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Message from the Willow Gallery Oswestry - you can see the pretty picture version by clicking on the link.
Newsletter July 2019 View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/09b21c753188/earth-air-fire-water-exhibition-opening-this-saturday-7pm-and-whats-on-at-willow-gallery-oswestry?e=fc60fd651d) IN ASSOCIATION WITH SHROPSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST Hear inspiring wildlife talks and stories from some of the UK's best nature writers and environmentalists See Programme (#PROGRAMME) below SUMMER EXHIBITION (#EX) FESTIVAL OF NATURE TALKS (#FESTIVAL) UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC (#MUSIC) JULY CRAFT FAIR (#CRAFT) OTHER TOWN EVENTS (#TOWN) WORKSHOPS (#WORKSHOPS) CREATIVITY IN CLAY (#ED) ABOUT US (#ABOUT) CONTACT US (#CONTACT) Saturday 6 July, 7-9pm OPEN EVENING & MEET THE ARTISTS All are welcome to join us for a drink and be amongst the first to view our new exhibition. This is also an opportunity to meet some of our talented artists and find out more about their work. 6 July - 24 August We are proud to present this vibrant exhibition on the theme of art's engagement with the natural world and increasing environmental issues. The exhibition includes some excellent works by local artists. July-August 2019 The gallery is delighted to be working alongside Shropshire Wildlife Trust to present, over the course of our nature-themed summer exhibition, a series of talks exploring the threats faced by wildlife from many different kinds of human activity, and the conservation efforts required to save them. Full festival ticket ú45 or ú8 per evening talk Debate evening (23 August) : Free entry but you will need a ticket Friday 5 July, 6.30pm Festival Opening drinks reception Friday 5 July, 7.30pm 'WILD BY NATURE' Paul Evans in conversation with Jim Perrin Guardian Country Diarist Paul is also a university lecturer and author of a new book, How to See Nature. He lives with his family in Much Wenlock where he was born. Paul will be in conversation with rock-climber, wilderness writer and fellow Country Diarist Jim Perrin whose observations of Snowdonia and talks on the importance of wild places are famed for their insights. Tuesday 16 July, 7.30pm 'LIFE BEFORE THE LENS' Iolo Williams WalesÆ best known nature observer and regular presenter of BBCÆs Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch TV series, Iolo is an outspoken conservationist and powerful campaigner for wildlife. He will be talking about his early days working in the field as a Species Officer for the RSPB and making a name for himself as a leading expert on Welsh bird life. Saturday 27 July, 7.30pm 'COLD COMFORTS' Doug Allan Doug worked for ten years for the British Antarctic Survey before becoming a full-time natural history photographer in 1985 and principal cameraman on many BBC wildlife programmes. David AttenboroughÆs favourite Arctic cameraman, Doug is famous for his films of polar bears, seals and close encounters with a walrus. Friday 2 August, 7.30pm 'IN THE WILD WOOD' Keith Offord Tucked away on the Welsh borders not far from Oswestry, an ancient 13-acre wood once sheltered a hermit - and here today massive stands of beech, oak, ash and cherry provide the perfect habitat for a wide variety of species. Ornithologist Keith Offord, who travels the world leading wildlife tours and monitoring birds of prey, tells the inspiring story of this secret place. Friday 9 August, 7.30pm 'URBAN BUZZ' Penny Metal and Alison Benjamin Penny spent five years observing a small patch in South London and identified a remarkable 555 species of bugs, bees, beetles and other insects. She will talk with journalist and author Alison Benjamin whose bee books are helping to highlight the threats bees face worldwide and to transform the way we think about these master pollinators. Friday 16 August, 7.30pm 'BUTTERFLY WORLD' Patrick Barkham Journalist and nature writer, Patrick spent a year trying to spot all 59 species of butterfly that are known to breed in the British Isles. Out of it came his extraordinary book, The Butterfly Isles, detailing the lives of these insects in all their diversity and beauty. Patrick also looks ahead to a future in which many of our butterflies will struggle to find resources to survive. Friday 23 August, 7.3pm æWHICH WAY NATURE?