LIVE MUSIC (#LIVE) CRAFT FAIRS (#CRAFT) WORKSHOPS & COURSES (#COURSES) WORKING WITH NATURE (#LYNN) ABOUT US (#ABOUT) CONTACT US (#CONTACT) LIVE MUSIC THIS MONTH Zoë Gilby & Andy Champion, Voice & Double Bass Duo Saturday 25 May Great repertoire from charismatic Geordie jazz vocalist/songwriter Zoë and double bass maestro Andy. As well as their own finely-crafted original compositions, Zoë and husband Andy perform innovative arrangements of some well-loved jazz and pop classics. Starts: 8pm Tickets: £12 (children £6) PAINTING WITH WORDS / THE SEA, THE SEA, FOREVER RESTARTING Until 11 May This has been an inspiring exhibition showcasing a wide range of talent and range of media - from oils, acrylic, watercolour and ceramic to printmaking, metal, stitch and collage. ALLANAH PIESSE ~ Crow ~ Acrylic on board (available as mounted giclée print) BORDERLAND VISUAL ARTS (BVA) 18 May - 29 June See the latest work by local artists and craftspeople. Members work in acrylic, oils, watercolour, mixed media, glass, ceramics, wood and metal. Machine-embroidery, contemporary batik, sculpture, prints and photographic art will also be on show. GILL CROZIER Border Highwayman Acrylic on canvas DIANA BAUR Way to the Red Field Mixed media on canvas BVA Open Studios: 8/9 & 15/16 June Also over two summer weekends, artists open their studios where you can see their work up close, talk about their inspiration and methods, and buy or commission original art and crafts. Follow the artists' trail: leaflets available at the gallery or can be downloaded from BVA website (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=8cbdfe4d58&e=fc60fd651d) . 'EARTH, AIR, FIRE & WATER' 6 July - 24 Aug An important exhibition raising awareness of environmental issues through art and the damage that consumer culture is causing to the natural world. AUTUMN EXHIBITION 31 Aug - 19 Oct There will be new works exhibited in various media, and we welcome the opportunity to promote young as well as more established artists. RECENTLY SOLD Exhibition opportunities The gallery provides a platform for artists at any stage of their career, especially those living/working in and around Oswestry and Borderlands. Submissions for consideration can be in any medium - painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, textile art, photography, installation, digital... All work must be supplied with suitable hanging fixings. Please email (mailto:willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com) us for an information pack. July - Aug 2019 The gallery is delighted to be working alongside Shropshire Wildlife Trust to present, over the course of our nature-themed summer exhibition, a programme of thought-provoking talks on wildlife conservation. SPEAKERS 5 JULY Naturalist and broadcaster Paul Evans and rock-climber Jim Perrin 16 JULY Iolo Williams from BBC's Spring, Autumn & Winterwatch 27 JULY David Attenborough's top Arctic cameraman Doug Allan 2 AUG Oswestry's own raptor expert Keith Offord 9 AUG Bee writers Penny Metal and Alison Benjamin 16 AUG Best-selling nature writer Patrick Barkham 23 AUG A final discussion/debate chaired by the Guardian's Environment Editor Damian Carrington Full programme and ticket info on our website (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=5c6134249c&e=fc60fd651d) Also see our special-edition newsletter LEFT: TERESKA SHEPHERD ~ Barn Owl (Tyto alba) STITCHED PICTURES Oswestry-based Alison Holt is exhibiting some of her exquisite machine embroideries at the Chelsea Flower Show 21-25 May. Alison draws upon the natural world to create her finely-stitched pieces, working directly onto painted silk and, like a painter, creating colour, depth and texture. Alison teaches and lectures in the UK and abroad, and has published a number of machine embroidery books. Her work is often on display at the Willow Gallery, and you can find out more on her website (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=112c97b548&e=fc60fd651d) . COMICS SALOPIA 2019 Shrewsbury, 1 & 2 June The international free-entry festival will be taking place over the entire town, celebrating the art of comics in all its forms with some of the biggest names in comic art attending. Venues include Castle Grounds, Dana Prison, Guild Hall, the Town Square and Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery which is hosting an exhibition by local superstar-artist Charlie Adlard of Walking Dead fame. To view all events, see website (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=9dba6a9e98&e=fc60fd651d) . 11 May-10 Sept Footprint Gallery, Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge Free entry The leading competition for British wildlife photography, engaging all ages with evocative and powerful imagery. See the amazing photos that have won across 15 different categories. IAN CARTER Eye of the Spawn Young Winner 12-18 Category Please pay at time of booking: Call 01691 657575 or book online (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=436142631e&e=fc60fd651d) Bar open all evening during live music events. Pre-concert supper available at selected events: contact willoweatery@gmail.com (mailto:willoweatery@gmail.com) for details. Friday 14 June Jaywalkers Americana band combines bass, mandolin, fiddle and three-part harmony to make a fuller sound than might be expected from an acoustic trio. Time: 8pm Tickets: £12 (children £6) Thursday 25 