All aboard! Photo greetings card by GRAHAM MITCHELL shows restored Beyer Peacock steam loco at work on the Cambrian Heritage Railway. More of Graham's work below.
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'PAINTING WITH WORDS'
Until 7 April
Wide-ranging exhibition exploring how artists often try to capture the essence of a novel or a poem through a painting, illustration or sculpture. View the selected art alongside the quote or poem that inspired it, and see how the artists have interpreted the words.You can snap up some of this original art for under £100.
LEFT: BOB GUY (text by Robin Hughes)
Snowbound
Wood engraving (from Cofleidio'r Bryniau - Embrace the Hills portfolio)
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JENNY O'LEARY ~ Thoughts from a Train ~ Batik & embroidery
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'A MOMENT IN TIME'
Also until 7 April
Running concurrently, three local artists, each with their own standout style, set out to capture a special memory or moment in time. Their exhibition ends 7 April, so there are still a few days to see jeweller/coppersmith Sara Piper Heap’s fascinating metalwork, Judith's Harrison's latest portfolio of uplifting mixed-media art, and Maggie Furnamek's beautiful embroidery and delicate monoprints inspired by nature. We are so lucky to have such talent here in Oswestry.
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MAGGIE FURMANEK ~ Fragments of Time ~ Hand-embroidery on rustic fabric
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JUDITH HARRISON
A February Afternoon
Mixed media
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SARA PIPER HEAP
St Bee's Lighthouse
Hand-pierced copper on walnut
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Despite the severe cold snap at the launch of our current exhibition, the Gallery has been well attended over the past month and there have been steady sales with plenty of great choice: high-quality paintings, textiles, jewellery and handmade wooden furniture all finding new homes. This is greatly encouraging, and welcome news for our artists.
ABOVE: REBECCA STOCKBURN captures the magic of Welsh mythology in clear bright watercolours and mixed media, while STEVE ATTWOOD-WRIGHT creates gorgeous woven fabrics echoing styles from around the world
Please visit our website to view a larger selection of artwork currently on show at the Gallery
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SPRING OPEN EXHIBITION 2018
All welcome to Opening Night: Friday 13 April, 7-9pm
Then 14 April - 26 May
We showcase a wide range of artworks selected through open submission, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints and photography. See work from local artists just making their mark as well as more established names.
RIGHT: ELIZABETH TAYLOR
Jug of Spring Flowers 2
Collage on canvas with acrylic
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BORDERLAND VISUAL ARTS [BVA] GROUP SHOW
2 June - 14 July
Group of vibrant, widely-admired local artists work in a variety of styles and exhibit together on a regular basis.
OPEN STUDIOS 2018
9/10 June & 16/17 June
Spend time with local artists in the studios where they dream, create and work. They will give you a warm welcome.
SHROPSHIRE GUILD OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
21 July - 8 Sept
The Guild is currently represented by designers/makers of baskets, ceramics, furniture, glass, jewellery, leather, metal, sculpture, textiles and wood.
AUTUMN OPEN
15 Sept - 27 Oct
Featuring Outline Art Group
'WAR & PEACE'
15 Sept - 11 Nov
Part of Wilfred Owen Festival
The Gallery provides an ideal opportunity for all artists - emerging or experienced, professional or student - to show their work. If you are interested in exhibiting at the Willow, please email us for an application pack.
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Saturday 28 April
Simon Kempston
The Edinburgh-based award-winning singer-songwriter and acoustic fingerstyle guitarist performs original and contemporary acoustic music, steeped in the traditions of folk, Celtic and blues. Simon has performed to critical acclaim at many major venues, folk/blues clubs and festivals.
