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Message from The Willow Gallery - so much goes on in Oswestry.
NEW YEAR OPEN
To 7 March
Featuring both new and established artists, the exhibition in particular weaves together themes of nature and landscape.
RIGHT: DAVID WILEY
Snowdonia from Nantlle
Acrylic on canvas
| |  | | North Shropshire Mosses - #6 & #4
MARTIN SALWAY Over recent months I've been working on a series of paintings of the Wem, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses in North Shropshire. These ancient areas of dense moss-like plants were primarily used for the production of peat, and today are abundant in wildlife. At no moment in time are the Mosses the same: look away and the patterns of light and shade will change in seconds. Lots of photos and studio work have resulted in these oil on board images that I hope you will enjoy. | |  | | DOM KAVANAGH The Age of Innocence (Fox cub, Shropshire) Oil on canvas | | | Also January/February Campaign to Protect Rural England
MY SHROPSHIRE Landscape Photo Competition 2019
 Marking the 70th anniversary of the CPRE, the competition was open to all non-professionals, with over 400 entries. Special congratulations to Richard Greswell who won the overall prize for his dramatic image, Storm on the Shropshire Hills. | | 14 March-2 May
PAINTING WITH WORDS EXHIBITION
The written word has always inspired artists, and we are delighted to host our annual exhibition of artworks on this wide and encompassing theme, including some excellent work by local artists. | |  CRAFT FAIRS 2020 Crafters, if you are interested in applying for 2020, the dates are:Saturday 2 May
Saturday 11 July
Saturday 17 October
Saturday 28 November
For more information and an application form, please contact us at willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com | | | | ALAW
Friday 27 March
Innovative Welsh folk band led by Mabon's Jamie Smith (accordion), with Wilson-Dickson (fiddle) and Dylan Fowler (guitar). This inspiring trio - all singers of great expression - brings a wealth of experience to a shared passion - the traditional music of Wales.
Starts: 8pm
Tickets: ú14 (children ú8) | 'Melody' in the Welsh language
 | | | Tom McConville
Saturday 18 April
>From Newcastle upon Tyne, top-flight fiddle player and vocalist Tom demonstrate his mastery of the traditional sounds of the North East, Scotland and Ireland, fused with classical, jazz, bluegrass and folk.
Starts: 8pm
Tickets: ú10 (children ú5) | | | | If you have any access requirements (wheelchair space / aisle seat / seat at the front &c), please let us know when booking | | WORKSHOPS & COURSES
Please check our website for full details, including any materials to bring.Book online, by 'phone (01691 657575) or in person. For Lifelong Learning courses, book through Aberystwyth University (01970 621580 : learning@aber.ac.uk). Pre-payment is required to confirm a place. Classes previously listed and not appearing below are now full. | | Sketchbook Studies (overspill course)
with Tereska Shepherd
A Lifelong Learning course [CF204]
Mondays - 24 Feb, 23 & 30 March, 18 May
10.30-3.30pm ú110 for 4 sessions
Explore different sketching styles and techniques using a variety of media. | | | Trees - An Exploration through Batik
with Jenny O'Leary
Sat 14 & Sun 15 March 10am-4pm
ú95 for 2 days (includes materials)
Use hot wax and work on different surfaces with inks, bleach and dyes to create your own piece of batik inspired by trees. | | | Drawing Portraits
with David Bannister
Sat 28 & Sun 29 March
10am-4pm ú75 for 2 days
An introduction to basic techniques in drawing with line and tone to achieve likeness and expressive portraits. | | | Chinese Brush Painting: Parrots & Peonies
with Leo Donaghy
Wed 8 April 10am-4pm
ú60 (includes materials)
Looking at the magnificent peony and the colourful parrot and focusing on two-colour brush technique. | | | Glass Fusing - Curved Panel
with Jill Bagnall
Sat 11 April 10.30am-3pm
ú75 (includes materials, use of equipment & kiln firings)
