|  | | River Sea Sky
Jan Wallis
Tapestry woven in one continuous piece on a SAORI loom,
with embroidery
BELOW: Jan talks about the concept behind this work | |  | | Lower Falls at Lake Vyrnwy
Susan Mulcock
Felted Wool | |  | | Mountain Breeze
Sally-Ann Davies
Woodcut | | |  | | Gannet
Judith Samuel
Oil on board Original artwork from Judith's book Little Terns and Sea Holly, based on several years' observation at Gronant Dunes Nature Reserve, North Wales | |  | | Morning Mist
Lesley Fisher
Acrylic on texture | |  | | Clattering on the Shore
Alison Holt
Freehand machine embroidery | | | | Meeting the artist
At our opening, we were honoured to welcome acclaimed portrait artist Daniel James Yeomans who gave an informal talk reflecting his journey as an artist and what has inspired his work. BELOW: Classically-trained Daniel alongside his own self-portrait and latest portrait, Dystonia & Me; The Renaissance of Self |  | | | RIGHT: Daniel and sitter Tim Edmunds whose portrait is being sold to raise money for neurological research. Employing traditional painting techniques and always expressing the power of light, Daniel's output also overflows into landscape. You can contact him directly at Danyeomans@mac.com. | | | PAINTING DAY - Saturday October 28 Daniel will be returning to the Willow on Saturday, October 28, setting up his easel INSIDE THE GALLERY and running his studio from here for the day. He will talk about his style of painting and will be creating a work in traditional oils. Watch Daniel paint, ask questions and engage in the creation of the art work with questions and conversation. - All welcome - | | |  | Also at our launch, a warm welcome return was given to textile artist Jan Wallis who came in to talk about the inspiration and processes behind her new work, River Sea Sky. Around 30m long, the piece was woven freestyle in one continuous piece using a Japanese SAORI loom. This was enjoyed by all who attended.
SAORI is a hand-weaving philosophy that emphasises creativity, improvisation and random beauty, free from the traditional concepts and rules of weaving. Developed in Japan in the 1960s by a remarkable woman, Misao Jo, today it is practised extensively all around the globe.
Jan's work, in a blend of colours and yarns, is a fine example of hand-weaving as an art form, conveying her vision of a river flowing over a waterfall and its eventual union with the sea. The words of a poem that she began composing during the process of weaving are lettered in the sky at journey's end. | | | UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
November 11 - January 6
WINTER OPEN
Including:
Bijoux
Gems of artwork by members of Borderland Visual Arts Especially for Christmas, BVA are pleased to exhibit an exciting range of affordable original pieces of art. This exquisite collection features prints, ceramics, paintings and tapestry as well as jewellery and sculpture. Ideal as presents for family, friends - or maybe yourself!
Gorgeous handmade crafts under one roof Attention Craft-makers: We are looking for beautiful arts & crafts, and warmly invite all local craftspeople to participate January 13 - February 24
NEW YEAR OPEN
March 3 - April 14
SPRING OPEN
Including:
Painting with Words (art inspired by literature)
Landscapes of War, Landscapes of Peace | | LIVE MUSIC
When booking tickets for live music and other events, please let us know if you require wheelchair space, or an aisle seat close to the front. | | | Saturday October 28
REMI HARRIS PROJECT
Returning by popular demand, acclaimed Herefordshire guitarist Remi, accompanied by rhythm guitar and double bass, takes gypsy swing characteristics and infuses them with jazz, blues and other influences. A great programme is promised, including original compositions and new arrangements of repertoire from legendary Django Reinhardt, Charlie Parker, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix and Peter Green - plus a few surprises along the way... | | | Renowned both at home and overseas, Remi has performed at Buckingham Palace, the Montreal Jazz Festival, BBC Proms with Jamie Cullum at the Royal Albert Hall, on BBC4 Television and live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.
See Remi's website - www.remiharris.com - for audio, video, images and bio Tickets: £12 (children £6)
Start time: 8pm (doors open 7pm)
Licensed bar open all evening; pre-concert dining option (* See menu below) | | Saturday November 18
CAFE LOLA
Get your feet dancing to the sounds of Spanish and Latin American music; French chanson, Klezmer and Gypsy are part of the mix too. With Iris Gordijn (vocals & brass), Bob Guy (reeds), Barry Edwards (guitar) and Gary Foote (bass).
Tickets: £10 (children £5)
Start time: 8pm (doors open 7pm) | | | | UPCOMING MUSIC AT THE WILLOW
Vera Van Heeringen
Claude Bourbon Simon Kempston
| | Saturday October 21
AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR Join us for our Autumn Craft Fair and find extra-special gifts for friends and family; also talk to the artists and craft-makers and find out how much time, care and attention went into creating each piece. The fair will be open from 10am to 5pm, and entry is free. Craft-makers: Stalls now fully booked Saturday December 2 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Range of crafts and gift ideas for every taste and budget Craft-makers: Just a few stalls still available - so, if you would like to book a spot, please contact willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com without delay Set-up time from 8am No commission on sales When booking, please provide full contact details, including email | |  | | Photo: TAMMY WILLIAMS VICKY TURRELL selling her recently-published novel It's Not A Boy and REG TURRELL his beautiful watercolours at our Summer Craft Fair. They will have a stall again at our Christmas Fair in December. | | WORKSHOPS & COURSES Master a new skill at one of our courses or workshops. The tutors are all artists skilled in their own practices, and class sizes are kept small to ensure plenty of one-to-one expert attention - so it is advised that you book as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. Also please check our website for the materials you will need for some of the courses.
