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WILLOW GALLERY, Oswestry
Borderland Visual Arts Exhibitions starting this Saturday and
Coming Open Studios in June
 BORDERLAND VISUAL ARTS
Saturday 3 May–Saturday 28 June Showcasing artists from Oswestry and the surrounding area - over 100 works on display
 | |  BVA OPEN STUDIO WEEKENDS
Saturday 7 June & Sunday 8 June,
Saturday 14 June & Sunday 15 June
Go behind the scenes to see local artists at work in their studios, learn about different creative processes, and buy unique work directly from the artists.
A printed leaflet with information about each artist and their location will be available at the gallery.
| | | A WAY OF SEEING WITH REG TURRELL
NEW LIFE FROM OLD  I am always amazed how trees can have limbs and trunks torn away in a storm or through decay - and yet they continue to survive by producing new growth. To emphasise the damage, I used gesso applied thickly with a palette knife to create bold textures. To contrast the vigorous new growths, I applied FW inks through a pipette using vigorous strokes. Granulation medium and lightly sprayed water dispersed some of the pigment before it dried. Green ink was splattered in the foreground. I used the same technique on the top of the tree to indicate the buds starting to open in spring. | | |  Art & Craft Workshops at the Gallery At our artist-led workshops, learn new skills or hone an existing one, try out different art materials and take time out with like-minded people. Classes consist of small groups, ensuring that everyone receives plenty of individual attention and guidance.
PICTURED: Pastel Seascapes workshop with Jaci Hogan See our website for dates, full details and updates | | Upcoming exhibitions  Saturday 5 July–Saturday 30 August An exhibition for established and emerging textile artists working with stitch, fabric and mixed media. This not-for-profit event creates an opportunity to exhibit alongside nationally and internationally renowned textile artists. Exhibitors will be part of a growing movement that is bringing fine-art textiles to a wider audience. Click here to visit the Stitch by Stitch website for full details regarding submissions. | |  AUTUMN EXHIBITION
Saturday 6 September–
Saturday 25 October
Collections by Georgina Shepherd & Julie Price, Sylvia Stead and Marches Independent Photography Group
| | Borderland Visual Arts
and Cheshire Artists' Network
Saturday 1 November–
Wednesday 24 December | | OUR NEXT CRAFT FAIR
Saturday 28 June
Quality handmade goods
Find extra-special gifts
If you would like to participate as a stallholder,
please call (01691 657575)
or email (willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com) | | | | Other Local Events & Information | | 
 Enjoy a nostalgic steam or heritage diesel train ride on our local Cambrian Heritage Railway. Starting from Oswestry's Grade II-listed Victorian station building, the 1.75-mile route leads to Weston Wharf's period station and railway artifact display, café, picnic area and children's activity area. Also explore local attractions Stonehouse Brewery and Weston Pools. Back at Oswestry, visit the award-winning Cambrian Railway Museum. Click here for timetable and here for tickets | | | | Repair Café
Oswestry & Borders
Llanfyllin Public Institute
Saturday 10 May, 12-3pm Bin it? No way! A team of skilled volunteer repairers give their time and expertise for free to help people fix items that might otherwise be thrown away. Please book your item in beforehand at osbordersrepaircafe@gmail.com, so organiser Elaine knows which experts to invite and what tools they need to bring.
You can also bring your repairs to the Midweek Mend sessions at the Climate Action Hub in Oswestry's Bailey Street (Wednesdays 11am-2pm).
| | | Art World Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road
An exhibition of art by Utagawa Hiroshige explores the beauty of the Japanese landscape and the pleasures of urban life
At the British Museum until 7 September
The first exhibition on Hiroshige to be held at the British Museum, and the first on the artist in London for more than a quarter of a century, this is a visually stunning portrait of a country about to change forever. Born during an unsettled time in Japan's history, Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) went on to become one of the country's most talented, prolific and popular artists. As Japan confronted the encroaching outside world, Hiroshige's calm artistic vision connected with – and reassured – people at every level of society. Ferry on the Fuji River
Colour woodblock print, about 1832 | | | Andy Warhol print accidentally thrown away by Dutch town hall
A Dutch municipality has admitted it 'most likely' threw away dozens of artworks by mistake, including a rare Andy Warhol silkscreen print of Queen Beatrix, during town hall renovations last year. Beatrix was queen of the Netherlands from 1980 until she abdicated in 2013. The piece was part of Warhol's 1985 series, Reigning Queens, two years before his death.
The incident occurred in Uden, which merged with neighbouring Landerd in 2022 to form the new Maashorst municipality. Local officials said 46 artworks were put into storage during the building work, but were probably discarded with construction waste. | | |  A vibrant, not-for-profit art space packed full of contemporary artworks from local and national artists. We host exhibitions, art classes, craft fairs and other community-focused events - bringing together creative individuals and art lovers from our local communities and beyond. CONTACT US Tel: 01691 657575
email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com
Website: willowgalleryoswestry.org
Facebook: Willow
Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD Gallery/Café open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm (3.30pm café last orders)
Closed: Sundays/Mondays/Bank Holidays Editor: Hilary Moorcroft
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