Æ To round off OswestryÆs first Festival of Nature, Guardian Environment Editor Damian Carrington will moderate a debate about the steep decline of the natural world and what we as individuals can do to help reverse it. We particularly welcome young local people to come along and take part. Please pay at time of booking: Call 01691 657575 or book online (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=552f3f5c30&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. Thursday 25 July El Deseo Quartett >From Toulouse a quartet composed of Marie-Emilie Gauffre (flute/vocals), HÚlÞne Colin (flute/vocals), Fabien Vinues (flute/vocals) and Bertrand Gibert (guitar), their compositions inspired by jazz and world music. Time: 8pm Tickets: ú10 (children ú5) Saturday 14 September Paulus Schõfer Trio Dutch Sinti (gypsy) guitarist Paulus Schõfer together with Chris Quin (rhythm guitar) and Tom Moore (double bass) perform a swinging form of jazz that finds its origin in the style of the great Django Reinhardt. Time: 8pm Tickets ú14 (children ú7) 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 20 July 10am-5pm Free entry Crafters: If you would like to book a table (ú35; no commission on sold items) or for more information, please contact the gallery 01691 657575 / willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com (mailto:willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com) KinoKulture Community Cinema Saturday 13 July, 7pm PAVAROTTI Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard's documentary celebrates the life of the much-loved opera star Luciano Pavarotti. at various locations around town OSWESTRY IN BLOOM Last year Oswestry was awarded its 14th Gold Award in the Heart of England in Bloom competition, and we hope the town's fabulous floral displays will gain a further Gold this summer. The competition will be judged on 3 July. Oswestry also represented the region in the 2018 National Britain in Bloom, scooping a very strong Silver Gilt. The town's own Oswestry in Bloom competition will be judged on the 15 and 16 July by Miss Margaret Thrower. Book online (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=f839a0d41c&e=fc60fd651d) , by 'phone (01691 657575) or in person. Booking and pre-payment are required to confirm a place. Also please check our website for full details, including any materials to bring. Contemporary Still Life - Up Close & Personal with Peter Monaghan Sat 6 July 10am-4pm Cost: ú60 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: ú50 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 DogÆs Portrait in Acrylic with Myfanwy Powell Sat 3rd & Sun 4 Aug 10am-4pm Cost: ú80 for 2 sessions Learn about scale, tone and mark-making, and develop your observational and painting skills to capture on canvas the energy and personality of your special pet. Also see our website (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=a05347993c&e=fc60fd651d) for workshops and courses we are now scheduling for the autumn In the gallery shop, check out Ed Brown's individually handpainted and glazed porcelain pendants, featuring tiny landscapes. Says Ed: 'Each piece is influenced by my love of watercolour painting and the great British watercolour tradition exemplified by Turner, Cotman and Constable. Many are inspired by local landscapes, in particular the Stiperstones and the Wrekin; also the estuary at Aberdovey.' On a larger scale, versatile Ed also handcrafts stoneware ceramic planters in various styles and sizes, to use both outdoors or in a porch or conservatory. All are frostproof and just as sturdy as they are chic. See Ed' s full collection at featofclayceramics.co.uk (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=4d42a0f57b&e=fc60fd651d) . 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 the perfect place to enjoy a delicious breakfast, light lunch or indulgent afternoon tea. RECENT SALES INCLUDE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GILL CROZIER Beneath the Shining Fields (acrylic on canvas); JAMIE McLEOD The Island (acrylic on canvas) and Spring Coast (oil on linen); SARA PIPER HEAP Dawn Chorus (copper with silver & brass highlights); SUZETTE SMART I'll Find My Own Way Home (free machinery & hand embroidery/mixed media) and A Star of One's Own (free machinery embroidery, mixed media & collage) 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=5826515b22&e=fc60fd651d) Facebook: Willow (https://willowartgallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71eae61552062c89a78e57454&id=3d00da11c7&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=645bd54e7a&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 Editor: Hilary Moorcroft \ July 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 Kingdom Want to change how you receive these emails? 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