Visiting Artists
demonstrations & workshops
Every month, we have a variety of talented craftspeople who visit Afonwen Craft & Antique Centre. They’ll usually bring along a sample of their beautiful collections, perform entrancing demonstrations of their skills, and chat about their beautiful work.
We have visiting artists who specialise in:
Jewellery making, textile work, stichwork, weaving, illustration, painting (with various materials), hot wax art, greeting cards, and much more.
Upcoming Events
On occasions, artists might change the dates that they’re visiting us or might be unable to attend on short notice. If you are planning a visit to see a particular artist, please call in advance to check if the schedule is correct.
The ladies make lovely pieces of jewellery using many different materials – including resin, fused glass, gemstone, and braided (in a variety of colours and designs).
The girls also have some handmade cards, boxed frame pictures, as well as tote bags, cushion covers, and keyrings.
The Holywell Art Club will be with us over two days, exhibiting a selection of their work. They are available to chat and answer any questions you might have about their work.
Local artist using bold and bright colours. Ceri is inspired by plants and animals from realistic to abstract art. Ceri works both digitally as well as using mixed media. She has developed her work and now works on canvas – as well as printing her designs onto fabric, cards, and prints.
Jackie joins us with her fabulous collection of beaded and semi-precious stone jewellery (with colours and styles to suit the season).
If you have something in mind, Jackie does custom designs. She can also carry out small repairs to your treasured pieces.
Kate will be a new visitor to the centre with her beautiful handmade clay art jewellery. She is self-taught and makes the most amazing delicate pieces from earrings, necklaces, rings, and brooches – as well as trinket boxes.
HFT is a charity that supports adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. It operates sites in Flintshire (with more info. that can be accessed online). They make various gift items with recycled wood pallets and textiles, plus many other things gathered from the environment.
Sandra makes jewellery from reclaimed silver from the jewellery industry. Much of Sandra’s inspiration comes from nature – with all its shapes and colours – which is often reflected in her work.
She is also able to do some small repairs on your own broken pieces of treasured jewellery.
Trevor has some lovely hand weaved items. This includes soft scarves and shawls that are made from various yarns – such as wool, silk, alpaca, and camel.
Trevor is more than happy to stop working and answer any questions, or to demonstrate his weaving.
Thelma is one of our longstanding artists at the centre. She has been demonstrating and taking commissions for her lovely paintings, which are on canvas using watercolours, for many years.
Thelma is happy to chat as she adds to her wonderful collection.
The ladies make lovely pieces of jewellery using many different materials – including resin, fused glass, gemstone, and braided (in a variety of colours and designs).
The girls also have some handmade cards, boxed frame pictures, as well as tote bags, cushion covers, and keyrings.
Tracey will be bringing her lovely paintings in watercolours and acrylics of animal portraits, people, buildings, and landscapes – which she paints with a relaxed and modern style.
Tracey welcomes commissions and is happy to stop and chat. You can find out more at www.traceydaviesart.co.uk
Gill has a large and varied collection of wonderful paintings of local scenes, sea, landscapes, and more. She also has some cute paintings on stones, plus some little painted houses.
Gill can take commissions and has completed many pet portraits (painted from a photograph). She is happy to stop and chat and will be busy painting both days.
Liz makes many different items using metal tape. This includes happy day notebooks, collage pictures, A6 decorated notebooks, scrapbook journals, and much more.
Jenni will be holding another of her masterclass sessions, where you can try your hand at this beautiful craft – with wool from Jenni’s flock of sheep (which is obtained without any harm to the animals).
Please book in advance directly with Jenni at jennifrost@outlook.com
Marie has some quirky pieces which have been created by hand from her original designs. Her collection includes statues, bowls, as well as wall plaques featuring dragons, wolves, and other mythical creatures.
Marie also has some handcrafted silk and gemstone jewellery – made with rare and unusual stones – plus some ancient Egyptian jewellery.
Trevor has some lovely hand weaved items. This includes soft scarves and shawls that are made from various yarns – such as wool, silk, alpaca, and camel.
Trevor is more than happy to stop working and answer any questions, or to demonstrate his weaving.
Jackie joins us with her fabulous collection of beaded and semi-precious stone jewellery (with colours and styles to suit the season).
If you have something in mind, Jackie does custom designs. She can also carry out small repairs to your treasured pieces.
Stef is a self-taught artist, based in Mold, that mainly paints in oils- although she also works in acrylics and pastels. Much of her inspiration is found on local walks in Snowdonia and from the wonderful scenery of North Wales.
Carol makes a variety of lovely gift items by cross-stitch, including cushions, pictures, cards, decorations, and more.
