www.welshcountry.co.uk 37 CHRISTOPHER WYN BROWN New to Christopher’s ever developing range of enamels are watches. Each piece is handmade and unique due to the variations in the production processes, and a wide range of colours and patterns are available. The next show Christopher will be attending is Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival on the 24th & 25th of May. 01550 777574 www.christopher-wyn-brown.co.uk Brynsawdde, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, SA19 9PR Advertising Feature Arts & Crafts 07772820313 Inspired 2 Collect Gallery, Albion Arcade, 4 Blue Street, Carmarthen SA31 3LQ www.inspired2collect.co.uk CYNTH WEYMAN The ‘Inspired 2 collect Gallery’ website’s ‘News & Events/Hot off the Press’ will keep you updated. Artworks in paint, textiles, prints, cards & ‘my posh scarves’. The current theme ‘Diary of an Artist’ includes ‘My Brain She Boils’ an Intaglio Strati textile relief art quilt illustrating an artist’s juggling lifestyle. BLACK DRAGON CRAFTS Distinctive, solid pewter beads, buttons and clasps, intricately engraved with original Celtic knots and 100% handmade in Carmarthenshire, Wales. All are available individually threaded into several ranges of sensibly priced and beautifully packaged jewellery OR on their own for other makers and merchants. Beware of imitations! 01559 384624 www.blackdragon.co.uk C Black Dragon Crafts SARAH JANE BROWN Expressive & emotive contemporary paintings. Inspired & informed by the Pembrokeshire coastal landscape. Work can currently be seen at ‘Off the Wall Gallery’ in Cardiff and ‘The Lion Street Gallery’ in Hay- on-Wye. www.sjbart.com [email protected]C Sarah Jane Brown – Paintings ELVET WOOLLEN MILL One of the few remaining traditional family run working woollen mills, established for 130 years, set in rural Wales. Producing traditional Welsh Tapestries to modern blankets and various cloths. Including NOSILA, a subsidiary, manufacturing an exclusive collection of hand cut and crafted ladies garments and accessories 01267 281336 / 07988 568252 www.elvetwoollenmill.com Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TS ORIEL KING STREET GALLERY King Street Gallery is fast becoming a destination for collectors of fine art and contemporary ceramics, with regular exhibitions of new work being showcased on a bi-monthly basis. The Chate Room is available for rent to artists wishing to stage their own exhibitions. Interest-free credit is available through the Collectorplan Scheme. 01267 220121 www.kingstreetgallery.co.uk 33 King Street, Carmarthen, Carms, SA31 1BS DOROTHY MORRIS FINE ART Greenspace Gallery holds a joint exhibition by John Brown and Patrick M Higgins, Rebirth and Structure. John creates his amazing sculptures from scrap metal. Patrick M Higgins’ photography captures subtle details both in nature and through his dramatic skyscrapers. On show until 30th May alongside Dorothy Morris’s Batik work. 01267 267652 / 07969 273577 www.dorothymorris.co.uk 2nd Floor, 30 King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BS BOWERBIRD BEARS Collectable, one of a kind, award winning bears and other creatures for that special someone in your life. Each one is carefully made in the traditional way from a selection of delightful fabrics that reflect the character of the bear. Made with love, to be there at your side and make you smile! 07979 595397 www.bowerbirdbears.co.uk [email protected]OLWEN JONES - ANIMAL PORTRAITS Original horses, livestock, wildlife and pet portraits in pastels or oils. Immortalise your special pets and companions in fine art so that you and future generations can enjoy and remember. Items available for personalisation include prints, mugs, cards, key rings, and magnets. Contact Olwen to discuss your requirements. 01490 412472 [email protected]Gwyddelwern, Denbighshire, LL21 9DU 01597 810627 WYE LAVENDER OF RHAYADER A family run lavender farm nestling in the stunning Welsh Wye Valley. We sell fresh and dried lavender bunches, plants, loose flower heads & a variety of products made from our flowers. Weddings a speciality. Try our delicious lavender biscuits & lavender & vanilla fudge. Open from July through to the end of September or use our online shop. www.wyelavender.co.uk Bryn Pedol, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5NR ORIEL PLAS GLYN-Y-WEDDW One of Wales’ most picturesque art venues, nestling in the village of Llanbedrog on the Llŷn Peninsula, within an area of outstanding natural beauty. Open Daily 10 - 5 (closed Tue, Oct - May excluding school hols). 