Arts and Crafts

TO ADVERTISE IN THE ARTS SECTION OF WELSH COUNTRY CALL ORIEL RHOSYN CERYS REES Waterfront Gallery 01559 372010 A gallery and craft shop based in the The Illustrator, Cerys Rees resides in A charity and social enterprise, dedicated vibrant town of Ystradgynlais displaying the inspirational town of Llandeilo. to promoting and supporting artists and artists & crafters from the Cerys has work published with craft workers in South West . Valley & . A unique collection Fisherton Press and has worked with Showing an eclectic mix of 2D and 3D for all tastes & budgets. Every 1st Sunday Guardian Journalist, Ellie Levenson. work from gallery artists and makers in Cerys’ work is inspired by her love of of the month starting Sunday 8th of exhibitions throughout the year. animals, working in watercolour and th st March with Matt Steele, there will be a 18 July - 21 September 'Landscape pencil. series of monthly one person shows. Legends', Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am Cerys’ studio is based in Llandeilo, till 4.00pm. 22 Commercial Street, Ystradgynlais illustration commissions warmly  welshcountry.co.uk Swansea SA9 1HD received. The Old Sail Loft, Discovery Quay, C Welsh Country Magazine  www.orielrhosyn.co.uk Milford Haven Docks, SA73 3AF M@welshcountry C @orielrhosyn  [email protected]  www.thewaterfrontgallery.co.uk  +44 (0)7904 396780  +44 (0)7734548123  +44 (0)1646 695699

BRAD CARR PHOTOGRAPHY Olwen Jones Julia Harris Gwili Bringing the Welsh outdoors into your - Animal Portraits Happy and arty 2020, the year that Have you ever wanted to try making a home. Brad has an online store with an Original horses, livestock, wildlife could be your journey into the wonderful pot on the potters wheel? ever-growing collection of photographs and pet portraits in pastels or oils. world of art, with one of my art We will help you gain new skills and from around Wales; Immortalise your special pets and workshops. Designed to suit all abilities, mountain landscapes, Lake Vyrnwy, enjoy learning to make pots on the companions in so that you from absolute beginner to those wishing Red Kites and more. All professionally wheel, which you can then return a few to improve their skills and held at printed and usually delivered within 3 and future generations can enjoy days later to paint and we will then fire Craig y Nos Country Park in the Upper days. and remember. Items available for them for you. Booking Essential! personalisation include prints, mugs, Swansea Valley. Visit my web site to  [email protected] cards, key rings, and magnets. Contact book your place. L @bradcarrphotos Olwen to discuss your requirements. The Studio at Ty Newydd, Dan y Fron, C @bradcarrphotos Llangeler, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, Abercraf, Swansea Valley SA9 1XX @bradcarrphotos Gwyddelwern, Denbighshire, LL21 9DU  www.juliaharris.wales SA44 5ET  www.bradcarrphotography.co.uk/  [email protected]  +44 (0)1639 731222 / +44 (0)7973  gwilipottery.com landscape-gallery  +44 (0)1490 412472 717207  +44 (0)1267 253449

Tweedies Sarah Jane Brown CHARLOTTE WOOD CAERWEN ART STUDIO Meet our newest creations Georgina As part of London's annual Wales Passionate illustrator produces Designer and maker of magnificent and Florence, handcrafted in Shetland Week event, Sarah Jane’s paintings work for advertising, book covers, Welsh themed totem poles. Colourful, and Welsh tweeds. Posh Bears are will be on display at the Exhibition of greetings cards, packaging, editorial for bold and bright to enhance your outside all OOAK and like all Tweedies are Contemporary in the London companies and private commissions. space with a unique, one-off sculpture. colourful, award winning originals Welsh Centre from 29th February to 1st Inspired by nature and impressionists, Eternally enchanted by my love and created with a whole lot of love, making March. Other work can be seen at Oriel illustrations are full of sensitivity and appreciation of the local Pembrokeshire beautiful, unique gifts to treasure Coffi in Llanidloes, Etcetera Gallery in experimentation. Exhibited in shows in habitat my totems celebrate the diverse, Wales and London. A unique drawing always. St Davids and Off The Wall Gallery in rich culture of animals, trees, land and style which has led to working with the See our website for latest designs. . seascapes. likes of famous illustrator Quentin Blake. Bespoke bears undertaken. Orleton, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4HU Caerwen, Glandwr, Whitland SA34 0UA Orleton, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4HU C @sjbfineart  [email protected][email protected]  www.tweedies.biz  www.sjbfineart.com  www.charlottewoodillustrator.com  +44 (0)1994 419150 / +44 (0)7546  +44 (0)7917 264237  [email protected]  +44 (0)7503 024183 532527