RIGHT: Student RAY HADLOW achieved great results at Sally-Ann Davies' recent introductory Woodcut Workshop
| | | | Please note that courses previously listed and not appearing below are now fully subscribed. All sessions take place at the Willow Gallery's Dunbabin Room. Book online, by 'phone (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). | | | Introduction to Hand Building in Ceramics with Georgina Wright | | | Create a 'teapot' and mugs using coil and slab methods: Suitable for beginners, or those wishing to brush up their skills
Weekend of Oct 28 & 29 (2-day course)
10am-4pm
£130 (including firing & clay) | | | | Fungi Illustration [CF109] with Tereska Shepherd [Lifelong Learning] | | | Capture in watercolour the subtle colour variations and intriguing structures of a wide range of fungi and their surrounding habitats
Weekend of Nov 18 & 19 (2-day course)
10am-3.30pm : £55 (£45 concessions) | | | | Batik Bags with Jenny O'Leary | | | Use two traditional techniques (tie-dye and then batik as a resist) in combination to create an original design on a cotton bag
Saturday Dec 2
10am-4pm : £45 | | | | Embroidered Box Workshop with Suzette Smart | | | Create a rich and colourful lid for your box with free-machine embroidery and the layering of voiles and lightweight fabrics Saturday Dec 9
10am-4pm : £40 | | | Introduction to Ceramic Tile Making Christmas Decorations
with Georgia Wright | | | Roll out your clay and learn the basics of sgraffito and relief decoration
(Level: Beginners) Saturday Dec 16
10am-4pm : £45 | | | | 2018 COURSES
Gardens & Allotments - Batik with Jenny O'Leary
| | | Use the technique of batik on tissue and fabric to create a piece of work exploring the theme of gardens and allotments
Beginners Welcome
Saturday Feb 3 : 10am-4pm : £40 | | | | Shells: Natural History Illustration [CF206]
with Tereska Shepherd
[Lifelong Learning] Saturday Feb 10 & Saturday March 10
(2 sessions)
10am-3.30pm : £55 (£45 concessions) | | Painting Gardens [CF207]
with Tereska Shepherd
[Lifelong Learning] 7 sessions: Mondays Feb 12, Feb 26, March 12, March 26, April 30, May 14 & June 18 10am-3.30pm : £220 (£180 concessions) | | CLASSES Classes are held at the Willow Gallery's Dunbabin Room unless otherwise stated. LEARN TO LINDY HOP! Monday classes 7-7.45pm for Beginners 8-8.45pm for Improvers LEARN TAI CHI & QIGONG Instructor: David Bannister Wednesdays ( TAI CHI & QIGONG), 6.30-7.30pm, Memorial Hall, Oswestry Thursdays ( QIGONG), 6.30-7.30pm, Llanfyllin Youth & Community Centre Contact David on 07541 535587 or email banni66@icloud.com. PLAY FOLK MUSIC IN A RELAXED AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
Tutor : Diana Buckle You will need your own instrument – fiddle, flute, whistle or mandolin
Classes at the Gateway, Shrewsbury
and Dunbabin Room, Oswestry ' YOGA WITH BETTY
Teacher: Betty Hyam
Friday morning classes, mixed ability, 10-11.30am
Contact: 01938 554894
FENCING WITH THE FOIL EXPERIENCE
Coach: Bridie Lloyd
Each session a fencing taster experience Oct 22 : Nov 1 : Dec 10 MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Teacher: Alan Butterworth 8 sessions commencing Wednesday Oct 25, | | | Written & illustrated by Judith Harrison & Sara Piper Heap Discover 23 tales of hounds,
some factual, some fictional and
some who can be sure… The book is for sale at
Willow Gallery Shop
Price £11 | | | ABOUT US
Centrally-located in Oswestry, the former car showroom is an artist-led, entirely 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, as well as prints and cards, there is always a wide selection of arts and crafts to browse.
Willow Eatery
The on-site family- and wheelchair-friendly Willow Eatery is a popular local rendezvous, serving morning coffee, freshly-prepared light lunches and afternoon tea with a tempting selection of cakes - all cooked by Lindsay and her team. Also see Evenings at the Willow, above.
Gift vouchers and other gift ideas
Gift vouchers are available at the Willow. They can be bought for any amount and be redeemed in 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.
A venue to suit your occasion
Use our spacious Dunbabin Room for your own event. It's ideal for community groups, workshops, talks, training sessions and meetings, parties and celebrations, while its large clear hard floor and high ceiling are perfect for dance and fitness classes. Please contact us (willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com) for availability and rates.
CONTACT US
To contact the Willow Gallery:
Tel: 01691 657575
email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com
Website: www.willowgalleryoswestry.org
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Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD
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Gallery open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm
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Closed Sundays/bank holidays | | | |