12 acre woodland with headland walks, outdoor theatre and self catering unit to rear of mansion, sleeps 12. 01758 740763 Llanbedrog, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 www.oriel.org.uk JULIA HARRIS For her next exhibition, Julia Harris nips across the border to the Kerry Vale Vineyard Pentreheyling SY15 6HU, just outside Newtown Shropshire. Running throughout July you’ll see Julia’s quirky animals and some of her favourite landscapes. After the exhibition you can enjoy a wine tasting tour or visit their café for lunch. 01591 620413 / 07973 717207 www.juliaharris.info Dolfan Barn, Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4UE
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www.welshcountry.co.uk 37PB July-Aug 15
Christopher Wyn BroWnnew to Christopher’s ever developing range of enamels are watches. each piece is handmade and unique due to the variations in the production processes, and a wide range of colours and patterns are available. the next show Christopher will be attending is Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival on the 24th & 25th of May.
Cynth WeyMAnthe ‘inspired 2 collect Gallery’ website’s ‘news & events/hot off the press’ will keep you updated. Artworks in paint, textiles, prints, cards & ‘my posh scarves’. the current theme ‘Diary of an Artist’ includes ‘My Brain she Boils’ an intaglio strati textile relief art quilt illustrating an artist’s juggling lifestyle.
BLACK DrAGon CrAFts Distinctive, solid pewter beads, buttons and clasps, intricately engraved with original Celtic knots and 100% handmade in Carmarthenshire, Wales. All are available individually threaded into several ranges of sensibly priced and beautifully packaged jewellery or on their own for other makers and merchants. Beware of imitations!
01559 384624 www.blackdragon.co.ukC Black Dragon Crafts
sArAh JAne BroWnexpressive & emotive contemporary paintings. inspired & informed by the pembrokeshire coastal landscape. Work can currently be seen at ‘off the Wall Gallery’ in Cardiff and ‘the Lion street Gallery’ in hay-on-Wye.
eLvet WooLLen MiLL one of the few remaining traditional family run working woollen mills, established for 130 years, set in rural Wales. producing traditional Welsh tapestries to modern blankets and various cloths. including nosiLA, a subsidiary, manufacturing an exclusive collection of hand cut and crafted ladies garments and accessories
orieL KinG street GALLeryKing street Gallery is fast becoming a destination for collectors of fine art and contemporary ceramics, with regular exhibitions of new work being showcased on a bi-monthly basis. the Chate room is available for rent to artists wishing to stage their own exhibitions. interest-free credit is available through the Collectorplan scheme.
01267 220121 www.kingstreetgallery.co.uk
33 King street, Carmarthen, Carms, sA31 1Bs
Dorothy Morris Fine ArtGreenspace Gallery holds a joint exhibition by John Brown and patrick M higgins, rebirth and structure. John creates his amazing sculptures from scrap metal. patrick M higgins’ photography captures subtle details both in nature and through his dramatic skyscrapers. on show until 30th May alongside Dorothy Morris’s Batik work.
01267 267652 / 07969 273577
www.dorothymorris.co.uk
2nd Floor, 30 King street, Carmarthen, sA31 1Bs
BoWerBirD BeArsCollectable, one of a kind, award winning bears and other creatures for that special someone in your life. each one is carefully made in the traditional way from a selection of delightful fabrics that reflect the character of the bear. Made with love, to be there at your side and make you smile!
oLWen Jones - AniMAL portrAitsoriginal horses, livestock, wildlife and pet portraits in pastels or oils. immortalise your special pets and companions in fine art so that you and future generations can enjoy and remember. items available for personalisation include prints, mugs, cards, key rings, and magnets. Contact olwen to discuss your requirements.