July El Deseo >From Toulouse and inspired by jazz and world, a band composed of four highly-skilled young musicians, three on flute and one on guitar. Time: 8pm Tickets: £10 (children £5) When booking tickets for live music and other events, please let us know if you require wheelchair space or have any other specific requirements Sat 4 May, Sat 20 July, Sat 19 Oct & Sat 30 Nov 10am-5pm Free entry Quality handmade items include jewellery, fabric crafts, turned wood, glass art, books & leather work VENDORS Please email (mailto:willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com) to book a craft table for July, Oct or Nov Learn a new skill or nurture your artistic talent. You can book online (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=87966f3729&e=fc60fd651d) , by 'phone (01691 657575) or in person. Booking and pre-payment are required to confirm a place. Please also check website (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=b6254a1533&e=fc60fd651d) for full details. Courses previously listed and not appearing below are now full. Abstracting the Landscape with David Bannister Sat 11 May 10am-4pm Cost: £45 Interpret the landscape, stripping away the illusion of three dimensions, through the use of colour, line, shape and texture. Batik Books with Jenny O'Leary Sat 25 May 10am-4pm Cost: £45 including materials Under Jenny's expert guidance, create beautiful batik-style paintings on paper that will be cut and folded to create small accordion/zigzag books. Ceramic Birds with Sara Wood Sat 22 June 10am-12.30pm Cost: £45 Try your hand at making and decorating a pair of minimal ceramic birds. After glazing and firing, your birds are mounted on a wooden base. Batik: Flowers, Leaves & Seedpods with Jenny O'Leary Sat 29 June 10am-4pm Cost: £45 including materials Create batik designs on paper, tissue paper and canvas using inks and bleach to add and remove colour. Contemporary Still Life - Up Close & Personal with Peter Monaghan Sat 6 July 10am-4pm Cost: £60 Looking at everyday objects and working in acrylic/mixed media, use collage and simple print techniques and materials to initiate fresh ideas. Birds & Animals with Suzette Smart Sat 13 July 10am-4pm Cost: £50 Make a textile picture of a bird or animal using fabric collage and free machine embroidery; work onto a piece of vintage fabric to complete a unique piece. Painting your Dog's Portrait in Acrylic with Myfanwy Powell Sat 3rd & Sun 4 Aug 10am-4pm Cost: £80 for 2 sessions Learn about scale, tone, and mark-making, and develop your observational and painting skills to capture the energy and personality of your special pet on canvas. Also see our website (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=2ea4d0ec9c&e=fc60fd651d) for workshops and courses we are now scheduling for the autumn BELOW: Students' work from Jenny O'Leary's recent batik workshop, drawing inspiration from the work of John Piper, an artist best known for his paintings of landscape and architecture. Reports one student: 'A brilliant workshop - inspiring and encouraging'. Local artist Lynn Lewis's work is created in mixed media. She is mainly influenced by colour, texture and nature. Always see a selection of Lynn's painting as well as prints at the Willow Gallery. You can also see Lynn's work at Galeri Betws-y-Coed and on her website (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=8736ae841d&e=fc60fd651d) . RIGHT: Birches (print) A former car showroom, the gallery was founded by local craftsman Peter Vidal and opened in 2012 to promote contemporary art. A not-for-profit community interest company, the gallery supports established and emerging artists (particularly local talent) working across many disciplines. As well as regularly-changing exhibitions, we run artist-led workshops and courses, and host a programme of events, including live music, craft fairs, special exhibits, craft demonstrations and talks. Our artists-in-residence enjoy engaging with the public and are keen to share their knowledge and passion. Room hire is also available, and our on-site Eatery is a lovely place for just coffee and a cake or for a full meal - and perfect for a get-together with friends. Artist: JIM HEATH To contact the Willow Gallery: Tel: 01691 657575 email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com (mailto:willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com) Website: www.willowgalleryoswestry.org (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=1792a4a6e5&e=fc60fd651d) Facebook: Willow (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=453e0e3989&e=fc60fd651d) Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD Add us to your address book (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=53408790f2&e=fc60fd651d) To contact the Willow Eatery: Tel: 07773 720425 email: willoweatery@gmail.com (mailto: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 Gallery & Eatery closed Bank Holiday Monday 6 May Bank Holiday Monday 27 May Editor: Hilary Moorcroft \ May 2019 ============================================================ Copyright © 2019 The Willow Gallery All rights reserved You are receiving this email as you've signed up to the Gallery's mailing list Our mailing address is: 56 Willow Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1AD United Kingdo Want to change how you receive these emails? 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