MARCH/APRIL 2012 What's On at The Willow Gallery
24th March 2012
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Whats on At The Willow Gallery March - April
56 Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AE. Tel: 01691 657575
www.willowartgallery.co.uk  willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.co.uk.
 
Italian Connection Exhibition - Saturday 24h  March – Saturday 7th May
 
Be transported to Italy through this exciting exhibition of Paintings, Sculpture, Prints and glass work by renowned British and International Artists inspired and influenced by Italy and Italian Art.
 
You are warmly invited to The Italian Exhibition Preview on Friday 23rd of March from 7pm - 10pm. This will be a fantastic evening with the opportunity to view this exciting exhibition with the exhibiting artists and enjoy a selection of Italian food and music with an artisan chocolate making demonstration by Ildo and Maureen Nicolello and Italian wine tasting with Pukka Wines.
 
A wonderful selection of Italian food will also be available to purchase from the Willow Evening Cafe, to ensure a table please book in advance.
 
Please feel free to bring guests.

We look forward to seeing you on the 23rd or at some point during this exhibition.


 
Spring Art & Craft Fair – Friday 30th & Saturday 31st of March – 10am-5pm
 
Enjoy browsing a wonderful selection of handcrafted gifts, textiles, jewellery and artwork from local makers, in the relaxed environment of the Willow Gallery. This is also an opportunity to meet the makers and find out more about their techniques and processes. Definitely not to be missed.


 
Special Events For The Italian Connection Exhibition
 
Saturday 14th of April – 11am-1.30pm - Sculpture Workshop with internationally renowned artist Max Bacanello.
 
Max studied fine art in Florence, Italy and brings his fantastic skills to the willow gallery in Oswestry.
Please contact the gallery for further information and to book a place.
 
Saturday 14th of April: Free Glass Fusing Demonstrations
 
11-1pm & 2-3pm - Glass BeadMaking Demonstrations using Italian Effetre & Murano Glass and Millefirori withPhillipa Hughes.
 
11-1pm & 2-3pm – GlassJewellery Making Demonstrations with Rachael Montgomery
 
Saturday 21st of April: Artisan Chocolate Making Workshop with Ildo & Maureen Nicolello. 1-4pm
A wonderful opportunity to discover the delights of making chocolate sweets, liquors, dipin, eggs andflower modelling with these world famous chocolate makers.

 

Please contact the gallery for further information and to book a place.


 
Saturday 21st of April 11- 1pm & 2-3pm - ‘See a Memory to Keep’ with Rachael Montgomery. Workshop todesign and make a broach keepsake.
 
Please contact the gallery forfurther information and to book a place.
 
11- 1pm& 2-3pm - Glass Bead Making Demonstrations using Italian Effetre & Murano Glass and Millefirori withPhillipa Hughes.



Feature Wall Exhibitions:
 
Felt Landscape Inspirations, hand created by Sue Mulcock - 1st March – 31st March.

 

Through her fascinating felt artwork Sue captures the subtle colours, atmosphere’s and details of the landscape. A must see exhibition, complimented by Sue’s felt workshop on Saturday the 31st of March

Felt Making Workshop – Saturday 31st March 1-3.30pm.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be creative with the expertise of a professional felt maker.

Make your own unique felt panel or scarf using fine felting and lattice work techniques.

For further information or to book a place please contact the gallery.

Fabulous Felt Creations: 1st April – 31st April

A wonderful selection of hand created felt artwork by Dee Highfield, be inspired and excited by the world of wool and felt making.
 
Willow Gallery Shop

The shop is brimming with our new spring collection of unique hand crafted products including, beautiful ceramics by Nicholas Cassey, fabulous glassware by Fox Glass, locally made wood work by Tim Aaran and John Walker. Not to mention natural body care products by Cunnynge herbs, imaginative textile bags, vibrant glass fused jewellery and much, much more.

Enjoy a relaxed and inspiring shopping experience and find those perfect birthday or something special for your home.

Willow Gallery Workshops:

 



Additional Events:

Flamenco Dance Classes

Every Saturday 11am-12noon – starting the 18th of February – Dunbabin Gallery.

‘More than just a dance form, flamenco is a wonderful life enhancing experience and a great way to keep fit.’

Beginners: Classes £5 per Person. Enquiries & Info: Oswestryflamenco@gmail.com

Tel: Fiona on 07834599698.

 

 



Don’t forget .....

Timeless Vintage Clothes shop – Step back in time and explore this unique collection of clothes, jewellery and shoes.

Psssst Wine Shop with the best selection of fine wines in Oswestry as well as a special choice of additional luxury items.

The Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1AE.
Tel: 01691 657575. E-mail: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com. Web: www.willowartgallery.co.uk
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