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
Check back every week as we’re always updating this calendar with details about upcoming events.
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.
Sandra makes much of her Eco silver jewellery in her own workshop, using reclaimed silver from the jewellery industry, which she then cuts and twists to make her unique pieces. To finish, she then looks for whatever lovely stones she can find which compliment her work.
The ladies have a lovely collection of handmade gifts, to include some cute crochet dolls, handknitted dolls clothes, painted wooden boxes and stools, as well as some hand painted glass.
Tracey will be bringing her lovely paintings in watercolours and acrylics of animal portraits and buildings – which she paints with a relaxed and modern style.
Tracey welcomes commissions and is happy to stop and chat.
Margaret has a selection of very cute bears (some made from Mohair), which can also be dressed with your own precious fabrics from your children’s clothes to keep as wonderful memoirs.
She also has some felt woodland animals with jointed head and limbs.
Thelma has a very delicate style, which is often reflected in her pretty paintings of flowers, sea, and landscapes.
Thelma is happy to stop and chat and takes commissions on request.
Jenni will be holding more of her half hour spinning masterclasses, where – under Jenni’s guidance – you can learn the basics of this lovely craft.
Jenni has used wool from her own flock of sheep to make some gorgeous scarves, shawls, cushions (and more) which she will have on display both these days.
For more information or to book a half hour session, please contact Jenni direct on jennifrost@outlook.com
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.
Marie’s work is all created by hand with her original designs. It includes statues, bowls, and wall plaques featuring dragons, wolves, angels, cats and fairies, plus other mythical creatures.
She also has some handcrafted silk and gemstone jewellery (made with rare and unusual stones), as well as lino printed prints that she has designed and created herself.
Elaine will be busy adding to her (already lovely) handmade jewellery, using pretty beads stones and Swarovski crystals. She also has some cute bears dressed in little knitted outfits.
Elaine has a re-stringing service available. Please ask her for more details.
Liz creates beautiful bags for various occasions (day use, cosmetics, peg bags, and more). She uses some stunning textiles and finishes everything off beautifully with edging and stud work.
Jackie has a beautiful selection of handmade jewellery, made using many different beads and stones. Jackie will be busy adding to her collection both days and is happy to stop and chat.
She is also able to do some small repairs on your own broken pieces of treasured jewellery.
Gill is a popular artist at the centre. She has lovely paintings of sea and landscapes, which she paints mostly using acrylic paint. Gill also paints animal portraits and has some cute painted wooden items (including mini houses).
Gill is happy to take on commissioned work.
Sandra makes much of her silver jewellery in her own workshop, using reclaimed silver from the jewellery industry, which she then cuts and twists to make her unique pieces. To finish, she then looks for whatever lovely stones she can find which compliment her work.
Sandra is happy to stop working to have a chat and commissions are welcomed.