Afonwen, Near Mold, CH7 5UB
01352 720797
antiques@afonwen.co.uk
Tue - Sun: 9:30 - 17:00

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.
Wed 9th April
Local Artist
AllyMo
Alison has an interesting selection of gift items, to include some lovely stitch-work and felt animals, plus handmade greetings cards.
Sat 12th and Sun 13th April
Local Artist
Thelma Evans
Thelma taught art for many years, and paints in a delicate style of her pretty floral scenes on canvas, as well as some places of interest. Thelma welcomes commissions.
Thurs 17th and Fri 18th April
Local Artist
Tracey Davies
Thurs 17th and Fri 18th Local Artist Tracey Davies - Tracey paints mainly from photographs, and has completed many portraits over the years especially of dogs. Tracey is very well used to stop painting and have a chat and discuss any of your questions and ideas.
Sat 19th and Sun 20th April
Handmade Polymer Jewellery
Kate at Noodle and Norman
Kate makes all her jewellery using polymer clay, which she then decorates and uses 18k gold or silver depending to finish off. Kate has many different themes to her jewellery and is happy to take commissions with any of your own ideas for that special piece.
Tues 22nd April
Local Artist
Crafty Sisters
The ladies make their jewellery with various materials and then embellish them in striking colours, with some being available in matching pairs. Alongside their jewellery, they also have handmade greetings cards and other quirky gift items.
Wed 23rd and Thurs 24th April
Local Sculptor
Clair Young
Clair will have some of her fantastic ceramic sculptures on display both these days as she works adding to her collection. Clair has gained much inspiration from her love of animals, and from her sailing trips where she can see the birds in their native habitat.
Fri 25th April
Weaving
Trevor Blackburn
Trevor is happy to demonstrate and chat about this lovely craft, where he has made many warm and cosy items using many different yarns to include wool, silk, alpaca and camel. Trevor also has some small leather items of coin purses and notebooks.
Sat 26th and Sun 27th April
Local Artist
Marie at Earth Deva
Marie has made many eye-catching statues, bowls, and mystical gift items over the years she has been exhibiting here at the centre. Marie has recently been concentrating on making her little pots which she then embellishes with some gem stones and paint.
Tues 29th and Wed 30th April
Handmade Jewellery
Jackie at Jewels
Jackie’s handmade jewellery is made from many different materials to include stones beads and crystals to wood, pewter and mother of pearl to suit all ages. Jackie welcomes commissions, and also offers a repair service for any of your own broken and treasured pieces.

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.
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