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.
Thelma was an Art teacher for many years, and she will be painting both these days in her delicate style on canvas. Thelma welcomes commissions and is happy to chat over any of your own ideas.
Kate makes all her wonderful and quirky jewellery using polymer clay, which she then decorates. Kate is able to take commissions and can advise on that special subject to be incorporated into each piece.
Tracey has taken many commissions for her stunning paintings and portraits, which she copies from photographs. Tracey has been running her own workshops for a while now, and for more info please contact Tracey at www.traceydaviesart.co.uk
Marie has many different gift items, which she has handmade, some from her original designs. Marie has lately been concentrating on some unusual little pots and plates, which she then paints and embellishes with various materials.
Hannah paints in soft pastel of local landscapes of North Wales in a colourful and impressionistic style, working from her own photographs. Hannah sources and upcycles second-hand frames to complete her lovely work and is happy to take commissions.
Sandra is always creating new and different pieces, to add to her wonderful collection of Eco Silver Jewellery. Sandra welcomes commissions and is happy to discuss any of your own ideas.
Liz has some quirky gift items made using metal tape, and she also sells the kits to get you started. Liz is doing more paper craft and journals this year, with wedding journals being of special interest to herself as she is involved with many wedding sites.
Tracey will have many of her wonderful paintings on display these two days, whilst she is busy painting and adding to her collection. Tracey has taken many commissions for her work, especially her pet portraits which she paints from photographs.
Thelma was an Art teacher for many years, and has a delicate style to her work, whilst capturing the beauty in her floral scenes and places of interest. Thelma is always happy to stop painting to chat and welcomes commissions.
The ladies exhibit their lovely jewellery and cards, plus some quirky gift items at many craft fairs, and will be busy adding whilst here today. They make their jewellery from Resin and embellish them in stunning colours.
Trevor uses various yarns to make his handwoven scarves, hats and gloves, as well as some beautiful shawls, and cushion covers. Trevor also has some handmade leather notebooks.
Kate designs and makes all her jewellery, using polymer clay, and then decorates in many different colours. Kate uses hypoallergenic stainless steel and 18k gold or silver depending.
Clair is a ceramic artist based in Holywell and creates stoneware ceramic sculptures of animals and birds. Clair gets much of her inspiration from her love of the countryside, and also from sailing around the North Wales coast in the summer, where she can get the opportunity to see the native sea birds in their natural habitat.
Hannah’s work mainly focuses on interesting skies and horizons in North Wales, painted from photographs which captures and enhances the natural colours of the landscapes.
Stef has taken many commissions for her lovely paintings, many of which will be on display both these days as she works on her latest subjects. Stef is self- taught and paints mainly in oils although she does sometimes use acrylics and pastels. (pet portraits undertaken)
Clair makes her stunning ceramic sculptures, and will have some on display over this weekend, as she busily adds to her collection. Clair gets much of her inspiration from her love of animals, and from her sailing trips around the beautiful North Wales coast.
Liz has made lots of her quirky items using metal tape art and is most happy to explain and demonstrate her craft. Liz will be doing much more papercraft and journals this year, particularly with a wedding theme attached as she is involved with many wedding sites.
Gill paints many subjects and takes many commissions for her lovely work. Gill also has some cute wooden houses, which she has hand painted with a coastal theme.
Thelma paints in a delicate style of pretty floral scenes as well as places of interest, land and seascapes. Thelma taught art for many years and is happy to chat.
The ladies make jewellery from Resin and decorate in bright colours with stunning embellishment. In addition to their jewellery, they also have some handmade greetings cards in English and Welsh as well as some tote bags with cute and quirky quotes.
Alison makes cards for all occasions, cushions and felt animals as well as much more.
Tracey paints mainly from photographs, and has done many wonderful pet portraits in watercolour, but also enjoys other media such as acrylics and pastels. Tracey also tutors watercolour workshops, and for more info please visit her website at www.traceydaviesart.co.uk
Jackie has a wonderful and large collection of jewellery and accessories, made using many different materials to include beads, shell, mother of pearl and wood to name just a few. Jackie is able to offer a repair service sometimes whilst you wait.
Marie makes all her quirky items, and also has some impressive artwork which she will have on display both these days. Marie has recently been making some small clay pots which she then hand paints and decorates.
Trevor will be busy weaving today and is happy to stop and chat and explain the basics of this lovely craft, where he will have many of his finished items with him for sale made from wool, camel, alpaca and more.
Stef paints a variety of subjects and takes many commissions for her work which she will have on display and available to purchase. Stef is self-taught and she paints mainly in oils although sometimes in acrylics.
Marie makes all her quirky items, and also has some impressive artwork which she will have on display both these days. Marie has recently been making some small clay pots which she then hand paints and decorates.
Clair has made some eye-catching subjects from ceramic, with much of her inspiration found from her love of animals and keeping horses, plus her many sailing trips around the North Wales coast observing many of the native birds found there.
Tracey paints her wonderful paintings from photographs, many of which she will have on display. Pet portraits are a speciality from which she has done many over the years. For more information about Tracey’s work please visit her website at www.traceydaviesart.co.uk
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.