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MAIN GALLERY EXHIBITION: LAST WEEK!
SECRETS DISCLOSED 7 February - 1 March 2015 'Secrets Disclosed' features photographer Barrie Dale and ceramicist Crabby Taylor - both of whose work explores their connectedness to nature. more 
EXHIBITION TALK - RETURNING TO THE CAVE TO DISCLOSE SECRETS
Thursday 19 February, 7.30 pm This talk is now on our blog more VESEY ROOM EXHIBITION
ESTHER HEPWORTH 2 March - 25 April 2015 
Throughout March and April local printmaker, Esther Hepworth, is exhibiting at the Robert Vesey Room.
As well as colourful screen prints and collagraphs, expect to see artwork inspired by Esther's connection to Bampton, the Morris dancers and Downton Abbey. 
ARTISTS' FORUM
Fee: FREE - all welcome and no need to book! Date/time: Thursday 5 March, 7.30pm Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Do you need inspiration? Are you half-way through something and seriously stuck? Have you had a breakthrough that you want to share? Bring along an example of your current work or just come along and join the discussion! 
DECORATED PAPERS
Fee: £36 (WOA members £30) Booking Essential Date/time: Monday 9 March, 2.00 - 5.00 pm Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Tutor: Gill Salway Creating your own decorated papers is a great way to add individuality to your artwork whether you want an exciting, stimulating background for your drawing or painting, making cards or collage pictures, or giving your handmade books that extra special touch. In this workshop we will try out different techniques for marbling, experiment with combining monoprint and printed block patterns and find some simple ways of adding colour and texture as a base for further work. You will go home with a collection of samples and all the information you need to continue to make your own papers at home. There is no extra charge for materials but if you have them please bring two very fine watercolour brushes, an inch deep dish or tray, preferable white and large enough to take at least A4 paper. Limited places - please book! 
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
Fee: £36 (WOA members £30) Booking Essential Date/time: Monday 23 March, 2.00 - 5.00 pm Venue: West Ox Arts gallery Tutor: Yvonne Robinson Collage lends itself to spontaneity and creativity. Unlike painting and drawing, where a stroke of the brush or pencil is a commitment, collage is a constant metamorphosis and can be like a treasure hunt for the right piece. This workshop is an opportunity to explore the many forms of collage and develop ideas and imagination using a wide range of materials. The aim is to create something that has integrity in that it is wholly original and maintains a high standard of materials. At the same time the piece must be pleasing and give a sense of achievement. All materials are supplied but, ideally, please bring one or two images from which to choose. See Yvonne's work at yvonnerobinsonart.weeblycom |
West Ox Arts Gallery is a bright and inspiring venue showcasing the work of contemporary artists, designers, and craftmakers. Our aim is to provide a stimulating experience in the visual arts. We are situated on the first floor of the Grade II listed Town Hall in Bampton, Oxfordshire; a picturesque Cotswold town that is famous as the fictitious Downton Village, about five miles from Witney. Enjoy free admission, four hours' free parking directly outside, disabled access and free wi-fi. NEW - WEST OX ARTS' BLOG
Check out our blog to see some of the highlights of 2014 - including Charlie Fothergill's great talk on Art Sketchbooks, Jemima Wilson's participatory project in East London in pursuit of village gossip and some photos of some of our great exhibitions! Click here for the blog. NEW - GIFT SHOP PAGE
Have a quick look at our new Gift Shop page to give you a taster of what's available in the gallery shop! We now stay open between exhibitions so you can browse and buy from our wonderful range of handmade gifts - prints, cards, ceramics, jewellery, woodturning and more - whether there is an exhibition on or not! |