Create your own free-standing glass curve, gorgeous in front of a window or as a candle or lamp shield. No previous experience necessary. | | | Woodland Weekend
with Susan Mulcock
Sat 18 & Sun 19 April 10am-4pm
ú95 for 2 days (includes materials)
Experiment with various fibres and inlays to created your own atmospheric felted woodland scene. | | | Drawing Portraits in Acrylics
with David Bannister
Sat 25 & Sun 26 April
10am-4pm ú75 for 2 days
Create a portrait with likeness and expression in acrylic paint. Everyone from beginners to more advanced artists are welcome. You will receive plenty of guidance and friendly feedback. | | | Gardens in Batik
with Jenny O'Leary
Sat 9 May 10am-4pm ú45 (includes materials)
'Paint' on paper or cotton with melted wax and dye to make a batik picture on the theme of gardens and allotments. | | | Felted Landscapes - Reflections
with Susan Mulcock
Sat 16 May 10am-4pm ú50 (includes materials)
Mix fibres of different colours and types to work on reflections in the landscape. | | | Beginners' Punch Needling
with Christy Davies
Sat 23 May 1-3pm
ú30 (includes all materials)
At this beginner stage, create a beautiful piece of punch needle artwork on a pre-stretched specialised canvas, using a variety of beautiful shades of high-quality yarn. | | | Lutradur Tealight Holder
with Sylvia Stead
Sat 30 May 10am-4pm
Create a tealight holder in a colour of your choice. Learn how to distress and colour the Lutradur and embellish with embroidery and beading. All materials supplied but bring your own sewing mit. | | | Ceramic Birds/Hedgehogs
with Sara Wood
Sat 6 June 10.30am-1pm
ú50 (includes materials/firing)
Sculpt a pair of birds/hedgehogs (or one of each), using the traditional technique of pinch pottery. Suitable for beginners. | | | Parrots & Exotic Fruiting Trees
with Leo Donaghy
Wed 10 June 10am-4pm
ú60 (includes materials)
A day to explore more varieties of parrots and the trees they inhabit, working in the style of ornithologist/artist John James Audubon in Chinese style. | | | Beginners' MacramÚ
with Christy Davies
Sat 27 June 1-3pm
ú30 (includes all materials)
An introduction to the basic knots and techniques that form the foundation of the increasingly popular craft of macramÚ - and leave with your own handmade plant holder. | | | Linocut
with Ian Phillips
Sat 4 & Sun 5 July 10am-4pm
ú110 for 2 days (all materials provided)
Experiment with tools, techniques and designs to create your own linocut. | | | Glass Fusing - Table Centrepiece
with Jill Bagnall
Sat 18 July 10.30am-3pm
ú75 (includes materials, use of equipment & kiln firings)
Create a table centrepiece, a square plate/dish in your own design, with a finished size of approx 25cm x 25cm. No experience necessary. | | | Ceramic Bunting
with Sara Wood
Sat 25 July 11am-1pm
ú40 (includes materials/firing)
Design, shape and cut your own ceramic tiles using a range of vintage materials to texture the clay before firing. Then assemble your bunting as you wish. Suitable for beginners to the more experienced. | | | | White Crane Tai Chi & Qi Gong
with Alan Jefferies
Starting Thurs 12 March
ú7-8pm ú35 for 5 sessions
For complete beginners or more advanced students For more information, contact Alan 07976 321345
whitecranetaichi.co.uk | | | | QUBE GALLERY
Until 9 March Open Art Exhibition featuring textile artist Ruby Reseigh, winner of Qube Arts Open People's Choice Prize 2019 Image: RUBY RESEIGH | | | THE HOLROYD COMMUNITY THEATRE
A new space for everyone
Find out more: info@theholroyd.com | | |  | | The next sessions will be on 7 March at the Memorial Hall, Oswestry and 4 April at the Public Institute, Llanfyllin. For further details, please click here. | | ABOUT US
Non-profit, community-minded creative environment offers
Approximately 6 exhibitions per year ? Artist residencies
Workshops & courses ? Demonstrations
Craft shop ? Craft fairs
Interest-free art loans
Live music ? Talks
Work experience
Venue hire
Eatery | | CONTACT US
To contact the Willow Gallery:
Tel: 01691 657575
email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com
Website: willowgalleryoswestry.org | | |
