Message from Qube, Oswestry
| Latest news and updates from Qube
Hello from us all at Qube...
This month our Arts Open comes to an end, and will be followed up by our Get Creative exhibition! Get Creative will be running from 16th September until 24th October, featuring entries from artists looking to highlight their creative endeavors. This exhibition is all about inspiring others to have a go, regardless of age, ability or medium. If you wanted to get involved, the deadline for submissions is 10th September.
We're looking for a Finance Officer to join our team. Would you like to support your community and make a difference to Oswestry? Find out more online here and give us a call or email for more information.
We have a number of courses on the horizon, including sessions with David Bannister and Joseph Schneider. Keep an eye on our Courses page to stay updated on when these workshops go live.
Full details on all our services can be found on our website. Please feel free to call or email us if we can help you or someone you know. You can contact us on 01691 656882 or email info@qube-oca.org.uk.
Here is some of our latest news and services…
| | Exhibition: Arts Open 2022
Our annual competition and exhibition takes center stage in our gallery until 12th September, showcasing over 60 shortlisted works from artists around the country.
Vote for your favourite to win the People's Choice prize, either by popping in or emailing us! Take a look at the online exhibition here.
| | | Upcoming Exhibition: Get Creative!
Show us your creativity! Starting on 16th September, this exhibition aims to celebrate all things creative - whether it's a painting, drawing, poem, photography or knitted socks - and inspire others to have a go. Deadline for entries is 10th September! Submissions are free! Find out more here...
| | | Drawings Faces and Portraits
Join David Bannister this September for a four week course where you'll learn the fundamentals of drawing a portrait. The course will help you to understand proportion, modelling the head and how to see and draw the features of the face. Book your place here.
| | | | We're growing! Would you like to join our team?
Qube exists to help people stay engaged in their community, promote well-being and reduce loneliness and isolation. We are looking for a Finance Officer (part-time) to join us. Would you like to make a difference to Oswestry and the surrounding area? See our latest vacancies here... | | | Training for community organisations
Are you part of a community or voluntary organisation and would like to improve your skills? A range of online training events have been launched to support community groups, voluntary organisations and volunteers within Shropshire. These events are heavily subsidised. See them all and book online here... | | | Upcoming Workshop: Landscapes in Acrylics
Join David Bannister for a one-day workshop in which you'll explore the use of acrylic paints and mediums within the genre of landscape. Experiment with different ways of applying acrylics and mediums to produce varying effects and textures. Book your place here.
| | | | We're looking for community car drivers!
Would you like to become a community car driver and join our team of volunteers! We provide a vital service for Oswestry, helping those struggling with loneliness and isolation stay connected. Would you like to make a difference to people's lives? Get in touch for more details. | | | | Thinking of volunteering?
Qube's Volunteer Centre can help you find a voluntary role to match your needs. We also provide free advertising for charity, social enterprise or community group organisations who need volunteers. Further details can be found here...
| | | PaintAble
Our next block of PaintAble sessions is now available to book! Tutor and professional artist, Joseph Schneider, will give you the confidence to explore new ideas and techniques, whether you decide to work in watercolour, acrylic, pastel or oil painting. Book your place here. | | | Are you an artist or maker?
We're starting to look for exhibitors to our annual Arts and Crafts exhibition, set to go up on 1st November. The exhibition is a great opportunity for artists and craftmakers to sell their work over the festive period. Would you like to get involved? Find out more here. | | | | |
