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Julia Harris Cariad Glass Gwili Pottery Welsh Valley Alpacas Julia Harris has moved studio to Abercraf, in Stained glass taster courses now available! Creating domestic pottery for over 35 years, Are resident at The Waterside, Felindre – a the beautiful upper Tawe Valley, a magnet for Do contact us for details as spaces are Gwili pottery is produced in an impressive unique, hidden valley in the hills north of like minded artists who have joined together limited. Chris Dodd has been working with variety of shapes and is available in around Swansea – www.thewaterside-felindre.co.uk to form Arts in the Tawe Valley. They’ll be glass for over 10 years, specialising in leaded 40 strong, individual and colourful designs. We have Open Days, special alpaca events organising an art trail in June. If you would lights and copper foiling techniques. The From mugs and plates to jugs, vases and and sales through the year. Come and see like to join us, contact Julia, the membership studio offers bespoke glass panels, gifts, lamp bases, each piece is unique, everything us and meet these delightful and beautiful secretary, or visit our webpage Arts-in-the- individual commissions, a restoration service, is hand-thrown and hand painted at the creatures. Tawe Valley. and tuition and hobby supplies. welcoming workshop and gallery. Ty Newydd, Dan y Fron, Abercrave, Unit 1 Teifi Units, New Road, Llandysul, Ty Blaenant Ddu, Felindre, Swansea, SA9 1XX Ceredigion, SA44 4QJ Pontarsais, Carmarthen, SA32 7DU SA5 7ND www.juliaharris.info www.cariadglass.co.uk www.gwilipottery.com www.welsh-valley-alpacas.co.uk 01591 620413 / 07973 717207 07748 936032 01267 253449 07881626634
ORIEL-Y-FELIN ART GALLERY Tweedies Llanwrtyd Community Transport Sioni Rhys Handweavers Pembrokeshire’s only gallery showing Award winning original, quirky, colourful, To help raise funds for the transport scheme A partnership of designer and weavers original paintings by artist Pauline Beynon. 100% British collectable bears and we recycle glass bottles and create a variety producing wraps and traditional Carthenni Showcasing a constantly changing selection paperweight mice, all looking for their of products for sale: ornaments for the garden (throws) in both contemporary and traditional of paintings, ceramics, glass and bronzes, forever homes. Beautifully handcrafted and home, sharp-free glass chips for plant designs. Traditional handlooms are employed from local and invited artists. ‘A jewel in the in Welsh and Shetland tweeds and yarns pots and garden paths and, new to the range, to make the natural fibre fabrics of all our artistic landscape’. Something for everyone, with great attention to detail, making unique our glass jewellery produced directly from products. Combining age-old and modern from serious collectors to those sourcing gifts to love and treasure. recycled bottles and glass. techniques, you can be sure that every unique, tempting, affordable art. Collectorplan item will last a lifetime, and give continuous Scheme available. pleasure. St. Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6NS Orleton, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4HU [email protected] Hen Efail, Pandy, Abergavenny, NP7 8DS www.oriel-y-felin.com www.tweedies.biz www.llanwrtydcommunitytransport.org.uk www.sionirhys.eu 01437 720386 07917 264237 01982 552727 / 551295 07951 407693
The Harp Centre Wales BLACK DRAGON CRAFTS Needle Rock WELSH TWEED Combining the secrets and craftsmanship that Distinctive, solid pewter beads, buttons and Offering a range of bespoke footstools, Welsh Tweed clothing and accessories are has been handed down through generations clasps, intricately engraved with original hand-made in Wales. With detachable legs, inspired by the rugged countryside around us. with innovative technology and materials such Celtic knots and 100% handmade in hardwood frames; choose your size, style, Our 100% wool fabric is woven locally and as titanium and carbon fibre these handmade Carmarthenshire, Wales. All are available, buttoning & fabric. All aspects of traditional, with a flash of electric polka dot lining does harps are distinguished by their exceptional individually threaded into several ranges of modern & caravan upholstery undertaken, more than bring attention to the cut or fold of sound quality. Telynau Teifi want to secure sensibly priced and beautifully packaged with a furniture painting / repair service. one of our jackets. Full range on our website. the harp making traditions of Wales for future jewellery OR on their own for other makers generations. and merchants. Beware of imitations! Needle Rock Workshop, Charberlee, Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, SY23 5DH Llandysul Carmarthen SA44 4DT C Black Dragon Crafts [email protected] [email protected] www.welsh-harps.com www.blackdragon.co.uk www.needlerock.co.uk www.welshtweed.com 01559 363222 01559 384624 07534 216297 01550 721451
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Christopher Wyn Brown Dorothy Morris Fine Art BowerBird Bears Sarah Jane Brown Christopher produces vitreous enamelled It’s time to think of the Christmas Show at Collectable, one of a kind, award winning Expressive & emotive contemporary jewellery and sculptures, using copper as the Greenspace.... if you are a professional artist bears and other creatures for that special paintings. Inspired & informed by the base. Each piece is unique as it is handmade, and are interested in exhibiting your work this someone in your life. Each one is carefully Pembrokeshire coastal landscape. Work can variations in firing temperature, and time Christmas please get in touch.... I am looking made in the traditional way from a selection of currently be seen at ‘Off the Wall Gallery’ in affect the finished item. Christopher will be for a Christmas message, not just pretty delightful fabrics that reflect the character of Cardiff and ‘The Lion Street Gallery’ in attending The Royal Welsh Winter Fair 30th snowy scenes... if you think your work fits the the bear. Made with love, to be there at your Hay-on-Wye. November to 1st December and Llanerchaeron bill let us know. side and make you smile! Winter Fair 5th & 6th of December. Brynsawdde, Llangadog, 2nd Floor, 30 King Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA19 9PR SA31 1BS [email protected] C Sarah Jane Brown – Paintings www.christopher-wyn-brown.co.uk www.dorothymorris.co.uk www.bowerbirdbears.co.uk www.sjbart.com 01550 777574 01267 267652 / 07969 273577 07979 595397 [email protected]