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Call 01691 657575 or book online
Tickets: £10 (children £5)
Start time: 8pm (doors open 7pm)
Licensed bar
Pre-concert dining 6.30-7pm (must be pre-ordered)
For details, including menu, please contact willoweatery@gmail.com |
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Friday 25 May
Dan Walsh Trio
Also Friday 25 March
Friday 29 June
Faith Brackenbury & John Neilson
Friday 21 Sept
FB Pocket Orchestra
Saturday 20 Oct
Remi Harris
Friday 17 Nov
Phillip Henry
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Stafford's banjo wizard Dan is joined by award-winning fiddler Ciaran Algar and longtime collaborator Nic Zuppardi on mandolin.
Clawhammer Banjo Workshop with Dan Walsh
Contact Gallery for full details.
Duo present music on fiddle, accordion and piano (Faith adding vocals), mostly composed jointly and drawing on their backgrounds in jazz and traditional music.
The best in blues, jazz and ragtime, presenting a contemporary slant on the popular acoustic music of the 1920/30s and earlier.
Top guitarist and composer of great live presence draws inspiration from gypsy swing, jazz, blues, electronic, folk, world and rock.
Guitarist Phillip is also a harmonica player, immersing himself in the music of the Deep South, traditional music of the British Isles and Indian classical music.
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Book online or by 'phone (01691 657575). Please note that tickets cannot be reserved without pre-payment.
When booking tickets for live music and other events, please let us know if you require wheelchair space or have any other specific requirements.
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CRAFT FAIRS 2018
Support local artists and craft-makers
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Photo: TAMMY WILLIAMS
JOSIE BARTON selling her beautiful fabric art at a recent craft fair. She will have a stall again at our Spring Fair.
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SPRING CRAFT FAIR
Saturday 5 May (9.30am-5pm)
Craft-makers: If you would like to sell your creations at our Spring Craft Fair, there are still some tables left - but you will have to be quick. Please contact willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com for an application pack.
Table price £35
Set-up time from 8am
No commissions on sales
When booking, please provide full contact details, including email
Craft Fair calendar for the rest of the year
Saturday 14 July
Saturday 20 October
Saturday 1 December
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WORKSHOPS & COURSES
Lots of hands-on workshops and courses are currently available, run by experienced and dedicated artist-tutors who will help you develop your own creative potential. Classes are held at the Gallery's Dunbabin Room, and group sizes are kept small to allow plenty of one-to-one attention.
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Participants are required to book: contact www.willowgalleryoswestry.org, telephone 01691 657575 or call in at the Gallery. For Lifelong Learning courses, please book through Aberystwyth University Lifelong Learning (01970 621580 : learning@aber.ac.uk
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 Batik for Collage with Jenny O'Leary
Learn the art of batik - hot wax resist - on paper and tissue paper, creating interesting marks and textures; then cut and tear to create collage, suitable for stitching into at a later date
Sat 31 March : 10am-4pm : £40
Due to some late cancellations, we are still able to offer some places on this workshop
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Chinese Painting with Leo Donaghy
Be inspired by the timeless figures found in Chinese painting: learn how to paint their characteristic poses and set them in the landscape
Wed 11 & 25 April, 2 & 9 May [4 sessions] : 10am-1pm : £85
NB: Change of date from 18 April to 9 May
Loose Oil Painting 2 with Leo Donaghy
Continue exploring the medium in a more fluid style; guidance given on preparatory sketches, composition, palette and subject choice
Thurs 12 & 26 April, 3 & 10 May [4 sessions] : 10am-1.30pm : £85
NB: Change of date from 19 April to 10 May
Mixed-Media Textile Book Workshop with Suzette Smart
Take inspiration from nature to create a textile book using mixed media, fabric collage and free machine embroidery
Sat 21 April : 10am-4pm : £45
Speed Painting & Drawing [2] with David Bannister
Adding to the observational skills you have already learned; also spending time working outdoors in the natural light
Sat 28 April : 10am-4pm : £45
Making Abstract Art with Anne Marie Lagram
Develop a way of thinking and making that takes your painting to another level and frees you from the constraints of realism
Sat 12 May : 10am-4pm : £50 including materials
Pottery for All with Georgina Wright
An introduction to hand-building pots and vessels with clay: you will produce three pots in various styles
Sat 26 May : 10am-4pm : £60
Mixed-Media Painting & Collage with Peter Monaghan
You will be introduced to collage and creative print techniques that may be incorporated into your mixed-media paintings
Sat 2 June : 10am-4pm : £55
Drawing with Paint with Anne Marie Lagram
Free up your drawing and painting skills by creating strong and evocative imagery using inks, paints and unconventional drawing materials
Sat 16 June : 10am-4pm : £50 including materials
Introduction to Decorative Ceramic Tile Making with Georgina Wright
Produce a set of four wall-mounted box tiles with the decoration of your choice plus a selection of other tiles to impress family and friends
Sat 30 June : 10am-4pm : £60
Embroidered Garden Birds with Suzette Smart
Embroider one of your favourite garden birds using fabric collage and free machine embroidery on vintage fabric
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We also run fun and engaging workshops for children aged 6-13, offering a welcoming environment and opportunities to learn, practice and explore new skills and techniques, such as batik, printmaking and felting.