Sandra makes jewellery from reclaimed silver from the jewellery industry. Much of Sandra’s inspiration comes from nature – with all its shapes and colours – which is often reflected in her work.
She is also able to do some small repairs on your own broken pieces of treasured jewellery.
Gill has a large and varied collection of wonderful paintings of local scenes, sea, landscapes, and more. She also has some cute paintings on stones, plus some little painted houses.
Gill can take commissions and has completed many pet portraits (painted from a photograph). She is happy to stop and chat and will be busy painting both days.
This is a charity who supports adults with learning difficulties and disabilities, which make crafts and gifts from various materials – including wooden pallets, straws, buttons, and much more. Many of the items made are for HFT social enterprise.
Liz makes many different items using metal tape. This includes art kits, notebooks, collage pictures, plus much more.
Tracey loves to paint watercolour portraits and paintings – especially dogs! But she also enjoys other media such as acrylics and pastels, and has recently enjoyed using watercolour and masking techniques.
Tracey will have lots of her lovely paintings on display both these days and is happy to stop work and chat.
Thelma is one of our longstanding artists at the centre. She has been demonstrating and taking commissions for her lovely paintings, which are on canvas using watercolours, for many years.
Thelma is happy to chat as she adds to her wonderful collection.
Jenni will be holding another of her masterclass sessions, where you can try your hand at this beautiful craft – with wool from Jenni’s flock of sheep (which is obtained without any harm to the animals).
Please book in advance directly with Jenni at jennifrost@outlook.com
Jackie has been busy putting extra pieces of her lovely handmade jewellery into her collection ready for the festive season, with many being made with pretty beads, stones, and crystals.
If you have something in mind, Jackie does custom designs. She can also carry out small repairs to your treasured pieces.
Marie has some quirky pieces which have been created by hand from her original designs. Her collection includes statues, bowls, as well as wall plaques featuring dragons, wolves, and other mythical creatures.
Marie also has some handcrafted silk and gemstone jewellery – made with rare and unusual stones – plus some ancient Egyptian jewellery.
The ladies make lovely pieces of jewellery using many different materials – including resin, fused glass, gemstone, and braided (in a variety of colours and designs).
The girls also have some handmade cards, boxed frame pictures, as well as tote bags, cushion covers, and keyrings.
This is a charity that supports adults with disabilities and learning difficulties, based in Flintshire, who make gift items using many different materials to create unusual and meaningful gifts.
Trevor has some lovely hand weaved items. This includes soft scarves and shawls that are made from various yarns – such as wool, silk, alpaca, and camel.
Trevor is more than happy to stop working and answer any questions, or to demonstrate his weaving.
Kate makes polymer clay jewellery, hairclips and trinket dishes, where every piece is unique and all made using hypoallergenic stainless steel, 18K gold, or sterling silver.
Jackie joins us with her fabulous collection of beaded and semi-precious stone jewellery (with colours and styles to suit the season).
If you have something in mind, Jackie does custom designs. She can also carry out small repairs to your treasured pieces.
Sandra makes jewellery from reclaimed silver from the jewellery industry. Much of Sandra’s inspiration comes from nature – with all its shapes and colours – which is often reflected in her work.
She is also able to do some small repairs on your own broken pieces of treasured jewellery.
Tracey will be bringing her lovely paintings in watercolours and acrylics of animal portraits, people, buildings, and landscapes – which she paints with a relaxed and modern style.
Tracey welcomes commissions and is happy to stop and chat.
Gill has a large and varied collection of wonderful paintings of local scenes, sea, landscapes, and more. She also has some cute paintings on stones, plus some little painted houses.
Gill can take commissions and has completed many pet portraits (painted from a photograph). She is happy to stop and chat and will be busy painting both days.
Marie has some quirky pieces which have been created by hand from her original designs. Her collection includes statues, bowls, as well as wall plaques featuring dragons, wolves, and other mythical creatures.
Marie also has some handcrafted silk and gemstone jewellery – made with rare and unusual stones – plus some ancient Egyptian jewellery.
Jenni will be holding another of her masterclass sessions, where you can try your hand at this beautiful craft – with wool from Jenni’s flock of sheep (which is obtained without any harm to the animals).
Please book in advance directly with Jenni at jennifrost@outlook.com
Want to Join Us?
Please talk to someone in the gift shop or give us a call on 01352 720965 if you wish to join us and use the visiting artist room.
You can book to use this room for a single day or multiple days in a row.
However, you must create your items of art or crafts yourself and be able to demonstrate your skills while visiting us.