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.
Another opportunity to pop along and take a look at Clair’s stunning ceramic stoneware of birds and animals, where she gets her inspiration from her love of animals and the surrounding countryside.
Tracey takes many commissions for her work, especially pet portraits, which she paints from photographs. For more info on Tracey’s work and for her workshops, please contact Tracey at www.traceydaviesart.co.uk
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.
Marie has many different gift items in her quirky collection of handmade bowls, statues, ceramic pots and dishes which she has painted and decorated by embedding jewels into the sides of her pots.
Stef takes much inspiration from her time spent walking in the Lake District, as well as the wonderful scenery around North Wales. Stef also paints pet portraits and is happy to discuss your requirements.
Trevor uses many different yarns to weave his warm, cosy and stylish shawls, scarves and accessories. Trevor is always happy to stop work and have a chat and explain the basics of his wonderful craft.
Jenny has some lovely shawls and rugs she has made, using only sheep and alpaca fleece, which she washes and dyes ready to be spun to create her beautiful pieces. Jenny takes commissions and is happy to go through the basics with any of you eager to have a try.
The ladies have been busy adding to their separate crafts, with Maureen making lovely knitwear, and Alison with her quirky felt characters & assorted greetings cards. Please feel free to chat to the ladies about any of your requirements.
Sandra makes all her lovely pieces using Eco silver, finishing some with pretty semi-precious gemstones. Each piece is hand designed and made by Sandra, she also welcomes commissions pieces if you have any requirements.
Jackie is one of our long- standing craft artists here at the centre, with her large and varied collection of handmade jewellery and accessories. Jackie uses many beads, stones, shell and wood, mother of pearl, pewter and more. Jackie also offers a repair service for any of your own broken pieces.
Janette enjoys everything textiles, especially using printing methods. Many of the cards, scarves and textile art are made by combining processes and mediums, and Janette tries to use every scrap of materials creating very little waste.
Liz has many of her Metal Tape crafts on display these two days and is happy to explain the basics of this quirky craft, as well as having some starter packs for those of you wanting to give it a go.
Tracey loves to paint watercolour portraits and paintings, especially dogs, but also enjoys other media such as acrylics and pastels. Tracey tutors her own workshops, where more information can be found at traceydaviesart.co.uk
Thelma paints with a delicate style to her work in pretty pastels on canvas. Thelma used to be an Art teacher for many years, and now runs her own workshops. For more info, please contact Thelma direct on 01244 548501
The ladies make their lovely pieces of jewellery, from Resin, fused glass and beads, and then embellish them in eye-catching colours. They also have handmade greetings cards in Welsh and English, plus some quirky tote bags.
Kate makes her jewellery using polymer clay, where every piece is one of a kind due to variation in colours and styling. All of Kate’s jewellery is made using hypoallergenic stainless steel, 18K gold or sterling silver depending.
Marie makes all her gift items to include statues and bowls to her jewellery and gem encrusted pots and dishes, plus she has some impressive artwork.
Gill will have many of her lovely paintings on display and for sale both these days, as she busily adds to her wonderful work. Gill is happy to chat and welcomes commissions.
Jackie makes her lovely pieces of jewellery using many different materials, with wooden beads, crystals, shell and much more, as well as having some handmade hair combs beautifully decorated with pearls and crystals. Jackie is able to offer a repair service, as well as being able to alter pieces of jewellery e.g. altering pierced earrings into clip-ons.
Stef will have many of her wonderful paintings on display today, and she takes many commissions. Stef gets much of her inspiration from her time spent walking around North Wales and the Lake District, which reflects in her work.
Trevor has various items that he has weaved, using many different materials, to include wool, alpaca and camel to name just a few. Trevor is happy to stop work and chat about this lovely craft, whilst you browse through his hats, scarves, shawls and more.
Jenny only uses fleeces from her sheep and alpacas, where she sorts washes and dyes ready to be spun, weaved and felted into colourful yarns. Jenny also felts into rugs and throws, and also wall art where she also uses natural found materials such as shells, stones and leaves. Jenny is a hand spinning and weaving teacher, and is happy to let you try out a spinning wheel here or book lessons and workshops also ran here at the centre. For more info please contact Jenny at jpritchard490@btinternet.com
The ladies have a varied selection of handmade jewellery, making lovely gifts, as well as making their own greetings cards available in Welsh and English.
Liz has made many different items perfect for those last minute stocking fillers, as well as selling her starter kits to get you started. Liz is happy to demonstrate and chat about this unusual craft.
Sandra has been busy adding to her wonderful Eco Silver jewellery, where she cuts hammers and twists to create her unique pieces. For that special gift, Sandra is more than happy to chat over any of your own ideas.
Gill will have many of her stunning paintings on display both these days, and she takes many commissions for her work.
Jackie will have lots of wonderful pieces perfect for those last minute gifts made from various materials and to suit most ages. Jackie is also able to alter and repair any of your own broken pieces whilst you wander around the beautifully decorated centre or have a coffee in our Restaurant or a Christmas lunch.
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.
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.