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KATIE RADBURN TREFRIW WOOLLEN MILLS Simply SEW SPECIAL CLAIRE COTTERILL MOSAICS I am Katie Radburn, a recently Traditional Welsh tapestry bedspreads Distinctive handcrafted bags, purses, Claire Cotterill is a UK artist and graduated illustrator and surface and fabric, brushed tapestry travelling wallets and accessories that are stylish, specialises in making bespoke mosaic pattern designer. I create illustrations rugs, tweeds, purses, throws and practical and eye catching. installations for interior and exterior for a range of media such as cushion covers woven in Snowdonia, My products are carefully made using environments. She regularly runs books, magazines, brochures and North Wales can be purchased online or top quality materials including designer courses teaching others how to make advertisement. My goal is always to in our shop. cottons, wool, Harris Tweed, tapestry, mosaics. If you would like to commission make a page eye catching, bright and Weaving can be viewed Monday – faux leather and cork fabric. a unique artwork for your home or inspiring. I have exhibited my illustration Friday except Bank Holidays. Many are unique or limited edition, so garden or would love to learn how to work in Cardiff and London. Please feel your purchase may be exclusive to you. make your own, please get in touch. free to contact me with any enquiries, @claire_cotterill_mosaics questions or commissions. Trefriw Woollen Mills, Main Road, C @ClaireCotterill.MosaicDesign Trefriw, Valley, LL27 0NQ Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 4LG  [email protected]  clairecotterillmosaics.co.uk  www.t-w-m.co.uk C @SimplySewSpecial  +44 (0)7895 924125  [email protected] katieraddesigns  +44 (0)1492 640462  +44 (0)7377 062 733  +44 (0)79822 456178

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FETTLE AND FIRE Oriel King Street Gallery Crafts from the Valley ADVERTISERS SEE I’m Cilla and I’ve been potting and A destination for contemporary, A fantastic selection of crafts made in teaching pottery for 30 years, producing fine and applied art collectors. Bi- Wales. Lovingly made craft items that simple, but eye catching designs, often monthly exhibitions of new work being make the home so much more homely with a sense of humour. You can see showcased with the Spotlight room or make ideal gifts. Now with two little a selection of my work in the Guildhall highlighting a different member each shops based in Craig-y-Nos Country Market Cardigan but I also produce month & the Chate room available Park, there is a far bigger range of bespoke work creating the most for rent to artists staging their own artisan craft pieces with something for wonderful gifts with a personal meaning. exhibitions. Vacancies for new Members everyone to choose from. in all fine and applied art disciplines. Craig-y-Nos Country Park, Pen-y-Cae, SA9 1GL Cilla Lewis, Cardigan, Ceredigion 33 King Street, SA31 1BS C @craftsfromthevalley  [email protected]  www.kingstreetgallery.co.uk  [email protected]  +44 (0)1239 621695  +44 (0)1267 220121  +44 (0)7460 835344

Oriel Rhosyn works with arts groups around Ystradgynlais You'll find a selection of textiles, jewellery, wood turning, pyrography, willow weaving, glassware, ceramics, handmade soaps and other fragrant items that add to the assault on the senses. Venture up the stairs and you will find the gallery. In the front rooms are displayed paintings of all sizes and prices, photography, ceramics, sculpture and more glass work by both established and upcoming artists. ‘Welsh Lowry’ Nick Holly has painted a selection of work especially for the gallery, including a large and small study of the in Ystradgynlais. In the third upstairs room local amateur art groups will be Oriel Rhosyn is a new gallery and craft shop located in the encouraged to display with a hope to encourage and develop local vibrant town of Ystradgynlais. art. Opened in December 2019 by glass artist John McVeigh it brings So if you are looking for a small gift or a piece of artwork for your a much needed gallery to the area. home, Oriel Rhosyn has a wide range for all tastes and is even open Likened to the wardrobe in Narnia, the entrance corridor opens on a Sunday for those who work during the week. out into two rooms of local hand-made crafts. Visit: www.orielrhosyn.co.uk

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