Wye LAvenDer oF rhAyADerA family run lavender farm nestling in the stunning Welsh Wye valley. We sell fresh and dried lavender bunches, plants, loose flower heads & a variety of products made from our flowers. Weddings a speciality. Try our delicious lavender biscuits & lavender & vanilla fudge. open from July through to the end of september or use our online shop.
www.wyelavender.co.uk
Bryn pedol, rhayader, powys, LD6 5nr
orieL pLAs GLyn-y-WeDDWone of Wales’ most picturesque art venues, nestling in the village of Llanbedrog on the Llŷn Peninsula, within an area of outstanding natural beauty. open Daily 10 - 5 (closed tue, oct - May excluding school hols). 12 acre woodland with headland walks, outdoor theatre and self catering unit to rear of mansion, sleeps 12.
JULiA hArrisFor her next exhibition, Julia harris nips across the border to the Kerry vale vineyard pentreheyling sy15 6hU, just outside newtown shropshire. running throughout July you’ll see Julia’s quirky animals and some of her favourite landscapes. After the exhibition you can enjoy a wine tasting tour or visit their café for lunch.
the oLD BoArD CoMpAnyWe make rustic food boards and homewares using sustainable Welsh timber. We also handcraft wine racks, candle holders, phone and tablet holders, rustic furniture, home 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.
01239 832898 www.theoldboardco.co.uk
parc Gwynfryn, Crymych, pembrokeshire, sA41 3rQ
AnGLesey pAper CoMpAnyWe create our own unique range of stunning interior lighting – our lamps and light shades will fit into any décor, ranging from contemporary to traditional with lots of stunning colours and designs! We also supply beautiful fair trade lokta paper stationery and gifts, journals and photo albums. open Mon – sat 10:30/4:30 and sundays 10/4. Find us opposite pringles.
GWiLi potteryCreating domestic pottery for over 35 years, Gwili pottery is produced in an impressive variety of shapes and is available in around 40 strong, individual and colourful designs. From mugs and plates to jugs, vases and lamp bases, each piece is unique, everything is hand-thrown and hand painted at the welcoming workshop and gallery.
WeLsh vALLey ALpACAsin a hidden valley between swansea and Carmarthenshire resides a delightful herd of beautiful and gentle Alpacas in a variety of colours. We offer open days, workshops, farm walks and alpaca sales, plus alpaca products including raw fibre in our new facilities at The Waterside, www.thewaterside-felindre.co.uk.
07881626634
www.welsh-valley-alpacas.co.uk
ty Blaenant Ddu, Felindre, swansea, sA5 7nD
LLAnWrtyD CoMMUnity trAnsportto help raise funds for the transport scheme we recycle glass bottles and create a variety of products for sale: ornaments for the garden and home, sharp-free glass chips for plant pots and garden paths and, new to the range, our glass jewellery produced directly from recycled bottles and glass.
orieL-y-FeLin Art GALLerypembrokeshire’s only gallery showing original paintings by artist pauline Beynon. showcasing a constantly changing selection of paintings, ceramics, glass and bronzes, from local and invited artists. ‘A jewel in the artistic landscape’. something for everyone, from serious collectors to those sourcing unique, tempting, affordable art. Collectorplan scheme available.
CAriAD GLAss stained glass taster courses now available! see website for full details – spaces are limited. Chris Dodd has been working with glass for over 10 years, specialising in leaded lights and copper foiling techniques. the studio offers bespoke glass panels, gifts, individual commissions and a restoration service, tuition and hobby supplies.
www.cariadglass.co.uk
Unit 1 Teifi Units, New Road, Llandysul, Ceredigion, sA44 4QJ
07748 936032
tWeeDies Award winning tweedies are celebrating their 10th anniversary creating limited editions of Anna the bear and Belle the paperweight mouse. Lovingly handcrafted in cream tweed from Jamieson’s of shetland they are now available online or at craft fairs. this is your chance to purchase a unique piece of our history.
To Showcase Your Work HereContact Ian: 01559 372010
01559 371608 / 07766 757162
07896 609340 / 01570 470852
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