Oriel King Street Gallery Elvet Woollen Mill Wye Lavender of Rhayader ORIEL PLAS GLYN-Y-WEDDW King Street Gallery is fast becoming a One of the few remaining traditional family A family run lavender farm nestling in the One of Wales’ most picturesque art venues, destination for collectors of fine art and run working woollen mills, established for 130 stunning Welsh Wye Valley. We sell fresh nestling in the village of Llanbedrog on the contemporary ceramics, with regular years, set in rural Wales. Producing traditional and dried lavender bunches, plants, loose Llŷn Peninsula, within an area of outstanding exhibitions of new work being showcased Welsh Tapestries to modern blankets and flower heads & a variety of products made natural beauty. Open Daily 10 - 5 (closed on a bi-monthly basis. The Chate Room is various cloths. Including NOSILA, a subsidiary, from our flowers. Weddings a speciality. Try Tue, Oct - May excluding school hols). 12 available for rent to artists wishing to stage manufacturing an exclusive collection of our delicious lavender biscuits & lavender & acre woodland with headland walks, outdoor their own exhibitions. Interest-free credit is hand cut and crafted ladies garments and vanilla fudge. Open from July through to the theatre and self catering unit to rear of available through the Collectorplan Scheme. accessories end of September or use our online shop. mansion, sleeps 12. 33 King Street, Carmarthen, Carms, Bryn Pedol, Rhayader, Powys, SA31 1BS Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TS LD6 5NR Llanbedrog, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 www.kingstreetgallery.co.uk www.elvetwoollenmill.com www.wyelavender.co.uk www.oriel.org.uk 01267 220121 01267 281336 / 07988 568252 01597 810627 01758 740763
Gwaelod Pottery Olwen Jones - Animal Portraits Run by Jonathan Griffiths who started Original horses, livestock, wildlife and pet making pottery from an early age and now portraits in pastels or oils. Immortalise takes his inspiration from areas such as your special pets and companions in fine the Garth Mountains and the Welsh Coast. art so that you and future generations can Creating wonderful ranges of pottery from enjoy and remember. Items available for For more from these practical table ware to ceramic lighthouses personalisation include prints, mugs, cards, and of course commissions for those wanting key rings, and magnets. Contact Olwen to something really individual. discuss your requirements. advertisers see ... Gwaelod Y Garth, Cardiff, CF15 9HA Gwyddelwern, Denbighshire, LL21 9DU www.welshcountry.co.uk www.gwaelodpottery.com [email protected] 07427 511225 01490 412472
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Cynth Weyman Classy Curtains Welcome to browse. Paintings to textile reliefs Hand finished Made to Measure Curtains and ‘my posh scarves’ offer you a true colour & Blinds from our Ystradgynlais showroom, experience. See an artwork in progress. we can offer a wide range of quality fabrics, Looking for an artwork or fashion piece with wallpaper & paint helping you choose all your a contemporary twist, why not start here? decor in one place. We offer home visits, Create an Heirloom – book today. Please see alterations & fit. We also make in-house, website for new Seasonal Opening Hours. headboards, lampshades, cushions and bedding. Inspired 2 Collect Gallery, Albion Arcade, Ysgol House, Pantyffynon Road, 4 Blue Street, Carmarthen SA31 3LQ Ystradgynlais, Powys SA9 1EU www.inspired2collect.co.uk www.classycurtainsltd.co.uk 0155907772820313 371608 / 07766 757162 01639 415885
Ditta Foldesi-Szalkai THE OLD BOARD COMPANY Portrait painting from photos in various We make rustic food boards and homewares media. Reproductions of many famous using sustainable Welsh timber. We also paintings from a Swansea based artist. handcraft wine racks, candle holders, phone Contact Ditta with the details of your and tablet holders, rustic furniture, home requirements. fragrance, and our own blend of board wax. Personalised engraving service available. Supplying to retail, catering and individual clients. Capturing the spirit of Welsh wood. Parc Gwynfryn, Crymych, Pembrokeshire, SA41 3RQ www.theoldboardco.co.uk [email protected] 01239 832898
CHARLOTTE WOOD Anthony pease photography Passionate illustrator produces work for It was the landscapes of the Brecon Beacons advertising, book covers, greetings cards, that first demonstrated the skill and expertise packaging, editorial for companies and of the photographs taken by Anthony. Such private commissions. Inspired by nature good photographs attract interest and now and impressionists, illustrations are full of commercial photography and mountain bike sensitivity and experimentation. Exhibited photography make up a large percentage in shows in Wales and London. A unique of his portfolio. Prints available from the drawing style which has led to working with website. Commisions undertaken. the likes of famous illustrator Quentin Blake. [email protected] Llandovery, Carmarthenshire www.charlottewoodillustrator.com www.anthonypeasephotography.co.uk 07503 024183 anthonypeasephotography.co.uk
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