May/June programme
After school
Thurs 3 May, 3.45-4.45pm: 3D Painted Birds
Wed 16 May, 3.45-4.45pm: Felted Pictures
£6 per session per child
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Half term
Wed 30 May, 11am-12.30pm: Batik Creatures
£8 per session per child
After school
Wed 6 June, 3.45-4.45pm: Paint a Fun Pizza
£6 per session per child
For more information, please contact Jenny O'Leary, Education Officer, at the Gallery.
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CLASSES
Classes are held at the Gallery’s Dunbabin Room.
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Monday evening classes - Beginners & Improvers
For more information, please contact Adie on 07980 291311
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YOGA WITH BETTY
Teacher: Betty Hyam
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Friday morning, mixed ability, 10-11.30am
Contact: 01938 554894
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In the Gallery Shop, discover a range of pendants, earrings and brooches handcrafted by Graham Mitchell using local and exotic woods. Because of the nature of wood, no two pieces will ever be identical and are all natural colours. Working from his studio in Oswestry, former microbiologist Graham combines jewellery-making with photography and relief printmaking.
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We also stock Graham's photographic greetings cards featuring local landscape, flora, fauna and heritage. Also see his pictures on BBC Weather Watchers.
Website: www.gsfmitchell.wordpress.com
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ABOUT US
Centrally-located in Oswestry, the former car showroom is an artist-led, not-for-profit gallery space dedicated to the community. Open all year, the Gallery displays ever-changing exhibitions where you can seek out and buy original artworks - paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textile art, jewellery, glassware, photographic works and more. Also meet our talented artists-in-residence and talk to them about their work.
Other regular events include live music, workshops, talks and craft fairs. In the Gallery Shop, we stock a great range of prints, greetings cards and artisan wares, including jewellery, glass, woodcraft and ceramics. Our on-site Eatery is open for you to enjoy delicious homemade cakes and other home-cooked food.
Gift vouchers and other gift ideas
Gift vouchers can be bought for any amount and can be used against purchases from both the Gallery and the Shop. Booking a place for a friend on one of our artist-run workshops can also make an original and rewarding gift - or treat a music-loving friend or family member to a ticket for one of our live music events.
Gift vouchers are also available for the Willow Eatery and a lovely way to make someone's day.
A venue to suit your occasion
Use our spacious Dunbabin Room for your own event. It can accommodate up to 50 people and is ideal for community groups, workshops, talks, meetings and training sessions, parties and celebrations, while its clear hard floor and high ceiling are perfect for dance and fitness classes. Please contact us (willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com) for availability and rates.
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CONTACT US
To contact the Willow Gallery:
Tel: 01691 657575
email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com
Website: www.willowgalleryoswestry.org
Facebook: Willow
Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD
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To contact the Willow Eatery:
Tel: 07773 720425
email: willoweatery@gmail.com
Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD
Gallery open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm (Closed Easter Bank Holiday Monday)
Eatery open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm (Closed Good Friday & Bank Holiday Monday)
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